Communities United For People
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $568.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-1181863
Organization Overview
Communities United For People is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1995. 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. As of 12/2021, Communities United For People employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communities United For People 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, Communities United For People generated $568.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $482.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 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
THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WE WORK TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF LOW INCOME WORKERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREEDOM TO THRIVE FREEDOM TO THRIVE IS A NETWORK THAT PARTNERS STRATEGICALLY WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS SAFETY BEYOND POLICING. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, WE WORK TO BUILD SAFE COMMUNITIES, SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THRIVING WORKPLACES FOR YOUTH, WOMEN, BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR THROUGH A PRO BLACK, GENDER AFFIRMING LENS.
TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES POPULAR EDUCATION TOOLS AND CONVENING SPACES TO ADDRESS SAFETY BEYOND POLICING, INCLUDING: FREEDOM CAMPUS, WITH THE GOAL OF MAKING CITIES AND CAMPUSES SAFE FOR MARGINALIZED AND OPPRESSED YOUTH; TRANSFORMATIVE VISIONING, A WEBINAR SERIES ON COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT; AND E-CARCERATION, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE INCREASED SURVEILLANCE AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS TRAININGS IN STRATEGIC ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OPERATES THE WE RISE PROGRAM FOR BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND HEALING JUSTICE AMONG WOMEN AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORED UMOJA KIJANA SHUJAA, WHICH IS AN ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR BLACK YOUTH.
CAMPAIGNS THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTAKES AND SUPPORTS VARIOUS CAMPAIGNS ADDRESSING CRIMMIGRATION-- THE INTERSECTION OF IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICING. THESE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE THE PRISON DIVESTMENT CAMPAIGN, WHICH AIMS TO STOP THE LOBBYING POWER OF THE PRIVATE PRISON INDUSTRY IN CRIMINAL AND IMMIGRATION POLICY; CAMPAIGNS TO DIVEST FROM/DEFUND CARCERAL SYSTEMS AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVES; AND IMMIGRATION DEPORTATION DEFENSE OF INDIVIDUALS UNJUSTLY DETAINED AND IN LINE FOR DEPORTATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melonie Griffiths Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $72,649 |
Catherine Barnett Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $72,649 |
Ayisha Green Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dianne Riley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maggie Long Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Petegorsky Past President | Trustee | 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 | $563,678 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $563,678 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,021 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $250 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $568,483 |
| 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. | $157,454 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,186 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $99,123 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,041 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,251 |
| 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 | $75,094 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,900 |
| Information technology | $5,219 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,250 |
| Travel | $13,492 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,217 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,380 |
| Insurance | $14,867 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $482,788 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $652,923 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,566 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $289,000 |
| 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 | $1,166 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,521 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,054,176 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,909 |
| 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 | $11,909 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $431,103 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $611,164 |
| 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 | $1,054,176 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Communities United For People has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ninety-Nine Girlfriends Portland, OR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WE RISE PROGRAM, A 6 MONTH ONLINE COHORT MODEL BRINGING ORGANIZERS TOGETHER TO BUILD AND LEARN TOGETHER. | $15,000 |
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Communities United For People Portland, OR | $1,054,176 | $568,483 |
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