Who Speaks for Me Project

Analysis

Who Speaks for Me Project is a registered charity in United States, based in Washington, DC. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover crime and legal-related, which this site groups under human rights and equality. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (donations from the general public) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.

In the financial year ending September 2023, Who Speaks for Me Project reported income of $443k and spending of $352k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from September 2022 to September 2023, income grew from $218k to $443k (+103%), an average of +103% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.

Among 9,611 United States charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Who Speaks for Me Project sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile, and in the 41st percentile within DC. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include National Center for Race Amity Inc ($443k), Open Hands Legal Services Inc ($443k) and Turning Point Mens Home ($442k).

On its Form 990 for the period ending September 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 100% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $69k (20% of expenses). Other salaries and wages came to $29k. At year end it held assets of $6,672 against liabilities of $1,115, net assets of $5,557. It reported 3 employees.