Reckoning Inc
- Assets
- $257.4k
- Revenue
- $411.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Founding
- 11/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-2692296
Organization Overview
Reckoning Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reckoning Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Reckoning Inc generated $411.8k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $162.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.5% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECKONING INCS MISSION IS TO EXAMINE THE LEGACY OF SLAVERY AND RESULTING RACE RELATIONS IN THE AMERICAS AND TO CREATE WAYS FOR COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH THIS INFORMATION THROUGH RESEARCH PROJECTS, MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA ONLINE CONTENT, AND OTHER MEANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GOAL OF THE KENTUCKY U.S. COLORED TROOPS PROJECT IS TO LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE ENSLAVED MEN FROM KENTUCKY WHO JOINED THE UNION ARMY DURING THE CIVIL WAR. THE PROJECT USES MILITARY RECORDS WHICH MENTION THE NAMES OF BLACK SOLDIERS' ENSLAVERS TO FIND ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS WHICH HELP IDENTIFY MEMBERS OF THE SOLDIER'S FAMILY, ALLOWING US TO CREATE FAMILY TREES THAT CONNECT PRESENT DAY AFRICAN AMERICANS TO THEIR ENSLAVED ANCESTORS.
A PUBLIC RADIO AND PODCAST SERIES WHICH TRACES THE HISTORY AND LASTING IMPACT OF SLAVERY IN AMERICA BY LOOKING AT HOW THE INSTITUTION UNFOLDED IN KENTUCKY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Gediman President, Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Loretta Williams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Valle Jones Chairperson, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David V Hunt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Eric Jackson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Alicestyne Turley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $28,550 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $382,144 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $410,694 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $18 |
| 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 | $411,812 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $143,459 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $289 |
| Information technology | $10,552 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $688 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $162,271 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,395 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $257,395 |
| 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 | $257,395 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $257,395 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Reckoning Inc has recieved totaling $311,486.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: KENTUCKY AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS PROJECT: PHASE ONE | $150,000 |
Gheens Foundation Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
Humana Foundation Inc Louisville, KY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAM GRANT | $75,000 |
American Historical Association Washington, DC PURPOSE: SHARP SUBGRANT | $6,486 |
Snowy Owl Foundation Louisville, KY PURPOSE: RESEARCH UNION RECORDS TO HELP FIND FAMILIES SEPERATED BY SLAVERY | $5,000 |
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