Marijuana Policy Project Foundation
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1975211
Organization Overview
Marijuana Policy Project Foundation, operating under the name MPP Foundation, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. MPP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, MPP Foundation 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 (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) 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
MPP FOUNDATION ENVISIONS A NATION WHERE: 1) MARIJUANA IS LEGALLY REGULATED SIMILARLY TO ALCOHOL, 2) MARIJUANA EDUCATION IS HONEST AND REALISTIC, AND 3) TREATMENT FOR PROBLEM MARIJUANA USERS IS NON-COERCIVE AND GEARED TOWARD REDUCING HARM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COALITION ENGAGEMENT & PUBLIC EDUCATION: MPPF WORKED IN VARIOUS STATES TO INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR NON-PUNITIVE, NON-COERCIVE MARIJUANA POLICIES, INCLUDING MT, SD, AL, CT, DE, HI, LA, MD, SC, VA AND OTHERS. MPP FOUNDATION ALSO ENGAGED IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR MPPF'S MISSION AMONG THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING PRESENCE AT EVENTS, PROVIDING INFORMATION ONLINE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND OTHER ONLINE ENGAGEMENT CHANNELS, AND PRODUCING COLLATERAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Troy Dayton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sheri Orlowitz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Zucker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natasha Olinger Chief Of Staff | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Steven W Hawkins Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Ac Bushnell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,563 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $977,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,084,475 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $187 |
| 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 | $1,084,662 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
| 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. | $127,518 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,257 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $666,836 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,180 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,270 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,968 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $265,257 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,247 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $25,593 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $109,775 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $117,762 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,066 |
| Information technology | $53,934 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,838 |
| Travel | $12,928 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $594 |
| Interest | $830 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,195 |
| Insurance | $32,675 |
| All other expenses | $3,514 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,670,980 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,961 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $698,430 |
| 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 | $682,913 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $32,026 |
| Total assets | $1,435,330 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,028 |
| 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 | $355,458 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $17,922 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $407,408 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $829,855 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $198,067 |
| 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 | $1,435,330 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Marijuana Policy Project Foundation has awarded $60,508 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DOCTORS FOR CANABIS PURPOSE: THE GRANT WAS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MPP FOUNDATION. THIS WAS TO SUPPORT A CURRENT INITIATIVE THAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS UNDERTAKING. | $22,508 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: THE GRANT WAS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MPP FOUNDATION. THIS WAS TO SUPPORT A CURRENT INITIATIVE THAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS UNDERTAKING. | $18,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: THE GRANT WAS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MPP FOUNDATION | $10,000 |
MARIJUANA POLICY GROUP PURPOSE: THE GRANT WAS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MPP FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: THE GRANT WAS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS GOALS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MPP FOUNDATION. THIS WAS TO SUPPORT A CURRENT INITIATIVE THAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS UNDERTAKING. | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Marijuana Policy Project Foundation has recieved totaling $40,527.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vital Projects Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,527 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Edith L Trees Charitable Trust Pittsburgh, PA | $351,552,610 | $23,983,044 |
Lor Foundation Inc West Chester, PA | $352,392,197 | $12,888,892 |
The Grateful Lives Foundation Wilmington, DE | $671,624,478 | $48,426,740 |
Lancaster County Community Foundation Lancaster, PA | $92,463,036 | $19,491,842 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $386,701,292 | $35,946,563 |
Connelly Foundation West Conshohocken, PA | $387,913,026 | $27,891,431 |
The Abell Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $398,354,670 | $42,510,470 |
Lenfest Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA | $0 | $560,962 |
C D Spangler Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | $547,764,463 | $34,692,558 |
Chc Creating Healthier Communities Alexandria, VA | $23,119,840 | $20,885,598 |
Cognizant Us Foundation Washington, DC | $53,711,221 | $1,081,755 |
Bay And Paul Foundations Inc Wilmington, DE | $33,659,644 | $890,121 |