We Are Down Home
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Founding
- 03/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-1247155
Organization Overview
We Are Down Home is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, We Are Down Home employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Are Down Home is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOCUS ON SMALL TOWN AND RURAL ORGANIZING SPECIFICALLY BUILDING MULTI RACIAL BASE REFLECTIVE OF DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE COUNTIES AND STATE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ARE DOWN HOME (WDH) LAUNCHED OUR LARGEST COORDINATED ORGANIZING PUSH. FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE SPANNED NORTH CAROLINA FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA, AS OUR ORGANIZERS AND CANVASS TEAMS HIT DOORS IN NINE COUNTIES. WDH LOGGED THOUSANDS OF FRONT-PORCH CONVERSATIONS WITH WORKING CLASS RURAL RESIDENTS. AT EACH DOOR, WE ASKED RESIDENTS ABOUT THE ISSUES THAT MATTER TO THEM AND THE SOLUTIONS THEY SUPPORT. THIS WAS PART OF A MASSIVE LISTENING PROGRAM THAT WILL PRODUCE A WORKING- CLASS MANDATE FOR NORTH CAROLINA, HELPING TO INFORM OUR FUTURE ORGANIZING.
WDH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT USED DIGITAL ACTIONS TO SEND OUT MESSAGES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ISSUES SUCH AS THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET, MEDICAID EXPANSION AND WORKER'S RIGHTS. WDH USED POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS SUCH AS FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER. THESE DIGITAL ACTIONS ALLOWED US TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR WORKING CLASS BASE AND ALLOWED THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS.
ON A STATEWIDE LEVEL WDH CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR WORKING CLASS ISSUES SUCH AS MEDICAID EXPANSION. WDH SPEARHEADED THE PEOPLE'S BUDGET COALITION, MADE UP STATE PARTNERS. THE NCGA HAS FAILED TO PASS A STATE BUDGET FOR OVER A YEAR. MORE THAN $6 BILLION THAT COULD HAVE BEEN SPENT SAT UNTOUCHED IN THE BANK. THAT IS THE POEOPL'S MONEY. WITH THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON OUR COMMUNITIES, IT WAS CRITICAL THAT THE UNRESERVED FUNDS BE USED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE FOR SURVIVAL NOW AND THRIVING BEYOND. HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND WORKERS' RIGHTS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF A PEOPLE'S BUDGET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brigid Flaherty Coexecutive Director | 40 | $123,516 | |
Todd Zimmer Exective Codirector | Trustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Dreama Caldwell Executive Codirector | Trustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Kendra Johnson Officer | Officer | $0 | |
Theo Leukbe Officer | Officer | $0 | |
Ashley Mcdermott Board Member | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,333,489 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,333,489 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $687 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,334,176 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $310,429 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,129 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $556,412 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,380 |
| Other employee benefits | $175,794 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,601 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,750 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,182 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,680 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,242 |
| Information technology | $26,385 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,585 |
| Travel | $8,073 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $135,524 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $16,073 |
| All other expenses | $13,619 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,538,800 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527,766 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $650,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,177,766 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,177,766 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,177,766 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that We Are Down Home has recieved totaling $1,449,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $302,500 |
Peoples Action Institute Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $255,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $200,000 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $152,000 |
Imagine North Carolina First Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: Funding various 501(c) 3 programs | $150,000 |
Way To Win Action Fund Incorporated Walnut, CA | | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Transylvania Vocational Services Inc Brevard, NC | $52,218,118 | $34,183,028 |
University System Of Georgia Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $572,651,205 | $27,479,908 |
Champions For Education Inc Charlotte, NC | $4,769,828 | $14,830,024 |
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Inc Atlanta, GA | $8,677,734 | $16,201,042 |
Campus Development Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $70,898,605 | $12,373,348 |
Hephzibah Charter Foundation Inc Hephzibah, GA | $10,181,498 | $8,307,126 |
Foundation Properties Inc Columbus, GA | $108,758,689 | $6,742,153 |
Nc State Engineering Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $172,988,383 | $18,412,442 |
Georgia Student Scholarship Organization Sso Inc Cumming, GA | $4,146,288 | $9,720,252 |
St Christophers School Foundation Richmond, VA | $94,106,126 | $9,680,251 |
Lowes Foundation Mooresville, NC | $8,794,184 | $2,155,365 |
Knox Education Foundation Knoxville, TN | $6,393,317 | $5,852,579 |