Fair Share Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (V99) the organization is classified as: Social Science N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fair Share Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Fair Share Inc generated $22.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (40.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $178.4k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fair Share Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $2,220,547. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE FAIRNESS IN PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH GRASSROOTS ACTION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH ADVOCACY, OUTREACH AND GRASSROOTS LOBBYING, FAIR SHARE PRESSES THE GOVERNMENT TO ACHIEVE COMMON-SENSE SOLUTIONS TO REAL PROBLEMS IN PEOPLE'S LIVES. WE BUILD POWER IN KEY PLACES ACROSS THE COUNTRY BY RUNNING YEAR-ROUND CAMPAIGNS ON ISSUES, INCLUDING ENDING CORPORATE TAX LOOPHOLES AND RIGHT-TO-REPAIR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Wendlandt Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Allison Cairo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maureen Kirk President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Peter Maysmith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lucy Williams Hall Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Grassroots Voter Outreach Digital Organizing | 6/29/21 | $301,222 |
Fund For The Public Interest Program And Citizen Outreach | 6/29/21 | $124,324 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $22,500 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $204 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,066 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $1,118 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,250 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $441 |
| Insurance | $7,495 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $178,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,484 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,024 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,375 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,482 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,742,747 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,860,112 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $222,538 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $222,538 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,637,574 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,860,112 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fair Share Inc has awarded $35,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FAIR LINES COLORADO PURPOSE: Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $25,000 |
EVERY ELIGIBLE AMERICAN PURPOSE: Civil rights, social action, advocacy | $10,000 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cpwr The Center For Construction Research And Training Silver Spring, MD | $10,981,361 | $17,330,296 |
Research America Arlington, VA | $11,946,167 | $6,997,174 |
Nrf Foundation Washington, DC | $21,772,767 | $9,275,963 |
American Studies Center Arlington, VA | $5,982,832 | $7,167,150 |
People United For Privacy Foundation Washington, DC | $1,076,723 | $2,397,453 |
Social Progess Imperative Inc Washington, DC | $585,884 | $2,694,308 |
Association For Clinical And Translational Science Washington, DC | $1,860,752 | $1,464,811 |
The Institute For Global Environmental Strategies Inc Arlington, VA | $188,805 | $1,172,190 |
National Center For Health Research Incorporated Washington, DC | $767,590 | $317,127 |
Fair Share Inc Washington, DC | $2,860,112 | $22,500 |
Virginia Civics Education Incorporated Culpeper, VA | $114,986 | $200,542 |
Genesis Institute Washington, DC | $350,855 | $0 |