People For The American Way
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $11.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 108
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 52-1366721
Organization Overview
People For The American Way is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2020, People For The American Way employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. People For The American Way 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 12/2020, People For The American Way generated $11.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.4m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MOBILIZE MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS TO FIGHT FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT REFLECT THE VALUES OF FREEDOM, FAIRNESS, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MEMBER/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT PFAW'S ACTIVITIES AND ISSUES TO VARIOUS FORMS OF THE MEDIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
LEGAL AND PUBLIC POLICY - ADVOCATES AND PROVIDES RESEARCH ANALYSIS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND PFAW'S PUBLIC POLICY POSITIONS.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES SHORT AND LONG TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING ON PROGRAMMATIC ISSUES.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROGRESSIVE LEADERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Keegan President | OfficerTrustee | 12.63 | $182,858 |
Margery Baker Exec VP Policy & Program | 26.2 | $144,690 | |
Maria Lizet Ocampo Political Director | 40 | $141,553 | |
Benjamin Betz Sr Dir Of Digital & Organi | 31.2 | $128,352 | |
Dominic Ucci Exec Vp, COO | Officer | 20 | $111,944 |
Laurie Kinney Director Of Communications | 26 | $97,674 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chapman Cubine And Hussey Inc Direct Mail And Major Donor Fundraising | 12/30/20 | $351,243 |
Chambers Lopez Strategies Llc Ad Production And Media Buys | 12/30/20 | $1,635,172 |
1101 Fifteenth Llc 1101 Rent And Storage | 12/30/20 | $742,540 |
Production Mgt Group Printing And Mailshop Services | 12/30/20 | $516,572 |
Everyaction Inc Email Messaging And Online Organizing | 12/30/20 | $186,982 |
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 | $11,453,237 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $296,437 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,453,237 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,354 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $73,849 |
| 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 | $11,574,725 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $684,952 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $269,784 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,564,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $160,048 |
| Other employee benefits | $185,992 |
| Payroll taxes | $224,168 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,677 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,902 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,049,389 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,465,843 |
| Office expenses | $314,555 |
| Information technology | $255,790 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $387,505 |
| Travel | $30,258 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $134,025 |
| Interest | $3,836 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,103 |
| Insurance | $54,541 |
| All other expenses | $135,267 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,449,495 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,303 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $847,176 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,196,555 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $92,963 |
| 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 | $21,694 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $475,250 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $943,579 |
| Total assets | $3,604,520 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $801,004 |
| 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 | $1,406,489 |
| Total liabilities | $2,207,493 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,397,027 |
| 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 | $3,604,520 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, People For The American Way has awarded $21,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FRIENDS OF BEN JEALOUS PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
COLLECTIVE FUTURE PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
JORDAN FOR GOV PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that People For The American Way has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anthony Crabb & Barbara Grasseschi Foundation Healdsburg, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fwd Us Inc Washington, DC | $54,494,409 | $65,150,482 |
End Citizens United-Let America Vote Action Fund Washington, DC | $1,474,232 | $27,722,991 |
Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights Under Law Washington, DC | $72,608,635 | $38,134,884 |
Indivisible Project Washington, DC | $6,679,993 | $14,268,782 |
People For The American Way Washington, DC | $3,604,520 | $11,574,725 |
Alliance For Justice Washington, DC | $16,204,744 | $6,987,184 |
States United Democracy Center Inc Washington, DC | $2,130,024 | $5,028,276 |
American Energy Alliance Washington, DC | $1,295,350 | $1,912,817 |
More Perfect Union Foundation Washington, DC | $3,134,868 | $4,710,241 |
Fair Democracy Washington, DC | $378,223 | $2,075,374 |
Jewish Democratic Council Of America Washington, DC | $525,313 | $1,365,549 |
Construction Legal Rights Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $6,436,870 | $1,038,839 |