The Working Group
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
See Schedule O.
- Income
- $308,293
- Spending
- $484,676
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $86,978, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 26 out of 100.
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 87% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 57% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 83 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $300,446 spent. See Schedule O.
- $104,792 spent. See Schedule O.
- $15,900 spent. See Schedule O.
- Organization Mission and Significant Activities: A.Not In Our Town (NIOT) is a movement to stop hate, racism and bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all. NIOT programs, comprised of grassroots film screenings, town hall meetings, coalition building, creation and distribution of organizing tools, fostering collaboration across key institutions, and evaluating impactinspire and sustain broad and diverse community-based movements. As a result, NIOT currently serves a national network of over 200 communities that are standing against hate and inequality and working to bridge differences to advance belonging. NIOTs programs include: 1. United Against Hate Week UAHW is a national civic week of action that provides resources for local organizations and governments to organize public events and information campaigns on combatting hate, protecting vulnerable groups and individuals, and exploring how inclusion strengthens local governance, public safety, and healthy businesses. In 2024, NIOT reached over 1 million people through direct engagement, communications, and collaborative efforts with partners for United Against Hate Week including 148 partner organizations and 264 cities and local governments. Not In Our Town is the convening and administrative partner for UAH Week, hosting webinars, training sessions, creating guides, presenting films, offering online resources through unitedagainsthateweek.org and collecting data. UAH Week is supported by the CA Stop the Hate Program. 2. Film and Media Production. NIOT completed and presented abbreviated versions of the film Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life for school and community convenings. Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life chronicles the courageous response of the Pittsburgh community in the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. The film follows the families of the victims, Pittsburgh residents, and civic leaders as they examine their vulnerabilities, the impact of antisemitism, racism and hate speech and find ways to come together to show mutual support. 3. Film Outreach and Community Engagement: A Not In Our Town Film Guide was created to present free films to communities for United Against Hate Week. Seven public television films and over 100 short features and videos present living examples of how communities can stand up to hate. Films are offered to communities and schools through NIOT.org an online portal that includes viewer and classroom guides outlining how to convene meaningful screenings and discussions. Impact Example: Over 4,000 students in Allegheny County PA viewed the film Repairing the World: Stories From the Tree of Life. resulting in the formation of Eradicate Hate clubs and activities in 25 high schools. 4. Hate and Bias Action Teams: NIOT has developed deeper engagement models for communities seeking more integrated and durable models for hate crime reporting, response and cross-community cooperation. NIOTs pilot Hate and Bias Action Team model was supported by a 2022 grant from the Department of Justice. To pilot the program in Pittsburgh, PA and other cities, NIOT collaborated with local leaders to build a network of change agents rooted in existing civic organizations to form the structure for a community-wide response to hate and bias incidents. Program activities include formation of an ongoing coalition, monthly convenings, film screenings, trainings and material production and distribution. 5. Not In Our School- NIOT offers free resources for teachers and students including an Anti-Bullying Film Festival, action kits and guides for educators and parents. Not In Our School presented a series of webinars to support teachers seeking to address issues of safety and belonging emerging in high school and middle school classrooms.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.