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The Fortune Society INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % STANLEY RICHARDS
Other · LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 13-2645436

About

The fortune society believes in a world where ALL who are at-risk, incarcerated or formerly incarcerated CAN become positive, contributing members of society. Our work supports successful RE-entry of formerly incarcerated men and women and promotes alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.

In care of Stanley Richards

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
992
Volunteers
55

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$75.3M
Expenses
$74.4M
Assets
$66.6M
Liabilities
$39.5M

Financial history

$75.3M$37.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $75.3M · Avg: $46.0M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$67K
Grants Given
THE FORTUNE SOCIETY INC
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Address

29 76 Northern Boulevard
Long Island City, NY, 11101-282

Governance

Voting board members31
Independent members31
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$841K
Net to org$766K
Retained by contractors$75K
ChannelsMail · Email
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