Priorities Usa
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $10.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-4596232
Organization Overview
Priorities Usa is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. 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 12/2023, Priorities USA employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Priorities USA 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 12/2023, Priorities USA generated $10.8m 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 (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Priorities USA has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $43,397,741. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSPRIORITIES USA MOBILIZED AMERICANS ON THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES THROUGH OUR LONG-TERM RESEARCH, DIGITAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS. WE CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON HOW BEST TO REACH PEOPLE MOST IMPACTED BY POLICY DECISIONS, AND RAN INNOVATIVE DIGITAL ADS PROGRAMS.
VOTING RIGHTSPRIORITIES USA WORKED TO ENSURE THAT THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY CITIZEN. WE PURSUED THIS EFFORT BY LITIGATING THROUGH OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM TO OVERTURN LAWS THAT RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE BALLOT ONCE THEY PASSED THEIR LEGISLATURES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Guy Cecil Director (see Sched O) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $315,505 |
Randi Weingarten Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lee Saunders Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Virgil Miller Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Stephanie Schriock Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Danielle Butterfield President (see Sched O) | Officer | 40 | $317,687 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Elias Law Group Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $2,554,303 |
Yang Strategic Research Research Consulting | 12/30/23 | $301,000 |
The Kauffman Group Fundraising Consulting | 12/30/23 | $284,200 |
Meta Ad Production | 12/30/23 | $271,836 |
Wide Eye Creative Llc Ad Production | 12/30/23 | $224,000 |
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 | $10,209,077 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,209,077 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $610,000 |
| 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 | $10,825,399 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,242 |
| 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. | $664,574 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,026 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,109,435 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,949 |
| Other employee benefits | $188,569 |
| Payroll taxes | $295,349 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $198,403 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $108,639 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $284,200 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $71,415 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,660,356 |
| Office expenses | $101,849 |
| Information technology | $270,313 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $133,491 |
| Travel | $100,826 |
| 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 | $76,769 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,654,748 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,577,627 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $92,500 |
| 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 | $192,442 |
| Total assets | $1,862,569 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $205,960 |
| 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 | $205,960 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $219,603 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,437,006 |
| 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 | $1,862,569 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Priorities Usa has awarded $205,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARE IN ACTION INC PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $130,000 |
AMERICA VOTES PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
RISE INC PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $30,000 |
PROGRESS GEORGIA INC PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $15,000 |
ONE APIA NEVADA PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $20,000 |