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TAKING ACTION FOR GOOD
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 850777855 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE I40 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · takingactionforgood.org
revenue
$229K
expenses
$161K
net assets
$68K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
46%
mission · from form 990

TO SPARK A CHANGE THROUGH CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, RE-ENTRY SERVICES & PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, STORYTELLING, WEEKLY MEDIA, AND ANNUAL AWARDS RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE CHANGING THE WORLD

profile · synthesized from sources

Taking Action for Good (TAG) Foundation works to reform the criminal justice system by advocating for early releases and clemency for incarcerated individuals. The organization uses storytelling and media to highlight injustices and educate the public, while also engaging communities through prevention strategies. TAG aims to reduce incarceration rates and support individuals re-entering society.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Advocacy & Prevention
Works to reform laws and secure early releases for deserving citizens.
Community Engagement
Engages communities and maintains positive connections with law enforcement through prevention strategies.
Context-Informed Prevention Strategies (CIPS)
Introduces practical clinical behavioral/emotional components to existing programs, collaborating with law enforcement, schools, and communities to implement tailored prevention designs.
Media/Storytelling
Uses storytelling and media to bring human faces to the criminal justice system and advocate for change.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocating for clemency
      TAG advocates for clemency for individuals, particularly women, imprisoned for non-violent offenses as part of broader criminal justice reform efforts.
    • Clemency advocacy for individuals impacted by criminal justice system
      Advocates for clemency on behalf of individuals imprisoned for non-violent offenses, including specific campaigns for LaShonda Hall, Rashella Reed, Ferrell Scott, and a Colombian mother of four. These efforts are part of broader criminal justice reform initiatives.
  • Youth Narrative and Community Reintegration 1 activity
    • Implementation of CIPS program for youth in juvenile justice system
      Delivers the CIPS program at youth facilities such as the Desoto County Juvenile Center and P.U.E. Academy in Memphis, TN, engaging troubled youth through direct service interventions.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Implementing the CIPS program
      TAG implements the CIPS (Changing Individuals to Prevent Self-destruction) program, including speaking with troubled youth and implementing the program in educational institutions like P.U.R.E. Academy.
    • Receiving donations for criminal justice reform
      TAG receives donations to support its criminal justice reform work, such as a 100 million Satoshis donation from the Stand Together community.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$229K
Contributions & grants$229K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALICE MARIE JOHNSON — FOUNDER & CE
  • DOLORES HILL — PROGRAM MANA
  • MICHAEL SEARLE — OPERATIONS D
  • PATRICIA BOGGAN TAYLOR — PROGRAM MANA
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Buried Alive Project Partner — Jointly advocates for clemency for Ferrell Scott as part of criminal justice reform initiatives.
  • Desoto County Juvenile Center Partner — Welcomed TAG to speak with troubled youth and demonstrate the CIPS program.
  • P.U.R.E. Academy Partner — Implemented the CIPS program in Memphis, TN.
  • Stand Together Funder — Donated 100 million Satoshis to support Taking Action for Good's criminal justice reform initiatives.
  • Stand Together Partner — Collaborates with Stand Together on criminal justice reform and clemency advocacy efforts.
  • United States Pardon Czar Government — Alice Marie Johnson, founder of TAG Foundation, was appointed to this federal role.