Erase Racism
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Erase Racism meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Mission Statement:
To expose forms of racial discrimination and advocate for laws and policies that help eliminate racial disparities, increase understanding of how structural racism and segregation impact our communities and region, and engage the public in fostering equity and inclusion.
Vision:
Transformed, integrated communities in which no person's access to opportunity is limited by race or ethnicity.
What we do:
ERASE Racism is a regional organization that leads public policy advocacy campaigns and related programmatic initiatives to promote racial equity in areas, such as housing, public school education, public health and community development. It engages in a variety of research, education, public health and community development. It engages in a variety of research, education and consulting activities to address institutional and structural racism. Long Island, New York was the site of ERASE Racism's initial work and continues to be the geographic home and key focus area. At present, ERASE Racism's work is expanding to encompass statewide and tri-state regional activities with related national work as needed.
Our Approach:
ERASE Racism achieves its objectives by utilizing research, education, policy advocacy, legal action and civic engagement of Long Island leaders, community organizations and community residents. It also forms partnerships with other Long Island institutions to help make the goal of racial equity into a regional priority.
Year, State Incorporated:
2004, NY
The Education Equity Initiative exhaustively documents the worsening problem of school segregation on Long Island and its consequences, especially for black and Latino students. Through our Student Voices Campaign, Education Equity Working Group, Professional Development for Teachers, and other initiatives, it trains and organizes students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders to understand the barriers to integration in our region and stand up for equity and inclusion in our schools and communities.
The Inclusive Housing Program promotes effective fair housing laws, nondiscriminatory affordable housing policies, and vigilant fair housing enforcement. We also organize residents to engage in civic actions to support these activities. In recent years we have used our research and documentation to strengthen fair housing laws, successfully litigate federal housing discrimination lawsuits, and elevate the voices of people in low-income housing.
ERASE Racism EDUCATES AND MOBILIZES THE PUBLIC to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our region. We offer intensive workshops, forums, and trainings for all members of the public; harness social, alternative, and mainstream media to provide information and shape the narrative around race; uplift stories of those impacted by racism; and foster dialogue among diverse members of our communities while motivating them to action
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Erase Racism's program expenses were:
| Partner | $179,213 |
| Housing | $143,331 |
| Racism research | $112,649 |
| Education | $103,413 |
| Public education/ seminars | $47,928 |
| Youth | $17,128 |
| Total Program Expenses | $603,662 |
Chair of the Board
April Francis-Taylor, President
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
3
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Erase Racism's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $448,356 |
| Net Proceeds from special events | $200,425 |
| Consulting fees | $6,750 |
| Other income | $1,857 |
| Total Income | $657,388 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $657,388 |
| Total expenses: | $833,464 |
| Program expenses | $603,662 |
| Fundraising expenses | $128,376 |
| Administrative expenses | $101,426 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-176,076 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $325,643 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $149,567 |
| Total Liabilities | $242,408 |
| Total Assets | $425,622 |
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