Appeal Inc is located in Landers, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Appeal Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Appeal Inc 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE APPEAL NEWSROOM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HARMS OF THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, THE APPEAL PUBLISHED MORE THAN 100 ORIGINAL ARTICLES AND NEWSLETTERS, INCLUDING INVESTIGATIONS, BREAKING NEWS, AND ANALYSIS ON POLICING, PROSECUTION, PUNISHMENT, POLITICS, CRIMINALIZATION, AND ALTERNATIVES TO THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE GREW OUR NEWSLETTER TO OVER 10,000 SUBSCRIBERS. WE WON OUR FIRST AWARD FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AFTER WE UNCOVERED HOW A MAJOR POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS SET UP TO FAIL VICTIMS. OUR COVERAGE OF THE HARM EXPERIENCED BY MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS HELPED SECURE A VULNERABLE MAN'S RELEASE FROM STATE PRISON. WE CO-PUBLISHED WITH NEARLY 10 LOCAL OUTLETS. TO PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY, WE REGULARLY WORKED WITH CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED WRITERS AND SURVEYED OVER 200 READERS TO LEARN HOW WE CAN MEET OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. OUR WORK REACHED MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Josie Duffy Rice Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jasper Wang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ethan Corey Director | Trustee | 32 | $72,571 |
Jody David Armour Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Hunter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Johnny Perez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $963,449 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $963,449 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $785 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $964,900 |
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. | $342,082 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,632 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $305,316 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,173 |
Payroll taxes | $29,665 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $823 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,766 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,897 |
Office expenses | $1,402 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,629 |
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 | $8,659 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $883,019 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $255,817 |
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 | $6,722 |
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 | $262,539 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,867 |
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 | $10,867 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $251,672 |
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 | $262,539 |