irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $35KParticipant costs including food, activities, and supplies for youth programming and violence prevention workshops.
- #2 $56KEducation, Training, and Transportation services for program participants to ensure equal access to culturally enriching programs.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Violence Workshops
Weekly workshops in schools, churches, and community centers where disabled survivors of gun violence share personal stories and teach conflict resolution, critical thinking, and self-esteem building to at-risk youth
Conflict Resolution Training
Program that teaches students strategies to de-escalate tensions and avoid violent confrontations, using real-life experiences from WAG members
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Anti-violence workshops for at-risk youthConducts weekly workshops in inner-city schools, churches, and community centers to educate at-risk youth about the dangers of gun violence, gangs, and bullying, with a focus on conflict resolution, critical thinking, and self-esteem development. Programs have been delivered at locations including Canarsie High School Campus in Brooklyn and Ravenswood housing projects in Queens, serving dozens to hundreds of students per initiative.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for youth program participantsProvides food, supplies, activities, education, training, and transportation to ensure equitable access to violence prevention programs and culturally enriching services for at-risk youth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$783K
Contributions & grants$170K22%
Program service revenue$613K78%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$874K
Program expenses16%
Admin / overhead84%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$345K
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$6K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitz Mckenzie | COO | 40 | $52K |
| Kareem Nelson | Executive Director | 30 | $33K |
| Jamar Green | Manager | 20 | $26K |
| Anthony Hendrickson | Program Director | 3 | $3K |
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Boys and Girls High School Partner — Hosts WAG workshops; school administrator has publicly endorsed the organization's impact.
- Bronxworks Partner — Collaborates with WAG through its Arches Transformative Mentoring program.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to raise awareness about bullying, gangs, and gun violence through social media campaigns.
- Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights Partner — Hosts WAG presentations tailored to its student population.
- Kareem Nelson Partner — Individual contacted by Luis Lopez to get involved with Wheelchairs Against Guns.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter to raise awareness about bullying, gangs, and gun violence through social media campaigns.
strategies · 2
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.
- Youth Empowerment Through Skill Building 32 orgsmethodology: violence-prevention-through-youth-empowermentBy teaching conflict resolution, critical thinking, self-esteem, and financial literacy, the organization reduces the risk of youth involvement in violence because equipping young people with practical life skills and agency enables them to navigate challenges without resorting to aggression or gangs.shared approach: Relationship-First Intervention →
- Lived Experience Storytellingmethodology: lived-experience_storytellingBy sharing authentic personal narratives of gun violence, the organization produces attitude change and violence prevention among at-risk youth because lived experiences build credibility, foster relatability, and are perceived as more impactful than statistical data alone.