Policing Equity is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Policing Equity employed 167 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Policing Equity 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 12/2023, Policing Equity generated $14.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $24.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PRODUCE ANALYSES IDENTIFYING AND REDUCING THE CAUSES OF RACIAL DISPARITIES IN PUBLIC SAFETY & ADVOCATES FOR LARGE-SCALE & MEANINGFUL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIONAL JUSTICE DATABASE: TRACKS NATIONAL STATISTICS ON POLICE BEHAVIOR, STANDARDIZING DATA COLLECTION PRACTICES, AND SPURRING DATA-DRIVEN REFORMS IN PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS. JUSTICE NAVIGATOR ASSESSMENTS (JNA) PROVIDE TARGETED ANALYSES OF POLICE DATA, INCLUDING USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS, VEHICLE STOPS AND PEDESTRIAN STOPS.
COMPSTAT FOR JUSTICE: AIMS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN PROMOTING FAIR AND EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR COMMUNITIES.
TRIAGE RESPONSE: LEVERAGES OUR DATA DRIVEN INTERVENTIONS TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO A PARTNER AGENCY; EMPOWER LAW ENFORCEMENT TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Phillip Atiba Solomon PHD Co-Founder And CEO  | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $269,729 | 
Tianhui Michael Li PHD Board Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Meredith Gamson Smiedt Msw PHD Board Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Kimberly Bryant Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Alicia Garza Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jack Glaser Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Crowell & Moring Llp Legal Services  | 12/30/23 | $334,322 | 
Signature Analytics Llc Accounting  | 12/30/23 | $530,239 | 
Causemic Llc It Services  | 12/30/23 | $326,297 | 
Impact Strategy Group Inc Strategy, Policy And Communications Cons  | 12/30/23 | $176,395 | 
Group Dc Strategy, Policy And Communications Cons  | 12/30/23 | $260,000 | 
| 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 | $13,472,255 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,472,255 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $510,179 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$33,113 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $14,104,688 | 
| 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. | $976,781 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,633 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $14,700,747 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $155,904 | 
| Other employee benefits | $1,340,364 | 
| Payroll taxes | $1,141,279 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $813,650 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $129,837 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $308,248 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $66,435 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $97,290 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $2,260,711 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $78,334 | 
| Information technology | $336,281 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $78,717 | 
| Travel | $565,765 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,560 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $60,631 | 
| Insurance | $290,925 | 
| All other expenses | $58,664 | 
| Total functional expenses | $24,265,825 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,452,408 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,332,599 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,746,374 | 
| 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 | $232,881 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $95,826 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,979,596 | 
| Investments—other securities | $692,199 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $32 | 
| Total assets | $43,531,915 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,269,065 | 
| 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 | $1,269,065 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,606,010 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,656,840 | 
| 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 | $43,531,915 |