Community Development Project Inc

Organization Overview

Community Development Project Inc, operating under the name Takerootjustice, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Takerootjustice employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Takerootjustice is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TAKEROOT JUSTICE PROVIDES LEGAL, PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND POLICY SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE WORK OF GRASSROOTS AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS IN NEW YORK CITY TO DISMANTLE RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL OPPRESSION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING RIGHTS - TAKEROOT'S 20 YEARS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORK HAS PRESERVED MORE THAN 10,000 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ACHIEVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS' WORTH OF REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME TENANTS, AND KEPT THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS IN THEIR HOMES BY PREVENTING EVICTION AND DISPLACEMENT. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS ACROSS THE CITY THAT ARE ORGANIZING LOW-INCOME TENANTS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST GENTRIFICATION AND PRESERVE THE AFFORDABILITY OF NEW YORK'S HOUSING STOCK. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS BY BRINGING SUIT ON BEHALF OF TENANT ASSOCIATIONS AGAINST LANDLORDS ATTEMPTING TO DISPLACE LOW-INCOME TENANTS BY WITHHOLDING REPAIRS, ILLEGALLY INCREASING RENTS, HARASSING AND INTIMIDATING TENANTS. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING, LEGAL CLINICS AND A ADVICE HOTLINE. IN COALITION WITH LOCAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM ALSO WORKS TO STRENGTHEN TENANT PROTECTIONS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL TO ENSURE HOUSING STABILITY FOR ALL NEW YORKERS


RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COALITION COORDINATION - TAKEROOT'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM ADMINISTERS AND MANAGES THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENT FUNDING CONTRACTS AND COLLECTS AND ANALYZES DATA ON TAKEROOT'S MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE TEAM ALSO INCLUDES PROFESSIONALS WHO COORDINATE AND MANAGE COALITIONS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN HOUSING, IMMIGRATION AND EM


IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS - TAKEROOT'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM FINDS INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AND CHANGE LAWS IN ORDER TO BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS THE TOOLS OF DIRECT REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS. TAKEROOT PARTNERS WITH WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANT ORGANIZING GROUPS TO PROVIDE THEIR MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE CASES. TAKEROOT AIMS TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER AND BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. TAKEROOT PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ("KYR") WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS TO HELP OUR PARTNERS KEEP THEIR BASE SAFE AND INFORMED OF CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION POLICY. TAKEROOT'S TEAM IS ALSO INVOLVED IN EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DEFENSE NETWORKS, ADVOCACY TO CHALLENGE HARSH IMMIGRATION LAWS AND ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, AND PROMOTE LANGUAGE ACCESS


WORKERS' RIGHTTAKEROOT'S WORKERS' RIGHTS TEAM COMBATS WORKPLACE EXPLOITATION & VIOLATIONS AGAINST WORKERS WHO ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS UNDER LABOR LAWS.


TAKEROOT JUSTICE'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM REPRESENTS TENANTS AS THEY FIGHT AGAINST GENTRIFICATION TO DEMAND BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS, AFFORDABLE RENTS, AND A VOICE IN THE POLICIES THAT SHAPE THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. TAKEROOT'S 21 + YEARS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORK HAS PRESERVED MORE THAN 10,000 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ACHIEVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS' WORTH OF REPARIS FOR LOW-INCOME TENANTS, AND KEPT THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS IN THEIR HOMES BY PREVENTING EVICTION AND DISPLACEMENT. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT TO NEIGHORHOOD GROUPS ACROSS THE CITY THAT ARE ORGANIZING LOW-INCOME TENANTS TO BUILD POWER AND ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021 ALONE, TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM REPRESENTED 433 TENANTS.


TAKEROOT JUSTICE'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM FINDS INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AND CHANGE LAWS IN ORDER TO BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE TEAM EMPLOYS THE TOOLS OF DIRECT REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS. TAKEROOT JUSTICE PARTNERS IMMIGRANT ORGANIZING COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE THEIR MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESNTATION IN AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE CASES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021 ALONE, TAKEROOT'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM REPRESENTED 303 CLIENTS.


TAKEROOT JUSTICE'S WORKERS' RIGHTS TEAM USES LEGAL, POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TO SUPPORT WORKERS AS THEY ASSERT THEIR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE. THIS TEAM PARTNERS WITH GRASSROOTS WORKER CENTERS, ADVOCACY GROUPS AND THEIR MEMBERS. SOME OF OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE WORKERS IN PRIVATE HOMES, RESTAURANTS, NAIL SALONS, GARMENT FACTORIES, FOOD PROCESSING AND CONSTRUCTIONS. TAKEROOT'S 21+ YEARS OF REPRESENTING WORKERS HAS HELPED SECURE MORE THAN $22 MILLION IN JUDGMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021 ALONE, TAKEROOT'S WORKERS' RIGHTS TEAM REPRESENTED 349 CLIENTS.


CAPACITY BUILDINGCONSUMER RIGHTSEQUITABLE NEIGHBORHOODSRESEARCH AND POLICYRESOURCE MANAGEMENT


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Ncheng Llp Certified Public Accountants
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$291,447
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$135,832
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,560,294
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,028,531
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,724,657
Total Program Service Revenue$91,329
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 $6,872,334

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Community Development Project Inc has recieved totaling $163,052.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$50,000
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$50,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$13,052
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