Nonprofit · EIN 47-2966777
GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC
Also known as DANNESE MAPANDA
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,077,981 | $1,222,953 | -$144,972 | $421,838 | $32,837 | $389,001 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $881,019 | $1,505,369 | -$624,350 | $537,019 | $3,046 | $533,973 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,837,550 | $1,640,379 | $197,171 | $785,457 | $27,134 | $758,323 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,051,808
- of which government grants
- $88,082
- Program service revenue
- $23,985
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $2,188
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $282,471
- Other salaries and wages
- $313,701
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $696,976
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $858
- Accounting fees
- $57,925
- Occupancy
- $2,000
- Travel
- $32,750
- Program services (functional)
- $833,901
- Management and general (functional)
- $367,328
- Fundraising (functional)
- $21,724
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $537,019
- Total assets, end of year
- $421,838
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,837
- Net assets, end of year
- $389,001
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $239,001
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,000
- Gross receipts
- $1,077,981
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 68
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dannese Mapanda | COO Officer | 40 | $156,986 | $22,935 |
| Jessica Persaud | Director of Policy | 40 | $113,421 | $11,149 |
| Carmen Perez | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $106,778 | $482 |
| Brea Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamira Burley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Khephra Burns | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Daley Kennedy | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Ebro Darden | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Ira J Gilbert | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Toran | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dannese Mapanda | COO Officer | 40 | $170,100 | $34,557 |
| Jessica Persaud | Director of Policy | 40 | $121,150 | $10,514 |
| Jenny Shin | Chief of Staff | 40 | $103,846 | $9,097 |
| Carmen Perez | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $101,000 | $391 |
| Brea Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamira Burley | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Khephra Burns | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Daley Kennedy | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Ebro Darden | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Ira J Gilbert | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Toran | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANNESE MAPANDA | COO Officer | 40 | $173,743 | $33,193 |
| CARMEN PEREZ | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $105,222 | $11,913 |
| MICHAEL SKOLNIK | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EBRO DARDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BREA BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IRA GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 WEST 36TH STREET 251, NEW YORK, NY 10018-3612
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Carmen Perez, 121 WEST 36TH STREET 251, NEW YORK, NY 10018
- Signed the 990
- Carmen Perez, President & CEO
- Phone
- (212) 547-9857
- Website
- WWW.GATHERINGFORJUSTICE.ORG
Mission
The Gathering for Justice works to transform the criminal legal system and advance civil rights to build a beloved community grounded in justice, equity, and compassion. By developing leaders, leveraging cultural organizing, and uniting our communitys collective power across generations, we aim to dismantle systemic injustice and end racial inequity for all. Founded in 2005 by the late Harry Belafonte, The Gathering continues his legacy of using culture, organizing, and leadership development to build a more just and equitable world.
Program accomplishments
- Youth Programming and Initiatives (Youth Organizers United YOU Program) The YOU Program continued to foster youth leadership by providing mentorship, training, and organizing opportunities to more than 200 students across five high schools in Oxnard, California. Through a series of 20 workshops and leadership sessions, youth organizers developed campaigns, learned advocacy skills, and helped shape policy priorities. The Youth Policy Roundtable produced a Youth Agenda addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Community Engagement and EventsThe Gathering organized numerous community events, including the MLK Freedom and Unity Weekend in Oxnard, which brought together activists and residents to honor Dr. Kings legacy through action and dialogue. Additional events included the Stockton Healing Circles, which supported 150 participants in processing trauma and building community resilience, and the Stockton Backyard BBQ, which provided free food, music, and resources for local youth and families. The organization also held Youth Justice Month activities and the Youth Justice Action Month Resource Fair in partnership with Ventura County agencies. Cultural and Policy Advocacy InitiativesThe Gathering continued its cultural organizing and advocacy through its Radical Readz Live events in New York, Oxnard, and Stockton, featuring authors and thought leaders such as Brea Baker and Dr. Jamila T. Davis. These events fostered community conversations about justice, land ownership, and collective healing. The organization also advanced policy priorities through campaigns such as #Right2RemainSilent, Close Rikers, and End Qualified Immunity Advocacy Day, mobilizing hundreds of advocates across New York. Partnerships with Christian Louboutin, Agency Footwear, and other brands elevated awareness and generated support for the mission.Expenses $833,901 · revenue $23,985
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2966777
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $421,838
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,077,981
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,077,981 | $1,222,953 | $421,838 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $881,019 | $1,505,369 | $537,019 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,837,550 | $1,640,379 | $785,457 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-2966777).
Questions about GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC
- What is the EIN of GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC is 47-2966777.
- Is GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Carmen Perez.
- Who are the officers and directors of GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,986 (Dannese Mapanda, COO).
- How much revenue does GATHERING FOR JUSTICE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,077,981, expenses of $1,222,953 and total assets of $421,838 at year end.
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