Guardian Of Rights Fund is located in Short Hills, NJ. Guardian Of Rights Fund 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES ADVOCATING FOR PRO-VOTER POLICIES AND A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PRIMARY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES ADVOCATING FOR PRO-VOTER POLICES AND A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATING FOR PRO-VOTER POLICIES, DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION, AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phil Glassman Evp & Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jeffrey Kaplan Secretary & Director | 1 | $0 | |
Dan Melamed President & Director | 1 | $0 | |
Larry Rogers Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Dan Melamed President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jeffrey Kaplan Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
States Strategies Political Consultants | 6/29/23 | $125,550 |
Mad Global Strategy Group Llc Political Consultants | 6/29/23 | $115,283 |
| 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 | $6,000,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,000,000 |
| 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 | $6,000,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,025,000 |
| 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 | $2,730 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,550 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $241,324 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $3,281,604 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,718,396 |
| 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 | $2,718,396 |
| 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 | $2,718,396 |
| 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 | $2,718,396 |
Over the last fiscal year, Guardian Of Rights Fund has awarded $3,025,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KEEP COUNTRY FIRST POLICY ACTION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
RUN FOR SOMETHING ACTION FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
EVERY ELIGIBLE AMERICAN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
FUTURE NOW ACTION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
CENTER FOR CIVIC AND TECH LIFE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |