Leadership Now Project
- Assets
- $735.4k
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-1780610
Organization Overview
Leadership Now Project is located in Washington, DC. As of 12/2023, Leadership Now Project employed 21 individuals. Leadership Now 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 12/2023, Leadership Now Project generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 73.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 77.9% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INFORMING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON DEMOCRACY RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EXPERT ANALYSIS AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT HAS LEVERAGED OUR PLATFORM TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE BUSINESS LEADERS ON KEY POLICY ISSUES THAT STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY, SUCH AS BUILDING TRUST IN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS, PROTECTING ELECTIONS, SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE REDISTRICTING, RANKED-CHOICE VOTING, AND STRENGTHENING TALENT PIPELINES IN PUBLIC SERVICE. THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ANALYSIS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, EVENTS, EARNED MEDIA, AND BUSINESS COALITIONS, WE CONNECTED WITH INFLUENTIAL AUDIENCES TO DRIVE IMPACT. LEADERSHIP NOW CONTINUES TO MOBILIZE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AROUND DEMOCRACY-RELATED ISSUES, EARNING CREDIBILITY AS ONE OF THE EARLIEST VOICES LINKING THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY TO THE STRENGTH OF THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. OUR EFFORTS HAVE POSITIONED US AS A TRUSTED LEADER IN ADVOCATING FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS THAT CREATE A STABLE, FAIR, AND PREDICTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESSES TO THRIVE AND INNOVATE.
OTHER PROGRAMS
ENABLING LEADERSHIP NOW MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN DEMOCRACY-SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT EMPOWERS ITS MEMBERS TO STRATEGICALLY USE THEIR EXPERTISE, INFLUENCE AND INVESTMENT TO PROTECT AND RENEW DEMOCRACY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS AND COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC AND POLITICAL EXPERTS, WE IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE OUR MEMBERS CAN HAVE A HIGH IMPACT IN STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES. LEADERSHIP NOW OFFERS RECOMMENDATIONS ON INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR REFORMS AND ACTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, ENSURING THAT OUR MEMBERS ARE CONTRIBUTING TO A STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMY.
CANDIDATES TO WATCH:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT MEMBERS CONTINUED THEIR EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND HIGHLIGHT HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES. THROUGH A RIGOROUS AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS, MEMBERS REVIEWED AND ANALYZED CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS, USING A SCORING SYSTEM TO ASSESS QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY.CANDIDATES COME FROM A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING SCIENCE, BUSINESS, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND THE MILITARY. LEADERSHIP NOW PRIORITIZED CANDIDATES WITH EXPERTISE OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL POLITICS, BELIEVING THEIR EXPERIENCES WOULD OFFER FRESH PERSPECTIVES TO GOVERNANCE. THE PROCESS INCLUDED INTERVIEWS WITH SELECTED CANDIDATES TO ASSESS THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. OUR "2024 CANDIDATES TO WATCH" LIST INCLUDES A MIX OF INCUMBENTS AND CHALLENGERS WHO DEMONSTRATE A DEDICATION TO SAFEGUARDING AND RENEWING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniella Ballou-Aares CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $297,982 |
Katherine Cousins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeff Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chava Kallberg Cgo (from 1/2023) | Officer | 40 | $262,337 |
Lela Brodsky Chief Of Staff | Officer | 40 | $201,353 |
Daniel Selz Director Of Innovation | 40 | $187,426 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Civitas Public Affairs Group Policy Advisors | 12/30/23 | $271,000 |
Maririn Macaluso Membership Advisors | 12/30/23 | $224,213 |
Your Part-time Controller Llc Accounting Services | 12/30/23 | $128,331 |
Susan Mcphersonmcpherson Strategies Llc Pr And Communications | 12/30/23 | $113,900 |
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 | $2,038,450 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,038,450 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,645,230 |
| Investment income | $59 |
| 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 | $3,683,739 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,500 |
| 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. | $794,719 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,264 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,142,189 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,239 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,171 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,575 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,854 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $129,232 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,266,902 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,492 |
| Office expenses | $15,128 |
| Information technology | $45,384 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,186 |
| Travel | $59,768 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,849 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,762 |
| All other expenses | $9,328 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,897,271 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $422,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $303,419 |
| 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 | $9,572 |
| 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 | $735,381 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $288,673 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $191,077 |
| 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 | $479,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$279,075 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $534,706 |
| 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 | $735,381 |