HARNESS COMMUNITY

EIN: 851124839 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Total Revenue
$2,271,592
Total Expenses
$3,097,441
Total Assets
$1,422,816
Net Assets
$1,378,599
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MIRIAM PAULA FOGELSON
Phone
2134080506
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HARNESS COMMUNITY, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

HARNESS DEDICATED PROGRAMMING TO SEVERAL AREAS ADVANCING HEALTH AND JUSTICE ISSUES AND CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ABOUT THESE ISSUES IN THE MEDIA AND POP CULTURE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS MOBILIZING BIPOC YOUTH AGES 16-35 TO REGISTER AND EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE; RAPID-RESPONSE CONVENINGS AND PROGRAMMING IN PREPARATION FOR, AND IN RESPONSE TO, THE FALL OF ROE; FURTHER STRENGTHENING CULTURE SURGE; AND CONTINUING ENGAGEMENT WITH ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE MORE DIVERSE STORYTELLING THROUGH OUR GENDER JUSTICE ENTERTAINMENT HUB AND DEAR HOLLYWOOD INITIATIVES. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE HARNESS TEAM, ADDING CRITICAL ROLES AND FUNCTIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,157,592
Program Service Revenue $114,000
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,271,592

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,393,985
Fundraising Expenses $355,680
Program Expenses $1,782,838
Other Expenses $1,703,456
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,097,441

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,271,592 $4,788,744 -0.5%
Expenses $3,097,441 $2,584,296 +0.2%
Net Income $-825,849 $2,204,448 -1.4%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
15
Volunteers
10

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
2
$355,162
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RYAN PIERS WILLIAMS BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILMER VALDERRAMA BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMERICA FERRERA BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODI PIEKOFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA HAMDAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARYA BANGEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRIAM PAULA FOGELSON PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$185,833 $19,755 $205,588
KELLEY MCGREGOR VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$134,669 $14,905 $149,574
BRITTANY ALFONZO EDITORAL DIRECTOR, PODERIS 40.00
Highest
$144,071 $18,047 $162,118
CHARLOTTE CASTILLO MANAGING DIRECTOR, PODERIS 40.00
Highest
$153,700 $6,760 $160,460
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,271,592 $3,097,441 $1,422,816 $-825,849
2022 $4,788,744 $2,584,296 $2,386,820 $2,204,448
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