Usaction is located in Washington, DC. As of 12/2016, Usaction employed 5 individuals. Usaction 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 12/2016, Usaction generated $107.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $83.6k during the year ending 12/2016. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (49.5%) per year over the past 2 years. 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USACTION IS A NATIONAL, PROGRESSIVE, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO WINNING SOCIAL, RACIAL ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ALL AMERICANS BY HELPING TO STRENGTHEN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER WIELD PROGRESSIVE POWER ON LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC JUSTICE- THROUGH GRASSROOTS EFFORTS, USACTION WORKS TO ENCOURAGE THE REBUILDING OF THE U.S. ECONOMY AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND SECURITIES FOR U.S. CITIZENS. THESE EFFORTS PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER VITAL SUPPORTS.
FEDERAL POLICY - USACTION ADVANCES CAMPAIGNS AT THE FEDERAL AND STATELEVEL WHICH BUILD POLITICAL WILL FOR BOLD POLICIES TO CREATE AN AMERICATHAT WORKS FOR ALL OF US. AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL, USACTIONWORKS TO CREATE STRONG CONTRASTS BETWEEN AN AGENDA OF OPPORTUNITY ANDSECURITY AS OPPOSED TO EXTREME POLICIES TO CRUSH WORKING FAMILIES WHILEBOLSTERING POWERFUL CORPORATIONS. AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS,USACTION WORKS TO PROMOTE CUTTING-EDGE CAMPAIGNS TO DEMONSTRATE THEPOSSIBILITY AND POWER OF POLICIES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. THEPURPOSE OF THE FEDERAL POLICY PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER GRASSROOTS ANDDIGITAL EFFORTS THAT EXPOSE AND FIGHT BIG CORPORATIONS AND THEIRREPRESENTATIVES IN POLITICS AND WORK FOR REFORMS TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE INCLUSIVE AND VIBRANT DEMOCRACY.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT-ORGANIZE AMERICANS TO MAKE OUR VOICES AND VOTES COUNTMORE THAN THE POWER OF BIG MONEY. CONDUCT MEANINGFUL OUTREACH ANDEDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS THATGALVANIZE KEY CONSTITUENCIES INCLUDING THOSE IN THE RISING AMERICANELECTORATE AND HELP STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRACY. PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLEIN ELECTIONS AND WORK TO ELECT MORE PROGRESSIVES THAT STAND WITH ANAMERICA THAT WORKS FOR US ALL AND NOT THE WEALTHY, WHILE BUILDING ASIGNIFICANT PROFILE FOR NETWORK LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Khalid Pitts President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jesse Graham Vice President | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Marvin Randolph Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Heather Booth Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara Coufal Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lynda Delaforgue Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| 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 | $58,828 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $58,828 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $45,835 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $107,329 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $26,611 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,720 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,017 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,900 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,895 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,068 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,836 |
| Office expenses | $1,681 |
| Information technology | $5,219 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,750 |
| Travel | $6,887 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,500 |
| Interest | $1,979 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,306 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $83,598 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |