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WE THE PROTESTERS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 813764408 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R20 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · campaignzero.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$8.5M
net assets
$24.2M
employees
24
volunteers
5
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

WE THE PROTESTERS, INC DBA CAMPAIGN ZERO IS A 501(C)3 NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO A WORLD BEYOND POLICING AND THE CARCERAL SYSTEM. THROUGH RESEARCH-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS, WE WORK IN AND ACROSS COMMUNITIES TO TRANSFER THE POWER OF THE POLICE TO THOSE DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE POLICE. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, WE CREATE CAMPAIGNS THAT UPLIFT COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS BEYOND POLICING TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF SAFE AND THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS.OUR WORK ACTIVELY CENTERS ON: SHRINKING THE RELIANCE AND POWER OF THE POLICE; ENDING MASS INCARCERATION; SUPPORTING FUNDAMENTAL FAIRNESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TRANSPARENCY FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND DIRECTLY SUPPORTING AND PARTNERING WITH MISSION-ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Campaign Zero is a national nonprofit organization working to end police violence and dismantle the carceral system through research-driven policy solutions and public advocacy campaigns. The organization develops data-informed initiatives that support community-based alternatives to policing and promotes structural reforms, such as limiting police union power and ending gang enhancement laws. Its work centers on shrinking police power and reinvesting in communities disproportionately impacted by law enforcement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

8 Can’t Wait
Policy initiative that identifies and promotes eight use-of-force restrictions to reduce police violence in cities
Labeled for Life
National campaign to end gang enhancement laws and dismantle gang databases that lead to excessive criminal penalties
Nix the 6
Advocacy campaign focused on repealing law enforcement "bills of rights" and reforming police union contracts to increase officer accountability
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocate for repeal of law enforcement "bill of rights"
      Worked toward or documented the repeal of law enforcement officers' "bill of rights" in one state as part of broader accountability efforts.
    • Run "Labeled for Life" campaign against gang enhancement laws
      Launched and led the "Labeled for Life" campaign to end gang enhancement laws and dismantle related databases across 37 states and Washington D.C.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Collect and code police union contracts
      Systematically gathered and began coding 2,700 police union contracts for public release to increase transparency and support policy reform.
    • Document and analyze police killings
      Tracked and documented 1,314 police killings in 2025, identifying the first annual decline in six years through systematic data collection and analysis.
    • Support use of force policy reforms
      Documented or supported policy changes resulting in over 340 cities enacting restrictions on use of force since June 2020.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.47M
Contributions & grants$1.22M50%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.25M50%
Other revenue$777
expenses
Total expenses$8.49M
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.93M
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.91M
Cash$1.04M
Investments$23.05M
Liabilities$717K
Net assets$24.19M
Liquid reserves34.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DERAY MCKESSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $236K
SHAUNA ANTHONY CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $224K
WILLIAM DONAHOE MANAGING DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN 40 $199K
ABDUL RAD MANAGING DIRECTOR, RESEARCH 40 $198K
RACHEL HISLOP CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER 40 $184K
KELLY DAVIS MANAGING DIRECTOR, ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING 40 $183K
CASSANDRA IPPASO MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAMPAIGNS & POLICY 40 $181K
ANDREW ZAHARIA DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE 40 $174K
MARVA LEWIS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS 40 $173K
JAREN LONGMIRE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & SPECIAL PROJECTS 40 $161K
board members · 5
  • BOBAK EMAMIAN — TREASURER
  • DE'ARA BALENGER — DIRECTOR
  • DONNELL O'CALLAGHAN — SECRETARY
  • SHARHONDA BOSSIER — CHAIR
  • TRIER BRYANT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • 8 Can't Wait Partner — Collaborates with 8 Can't Wait on use of force policy reform initiatives.
  • Nix the 6 Partner — Collaborates with Nix the 6 on analyzing law enforcement collective bargaining agreements and advocating for policy change.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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