The Fairness Project
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $13.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 37-1779557
Organization Overview
The Fairness Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (L50) the organization is classified as: Homeowners & Tenants Associations, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fairness Project employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairness Project 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 12/2023, Fairness Project generated $13.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 28.9% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Fairness Project has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $22,675,287. 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
PROMOTING GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF, AND EDUCATION AROUND, BALLOT MEASURES ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EQUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF, AND EDUCATION AROUND, BALLOT MEASURES ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EQUITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Hall Executive Director/sec./treas. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $242,163 |
Hannah Ledford Campaigns Director | Trustee | 40 | $172,800 |
Alexis Magnan-Callaway Communications And Digital Director | Trustee | 40 | $147,678 |
Daniel Sorenson Development Director | Trustee | 40 | $115,926 |
Hilton Mitchell Regional Campaigns Director | Trustee | 40 | $100,833 |
Steve Trossman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ballot Access Partners Signature Collection Services | 12/30/23 | $400,000 |
Benenson Strategy Group Polling Services | 12/30/23 | $635,058 |
Future Forward Usa Action Dba Blue Rose Action Modeling Services | 12/30/23 | $255,653 |
Third Branch Llc Management Services | 12/30/23 | $155,000 |
Afmstrategy Llc Development Strategy Services | 12/30/23 | $120,000 |
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 | $13,592,504 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,592,504 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,791 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $56,131 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,664,426 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,620,000 |
| 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. | $257,316 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,907 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $917,260 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,866 |
| Other employee benefits | $105,601 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,250 |
| Fees for services: Management | $155,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $197,317 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,434 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,617 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $32,291 |
| Information technology | $100,003 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $36,905 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,768 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,687,859 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,205,166 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,636,745 |
| 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 | $35,871 |
| 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 | $3,877,782 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $217,288 |
| 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 | $217,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,000,181 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,660,313 |
| 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 | $3,877,782 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Fairness Project has awarded $6,620,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA FOR ABORTION ACCESS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,625,000 |
MISSOURIANS FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES AND FAIR WAGES PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $125,000 |
NEBRASKANS FOR PAID SICK LEAVE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $125,000 |
OHIOANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM PAC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $500,000 |
OHIOANS UNITED FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,800,000 |
ONE PERSON ONE VOTE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $445,000 |