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EIN 83-2306627

The Witness

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Claymont
State
Delaware
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X80: Religious Media, Communications Organizations
Description
National conference to celebrate the 400 years of the Reformation and remember and reflect on the 400 years of the Black Christian experience since slavery came to America. 195 persons benefited in 2019. Seeks to engage its core audience by encouraging, educating, and empowering Black Christians to be stewards of the Black prophetic tradition. Encouraging, Educating, and Empowering Black Christians.
Total revenues
$424,678
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.4m
Total expenses
$660,794
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.4m
Total assets
$277,627
2023
20192020202120222023$0$0.4m
Num. employees
0
2023
2019202020212022202300.51

Program areas at The Witness

The organization exists to make sure Black Christians are equipped and flourish. This is accomplish through education and philanthropic endeavors to meet the modern challenges of Black Christians today. Such program includes identifing, training, and funding the next generation of Black Christian leaders. The organization also provides multimedia resources including website, articles, and podcast, as well as hosted a conference dedicated to serving and uplifting the Black Christian community.

Grants made by The Witness

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Moms As EntrepreneursFellowship Grant$25,000
Youth Utilizing Power and Praise OrganizationFellowship Grant$25,000
Young Christian ProfessionalsFellowship Grant$25,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds The Witness

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$13,630
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$11,000
Thrivent Financial for LutheransGeneral Support$6,100
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Witness

NameTitleCompensation
John RichardsPresident$0
Shannon PolkSecretary$0
Cj RhodesVice President / Vice Chair$0

Financials for The Witness

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$424,327
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$348
Miscellaneous revenues$3
Total revenues$424,678

Form 990s for The Witness

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122023-10-23990View PDF
2020-122022-04-28990View PDF
2019-122021-09-27990EZView PDF
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,100 from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianNational levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2093 Philadelphia Pike Apt 1031
Claymont, DE 19703
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
New Castle County, DE
Website URL
thewitnessfoundation.co/ 
Phone
(302) 273-8967
IRS details
EIN
83-2306627
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X80: Religious Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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