Fga Action Inc, operating under the name Opportunity Solutions Project, is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opportunity Solutions 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 12/2022, Opportunity Solutions Project generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 31.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PROJECT IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND TAXPAYERS BY ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND A LIMITED, ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESTORE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROJECT: OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PROJECT ADVOCATED WITH LAWMAKERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ADVANCE POLICIES TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ABLE-BODIED ADULTS DEPENDENT ON WELFARE AND GIVE THEM BETTER PATHWAYS TO CAREER TRAINING, BETTER JOBS, AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE.
OTHER: OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PROJECT ADVOCATED FOR FREE MARKET, LIMITED GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWMAKERS.
BALLOT INTEGRITY PROJECT: OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PROJECT PARTNERED WITH STATE LAWMAKERS TO ADVANCE ELECTION PROCESS REFORMS TO MAKE IT EASY TO VOTE AND HARD TO CHEAT. THESE REFORMS INCREASED ACCURACY OF VOTER ROLLS, SECURITY OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS, TRANSPARENCY OF THE PROCESS, AND INTEGRITY OF THE FUNDING.
EMPOWER PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS PROJECT: OPPORTUNITY SOLUTIONS PROJECT PARTNERED WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWMAKERS TO EXPAND GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY FOR PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS AND PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS TO HAVE A SAY IN WHAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT AND HOW THEIR TAX DOLLARS ARE SPENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jonathan Bechtle Treasurer & Secretary | Officer | 4 | $78,000 |
Tarren Bragdon CEO & President | Officer | 4 | $78,000 |
William Coley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Errecart Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Mazur Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Weston 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 | $4,000,241 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,000,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $85,220 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$41,722 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,043,739 |
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. | $156,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $515,281 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,325 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,586,158 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $38,250 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $500,619 |
Advertising and promotion | $128,930 |
Office expenses | $252 |
Information technology | $178 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $211,734 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,501,021 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,943 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,736,617 |
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 | $1,273 |
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 | $4,065,833 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $87,643 |
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 | $232,227 |
Total liabilities | $319,870 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,745,963 |
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 | $4,065,833 |