Vocal Justice
- Assets
- $40.6k
- Revenue
- $501.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 87-4315130
Organization Overview
Vocal Justice is located in Oakland, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Vocal Justice employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vocal Justice is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE POSITION YOUTH WHO ARE PROXIMATE TO INJUSTICE AS LEADERS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. WE CULTIVATE LEARNING CONDITIONS FOR YOUTH THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY, CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. OUR WORK POSITIONS YOUTH TO SHARE STORIES THAT ADVANCE LIBERATION SPEAKING AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ABOUT HOW TO REVAMP EDUCATION, LEADING RALLIES FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE, PUSHING FOR EQUITABLE HIRING PRACTICES, AND MORE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 30 EDUCATORS AND 700 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO SPEAK AUTHENTICALLY AND PERSUASIVELY ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES THAT THEY CARE ABOUT. 93% OF YOUNG PEOPLE SAID THAT OUR PROGRAM IMPROVED THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD, AND 100% OF TEACHERS WE SUPPORTED SAID THEY WOULD RECOMMEND OUR PROGRAM TO ANOTHER EDUCATOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawon Jackson Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $21,923 |
Gerardo Aguirre Remigio Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,500 |
Kayla Ruano-Lumpris Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,500 |
Christiaan Vorkink Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dillon Bernard Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kareem Sayegh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,763 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $498,179 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $499,942 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000 |
| Investment income | $792 |
| 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 | $501,734 |
| 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. | $21,923 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,923 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $241,165 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,977 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,074 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,655 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $439 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,269 |
| Office expenses | $889 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $19,204 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,755 |
| All other expenses | $8,335 |
| Total functional expenses | $462,751 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,097 |
| 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 | $3,500 |
| 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 | $40,597 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $850 |
| 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 | $764 |
| Total liabilities | $1,614 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,983 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $40,597 |