Progress Florida Education Institute is located in St Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Progress Florida Education Institute employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Progress Florida Education Institute 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 06/2022, Progress Florida Education Institute generated $571.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.0k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROGRESS FLORIDA EDUCATION INSTITUTE CONDUCTS RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, TO HELP FLORIDIANS STAY CURRENT ON FLORIDA'S MOST PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES, LEARN ABOUT RECENT STUDIES, AND BUILD A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE IN FLORIDA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCHING SOCIAL ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY: STAFF ENGAGE IN NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, LEGAL & POLICY DEVELOPMENT ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: JUDICIAL DIVERSITY AND INDEPENDENCE AMONG STATE COURTS, THE ROLE OF FEDERAL COURTS IN OUR LIVES,ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, TAX FAIRNESS, QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE AND REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND DISCUSSING ISSUES WITH THE PUBLIC REACHING THOUSANDS CITIZENS EACH YEAR ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FAIR AND INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY, HEALTHCARE REFORM, A FAIR ECONOMY, AND REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Ferrulo Exec Dir/sec | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $35,632 |
Bob Schaeffer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Wes Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dan Xie Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
New Media Firm Targeted Ad Campaign | 6/29/21 | $3,637,000 |
Second Street Associates Telephone Outreach Proj | 6/29/21 | $435,000 |
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 | $571,245 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $571,245 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $49 |
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 | $571,294 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
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. | $85,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,353 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,338 |
Other employee benefits | $18,567 |
Payroll taxes | $12,776 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,310 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $120,431 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,700 |
Office expenses | $1,528 |
Information technology | $1,746 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,493 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $442 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,550 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $477,974 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $511,459 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $249,320 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,572 |
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 | $41 |
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 | $766,392 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $137,900 |
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 | $137,900 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $379,172 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $249,320 |
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 | $766,392 |
Over the last fiscal year, Progress Florida Education Institute has awarded $1,863,500 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
FAITH IN PUBLIC LIFE INC PURPOSE: Charitable, Educational | $100,000 |
STATE VOICES PURPOSE: Charitable, Educational | $257,500 |
NAACP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS PURPOSE: Charitabke, Educational | $760,000 |
THE BLACK COLLECTIVE INC PURPOSE: Charitable, Educational | $100,000 |
NEW FLORIDA MAJORITY EDUCATIO PURPOSE: Charitable, Educational | $646,000 |