People For The American Way Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2023, People For The American Way Foundation employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. People For The American Way Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, People For The American Way Foundation generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, People For The American Way Foundation has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $211,122. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONDUCTS RESEARCH, LEGAL AND EDUCATION WORK ON BEHALF OF FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMS - TO MOBILIZE COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL LEADERS TO ADVANCE PFAW'S CORE PRIORITIES.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONDUCT RESEARCH ANALYSIS TO PROMOTE AND DEFEND CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ON VARIOUS PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES WHICH ALSO SUPPORT CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTIES.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT- SHORT AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES AS WELL AS COORDINATE ACTIVITIES BETWEEN VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
COMMUNICATIONS & RESEARCH - PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEDIA, ACTIVISTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATING THEM ABOUT ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES, POSITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND PUBLICATIONS THROUGH EVENTS, MULTIMEDIA OUTREACH STRATEGIES, PRESS RELEASES, DISTRIBUTION OF OP-EDS AND EDITORIAL MEMORANDA. EDUCATE MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS TO ENGAGE IN ORGANIZATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Altschul Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Arthur Bellinzoni Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Delishia Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Will Halm Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Keegan Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Khizr Khan Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Toskr Incgetthru P2p Texts/dials Buy | 12/30/20 | $640,000 |
Do Big Things Llc Online Media Buys | 12/30/20 | $250,000 |
Premiere Networks Inc Radio Media Buys | 12/30/20 | $200,000 |
Rp Staffing Temp Services | 12/30/20 | $128,189 |
Potomac Waves Llc Media Buys | 12/30/20 | $125,000 |
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 | $3,333,165 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,863 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,333,165 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $312,178 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,840 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,727,640 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,336,939 |
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. | $765,148 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $390,029 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $973,657 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,445 |
Other employee benefits | $158,466 |
Payroll taxes | $115,809 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $21,284 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $80,798 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,034 |
Fees for services: Other | $295,553 |
Advertising and promotion | $114,876 |
Office expenses | $21,435 |
Information technology | $206,914 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $232,557 |
Travel | $243,305 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117,890 |
Interest | $44,830 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,179 |
Insurance | $68,196 |
All other expenses | $192 |
Total functional expenses | $4,987,122 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,407 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,214 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $717,643 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,922,116 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,777 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,218 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,116,157 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,364,887 |
Total assets | $9,324,419 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $326,548 |
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 | $1,000,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $722,755 |
Total liabilities | $2,049,303 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,263,157 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,011,959 |
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 | $9,324,419 |
Over the last fiscal year, People For The American Way Foundation has awarded $62,500 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GOTV ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
BERACHAH BAPTIST CHURCH PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GOTV ACTIVITIES | $7,500 |
THE CENTER FOR RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GOTV ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
PITTSBURGH COALITION OF BLACK TRADE UNIONISTS PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GOTV ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GOTV ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
PHILLIPS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GOTV ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |