Leadership Now Project
- Assets
- $977.6k
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-1780610
Organization Overview
Leadership Now Project is located in Washington, DC. As of 12/2021, Leadership Now Project employed 18 individuals. Leadership Now 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 12/2021, Leadership Now Project generated $2.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 97.0% per year over the past 5 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
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
BUILDING SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY-STRENGTHENING PRINCIPLES AMONG THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY:WE USED OUR PLATFORM TO BOLSTER POSITIVE MESSAGING AND SUPPORT FOR LARGELY POPULAR AND BIPARTISAN DEMOCRACY STRENGTHENING ISSUES (E.G., VOTING RIGHTS, CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, AND OBJECTIVE REDISTRICTING). WE ENCOURAGED BUSINESS LEADERS TO SUPPORT (OR, AT MINIMUM, NOT OPPOSE) THESE POLICIES, AND MOBILIZE KEY DONORS AND ALUMNI NETWORKS TO ADVOCATE FOR PRO-DEMOCRACY REFORM. WE USED LEADERSHIP NOW MEMBER AND ALUMNI NETWORKS, EARNED MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO MAKE BUSINESS LEADERS ENGAGE WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF DEMOCRACY IN A FUNCTIONING FREE MARKET. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)LEADERSHIP NOW CONTINUES TO MOBILIZE BUSINESS ON ISSUES RELATED TO DEMOCRACY. LEADERSHIP NOW EARNED SIGNIFICANT CREDIBILITY AS ONE OF THE EARLIEST VOICES IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST MISINFORMATION. LEADERSHIP NOW ALSO DEVELOPED PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE MEMBERS ON LEADING ISSUES OF DEMOCRACY.
VETTING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PRO-DEMOCRACY VENTURES FOR MEMBERS:AS A CORE MISSION, LEADERSHIP NOW EDUCATED AND ENGAGED EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES ON THE NEED TO COUNTER RESTRICTIVE VOTING POLICIES, PARTISAN REDISTRICTING, AND OTHER THREATS TO DEMOCRACY AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL.LEADERSHIP NOW CONDUCTED INDUSTRY-LEADING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE, ELECTIONS RISKS FOR BUSINESSES AND THE FREE MARKET, AND ISSUES OF DEMOCRACY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. LEADERSHIP ALSO PROVIDES RECOMENDATIONS TO MEMBERS ON HIGH-IMPACT CAUSES AND INITIATIVES.
NEW LEADERS TO WATCH:LEADERSHIP NOW MEMBERS WORKED TOGETHER TO BUILD A NEW LEADERS TO WATCH CANDIDATE LIST FOR THE 2022 CYCLE. FOLLOWING A RIGOROUS PROCESS INVOLVING THE COLLECTION, SCORING, AND ANALYSIS OF OVER 100 CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS, LEADERSHIP NOW MEMBERS INTERVIEWED DOZENS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE U.S. HOUSE AND SENATE BEFORE SETTLING ON A FINAL SLATE SET FOR ROLL-OUT IN EARLY 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniella Ballou-Aares CEO & President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $254,769 |
Suraj Patel COO (from March 2021) | Officer | 40 | $157,758 |
Zachary Smith Impact Manager | 40 | $121,086 | |
Shiloh Tillemann-Dick Political Director | 40 | $105,120 | |
Meghann Curtis COO (until April 2021) | Officer | 40 | $24,077 |
Jeff Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $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 | $1,448,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,448,214 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $915,230 |
| 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 | $2,363,444 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $453,855 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,757 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $632,389 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,624 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,333 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,576 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,953 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,014 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $603,548 |
| Advertising and promotion | $99 |
| Office expenses | $358 |
| Information technology | $30,516 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,024 |
| Travel | $18,693 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,685 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,021 |
| All other expenses | $1,428 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,049,728 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $930,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,225 |
| 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 | $29,003 |
| 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 | $977,589 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,642 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $126,339 |
| 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 | $298,981 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $231,885 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $446,723 |
| 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 | $977,589 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Leadership Now Project has recieved totaling $981,622.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $851,622 |
Democracy Fund Voice Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Program support for Leadership Now's Business & Democracy Initiative | $100,000 |
K1 Partners Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
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