Racial Fairness America Inc, operating under the name Racial Fairness America, is located in Pittsfield, MA. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Racial Fairness America 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
OUR ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO SPREAD ACROSS THE U.S. THE RACIAL FAIRNESS MODEL: THAT OUT OF A SENSE FAIRNESS WHITE PEOPLE SHOULD VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF OTHER RACES AND THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED LOCALLY TO THE MOST WORTHY CAUSES AS DETERMINED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CREATION OF LOCAL RACIAL FAIRNESS PROTOTYPE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY MASSACHUSETTS RACIAL FAIRNESS AMERICA STAFF WAS LOANED OUT VIRTUALLY 100% TO RACIAL FAIRNESS BERKSHIRES. AREAS OF LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT: * INCORPORATED IN MASSACHUSETTS AND OBTAINED IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AS A 501C3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DURING 2022 * INCORPORATED IN MASSACHUSETTS AND OBTAINED IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AS A 501C3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DURING 2022 * ESTABLISHED A MULTI-RACIAL MULTI-CULTURAL LOCAL LEADERSHIP TEAM * CONNECTED WITH OTHER LOCAL GROUPS; LEARNED TO COPE WITH APATHY AND MILD OPPOSITION FROM SOME GROUPS * SUPPORTED AND SOMETIMES CO-SPONSORED PUBLIC EVENTS INITIATED BY OTHER ANTI-RACIST OR PRO-IMMIGRANT GROUPS * TOOK SEMINARS AND OTHERWISE GOT INVOLVED WITH THE NONPROFIT CENTER FOR THE BERKSHIRES HELPING US AVOID SOME ROOKIE ERRORS. * SET UP OPERATIONAL RULES AND GUIDELINES INCLUDING FOR THE ALL-MINORITY DISTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE * BROUGHT TWO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONTO THE LEADERSHIP TEAM BENEFITING FROM THEIR ENERGY AND UP-TO-DATE INSIGHTS * FOLLOWED THROUGH ON OUR ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION BY LATINO GROUPS THIS BEING THE LARGEST AND POOREST MINORITY IN OUR COUNTY * BEGAN DEVELOPING INFORMATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL PRESENTATIONS FOR WHITE AUDIENCES; RECEIVED ENCOURAGING RESULTS SEE 990 FORM FOR RACIAL FAIRNESS BERKSHIRES INC EIN 88-4003090 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES AND FINANCES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sinead Obrien Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $3,000 |
Charles Yanikoski President Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $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 | $1,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,250 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,250 |
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. | $3,000 |
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 | $839 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,839 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $378 |
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 | $378 |
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 | $378 |
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 | $378 |