Engine Advocacy
- Assets
- $978.2k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1064620
Organization Overview
Engine Advocacy is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (S43) the organization is classified as: Small Business Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Engine Advocacy employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Engine Advocacy 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 12/2021, Engine Advocacy generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $973.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGINE SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ADVOCACY ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENGINE ADVOCACY DEVELOPED CONTENT TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS ON ISSUES INCLUDING PATENT LITIGATION, INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY FRAMEWORKS, THE EVOLVING PRIVACY LEGAL LANDSCAPE, LABOR AND TRADE POLICY, AND OBSTACLES FACED BY UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDERS, INCLUDING WOMEN AND FOUNDERS OF COLOR. ENGINE ADVOCACY WORKED DIRECTLY WITH STARTUPS TO HELP GET FOUNDERS EDUCATED ON AND ENGAGED IN ONGOING POLICY CONVERSATIONS AND HELPED CREATE A PLATFORM FOR FOUNDERS TO VOICE THEIR PERSPECTIVE TO POLICYMAKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Tummarello Executive Director | Officer | 34 | $150,875 |
Derek Parham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Samuels Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Petricone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Mendelsohn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Sieminski Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Square Group Llc Strategic Communications | 12/30/18 | $130,000 |
Geer Strategies Llc Public Relations | 12/30/18 | $270,000 |
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 | $1,095,055 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,095,055 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,095,055 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $296,986 |
| 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. | $150,875 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,631 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $288,039 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,115 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,607 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,765 |
| Office expenses | $14,487 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,565 |
| Travel | $2,410 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $903 |
| All other expenses | $32,706 |
| Total functional expenses | $973,737 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,152 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $605,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $978,152 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,073 |
| 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 | $2,073 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $976,079 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $978,152 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Engine Advocacy has awarded $574,054 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: General support | $478,054 |
ENGINE RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General Support | $96,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Engine Advocacy has recieved totaling $40,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO PURPOSE: NET NEUTRALITY | $20,000 |
Chicago Instructional Technology Foundation Inc Longmont, CO PURPOSE: NET NEUTRALITY | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Norfolk State University Research And Innovation Foundation Norfolk, VA | $25,278,732 | $5,808,933 |
Small Business Majority Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $4,020,911 | $5,051,591 |
Black Girl Ventures Foundation Fort Belvoir, VA | $2,941,094 | $3,288,394 |
Prince Georges Financial Services Corporation Largo, MD | $6,191,541 | $2,663,412 |
National Small Business United Washington, DC | $916,029 | $2,645,028 |
Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Inc Silver Spring, MD | $1,993,070 | $2,779,986 |
Harbor Bank Of Maryland Community Development Corporation Baltimore, MD | $1,613,507 | $752,542 |
Emerging Technology Centers Inc Baltimore, MD | $553,000 | $1,006,591 |
Engine Advocacy Washington, DC | $978,152 | $1,095,055 |
Venture Capital Foundation Washington, DC | $6,784,952 | $1,112,966 |
Startup Virginia Richmond, VA | $1,761,356 | $941,595 |
Dr William Es Flory Small Business Development Center Inc Manassas, VA | $74,561 | $336,768 |