Progressnow
- Assets
- $782.1k
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 12/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 20-8720230
Organization Overview
Progressnow is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progressnow 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 12/2020, Progressnow generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 31.7% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2014, Progressnow has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $2,648,714. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AT THE STATE LEVEL IN PROMOTING CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IN THE FORMATION OF PUBLIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTING TO STATES PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING STATE AFFILIATES FOR WHOM PROGRESS NOW ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR. THE ACTIVITIES OF THESE AFFILIATES ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THIS FORM 990 RETURN: PROGRESS NOW - VIRGINIA PROGRESS NOW - IDAHO PROGRESS NOW - MARYLAND PROGRESS NOW - IOWA
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ted Trimpa Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lonnie Scott Executive Di | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Ed Espinoza Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Kaygi Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Annette Magnus Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Monterroso Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $3,730,578 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,730,578 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $502,559 |
| 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 | $4,233,137 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $801,786 |
| 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 | $16,830 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $370,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,810,524 |
| Office expenses | $73,370 |
| Information technology | $348,076 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $12,821 |
| 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 | $724 |
| Insurance | $4,219 |
| All other expenses | $1,489 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,908,900 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $239,990 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,700 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $512,859 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,523 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $782,072 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $516 |
| 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 | $516 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $215,256 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $566,300 |
| 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 | $782,072 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Progressnow has awarded $801,786 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $407,250 |
PROGRESS IOWA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $190,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $55,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $40,000 |
Henderson, NV PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $25,000 |
Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Progressnow has recieved totaling $1,056,811.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees Washington, DC PURPOSE: General | $350,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $220,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $180,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $105,000 |
Our Children Our Future Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: Support voter registration and voter education efforts in Michigan | $100,000 |
The Virginia Civic Engagement Table Richmond, VA | | $60,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Progressnow Lansing, MI | $782,072 | $4,233,137 |
No Better Friend Corp Waukesha, WI | $521,187 | $2,473,189 |
Action For Liberation Detroit, MI | $274,761 | $1,219,383 |
Ohio Justice And Policy Center Cincinnati, OH | $2,842,085 | $2,302,950 |
Naral Pro-Choice Ohio Cleveland, OH | $153,639 | $995,382 |
Hoosier Action Resource Center New Albany, IN | $473,149 | $675,088 |
Forever Wisconsin Inc Cedarburg, WI | $2,724 | $458,071 |
Forever Changed Dayton, OH | $16,112 | $175,184 |
Movement-Lucas County Toledo, OH | $16,230 | $251,024 |
Jobs And Progress Fund Inc Columbus, OH | $0 | $120,000 |
Black Women Rising Dayton, OH | $205,729 | $0 |
Street Democracy Detroit, MI | $137,233 | $235,031 |