Program areas at ACT
Act (Advocates for Community Transformation) is a christian, place-based justice organization that exists to make stronger and safer neighborhoods a normal reality for everyone. It carries out this vision through empowering residents living in high-crime areas to stop illegal activity on their street using the civil justice system.anchored by a vision to see neighborhood safety become a normal reality for everyone and an understanding of god's call to love our neighbor and live out biblical justice, act (Advocates for Community Transformation) officially opened its doors in 2009.act's unique legal advocacy approach is a private solution to a public problem. Our model takes existing laws -traditionally only utilized by municipalities - and puts the power of those laws into the hands of those closest to the problem, the residents. Our collaborative, community-driven approach complements the work of the police and the city and results in tangible change that is long-lasting.we start each case by connecting residents with one another and with neighborhood leaders who want to make their neighborhoods safer. Previously isolated neighbors - who may not know who they live next to because they fear being connected to illegal activity - meet and start to develop a sense of Community and trust. This is social cohesion, a key piece of creating a peaceful community.we then expand the circle of people connected to the issue to gain a fuller understanding and holistic view of the activity. We review police records, meet with police officers, and collaborate with other city departments like code, fire, and the city attorney's office. We also work with churches and other nonprofits that may be located close to the property.the next step is engaging outside lawyers - top lawyers from top firms - to help resolve the issue on behalf of our clients. Together we use the civil justice system to hold the owners of the problem property accountable for the activity taking place, eradicating the crime and violence, and holding the homeowner to a higher standard, all of which is guided by the clients' wishes.the social cohesion that is established at the start of this process continues to grow as we connect more people, resulting in residents establishing collective efficacy, a willingness to intervene and establish informal social control.this is the part of act's model that makes it different from municipal or police approaches to the problem. This is how you make that change stick. This is how you see a Community flourish.lt happens from within. Without Community buy-in, the change is transactional not transformational. Those closest to the problem are closest to the solution.resolution of the problem can come in many forms - from an agreement between residents to a court order to address the criminal activity. The agreement can be as simple as putting up lights or a fence, or it can be as complex as a court order requiring the demolition of the property because there is no other way to stop the problem unless the structure is removed. Regardless of the form the solution takes, the criminal activity ceases and safety becomes sustainable because of the bravery of the residents, their trust in one another, and their collective action.
Who funds Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at ACT
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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J Reid Porter | Chief Executive Officer , Board Member | $188,340 | 2022-12-31 |
Elizabeth Wirmani | Chief Operations Officer | $107,072 | 2022-12-31 |
Steven Weatherford | Vice President Finance and Administration | $120,465 | 2023-08-29 |
Kimber Hartmann | Vice President of Advancement | $150,815 | 2022-12-31 |
Evangeline Heppenstall | Legal Director | $106,128 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for ACT
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,537,751 | $2,909,072 | 21.6% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $25,314 | $4,353 | 481.5% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $2,355 | $751 | 213.6% |
Net income from fundraising events | $-66,988 | $-26,440 | -153.4% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $3,498,432 | $2,887,736 | 21.1% |
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Data update history
October 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 225225
- Dallas, TX 75222
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Website URL
- actforjustice.org/Â
- Phone
- (214) 951-9151
- Facebook page
- AdvocatesForCommunityTransformationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @act_justiceÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-0178272
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2009
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R01: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Alliances and Advocacy
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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