Straight Ahead Organization
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-3392795
Organization Overview
Straight Ahead Organization is located in Pittsburgh, PA. As of 12/2022, Straight Ahead Organization employed 14 individuals. Straight Ahead Organization 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 12/2022, Straight Ahead Organization generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $946.9k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (1) DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT ARE STEPS TOWARDS THE ABOLITION OF RACISM AND (2) CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND PUBLICIZING THE POSITIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS CONCERNING THESE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STRAIGHT AHEAD ORGANIZATION (FORMED ON OCTOBER 9, 2020) IS A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT WILL BE UNDERTAKING A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WILL OFFER PAROLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 1,100 PEOPLE SERVING LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE (LWOP) SENTENCES FOR FELONY MURDER CONVICTIONS, AND FOR THE 10,000 ELDERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE SERVING LONG OR LIFE SENTENCES THAT WILL LIKELY END WITH THEIR DEATH IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE REFORM. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW US TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TOWARD SHIFTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN PENNSYLVANIA FROM A PUNITIVE TO A RESTORATIVE PARADIGM, BY: 1) INTRODUCING LEGISLATION AND KEEPING A PERMANTENT PRESENCE IN THE STATE CAPITOL OF HARRISBURG; 2) CREATING A STATEWIDE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN THAT WILL CHANGE THE NARRATIVE AROUND LWOP, LONG-TERM INCARCERATION, VIOLENT OFFENSES, AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY; AND 3) ORGANIZING IMPACTED COMMUNITIES AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO TRAIN THEM AS ADVOCATES AND BUILD LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE, PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH GROUPS, AND ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE STATE TO CHANGE NARRATIVES AROUND CRIME, VIOLENCE, AND INCARCERATION.
THE STRAIGHT AHEAD ORGANIZATION (FORMED ON OCTOBER 9, 2020) IS A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT WILL BE UNDERTAKING A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WILL OFFER PAROLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 1,100 PEOPLE SERVING LIFE-WITHOUT-PAROLE (LWOP) SENTENCES FOR FELONY MURDER CONVICTIONS, AND FOR THE 10,000 ELDERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE SERVING LONG OR LIFE SENTENCES THAT WILL LIKELY END WITH THEIR DEATH IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE REFORM. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW US TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE SUBSTANTIALLY TOWARD SHIFTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN PENNSYLVANIA FROM A PUNITIVE TO A RESTORATIVE PARADIGM, BY: 1) INTRODUCING LEGISLATION AND KEEPING A PERMANTENT PRESENCE IN THE STATE CAPITOL OF HARRISBURG; 2) CREATING A STATEWIDE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN THAT WILL CHANGE THE NARRATIVE AROUND LWOP, LONG-TERM INCARCERATION, VIOLENT OFFENSES, AND PAROLE ELIGIBILITY; AND 3) ORGANIZING IMPACTED COMMUNITIES AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO TRAIN THEM AS ADVOCATES AND BUILD LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE, PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH GROUPS, AND ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE STATE TO CHANGE NARRATIVES AROUND CRIME, VIOLENCE, AND INCARCERATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dustin Mcdaniel Director Of Operations | Trustee | 6 | $6,667 |
Bret Grote Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Robert Holbrook President/executive Direct | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $3,750 |
Ashley Jimenez Treasurer/board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Rukia Lumumba Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Dustin Gibson Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $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 | $1,205,961 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,205,961 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,652 |
| 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 | $1,241,138 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $67,854 |
| 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. | $10,417 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,667 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $518,044 |
| Other salaries and wages | $518,044 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,414 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,795 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $86,554 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,167 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $74,891 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,209 |
| Office expenses | $21,241 |
| Information technology | $11,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,854 |
| Travel | $17,933 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,059 |
| Interest | $2,070 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $585 |
| Insurance | $204 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $946,900 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,315,161 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $301,655 |
| 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 | $2,425 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,144 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,621,385 |
| 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 | $40,090 |
| Total liabilities | $40,090 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $295,175 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,286,120 |
| 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 | $1,621,385 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Straight Ahead Organization has awarded $131,708 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PEOPLE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSE: FUNDING CONTRACTORS WORKING ON THE END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CAMPAIGNS | $37,454 |
PHILADELPHIA LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION PURPOSE: WORK ON THE DUAL VICTIM & SURVIVORS NETWORK CAMPAIGN | $12,000 |
ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER PURPOSE: INDEPENDENTLY CONTRACTING AN ORGANIZER FOR CADBI-W | $6,400 |
ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER PURPOSE: INDEPENDENTLY CONTRACTING AN ORGANIZER FOR CADBI-W | $6,400 |
PEOPLE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSE: FUNDING CONTRACTORS WORKING ON THE END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CAMPAIGNS | $37,454 |
HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS COALITION AND DUAL VICTIM NARRATIVES PODCASTS | $10,000 |