Project Veritas is located in Mamaroneck, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Veritas employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Veritas is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Project Veritas generated $20.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $20.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 30.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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INVESTIGATE AND EXPOSE CORRUPTION, DISHONESTY, SELF-DEALING, WASTE, FRAUD, AND OTHER MISCONDUCT IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A MORE ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT SOCIETY. ALSO ENGAGE IN LITIGATION TO: PROTECT, DEFEND AND EXPAND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, SPECIFICALLY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS INCLUDING PROMOTING THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS IN A DIGITAL WORLD; COMBAT AND DEFEAT CENSORSHIP OF ANY IDEOLOGY; PROMOTE TRUTHFUL REPORTING; AND DEFEND FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSOCIATION ISSUES INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO ANONYMITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MISSION OF PROJECT VERITAS, INC. IS TO INVESTIGATE AND EXPOSE CORRUPTION, DISHONESTY, SELF-DEALING, WASTE, FRAUD, AND OTHER MISCONDUCT IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A MORE ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT SOCIETY. ALSO ENGAGE IN LITIGATION TO: PROTECT, DEFEND AND EXPAND HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, SPECIFICALLY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS INCLUDING PROMOTING THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS IN A DIGITAL WORLD; COMBAT AND DEFEAT CENSORSHIP OF ANY IDEOLOGY; PROMOTE TRUTHFUL REPORTING; AND DEFEND FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSOCIATION ISSUES INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO ANONYMITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James O'keefe Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $396,409 |
Jered Ede Chief Legal Off | Officer | 50 | $325,375 |
Tom O'hara CFO | Officer | 50 | $259,646 |
Nancy Vaden-Youmans Exec Producer | 40 | $243,075 | |
John C Sullivan Cco | Officer | 50 | $230,625 |
Freddy Mfuko Production Manager | 40 | $198,743 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Corporate Communications Group Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $336,061 |
Michael Best & Friedrich Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $363,166 |
Barr & Klein Pllc Legal | 12/30/21 | $506,550 |
Calli Law Llc Legal | 12/30/21 | $651,791 |
Clare Locke Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $863,020 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,001,777 |
| Investment income | $15,190 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$593,897 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,703,077 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,443,408 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,043,602 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $185,459 |
| Payroll taxes | $408,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,732,384 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,210 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $184,390 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,156 |
| Office expenses | $649,610 |
| Information technology | $82,280 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $367,681 |
| Travel | $3,148,941 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $166,949 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $203,089 |
| Insurance | $127,381 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $20,626,622 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,913,077 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,756,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $316,074 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $801,735 |
| Total assets | $12,805,361 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,760,972 |
| 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 | $1,760,972 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,318,769 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,725,620 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,044,389 |