Death Penalty Action
- Assets
- $5.6k
- Revenue
- $424.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Ghent, NY
- Founding
- 02/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-5344229
Organization Overview
Death Penalty Action is located in Ghent, NY. The organization was established in 2018. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Death Penalty Action 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, Death Penalty Action generated $424.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $435.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 98.9% per year over the past 3 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
WORKING TO END THE DEATH PENALTY, STOP EXECUTIONS, AND PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION AND ENGAGEMENT ON THE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL PROGRAMMING: SUPPORT, ORGANIZING AND VISIBILITY TO ADDRESS EXECUTIONS AND DEATH SENTENCES AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES AROUND THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION TO CONTACT PUBLIC OFFICIALS, ATTEND EVENTS ONLINE AND IN-PERSON, AND ACCESS VISIBILITY MATERIALS SUCH AS CLOTHING, BUTTONS, SIGNS AND BANNERS. WE HAD TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SIGN OUR PETITIONS ONLINE, AND HAD A LARGE AMOUNT OF MEDIA COVERAGE FOR OUR IN-PERSON EVENTS, WHICH WERE LESS THAN TWENTY.
MANAGING THE ABOLITIONIST ACTION COMMITTEE: ORGANIZING AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE ABOLITIONIST ACTION COMMITTEE'S GATHERINGS AND EVENTS IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENTS ARE TO HIGHLIGHT U.S. SUPREME COURT ACTION/IN-ACTION AROUND DEATH PENALTY AND EXECUTION ISSUES. WE HAD OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS GATHER FOR A FOUR-DAY EVENT AND BEGANE PREPARING FOR EVENTS IN FY 2022
FOUNDING OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS FOR ALTERNATIVES TO THE DEATH PENALTY: ORGANIZING, LOGISTICAL AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT TO FOUND A NEW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO FOCUS ON DEATH PENALTY AND EXECUTION ISSUES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abraham Bonowitz Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $76,500 |
Scott Langley Treasurer | Officer | 25 | $42,890 |
Daniel Flynn Board Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Risher Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Haydt Board 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 | $424,043 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $424,043 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $424,043 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,050 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,390 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,292 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $186,100 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $962 |
| Office expenses | $10,987 |
| Information technology | $33,138 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $38,057 |
| 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 | $34,199 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,358 |
| All other expenses | $8,215 |
| Total functional expenses | $435,456 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,645 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,750 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,895 |
| 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 | $5,645 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Death Penalty Action has recieved totaling $16,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
South Carolinians For Alternatives To The Death Penalty Greenville, SC PURPOSE: Death Penalty Abolition Work | $6,000 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: FUNDS FOR A DOCUMENTARY SERIES ABOUT PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE DEATH PENALTY AND THOSE FIGHTING TO END IT | $5,000 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: EXECUTION PROTESTS PROJECT | $2,500 |
Charles And Mary Crossed Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: PRO-LIFE PUBLIC EDUCATION | $1,500 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: DEATH PENALTY ACTION EXECUTION PROTESTS PROJECT | $1,000 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
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Fair Factories Clearinghouse Inc Lexington, MA | $635,126 | $2,116,858 |
All Out Action Fund Inc Long Island City, NY | $2,179,491 | $2,419,145 |
Bagly Inc Boston, MA | $1,258,862 | $2,003,712 |
Free Press Action Fund Florence, MA | $823,216 | $847,721 |
Ai For The People Brooklyn, NY | $234,428 | $877,490 |
Oxfam America Action Fund Inc Boston, MA | $698,027 | $785,636 |
Death Penalty Action Ghent, NY | $5,645 | $424,043 |