The Gathering for Justice Inc
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.
The Gathering for Justice Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $421,838
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,077,981
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,222,953
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gathering for Justice Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frontline Solutions International LLC Washington, DC | Answering the Uprising Funder Salons | $187,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $421,838 | $1,077,981 | $1,222,953 | — | — |
| 2023 | $537,019 | $881,019 | $1,505,369 | — | — |
| 2022 | $785,457 | $1,837,550 | $1,640,379 | $187,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | $681,880 | $1,251,703 | $1,411,502 | — | — |
| 2020 | $898,229 | $1,807,753 | $1,575,300 | — | — |
About The Gathering for Justice Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Gathering for Justice Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $422K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gathering for Justice Inc is led by Carmen Perez, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmen Perez
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Jessica Persaud
Director of Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Dannese Mapanda
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $157K (2024)
Ebro Darden
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brea Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira J Gilbert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Toran
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamira Burley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Daley Kennedy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khephra Burns
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jenny Shin (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Michael Skolnik (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Alida Garcia (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $157K, to Dannese Mapanda (COO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gathering for Justice Inc
How large is The Gathering for Justice Inc?
The Gathering for Justice Inc reported $422K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Gathering for Justice Inc?
The Gathering for Justice Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $422K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Gathering for Justice Inc operate?
The Gathering for Justice Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Gathering for Justice Inc's EIN?
The Gathering for Justice Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2966777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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