Respectability
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-2840232
Organization Overview
Respectability is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Respectability employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Respectability 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, Respectability generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.2% 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
RESPECTABILITY'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT STIGMA AND ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES SO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE COMMUNITY. LED BY DIVERSE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SINCE 2013, RESPECTABILITY ADVOCATES FOR AND WITH PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES FOR BETTER ACCESS, INCLUSION, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIGHTING STIGMAS BY PROMOTING DIVERSE, AUTHENTIC, AND ACCURATE PORTRAYALS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NEWS MEDIA, TV, FILM, AND STREAMING SERVICES. WE TRAIN MAJOR HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS ON DISBAILITY INCLUSION AND HAVE CONSULTED ON PROJECTS WITH THE A&E, AMAZON STUDIOS, NBCUNIVERSAL, NETFLIX, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AND OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE NUMBER AND QUALITY OF AUTHENTIC AND DIVERSE REPRESENTATIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DIASBILITIES ON TV AND FILM. OUR GROUNDBREAKING WORKK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN VARIETY, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, NPR, THE NEW YORK TIMES AND PBS NEWSHOUR. WE CREATED AND DISSEMINATED THE FIRST HOLLYWOOD DISABILITY INCLUSION TOOLKIT.
ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES BY IDENTIFYING AND PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ACCESSIBILITY SO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN SUCCEED, JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE. WE HAVE MET ONE-ON-ONE WITH 48 GOVERNORS; PROVIDED TESTIMONY IN EVERY STATE; AND PUBLISHED TOOLKITS, WEBINARS AND ARTICLES ON BEST PRACTICES ON EDUCATION, TRANSITION, INCLUSION, ACCESS AND EMPLOYMENT. WE HAVE PUBLISHED RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL SURVEYS AND POLLS ON DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT, MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF DISABILITITES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND DISABILITY INCLUSION IN THE PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR. WE PUBLISH NONPARTISAN VOTING GUIDES FOR STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS AND CONDUCT SURVEYS OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES ON THEIR POSITIONS FOR ADVANCING DISABILITY INCLUSION AND EMPLOYMENT. WE CO-CHAIR A TASK FORCE OF MORE THAN 110 NATIONAL DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS; PARTICIPATE IN A FEDERAL TASK FORCE WITH 11 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ON EMPLOYMENT; AND PARTNER WITH UNITE-LA AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT ON DISABILITY TO CREATE BETTER EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
TRAINING LEADERS AND CREATING A TALENT PIPELINE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OUR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS A 9WEEK OR 16WEEK INTERNSHIP THAT TRAINS YOUNG LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES IN ADVOCACY, PUBLIC POLICY, COMMUNICATIONS, NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE WRITING FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS. WE HAVE GRADUATED 200 LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES AND ALLIES WITH A 85 PERCENT SUCCESS RATE IN EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. OUR INCLUSIVE PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFIT INITIATIVE ENABLES THE NONPROFIT SECTOR TO LEARN HOW TO ENSURE THEIR WORK IS ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE FOR ALL. OUR WOMEN'S DISABILITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS TRAINING AND CREATING A SPEAKERS BUREAU OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES. OUR LOS ANGELES HOLLYWOOD LAB TRAINS ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS WITH DISABILITIES WORKING BEHIND THE CAMERA AND HELPS PLACE THEM IN JOBS AT MAJOR STUDIOS, NETWORKS AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi CEO & President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $110,249 |
Lauren Appelbaum Vp, Communications And Entertainment & News Media | 40 | $104,250 | |
Randall Duchesneau Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Burger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Delbert Whetter Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vivian Bass Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $3,262,170 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,262,170 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $397,379 |
| Investment income | $3,429 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,052 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,667,866 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $24,380 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $236,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,723 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $973,467 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,059 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,429 |
| Payroll taxes | $101,505 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $317,915 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,492 |
| Office expenses | $20,758 |
| Information technology | $6,585 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,500 |
| Travel | $80,747 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,015 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,084 |
| Insurance | $27,518 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,003,794 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $465,754 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,507,088 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,366,774 |
| 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 | $19,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,819 |
| Total assets | $5,368,884 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,297 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $250,000 |
| 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 | $279,297 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,798,180 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,291,407 |
| 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 | $5,368,884 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Respectability has recieved totaling $1,528,902.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James Irvine Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES | $150,000 |
Murray Reese Foundation Woodland Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $150,000 |
Schwartz Foundation Mt Laurel, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
William F Harnisch Foundation Inc East Quogue, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $100,000 |
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP JOBS PROGRAM, A FELLOWSHIP, WHICH TRAINS AND MENTORS YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THEIR FIRST JOB IN THE INTEGRATED JOB MARKET. | $100,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR PHILANTHROPY FELLOWS. | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Living Cities Inc The National Community Development Initiative Washington, DC | $53,612,951 | $12,463,334 |
Ten Thousand Villages Akron, PA | $14,547,846 | $9,360,200 |
Respectability Rockville, MD | $5,368,884 | $3,667,866 |
Concordia Tele Caregivers Cabot, PA | $692,330 | $2,060,738 |
Human Services Center Corporation Turtle Creek, PA | $9,665,367 | $2,664,804 |
Cil Cares Scranton, PA | $643,461 | $1,158,820 |
Hunter Lewis Foundation Edinburg, VA | $11,546,934 | $10,116 |
Pa Women Work An Affiliate Of The National Network For Womens Pittsburgh, PA | $680,841 | $1,397,650 |
Ride With Us Inc Westminster, MD | $1,213,899 | $1,484,095 |
Common Market Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | $17,381,652 | $3,063,615 |
Kingdom Fellowship Community Development Corporation Silver Spring, MD | $954,778 | $1,971,532 |
Tash Pittsburgh, PA | $6,339,971 | $1,367,776 |