named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Organizing
Mobilizes directly impacted individuals to participate in political and civic action, building power within marginalized communities
Legislative Advocacy
Advances policy change through direct engagement with lawmakers and government institutions to promote justice and equity for marginalized communities
Voter Education and Electoral Engagement
Conducts nonpartisan voter outreach and education to increase political participation among low-income people and communities of color
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Legislative advocacy and community organizingConducts legislative advocacy, voter education, and community organizing to advance the mission of VOCAL state chapters and support marginalized communities in New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$482K
Contributions & grants$481K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$537K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$443K
Cash$343K
Investments$0
Liabilities$151K
Net assets$292K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1145.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA AGUILERA | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $181K |
| JEREMY SAUNDERS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $154K |
| HIAWATHA COLLINS | SECRETARY | 1 | $15K |
board members · 3
- MARILYN REYES — CHAIRPERSON
- REGINALD BROWN — TREASURER
- WAYNE STARKS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL) Coalition — Allied organization that shares mission and vision; VOCAL Action Fund acts as its policy and political voice.
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.
- Grassroots Organizing to Center Marginalized Voices 597 orgsmethodology: grassroots-organizingBy using grassroots organizing to elevate the leadership and lived experience of marginalized communities, we produce more authentic and impactful advocacy because solutions emerge directly from affected communities, increasing legitimacy, trust, and long-term engagement.shared approach: Community-Led Systems Change →
- Institutional Oppression Analysis with Harm Reduction 597 orgsmethodology: institutional oppression analysis with harm reductionBy framing community challenges as outcomes of institutional oppression rather than individual failings and applying harm reduction principles, we produce more effective and equitable advocacy because solutions target root structural causes and prioritize dignity, safety, and incremental progress.shared approach: Community-Led Systems Change →
- Electoral Advocacy for Systemic Change 6 orgsmethodology: electoral advocacy for systemic changeBy electing lawmakers who represent low-income people and communities of color, we produce systemic policy change because political power shifts toward historically marginalized groups, enabling structural reforms.shared approach: Power-Building Through Lived Experience →