Advocacy Project
- Assets
- $70.7k
- Revenue
- $144.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2333129
Organization Overview
Advocacy Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Advocacy Project employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocacy Project 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, Advocacy Project generated $144.5k 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 (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $173.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) 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
THE ADVOCACY PROJECT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH THROUGH RESEARCH, FUNDRAISING,AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ADVOCACY PROJECT OFFERED YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH. WE FUNDED 9 PROJECTS IN LIBERIA, UGANDA, KENYA AND THE US THAT HELPED WOMEN AND GIRLS TO TELL THEIR STORIES THROUGH EMBROIDERY AND ADVOCACY QUILTS. WE FUNDED 6 PROJECTS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AID AGAINST THE PANDEMIC AND LAUNCHED COMMUNITY-LED VACINATION CAMPAIGNS. WE ALSO INVESTED IN 10 START-UPS AND LONGER-TERM PROGRAMS IN UGANDA,KENYA, MALI, ZIMBABWE, VIETNAM AND BANGLADESH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Iain Guest Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $18,000 |
Larry Ingeneri Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Carver Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Allen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Devin Greenleaf Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Collen Denny Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $144,469 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,469 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $40 |
| 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 | $144,509 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $64,017 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,360 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,336 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,918 |
| Information technology | $7,492 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,773 |
| Travel | $2,861 |
| 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 | $3,587 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $173,682 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,475 |
| 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 | $1,177 |
| 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 | $70,652 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,437 |
| 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 | $4,437 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $54,968 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,247 |
| 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 | $70,652 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Advocacy Project has recieved totaling $136,007.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $53,324 |
Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $38,128 |
Together Women Rise Greenville, SC PURPOSE: ECONOMIC TRAINING | $31,960 |
Human & Civil Rights Organizations Of America Salem, MA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $6,591 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,943 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $61 |
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|---|---|---|
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Thesentry Org Inc Washington, DC | $5,707,707 | $3,248,800 |
The International Centre For Missing And Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | $2,122,392 | $4,970,209 |
Goodweave International Washington, DC | $6,013,211 | $2,932,412 |
International Institute On Race Equality And Human Rights Washington, DC | $632,450 | $3,501,289 |
Center For International Policy Inc Washington, DC | $2,456,013 | $2,137,071 |
International Labor Rights Forum Washington, DC | $4,976,810 | $4,192,163 |