Right Direction America is located in Alexandria, VA. Right Direction America 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 12/2022, Right Direction America generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RIGHT DIRECTION AMERICA'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AMERICANS ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES, PRIORITIES, AND POLICIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCATING FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO DELIVER FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS, AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO ALIGN WITH RIGHT DIRECTION AMERICA'S MISSION INCLUDING FREEDOM'S FUTURE FUND, THE NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, AND WESTERN CITIZENS PROTECTING OUR CONSTITUTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Gilkes Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joey Songey Board Member/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Sheridan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Harris Neal Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Linkul President/executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Chestnut 520 Consulting Llc Fundraising | 12/30/22 | $271,857 |
Bullseye Public Affairs Strategic Consulting | 12/30/22 | $123,897 |
Imge Llc Digital Strategy Consulting | 12/30/22 | $117,524 |
Cs Strategies Llc Management Consulting | 12/30/22 | $260,000 |
Loxodrome Consulting Llc Strategy Consulting | 12/30/22 | $105,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,097,100 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,097,100 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,097,100 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,900,000 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $260,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $24,981 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,416 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $278,277 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $577,998 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,500 |
Office expenses | $6 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,347 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,167,239 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,028 |
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 | $119,028 |
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 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $119,028 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $119,028 |
Over the last fiscal year, Right Direction America has awarded $2,900,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
FREEDOMS FUTURE FUND PURPOSE: ISSUE EDUCATION | $1,000,000 |
NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: ISSUE EDUCATION | $900,000 |
WESTERN CITIZENS PROTECTING OUR CONSTITUTION PURPOSE: ISSUE EDUCATION | $1,000,000 |