Marijuana Policy Project
- Assets
- $258.4k
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1911644
Organization Overview
Marijuana Policy Project, operating under the name Mpp, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mpp employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mpp 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, Mpp generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO END MARIJUANA PROHIBITION BY LOBBYING AND DEPLOYING RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL AND STATE LAW CHANGES. THE MPP VISION STATEMENT INCLUDES FOUR STRATEGIES USED TO PURSUE THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION: (1) INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR NON-PUNITIVE, NON-COERCIVE MARIJUANA POLICIES; (2) IDENTIFY AND ACTIVATE SUPPORTERS OF NON-PUNITIVE, NON-COERCIVE MARIJUANA POLICIES; (3) CHANGE STATE LAWS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PENALTIES FOR THE MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL USES OF MARIJUANA; AND (4) GAIN INFLUENCE IN CONGRESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MPP'S VISION STATEMENT INCLUDES FOUR STRATEGIES USED TO PURSUE THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION: (1) INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR NON-PUNITIVE, NON-COERCIVE MARIJUANA POLICIES; (2) IDENTIFY AND ACTIVATE SUPPORTERS OF NON-PUNITIVE, NON-COERCIVE MARIJUANA POLICIES; (3) CHANGE STATE LAWS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PENALTIES FOR THE MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL USES OF MARIJUANA; AND (4) GAIN INFLUENCE IN CONGRESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven W Hawkins Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $250,403 |
Natasha Olinger Chief Of Staff | Officer | 20 | $142,331 |
Chris Lindsey Director Of Government Relations | 20 | $139,919 | |
Matthew H Schweich Deputy Director | 20 | $137,560 | |
Karen O'keefe Director Of State Policies | 20 | $115,041 | |
Devaughn Ward Senior Legislative Counsel | 20 | $104,657 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $667,581 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,508,089 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,175,670 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $676,486 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,578 |
| 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 | $2,867,339 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $692,557 |
| 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. | $297,868 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $134,416 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $979,780 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,561 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,676 |
| Payroll taxes | $98,667 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,330 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,247 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $206,752 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $105,259 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $128,962 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,595 |
| Office expenses | $38,558 |
| Information technology | $113,280 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,540 |
| Travel | $13,772 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,255 |
| Interest | $15,153 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,908 |
| Insurance | $31,528 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,886,111 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,482 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $118,025 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,922 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $258,429 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,503 |
| 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 | $32,026 |
| Total liabilities | $79,529 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $98,639 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,261 |
| 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 | $258,429 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Marijuana Policy Project has awarded $593,700 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COALITION TO REGULATE MARIJUANA LIKE ALCOHOL PURPOSE: DONATION TO OUR MICHIGAN BALLOT INITIATIVE. | $380,000 |
UTAH PATIENTS COALITION PURPOSE: DONATION TO OUR UTAH BALLOT INITIATIVE. | $193,000 |
PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT. | $20,700 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Marijuana Policy Project has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Elias Foundation Mount Kisco, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Third Way Washington, DC | $46,405,531 | $24,133,713 |
Beer Institute Inc Washington, DC | $2,484,747 | $6,014,221 |
Indivisible Civics Inc Washington, DC | $6,731,387 | $5,377,077 |
Grassroots Global Justice Washington, DC | $9,532,760 | $5,014,834 |
Infin A Financial Services Alliance Inc Washington, DC | $664,824 | $3,173,599 |
Leather And Hide Council Of America Washington, DC | $990,424 | $3,045,350 |
Marijuana Policy Project Washington, DC | $258,429 | $2,867,339 |
One Action Washington, DC | $1,056,276 | $2,394,836 |
Family Research Council Action Washington, DC | $784,639 | $2,815,176 |
Our Revolution Washington, DC | $406,824 | $1,702,649 |
Organizing for Action Washington, DC | $0 | $214,635 |
National Religious Campaign Against Torture Washington, DC | $3,891,593 | $1,972,078 |