Progressnow Education is located in Richmond, VA. 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. 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 12/2022, Progressnow Education generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 8 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 55 individual grants totaling $26,018,906. 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
2022
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 ENGAGE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRAIRIE ACTION INSTITUTE PROGRESS IOWA EDUCATION FUND
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anna Scholl Executive Di | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Irene Kao Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zack Polett Sec/treasure | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Phelps Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Monterroso Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ted Trimpa Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,775,855 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,775,855 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $53,750 |
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 | $1,829,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $150,000 |
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 | $586,967 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,780 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $76,583 |
Advertising and promotion | $562,989 |
Office expenses | $23,522 |
Information technology | $114,363 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $54,030 |
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 | $347 |
Insurance | $763 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,586,576 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,714,855 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,743 |
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 | $236 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,718,834 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $371,608 |
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 | $371,608 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $964,805 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $382,421 |
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 | $1,718,834 |
Over the last fiscal year, Progressnow Education has awarded $150,000 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
INSTITUTE FOR PROGRESSIVE NEVADA PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $25,000 |
PROGRESS MICHIGAN EDUCATION PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $7,500 |
ALABAMA VALUES PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $25,000 |
COURAGE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $15,000 |
FUSE INNOVATION FUND PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $7,500 |
FORWARD TENNESSEE PURPOSE: CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |