1776 Action is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, 1776 Action employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 1776 Action 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, 1776 Action generated $314.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $522.2k 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
TO CHAMPION THE AMERICAN CREED AND ADVANCE OUR NATION'S INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES THROUGH ISSUE ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LED A NATIONAL ADVOCACY INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON RESTORING HONEST, PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IN OUR K-12 SCHOOLS THROUGH BOTH PAID AND EARNED MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, A NATIONAL PLEDGE SIGNED BY OVER 500 CANDIDATES, AND PUBLIC RALLIES IN KEY STATES. REACHED MILLIONS OF CITIZENS THROUGH NATIONAL TV AND RADIO APPEARANCES AS WELL AS MENTIONS IN NATIONAL AND STATE-LEVEL PUBLICATIONS. CONDUCTED PLANNING AND STRATEGY SESSIONS, DEVELOPED ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDRAISING STRATEGY, AND DESIGNED FUTURE ISSUE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL POLICY EVENTS. ENGAGED IN ONGOING ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPLIANCE SUCH AS STATE-BY-STATE REGISTRATION, CHARITABLE LICENSING, AND ALL ASSOCIATED FEES, LEGAL AND OTHERWISE.
LED VARIOUS NATIONAL ADVOCACY INITIATIVES PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON IMMIGRATION, THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AND OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING. WE REACHED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS THROUGHOUT ALL 50 STATES. CONDUCTED PLANNING AND STRATEGY MEETINGS, DEVELOPED ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDRAISING STRATEGY, AND DESIGNED FUTURE ISSUE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL POLICY EVENTS. ENGAGED IN ONGOING ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPLIANCE SUCH AS STATE-BY-STATE REGISTRATION, CHARITABLE LICENSING AND ALL ASSOCIATED FEES, LEGAL AND OTHERWISE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Waldeck Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,000 |
Benjamin Carson Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Rhodes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $314,590 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $314,590 |
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 | $314,590 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $52,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,750 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,325 |
Fees for services: Management | $209,544 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,976 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,664 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $171,050 |
Office expenses | $4,187 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $4,228 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $522,167 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,523 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $118,523 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $118,523 |
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 | $118,523 |
Over the last fiscal year, 1776 Action has awarded $15,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
SPORTSMEN FOR WARRIORS PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN REACHING ITS MISSION AND OBJECTIVES | $5,000 |
GLEN DOHERTY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN REACHING ITS MISSION AND OBJECTIVES | $5,000 |
SOZO CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN REACHING ITS MISSION AND OBJECTIVES | $5,000 |