Progressnow Education
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $29.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 11/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 20-8720291
Organization Overview
Progressnow Education is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Progressnow Education employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progressnow Education 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 12/2020, Progressnow Education generated $29.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 84.0% 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 Education has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $49,931,297. 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 PROVIDING A STRONG, CREDIBLE VOICE IN ADVANCING PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATE AFFILIATES PROGRAM - PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION RAISES FUNDS AND MAKES GRANTS FOR 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES, PRIMARILY TO THE FOLLOWING STATE AFFILIATES FOR WHOM PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR. THE ACTIVITES OF THESE AFFILIATES ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THIS FORM 990 RETURN: PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION - VIRGINIA PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION - MARYLAND PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION - IDAHO
STATE AFFILIATES PROGRAM - PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION RAISES FUNDS AND MAKES GRANTS FOR 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES, PRIMARILY TO THE FOLLOWING STATE AFFILIATES FOR WHOM PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR. THE ACTIVITES OF THESE AFFILIATES ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THIS FORM 990 RETURN: PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION - VIRGINIA PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION - MARYLAND PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION - IDAHO
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Doug Phelps President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Kaygi Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lonnie Scott Executive Di | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Greg Speed Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Trimpa Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Rusnak 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 | $29,363,814 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,363,814 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,730 |
| 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 | $29,411,544 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $24,247,391 |
| 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 | $613,481 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,983 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,423 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,638 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,202 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,615,337 |
| Advertising and promotion | $727,404 |
| Office expenses | $10,201 |
| Information technology | $11,426 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $353 |
| Travel | $1,712 |
| 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 | $1,078 |
| Insurance | $710 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,311,548 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,243,702 |
| 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 | $1,571 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $346,007 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,591,280 |
| 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 | $512,859 |
| Total liabilities | $512,859 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $833,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $245,406 |
| 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 | $1,591,280 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Progressnow Education has awarded $48,494,782 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
St Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $6,038,000 |
St Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $6,038,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $4,722,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $4,722,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $4,500,000 |
Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $4,500,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Progressnow Education has recieved totaling $2,134,282.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $548,192 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $490,000 |
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $399,782 |
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $276,808 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Four Lakes Education Inc Mcfarland, WI | $19,510,761 | $31,025,737 |
Wood County Schools Benefit Plan Bowling Green, OH | $9,100,102 | $25,909,869 |
Progressnow Education Lansing, MI | $1,591,280 | $29,411,544 |
Inside Track Impact Inc Indianapolis, IN | $23,220,663 | $19,614,456 |
Strada Collaborative Inc Indianapolis, IN | $87,757,237 | $36,146,755 |
Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH | $48,959,993 | $4,700,984 |
Institute For Quality Education Inc Indianapolis, IN | $12,107,092 | $12,010,135 |
Chippewa Luce Macinac Comm Action Human Resource Auth Inc Sault Ste Marie, MI | $6,136,968 | $10,393,284 |
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School Hayward, WI | $14,755,136 | $9,679,407 |
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Dublin, OH | $48,213,422 | $9,077,849 |
Horizon Science Academy Of Lorain Lorain, OH | $7,416,204 | $11,463,711 |
Lansing Christian School Lansing, MI | $7,908,099 | $6,549,219 |