War Resisters League is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. War Resisters League is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2024, War Resisters League generated $466.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.2k during the year ending 03/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WRL PROMOTES NON-VIOLENCE BY ORGANIZING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PARTICIPATING IN PROJECTS FOR DISARMAMENT, PEACE ISSUES RELATING TO WAR. SEE FULL STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR MUCH OF ITS 100 YEARS, WRL HAS PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REVEALING THE COSTS OF WAR PROVIDED NONVIOLENCE TRAININGS TO ACTIVISTS AROUND THE COUNTRY PRODUCED COUNTER-RECRUITMENT RESOURCES PARTICIPATED IN DISARMAMENT CAMPAIGNS AS A WAR RESISTERS INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE AND LED NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AGAINST WEAPONS OF WAR, WHETHER STOCKPILED BY THE PENTAGON OR THE LOCAL POLICE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED WIDE DISSEMINTATION OF INFO AND ANALYSIS ON THE WARS IN GAZA AND UKRAINE, SPOTLIGHTING THE WORK AND APPEALS OF NONVIOLENT OBJECTORS THERE CELEBRATING OUR CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY BY PRODUCING A TRAVELING EXHIBIT AND ACCOMPANYING BOOK OF OUR 100 YEARS, WHILE DEVELOPING FURTHER OUR ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AS RESOURCES FOR ACADEMICS AND ACTIVISTS ALIKE AND UPDATING WRLS ANNUAL PIE-CHART FLYER THAT TRACKS MILITARY SPENDING IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET. RESOURCES ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 20,000 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITING ANNUALLY FROM WRLS PROGRAM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Miller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rick Bickhart Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarms Jabra Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Kingsland Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Frieda Mcalear Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellen Barfield Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $353,135 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,220 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $455,355 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,655 |
Investment income | $1,758 |
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 | $585 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $465,963 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,000 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,172 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,267 |
Office expenses | $11,286 |
Information technology | $22,483 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,234 |
Travel | $8,495 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,711 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $4,000 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $176,188 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,017 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $414,306 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,265 |
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 | $5,148 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,805 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $725 |
Total assets | $438,266 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,606 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $38,837 |
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 | $500 |
Other liabilities | $29 |
Total liabilities | $56,972 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $381,294 |
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 | $438,266 |
Over the last fiscal year, War Resisters League has awarded $21,400 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WRL- NEW ENGLAND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/CONTIGENCY | $16,400 |
WAR RESISTERS LEAGUE INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/CONTIGENCY | $5,000 |