Inform Your Community
Fun Today. Change Tomorrow.
Inform Your Community
EIN: 84-4907262
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
We create an informed electorate by hosting entertaining events for people of all ages where we provide important relevant impactful information on the four C’s of civics, civic engagement, civility, and civil rights.
Ruling year
2021
CEO
Anastacia Kurylo
Main address
165 WILLIAM ST 8th Floor
NEW YORK, NY 10038 USA
EIN
84-4907262
Civic participation
Population served
Age groups
NTEE code
Citizen Participation (W24)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
In 2021-2022 we were committed to increasing our event offerings. We went from one pilot event in 20-21 to seventeen events in 21-22. In the last fiscal year our events included issues such as the importance of Small Business, Zero Waste, Productive Discourse, Invisible Disability, and Restorative Justice. In 2022-2023 we are committed to increasing engagement through social media followers, our event registrations, donations, and volunteer involvement.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Celebrate and Create
Children engage in craft projects inspired by inclusive monthly celebration themes. Craft kits can be purchased in advance from IYC or purchased elsewhere based on our supply list for each online event. This program is offered through FREE one-hour online events. Craft materials and shipping are free.
Smart Shopping
Shoppers browse branded items and handmade goods packaged with beautifully curated infographics related to important social issues. This program is offered through FREE in-person events.
Much-To-Discuss
Professional peers mingle and learn about a social issue amidst the backdrop of various entertainment activities including scavenger hunts, bingo, and other activities. This program is offered through FREE one-hour online events.
Know-It-All
The audience enjoys listening to a subject matter expert discussing topics related to the four C's of civics, civic engagement, civility, and civil rights followed by a Q & A. This program is offered through FREE one-hour online events.
Craftivism
Adults learn different art techniques while discussing relevant social issues and leave each event with a complete project. This program is offered through FREE one-hour online events. Craft materials and shipping are free.
Popcorn & Chat
Attendees watch a social issue focused movie and engage in facilitator led discussion about the implications of the ideas addressed in the movie. This program is offered through FREE one-hour online events.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Women's Leadership Council 2022
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of people on the organization's email list
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our email list provides an excellent opportunity to communicate with our constituents through newsletters, event updates, and post-event emails that include our infographics and event videos.
Number of free registrants to classes
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Every event we offer combines an important issue with one of our six fun programs. Registrants are from any of these events. In 2020 we held one pilot event.
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Facebook provides a wonderful tool for us to outreach nationally and we are grateful to our Facebook followers for our continued growth.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our amazing volunteers enable us to offer our fun and informative programs!
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our mission requires us to inform as many people as possible about the important issues we cover in a given year through our fun programs. Increasing engagement will facilitate this goal.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We hope to increase engagement through increased events, a streamlined marketing plan, and more board outreach.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have a vast partner network, utilize platforms to consolidate resources efficiently, and work with part-time and full-time volunteers, interns, and college classes undertaking experiential work programs we are increasing our pool of resources in ways that foster growth. Additionally, we are beneficiaries of a Google Ad Grant as well as a pro bono national radio public service announcement (PSA) campaign that allow us to increase our reach. We have attained over $225,000 of in kind donations.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We continue to receive $10,000 per month from our Google Ad Grant. Our event registrations increase about 10% each event. We are creating internal procedures to allow us to promote events with greater lead time that will further facilitate increased event registration. We have increased from 8 board members to 10 and have onboarded six part-time volunteer program directors. Among these increased resources are a pro bono student consulting group we are working with dedicated to facilitating our marketing plan development and another group dedicated to facilitating our gala and auction.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2022 info
9.5
Fringe rate in 2022 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Inform Your Community
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of Inform Your Community’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $6,039 |
| As % of expenses | 79.6% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $6,039 |
| As % of expenses | 79.6% |
| Revenue composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $13,628 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |
|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $7,589 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% |
| Personnel | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 1.0% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 99.0% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $7,589 |
| One month of savings | $632 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $8,221 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Months of cash | 9.5 |
| Months of cash and investments | 9.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 9.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Cash | $6,039 |
| Investments | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $6,039 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 |
| Total net assets | $6,039 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Material data errors | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
CEO
Anastacia Kurylo
Anastacia Kurylo, Ph.D., Rutgers University, (she/her) is a former college professor who taught communication for fifteen years at Marymount Manhattan College, New York University, Pace University, and Rutgers University. She has extensive experience with fundraising, operations, human resources, and finance. Dr. Kurylo is a subject matter expert in stereotypes and has produced over 25 publications and six books including two college textbooks. She has served on the board of several nonprofits including the Tri-State Diversity Council, NYSCA, NJCA, Image Impact, and was Founding Chair of The Quad Preparatory School, a K-12 private school for special needs students.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Inform Your Community
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Inform Your Community
Board of directorsas of 11/24/2022
Board of directors data
John McTiernan
Anastacia Kurylo
Tyler LaCarrubba
Kevin John
Terrence Wilburg
Linda Winston
YiWei Qi
Robbie Copley
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
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