Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund
- Assets
- $999.4k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-1061102
Organization Overview
Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund is located in New Orleans, LA. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund 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 12/2022, Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STEP UP LOUISIANA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO BUILDING POWER TO WIN EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL. WE WORK WITH MULTIRACIAL AND INTERGENERATIONAL LOUISIANANS TO STEP UP BY CAMPAIGNING, ORGANIZING FROM A RACIAL JUSTICE PERSPECTIVE, AND HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE. WE ORGANIZE WITH PARENTS, WORKERS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DISRUPT SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION IN OUR SCHOOLS AND WORKPLACES THROUGH VOTER EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC JUSTICE - STEP UP MEMBERS ORGANIZE TO TRANSFORM ALL JOBS IN LOUISIANA TO GOOD, SAFE, LIVING WAGE JOBS. OUR MEMBERS AIM TO BOOST OUR ECONOMY FOR ALL FAMILIES BY FOCUSING ON RAISING WAGES AND IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS FOR LOW WAGE WORKERS AND STOPPING DISCRIMINATION FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE. STEP UP ALSO ORGANIZES WITH DOLLAR STORE WORKERS WITH A FOCUS ON SAFETY AND PAY AT THE MAJOR RETAIL CORPORATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE - STEP UP LOUISIANA ORGANIZES WITH PARENTS TO LEAD OUR EDUCATION JUSTICE WORK. OUR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IS CALLED A PARENT UNION. WE UTILIZE THE CONTEXT OF THE VILLAGE WHEN DEFINING THE ROLE OF A PARENT. A PARENT IS THE MOM, DAD, GRANDPA, GRANDMA, UNCLE, AUNT, BIG COUSIN, OR AN ADULT WHO MENTORS AND CARES FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR ESSENTIAL DEMANDS FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN LOUISIANA IS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT OUR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOR OUR CHILDREN TO BE TAUGHT THE TRUTH ABOUT HISTORY THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CURRICULUMS IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF OUR BASE AT SCALE THROUGH DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH AND YEAR-ROUND MEMBERSHIP AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE IMPORTANT PARTS OF OUR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. WE LISTEN TO OUR BASE ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE ISSUES MOST DIRECTLY IMPACTING THEM AND THEN TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS THOSE CONCERNS. OUR INTEGRATED VOTER ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WORK IS YEAR-ROUND TO HOLD OUR LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE AND KEEP OUR COMMUNITY INFORMED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Zucker Co-Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $63,846 |
Maria Harmon Co-Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $63,846 |
Gabbi Deculus President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Taryn Branson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Griffin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrienne Dixson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $1,434,855 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,434,855 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,616 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,960 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,440,783 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,227 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,394 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $424,515 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,485 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,039 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,059 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,063 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,139 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,108 |
| Office expenses | $55,445 |
| Information technology | $12,259 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,314 |
| Travel | $179,942 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,483 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,848 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,068,632 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $910,713 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $81,435 |
| 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 | $7,208 |
| Total assets | $999,356 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,920 |
| 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 | $45,738 |
| Total liabilities | $50,658 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $948,698 |
| 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 | $999,356 |
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|---|---|---|
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