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 12/2022, Engine Advocacy employed 9 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 12/2022, Engine Advocacy generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
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 WORKED WITH A NETWORK OF THOUSANDS OF STARTUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ADVOCATE ON KEY POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING STARTUPS' ABILITY TO LAUNCH AND GROW, INCLUDING PRIVACY REGULATIONS, BROADBAND ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY, RULES IMPACTING WHO CAN INVEST IN EARLY STAGE STARTUPS AND WHEN, AND BALANCED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY FRAMEWORKS.SPECIFIC PROJECTS INCLUDE ORGANIZING MEETINGS BETWEEN STARTUPS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO DISCUSS THE ROLE EXISTING INTERMEDIARY LIABILITY FRAMEWORKS PLAY FOR STARTUPS AND THE RELEASE OF A REPORT HIGHLIGHTING POLICY PROPOSALS THAT WOULD MAKE IT EASIER FOR UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDERS TO SUCCEED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Samuels Directorpresident | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Parham Directortreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Petricone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Tummarello Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $40,000 |
Hannah Poteat Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Rosenn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Geer Strategies Llc Public Relations | 12/30/18 | $270,000 |
Franklin Square Group Llc Strategic Communications | 12/30/18 | $130,000 |
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 | $1,120,780 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,120,780 |
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 | $1,120,780 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $495,495 |
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. | $40,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $374,476 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,095 |
Other employee benefits | $31,364 |
Payroll taxes | $31,893 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,092 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,425 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,670 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,917 |
Office expenses | $10,181 |
Information technology | $5,902 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,968 |
Travel | $8,968 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,393 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,812 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,084,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $913,659 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100,000 |
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 | $1,013,659 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,550 |
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 | $1,550 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,012,109 |
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 | $1,013,659 |
Over the last fiscal year, Engine Advocacy has awarded $574,054 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ENGINE FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: General support | $478,054 |
ENGINE RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General Support | $96,000 |