Priorities Usa Foundation
- Assets
- $8.8m
- Revenue
- $9.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-0675521
Organization Overview
Priorities Usa Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Priorities USA 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, Priorities USA Foundation generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Priorities USA Foundation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $20,555,381. 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
2021
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: THE FOUNDATION EDUCATED THE CITIZENRY ON ISSUES USING DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS.
VOTER ACCESS LITIGATION: THE FOUNDATION FUNDED AND SUPPORTED LITIGATION TO PROTECT FULL AND FAIR ACCESS TO THE BALLOT AND ENSURE THAT NO VOTER IS DEPRIVED OF HIS OR HER RIGHT TO VOTE AS GUARANTEED BY THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT. WHEN STATE LEGISLATURES PASSED LAWS THAT MADE IT HARDER FOR ELIGIBLE CITIZENS TO VOTE, THE FOUNDATION PURSUED AGGRESSIVE LITIGATION TO ENSURE THAT THEY WERE OVERTURNED OR WEAKENED IN COURT, SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTING CITIZENS IN SEVERAL STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Butterfield President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Patrick Mchugh President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jill Shesol CFO (through 11/21) | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Jacqueline Grimsley Treasurer (beg. 11/21) | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Minyon Moore Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Jason Kander Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Otg Strategies Voting Rights Services | 12/30/19 | $376,216 |
Perkins Coie Litigation Services | 12/30/19 | $180,000 |
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 | $9,040,179 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,040,179 |
| 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 | $9,040,179 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,932,609 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $62,439 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,367 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $42,250 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $146 |
| Information technology | $30,974 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,094,785 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,444,972 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $400,000 |
| 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 | $8,844,972 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,423 |
| 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 | $53,423 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,791,549 |
| 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 | $8,844,972 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Priorities Usa Foundation has awarded $1,932,608 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: VOTER ACCESS LITIGATION AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS | $1,582,608 |
Gainesville, FL PURPOSE: ELECTION SCIENCE GROUP FUND SCHOLARS | $250,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
El Paso, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Priorities Usa Foundation has recieved totaling $225,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Diane And Dorothy Brooks Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORTS ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc Washington, DC | $42,722,924 | $39,299,452 |
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc Silver Spring, MD | $17,664,871 | $9,804,109 |
United We Dream Network Inc Washington, DC | $25,477,798 | $17,667,930 |
Center For Democracy And Technology Washington, DC | $9,312,037 | $10,233,461 |
Earthrights International Inc Washington, DC | $16,949,626 | $6,841,638 |
B Nai B Rith Washington, DC | $5,699,569 | $5,962,139 |
Mid Atlantic Equity Consortium Inc Bethesda, MD | $894,019 | $4,022,491 |
Stand Up America Inc Bethesda, MD | $5,170,948 | $7,802,785 |
National Center For Transgender Equality Washington, DC | $5,573,672 | $4,081,730 |
Parents Defending Education Arlington, VA | $346,429 | $3,178,345 |