irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0A VOTELESS PEOPLE IS A HOPELESS PEOPLE
- #2 $0BROTHER'S KEEPER
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
A Voteless People is a Hopeless People
Civic engagement and voter education initiative focused on empowering communities through political participation
AGL Scholars - A Go to High School Go to College Program
Mentorship and college preparation initiative for young men of color, covering admissions, scholarships, career exploration, and personal development skills
Brother's Keeper
Brotherhood and mutual support program promoting personal accountability, wellness, and community responsibility among members
My Body, My Faith: An Interfaith Forum
Community dialogue series addressing faith, identity, and wellness with religious and thought leaders
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
- Brotherhood and mutual support programOperated a structured brotherhood and mutual support program in 2024 to foster personal development, resilience, and shared values among members.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College access and success program for young men of colorProvides mentoring, college preparation support, and career exposure to help young men from historically underserved communities navigate the college experience from admission through post-graduation, including scholarship acquisition and development of transferable skills.
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Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
- Community engagement and public forumsHosts public forums and interfaith panel discussions featuring guest speakers and community leaders, such as Reverend Canon Kelly Brown Douglas and Rev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes, to promote dialogue and community connection.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Community food distribution eventsOrganizes food distribution events for homeless individuals through the Young Achievers program, addressing food insecurity in the local community.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Community recreational eventsHosts community engagement activities such as RollerBounce events to foster connection and recreation among youth and community members.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Graduation and recognition events for youth program participantsHosts graduation events for participants in the "Go To High School Go To College" Young Achievers program, celebrating academic milestones and program completion.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Participation in cultural and community paradesParticipates in public events such as the African American Day Parade in Harlem to strengthen community ties and promote organizational visibility.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Voter engagement and civic education initiativesConducted voter engagement and civic education activities as a primary program in 2024, aimed at increasing community participation in democratic processes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$40K84%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.35M
Cash$1.35M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.35M
Liquid reserves2025.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +46.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AKIM ETIENNE — SERGEANT OF ARMS
- BRYAN BRASWELL — TREASURER
- DAMARCUS ADISA — ASSOCIATE EDITOR TO THE SP
- DAMOND STUBBS — VICE PRESIDENT
- DREW GABRIEL — CORRESPONDING SECY/COLLEGE
- JAMEEL MCKANSTRY — CHAPLAIN
- ROBERT ALLEYNE — PRESIDENT
- TALIB HUDSON — PARLIAMENTARIAN
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Apostle Onleilove Chika Alston Partner — Panelist at the interfaith forum
- Rev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes Partner — Panelist at the interfaith forum
- Reverend Canon Kelly Brown Douglas, Ph.D. Partner — Featured speaker at the interfaith forum
- Talia Kaplan Partner — Panelist at the interfaith forum
- Urban League Partner — Collaborates with the Urban League on community initiatives.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Brotherhood-Centered Development Modelmethodology: brotherhood-centered_engagementBy fostering fraternal brotherhood and mutual accountability, we produce sustained engagement and personal growth in young men, because shared identity and long-term relational commitment create a supportive environment for leadership and academic excellence.
- Mentorship and Peer Resilience Buildingmethodology: mentoring-and-peer-engagementBy leveraging peer-to-peer mentoring relationships, we cultivate resilience and values in young men, because relatable role models and proximate guidance increase trust, self-efficacy, and behavioral modeling more effectively than top-down instruction.
- Service-Integrated Educational Upliftmethodology: community_uplift_through_service_and_educationBy combining community service with college access initiatives, we advance equity for underserved young men, because experiential service reinforces leadership identity and academic purpose, creating a virtuous cycle of engagement and opportunity.