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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT.

Totals

Total revenue
$645,056
Total expenses
$961,891
Contributions and grants received
$613,887
Grants paid
$1,500
Program service revenue
$19,602
Investment income
$5,164
Other revenue
$6,403
Total assets, end of year
$275,348
Total liabilities, end of year
$71,481
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$203,867
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$586,638
Management and general expenses
$375,253
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$586,638

Program services were 61.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $10,876

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $603,011

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,018

  • 2a · Program service revenue: FEE FOR SERVICES

    total $19,602 · related or exempt $19,602

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $5,164 · excluded $5,164

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $14,621

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $8,218

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $6,403 · excluded $6,403

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,500 · program services $1,500

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $94,989 · program services $55,410 · management and general $39,579

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $532,198 · program services $345,667 · management and general $186,531

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $5,486 · program services $2,106 · management and general $3,380

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $47,173 · program services $27,764 · management and general $19,409

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $49,545 · program services $32,491 · management and general $17,054

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $52,464 · management and general $52,464

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $68,203 · program services $65,616 · management and general $2,587

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $2,956 · program services $1,090 · management and general $1,866

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $15,909 · program services $706 · management and general $15,203

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $25,972 · program services $2,619 · management and general $23,353

  • 17 · Travel

    total $12,653 · program services $10,804 · management and general $1,849

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $49,478 · program services $40,822 · management and general $8,656

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,201 · management and general $1,201

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $1,178 · management and general $1,178

  • 24a · Other expenses: TRAINING

    total $634 · program services $43 · management and general $591

  • 24b · Other expenses: DUES

    total $100 · management and general $100

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $252 · management and general $252

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $40,580 · end of year $73,063

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $325,372 · end of year $43,288

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $119,513 · end of year $100,172

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $112,310 · end of year $31,699

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $8,514

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,625

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,625

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $30,751 · end of year $18,612

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $39,873 · end of year $19,853

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $36,841 · end of year $32,773

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $31,110 · end of year $18,855

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $363,519 · end of year $120,745

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $157,183 · end of year $83,122

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

GSOP STRIVES TO CREATE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH RESIDENTS ACCEPT, RESPECT, AND VALUE ONE ANOTHER; JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS ARE UPHELD IN ALL INTERACTIONS. WE UNITE TO STRENGTHEN OUR VOICE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT OUR COMMUNITIES BY TAKING ACTION ON ISSUES SUCH POOR HOUSING, FAILING SCHOOLS, BARRIERS TO CITIZENSHIP, UNJUST WORKING CONDITIONS, AND COSTLY HEALTH CARE THAT PUT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AT RISK. THE METHODS WE USE TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL CHANGE - INCREASING THE ABILITY OF TRADITIONALLY DISENFRANCHISED PEOPLE TO IMPACT DECISIONS AFFECTING THEIR LIVES - ARE AS IMPORTANT AS OUR VICTORIES. GSOP BELIEVES THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY, MEANING THAT GRASSROOTS RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ARE KEY ELEMENTS IN GSOP'S WORK.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT (GSOP) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF MORE THAN 32 RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND LABOR UNIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING.

  • EDUCATION AND YOUTH ORGANIZING: YOUNG ORGANIZERS UNITED (Y.O.U.), GSOP'S YOUTH ORGANIZING WING, IS THE ONLY YOUTH ORGANIZING GROUP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND IS MADE UP OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLOR. Y.O.U. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES YOUTH FROM ALL FOUR OF MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOLS AND WE ARE CURRENTLY BUILDING ADDITIONAL Y.O.U. CHAPTERS. THROUGH Y.O.U., STUDENT LEADERS PROMOTE RACIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AS THEY MOUNT AND EXECUTE CAMPAIGNS FOR MORE EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. Y.O.U. AND THE MANCHESTER CHAPTER OF GSOP ADVOCATE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. GSOP SUPPORTS A CAMPAIGN TO WIN THE ADDITION OF AN ETHNIC STUDIES OR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES CLASS TO MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

    Expenses $217,946 · Grants $1,500

  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING AND SHARED SERVICES: GSOP HOLDS REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS. THESE TRAININGS INCUDE THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SUCH AS PUBLIC SPEAKING, TELLING YOUR STORY, TURNING PROBLEMS INTO ISSUES, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CAMPAIGN PLANNING. ADDITIONALLY, GSOP STAFF HOLD REGULAR SESSIONS ON ACTIVE BYSTANDER INTERVENTION AND FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ON RACE.

    Expenses $132,144

  • IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ORGANIZING: GSOP MEMBERS AND ALLIES FROM ACROSS THE STATE WORK TO ENSURE THAT NONE OF OUR IMMIGRANT SIBLINGS EVER HAVE TO "CHECK IN" AT ICE WITHOUT OUR SUPPORT. WE HOLD VIGILS AT THE NH ICE HEADQUARTERS AT LEAST MONTHLY AND MEET MONTHLY TO FURTHER OUR CAMPAIGN FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND A WELCOMING STATE. WE HOLD LEADERSHIP TRAINING IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH TO EDUCATE NEW AMERICAN ABOUT COVID, HOW TO ACCESS HEALTH CARE AND VACCINES, AS WELL AS TEACH PEOPLE THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

    Expenses $114,780

  • NON-PARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT/ELECTION JUSTICE: GRANITE STATE ORGANIZING PROJECT'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS KNOCK ON DOORS AND RUN PHONE BANKS TO SURVEY AND TALK WITH RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS. THE STAFF AND LEADERS BUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INFORM THEM ABOUT THEIR VOTING RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF RETURNING CITIZENS TO VOTE AND THE RIGHT TO REQUEST LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE WHILE VOTING. GSOP ENCOURAGES ALL ELIGIBLE CITIZENS TO EXERCISE THEIR CIVIC DUTY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES AND VOTE IN LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTIONS.

    Expenses $85,309

  • SHARED RESOURCE AGREEMENT WITH GRANITE STATE INTERFAITH ACTION FUND.

    Expenses $19,602 · Revenue $19,602

  • HOUSING JUSTICE: GSOP WORKS WITH RESIDENTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING AND LOW-INCOME TENANTS TO PRESS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO TREAT THEIR RESIDENTS WITH DIGNITY. OUR LOCAL CHAPTERS ALL SUPPORT THE CREATION OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SHELTER FOR THE UNHOUSED. ADDITIONALLY, GSOP SUPPORTED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD GIVE TENANTS NOTICE WHEN THEIR RENT WOULD INCREASE AND LEGISLATION PREVENTING EVICTIONS. OUR MANCHESTER AND NASHUA GROUPS ORGANIZED TO PRESS THEIR RESPECTIVE CITY GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT MORE HOUSING FRIENDLY AND AFFORDABLE POLICIES.

    Expenses $16,857

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Marsha Feder

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Eva Castillo

    FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Rev Jason Wells

    SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Anne Grossi

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Shideko Terai

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Celia Alleyne

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Favour Aregbesola

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Madeline August

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ken Barnes

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dina Berger

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marilyn Cavanaugh

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tristan Husby

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Tonia Knisley

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sharon Parker

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sarah Jane Knoy

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $97,850
    From this org
    $95,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,850
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
10 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202540429349300024

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