African American Policy Forum
TO ADVANCE AND EXPAND RACIAL JUSTICE, GENDER EQUALITY AND ALL HUMAN RIGHTS.
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The African American Policy Forum is home to the SayHerName Campaign and an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists, and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. We utilize new ideas and innovative perspectives to transform public discourse and policy.
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Mission
To advance and expand racial justice, gender equality and all human rights.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show African American Policy Forum with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAfrican American Policy Forum is a registered social services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 061597874. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
African American Policy Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061597874. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
African American Policy Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
African American Policy Forum is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years. Its registered address is 435 West 116th Street Manhattan, United States.
Based on official tax filings, African American Policy Forum has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
African American Policy Forum is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for African American Policy Forum. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, African American Policy Forum holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The African American Policy Forum is home to the SayHerName Campaign and an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists, and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. We utilize new ideas and innovative perspectives to transform public discourse and policy. African American Policy Forum is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to African American Policy Forum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. African American Policy Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061597874, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AFRICAN AMERICAN POLICY FORUM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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The African American Policy Forum To Host First Freedom Summer Homeroom - NewsOne
Her Dream Deferred: African American Policy Forum To Shed Light On Issues Impacting Black Women - NewsOne
In AP African American Studies controversy, Law School professor Kimberlé Crenshaw takes center stage - Columbia Daily Spectator
CAA Signs Kimberlé Crenshaw, Cofounder And Executive Director Of The African American Policy Forum - Deadline
The African American Policy Forum Logo – PVAMU Home - Prairie View A&M University
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about African American Policy Forum
- What is African American Policy Forum?
- African American Policy Forum is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The African American Policy Forum is home to the SayHerName Campaign and an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists, and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. We utilize new ideas and innovative perspectives to transform public discourse and policy.
- When was African American Policy Forum founded?
- African American Policy Forum was founded in 1996.
- Who leads African American Policy Forum?
- Luke Harris serves as DEPUTY DIRECTOR & TREASURER.
- Where is African American Policy Forum located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is African American Policy Forum's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is African American Policy Forum trustworthy?
- African American Policy Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is African American Policy Forum's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061597874.
- What is African American Policy Forum's website?
- https://aapf.org