Center For American Progress Action Fund
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $12.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 208
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0192708
Organization Overview
Center For American Progress Action Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For American Progress Action Fund employed 208 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For American Progress Action Fund 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 12/2021, Center For American Progress Action Fund generated $12.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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.
Since 2018, Center For American Progress Action Fund has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $19,244,345. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SHAPE THE NATIONAL POLICY DEBATE AND TRANSFORM PROGRESSIVE CONCEPTS INTO POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: THE OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT ADVOCATED FOR MAJOR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES SUCH AS THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN, INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT & JOBS ACT, AND THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT. THE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED EXTENSIVE MESSAGE RESEARCH, CREATED DIGITAL CONTENT, AND WORKED WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PARTNERS (ORGANIZATIONS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS) TO ADVANCE THESE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES INTO LAW.
POLICY PROGRAMS: PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS WAS CONDUCTED ACROSS FIVE CROSS-CUTTING PRIORITIES: DEMOCRACY, ECONOMY, CLIMATE, RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE, AND HEALTH.
COMMUNICATIONS: ADVANCED PROGRESSIVE IDEAS AND MESSAGES THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPANDED USE OF DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL NEWS MEDIA. ADDRESSED TIMELY PUBLIC POLICY AND POLITICAL ISSUES THROUGH RAPID RESPONSE AND ANALYSIS. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED SHAPING THE MESSAGING AROUND A PROGRESSIVE ECONOMIC AGENDA, TACKLING THE CLIMATE CRISIS, AND RESTORING VOTING RIGHTS.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Navin Nayak President & Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $240,946 |
Laura Rodriguez Vp, Government Affairs | 39 | $159,997 | |
Alex Wall Vp, Digital Communications | 40 | $156,224 | |
Shayna Cherry Dir., State & Local Govt. Affa | 40 | $127,545 | |
Jesse Lee Senior Advisor | 40 | $124,515 | |
Lauren Santa Cruz Sr. Director, Digital Creative | 40 | $116,195 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Skdknickerbocker Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $609,697 |
Group Nine Media Media Services | 12/30/21 | $536,066 |
Jenner Block Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $907,692 |
Blue Deal Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $680,000 |
Yang Strategic Research Llc Public Poll/cons. | 12/30/21 | $200,300 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,848,683 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,848,683 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $442 |
| 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 | $12,854,526 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,639,474 |
| 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. | $415,337 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,594 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,447,854 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $205,035 |
| Other employee benefits | $409,436 |
| Payroll taxes | $394,995 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,154 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,842 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,986,778 |
| Advertising and promotion | $371,173 |
| Office expenses | $57,984 |
| Information technology | $202,580 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $798,482 |
| Travel | $53,592 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $245 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,579 |
| Insurance | $22,858 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,604,256 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,635,683 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,344,605 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $26,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,099 |
| 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 | $66,273 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,027 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $327,148 |
| Total assets | $5,490,835 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,081 |
| 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 | $145,081 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,821,777 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,523,977 |
| 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 | $5,490,835 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For American Progress Action Fund has awarded $1,639,474 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $1,388,021 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $196,453 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $30,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Center For American Progress Action Fund has recieved totaling $9,704,896.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Center For American Progress Washington, DC PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION & | $6,549,896 |
Energy Action Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. | $1,250,000 |
Fund For A Better Future Inc Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Heising-Simons Action Fund Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc Kirkland, WA PURPOSE: Climate Investment and Justice | $300,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Community Change Action Washington, DC | $13,750,563 | $15,082,091 |
American Conservative Union Alexandria, VA | $4,885,240 | $15,442,633 |
Center For American Progress Action Fund Washington, DC | $5,490,835 | $12,854,526 |
Consumer Bankers Association Washington, DC | $14,757,474 | $11,272,002 |
Centre For Public Impact North America Inc Washington, DC | $15,029,956 | $20,852,661 |
Public Citizen Inc Washington, DC | $4,340,834 | $7,987,999 |
Common Cause Washington, DC | $11,922,837 | $10,088,774 |
American Road And Transportation Builders Association Washington, DC | $8,270,430 | $9,321,021 |
Alliance For Telecommunications Industry Solutions Washington, DC | $11,826,639 | $10,016,608 |
Americans For Tax Reform Washington, DC | $22,926,988 | $9,199,721 |
Electronic Transactions Association Washington, DC | $10,336,129 | $4,909,988 |
International Association Of Refrigerated Warehouses Arlington, VA | $5,555,867 | $6,081,078 |