Opportunity Agenda Inc is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Opportunity Agenda Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opportunity Agenda 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 12/2023, Opportunity Agenda Inc generated $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OPPORTUNITY AGENDA IS A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO BUILDING NARRATIVE AND CULTURAL POWER TO MOVE OUR NATION TOWARD A VISION OF JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTED THE SOCIAL JUSTICE FIELD TO USE COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA, AND CULTURE TO TELL STORIES THAT CHANGE HOW WE TALK AND THINK ABOUT ISSUES INCLUDING RACIAL JUSTICE, IMMIGRATION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, HEALTH AND DEMOCRACY; TRAINED 468 SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS IN NARRATIVE AND CULTURAL STRATEGIES TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES AND EFFECTIVENESS AS STORYTELLERS; HELD OUR INAUGURAL NARRATIVE INNOVATORS LAB WHICH PROVIDED SIX-MONTHS OF TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO 15 SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS AND 7 ARTISTS TO DEVELOP NARRATIVE AND CULTURAL INTERVENTIONS TO ADVANCE NEW NARRATIVES TO SUPPORT A MULTIRACIAL SOCIETY WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE A VOICE IN THE DECISIONS WHICH IMPACT THEIR LIVE; WORKED WITH GRASSROOTS PARTNERS TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGNS TO DEEPEN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AMONG COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THE SOUTH AND SHIFT NARRATIVES TOWARD A SOCIETY WELCOMING TO IMMIGRANTS, MIGRANTS, AND REFUGEES; HELD OUR 11TH CREATIVE CHANGE RETREAT BRINGING TOGETHER LEADING ARTISTS, ENTERTAINERS, ADVOCATES, FUNDERS, AND CULTURAL STRATEGISTS TO CREATE ART AND CULTURAL STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE; AND PROVIDED MESSAGING TOOLS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESPONDING TO BREAKING NEWS IN A WAY THAT MOVES US TOWARDS NEW SOLUTIONS FOR OUR 30,000+NETWORK OF ADVOCATES, FUNDERS, ARTISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND OTHER SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aduke Thelwell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Myers Director (outgoing) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kat O'brien Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maritza Guzman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Goldberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Roberts Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Frameshift Llc Consulting Services- Democracy Project R | 12/30/23 | $316,720 |
Arabella Intermediate Holdings Llc Accounting/finance & Cfo Services | 12/30/23 | $376,874 |
Sharon Goldtzvik Uprise For Good: Communications/program | 12/30/23 | $277,176 |
Julia Howell Coo Consultant | 12/30/23 | $158,250 |
Stamp Event Management Project Management For Events | 12/30/23 | $128,364 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $8,448,847 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,448,847 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,000 |
Investment income | $50,941 |
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 | $8,545,813 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $509,887 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,296 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,179,096 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $54,155 |
Other employee benefits | $388,418 |
Payroll taxes | $234,322 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $277,952 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,894,682 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,781 |
Information technology | $63,493 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $421,926 |
Travel | $551,938 |
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 | $21,479 |
All other expenses | $77,065 |
Total functional expenses | $6,694,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,226,561 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,996,727 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,376,206 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,455 |
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 | $114,646 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,156,742 |
Total assets | $11,889,337 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $457,089 |
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 | $2,050,874 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,507,963 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,851,388 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,529,986 |
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 | $11,889,337 |