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WE THE PROTESTERS INC: Form 990, tax year 2016

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Organization
WE THE PROTESTERS INC (EIN 81-3764408)
Tax period
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31
Filed
2017-09-27
IRS object ID
201712709349300711
Schema version
2016v3.0
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2017-09-27T09:22:06-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2016-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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CityNEW YORKCityNm
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
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EIN813764408EIN

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Business Name ControlWETHBusinessNameControlTxt
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US Address USAddress

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State AbbreviationNYStateAbbreviationCd
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PersonSAMUEL SINYANGWEPersonNm
Person TitleTREASURERPersonTitleTxt
Phone2123260440PhoneNum
Signature2017-09-18SignatureDt

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MissionRAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM OF POLICE VIOLENCE AGAINST AFRICAN AMERICANS BY ENCOURAGING AND SPONSORING PUBLIC DEBATE OF THE PROBLEM OF POLICE VIOLENCE AND PROVIDING RELEVANT STATISTICAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.MissionDesc
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DescWE THE PROTESTERS COLLECTED A DATABASE OF POLICE-INVOLVED KILLINGS IN THE UNITED STATES AND PRODUCED GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES.Desc
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FS Audited0FSAuditedInd
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART II:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE 2015 COLUMN ON SCHEDULE A, PART II REPRESENTS THE SHORT TAX YEAR BEGINNING JUNE 29, 2015 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Volunteers0VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or ManagementYes (1)PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members0MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact LegislatorsYes (1)DirectContactLegislatorsInd
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Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other Activities0OtherActivitiesInd
Total Lobbying Expenditures$250TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II-B, LINE 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationREPRESENTATIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN FIVE ONE-HOUR MEETINGS WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO PUSH FOR POLICIES THAT CAN ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF POLICE VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8BTHE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE CORPORATION MAY NOT ENTER INTO ANY INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTION UNLESS THE BOARD FIRST DETERMINES THAT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN "INTERESTED PARTY OR INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AN INTERESTED PARTY IS (A) ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE; (B) ANY RELATIVE OF A DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY AFFILIATE; AND (C) ANY ENTITY IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL DESCRIBED IN (A) OR (B) OR HAS A 35% OR GREATER OWNERSHIP OR BENEFICIAL INTEREST, OR IN THE CASE OF PARTNERSHIP OR PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, A DIRECT OR INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN EXCESS OF 5%. A KEY EMPLOYEE IS ANY PERSON WHO IS IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PARTY, THE BOARD SHALL HOLD A MEETING TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AN INTERESTED PARTY HAVING AN INTEREST IN AN INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS PROHIBITED FROM ATTENDING A MEETING AT WHICH THE TRANSACTION IS CONSIDERED, OR FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS OR DISCUSSIONS OF THE BOARD REGARDING THE INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTION. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY THE INTERESTED PARTY VOTE ON SUCH INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTION OR INFLUENCE IMPROPERLY THE DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING ON THE MATTER. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTERESTS, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. PRIOR TO INITIAL ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, EACH DIRECTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION A SIGNED WRITTEN STATEMENT IDENTIFYING: (A) ANY ENTITY OF WHICH THE DIRECTOR IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, MEMBER, OWNER OR EMPLOYEE WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A RELATIONSHIP; AND (B) ANY TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE CORPORATION IS A PARTICIPANT WHICH MIGHT POSSIBLY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT FOR THE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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