African American Policy Forum
- Assets
- $12.9m
- Revenue
- $11.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 06-1597874
Organization Overview
African American Policy Forum is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, African American Policy Forum employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African American Policy Forum 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 06/2021, African American Policy Forum generated $11.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.7% per year over the past 6 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
TO ADVANCE AND EXPAND RACIAL JUSTICE, GENDER EQUALITY AND ALL HUMAN RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTING AS AN INNOVATIVE THINK TANK THAT CONNECTS ACADEMICS, ACTIVISTS AND POLICY-MAKERS TO PROMOTE EFFORTS TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL INEQUALITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kimberle Crenshaw President & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Luke Harris Deputy Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Daniel Hosang Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $14,500 |
George Lispitz Chairman (former) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $8,500 |
Janine Jackson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $5,193 |
Barbara Arnwine Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $1,250 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $81,348 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,181,171 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,262,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $255,405 |
| Investment income | $2,555 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$11,865 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,508,614 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,500 |
| 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. | $193,495 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,327 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $981,183 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,182 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,026 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $287 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $335,505 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $73,176 |
| Information technology | $36,113 |
| 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 | $1,740 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,953,923 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,694,062 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,175,200 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36 |
| 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 | $12,869,298 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $147,348 |
| 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 | $147,348 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,355,170 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,366,780 |
| 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 | $12,869,298 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, African American Policy Forum has awarded $156,367 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL PURPOSE: TO PAY KIMBERLE CRENSHAW FIOR HER WORK ON AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICY FORUM ITEMS | $125,000 |
VASSAR COLLEGE PURPOSE: TO PAY LUKE HARRIS FOR HIS WORK ON AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICY FORUM ITEMS | $31,367 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that African American Policy Forum has recieved totaling $7,826,967.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,150,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $1,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $1,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $1,000,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $735,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $9,329,811 | $21,155,351 |
The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc New York, NY | $20,496 | $32,042 |
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Integrity First For America New York, NY | $2,075,766 | $5,017,665 |
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United For Respect Brooklyn, NY | $4,038,584 | $3,853,685 |
Womens Link Worldwide Inc New York, NY | $4,045,592 | $4,013,798 |
Glens Falls Independent Living Center Inc Queensbury, NY | $1,771,208 | $2,750,058 |
We Are All Human Foundation New York, NY | $644,546 | $2,024,063 |
Standardbred Retirement Foundation Inc Cream Ridge, NJ | $1,981,590 | $2,207,538 |
Coro New York Leadership Center New York, NY | $1,264,232 | $1,726,368 |