FOR THE STRUGGLE INC

EIN: 834652690 501(c)(3) Human Services

Charlotte, NC

Total Revenue
$1,626,096
Total Expenses
$1,469,010
Total Assets
$1,012,470
Net Assets
$897,451
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Alesha Brown
Phone
7048006628
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOR THE STRUGGLE INC, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

It is the mission of FTS to zealously fight systemic issues of economic and social injustice by responding to issues identified by impacted communities, advocating with and on behalf of such communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $814,167 Revenue: $912,297

FTS's most robust focus area is its Community Response Team ("CRT") which is responsible for responding to any and all issues of social injustice defined by and brought to FTS by members of the...

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FTS's most robust focus area is its Community Response Team ("CRT") which is responsible for responding to any and all issues of social injustice defined by and brought to FTS by members of the communities FTS serves. The Community Response Team Houses FTS's Elder Response Initiative, Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Murals Project and more.

Program 2
Expenses: $49,273 Revenue: $59,822

FTS's second focus area is its Eatmon Project that focuses on educating and engaging black voters. This program has existed since 2019, and FTS has educated and engaged more than 10,000 voters to...

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FTS's second focus area is its Eatmon Project that focuses on educating and engaging black voters. This program has existed since 2019, and FTS has educated and engaged more than 10,000 voters to date. In 2024, the Eatmon Project engaged and mobilized Black voters, ensuring they had the information and support needed to participate in the electoral process. Between October 24 and November 2, the organization completed 161.75 hours of phone banking with 26 volunteers. Additionally, For the Struggle hosted poll monitoring and polling place parties at two sites during early voting and five sites on Election Day, with the assistance of 15 workers during early voting and 26 workers on Election Day. These workers created a welcoming and supportive environment for voters, providing everyone with donuts, coffee, pizza, and water while ensuring no voter suppression activities took place. Through our work at the polls, we were able to engage more than 1,200 voters in 2024.

Program 3
Expenses: $318,641 Revenue: $258,520

Salute U This program offers services to youth are involved in the criminal system or engaging in activities that tend to lead to involvement with the criminal system.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,605,966
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,474
Other Revenue $3,656
TOTAL REVENUE $1,626,096

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $423,108
Fundraising Expenses $18,471
Program Expenses $1,311,866
Other Expenses $1,045,902
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,469,010

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,626,096 $1,221,643 +0.3%
Expenses $1,469,010 $1,146,436 +0.3%
Net Income $157,086 $75,207 +1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
29
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
1
$78,895
Key Employees
1
$61,931
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alesha S Brown Executive Director 40
Director
$78,895 $0 $78,895
Stacey Hamilton Bookkeeper 40
Key Emp
$61,931 $0 $61,931
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,626,096 $1,469,010 $1,012,470 $157,086
2024 $1,626,096 $1,471,732 $1,012,470 $154,364
2024 $1,626,096 $1,469,010 $1,012,470 $157,086
2023 $1,221,643 $1,146,436 $714,175 $75,207
2022 $894,373 $478,905 $639,118 $415,468
2021 $396,230 $260,431 $217,199 $135,799
2020 $93,838 $19,641 $76,968 $74,197
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