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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4884133

FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11238

Financials

$170K$187K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2022990-EZ$170,285$187,100-$16,815$26,545–$26,545
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$170,285

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,736
Occupancy
$62,697
Printing, publications and postage
$159
Other expenses
$120,508
Program services (functional)
$172,182

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$43,360
Total assets, end of year
$26,545
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$26,545
Cash, savings and investments
$20,545
Gross receipts
$170,285

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE HAMILTONTREASURER1$0
ILA NOVOSTASKFYCHAIRMAN OF1$0
MARVA BROWNSECRETARY1$0
BRUCE BRYANTSGT OF ARMS1$0
PAUL LISBSONBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
634 CLASSON AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-3229
In care of
% KEVIN R SMITH
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
634 CLASSON AVENUE, BROOKLYN NY 11238
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
KEVIN SMITH, 634 CLASSON AVENUE, BROOKLYN NY 11238
Signed the 990-EZ
NICOLE HAMILTON, TREASURER
Phone
(646) 371-7409
Return prepared by
GELTRUDE & COMPANY LLC

Mission

FAMILIES OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED IS A GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE INCIDENCE OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS, THE PLIGHT OF FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN PAROLED AND THOSE EXONERATED. OUR MISSION INCLUDES SUPPORTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL WHICH WILL HELP PREVENT FUTURE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS. TO IDENTIFY THOSE ELEMENTS THAT LEAD TO WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND SEEK CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. WE SEEK TO BE A RESOURCE TO FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO CURRENTLY RESIDE IN PRISON, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY RELEASED, PROVIDING ADVICE AND HELP WITH ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY RE-ENTER SOCIETY. WE ALSO WISH TO AND HELP THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTINUE SEEK TO OVERTURN THEIR CONVICTIONS. FINALLY, WE SEEK TO NETWORK WITH OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM GROUPS AND THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON BEHALF OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022

Program accomplishments

  • FAMILIES OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED IS A GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE INCIDENCE OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS, THE PLIGHT OF FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN PAROLED AND THOSE EXONERATED. OUR MISSION INCLUDES SUPPORTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ON THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL WHICH WILL HELP PREVENT FUTURE WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS. TO IDENTIFY THOSE ELEMENTS THAT LEAD TO WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS AND SEEK CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM. WE SEEK TO BE A RESOURCE TO FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO CURRENTLY RESIDE IN PRISON, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY RELEASED, PROVIDING ADVICE AND HELP WITH ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY RE-ENTER SOCIETY. WE ALSO WISH TO AND HELP THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTINUE SEEK TO OVERTURN THEIR CONVICTIONS. FINALLY, WE SEEK TO NETWORK WITH OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM GROUPS AND THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON BEHALF OF THE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED.
    Expenses $109,145
  • A YOUTH PROGRAM WAS FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND WE HAD A GUN VIOLENCE PROGRAM WITH NYCHA FOR THE YOUNG ADULTS
    Expenses $63,037

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
84-4884133
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2023
Officer: KEVIN SMITH
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2022$170,285$187,100$26,545XML
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 84-4884133).

Questions about FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC

What is the EIN of FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC is 84-4884133.
Is FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED 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 FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED 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 FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2023 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Who is the principal officer of FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names KEVIN SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF THE WRONGLY CONVICTED INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $170,285, expenses of $187,100 and total assets of $26,545 at year end.

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