The Fairness Project
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 37-1779557
Organization Overview
The Fairness Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (L50) the organization is classified as: Homeowners & Tenants Associations, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fairness Project employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairness Project 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, Fairness Project generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fairness Project has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $14,455,287. 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
PROMOTING GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF EDUCATION AROUND BALLOT MEASURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF AND EDUCATION AROUND BALLOT MEASURES TO HELP PEOPLE IN AMERICA TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Benenson Strategy Group Polling Services | 12/30/21 | $434,700 |
Myers Strategic Consulting Llc Strategic Consulting | 12/30/21 | $140,357 |
Canal Partners Media Llc Advertising Services | 12/30/21 | $449,681 |
Resonance Campaigns Llc Direct Mail Services | 12/30/21 | $235,743 |
Civis Analytics Inc Modeling Services | 12/30/21 | $176,000 |
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 | $5,246,851 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,246,851 |
| 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 | $68,054 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,316,361 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $526,239 |
| 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. | $194,842 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,942 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $987,180 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,178 |
| Other employee benefits | $92,175 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,978 |
| Fees for services: Management | $126,900 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $332,663 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,058 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $372,534 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,504 |
| Information technology | $179,591 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,956 |
| Travel | $27,617 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $82,290 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,864,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,220,205 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,552 |
| 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 | $25,554 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,253,311 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,403 |
| 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 | $114,403 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,084,455 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,453 |
| 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 | $1,253,311 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Fairness Project has awarded $521,239 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $221,239 |
EQUITY PAC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $200,000 |
TUCSON FIGHT FOR 15 PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $50,000 |
HEALTHCARE FOR MISSISSIPPI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Fairness Project has recieved totaling $673,814.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $115,000 |
Association For Health Center Affiliated Health Plans Washington, DC PURPOSE: SPONSOR MEDICAID EXPANSION INITIATE EVENT | $50,000 |
Texas Organizing Project San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: Change law or policy in accordance with the proposal submitted. | $8,814 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Association Of Theatre Owners Washington, DC | $14,676,210 | $12,650,975 |
Virginia Nonproit Housing Coalition Richmond, VA | $132,002,711 | $15,806,787 |
Building Owners & Managers Association International Washington, DC | $10,066,199 | $10,463,881 |
Association Of Home Appliance Manufacturers Washington, DC | $12,645,555 | $8,881,319 |
Cecelia Housing Inc Bethesda, MD | $234,000 | $4,045,313 |
Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation Alexandria, VA | $8,910,767 | $6,278,825 |
Burke Centre Conservancy Burke, VA | $14,310,013 | $6,077,723 |
The Fairness Project Washington, DC | $1,253,311 | $5,316,361 |
Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association Inc Stafford, VA | $11,909,044 | $4,683,038 |
Stone Ridge Association Inc Stone Ridge, VA | $6,806,491 | $4,345,999 |
Intellectual Property Owners Association Washington, DC | $8,094,765 | $4,784,749 |
National Home Infusion Association Alexandria, VA | $2,376,501 | $3,671,992 |