Sister District Action Network is located in Covina, CA. The organization was established in 2019. 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, Sister District Action Network employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sister District Action Network 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, Sister District Action Network generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SISTER DISTRICT ACTION NETWORK INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS LEGISLATORS, ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEERS, AND VOTERS THROUGH CIVIC EDUCATION, RIGOROUS RESEARCH, POLICY ANALYSIS, AND STRATEGIC CONVENINGS TO ENGAGE DEEPLY IN STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NON PARTISAN RESEARCH - OUR AWARD-WINNING RESEARCH TEAM CONDUCTS ACADEMIC-QUALITY EXPERIMENTS AND ANALYSES TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE BEST PRACTICES IN THE AREAS OF VOTER AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PARTISAN TARGETING OR MESSAGING. THIS WORK ENSURES WE ARE UTILIZING THE HIGHEST IMPACT TACTICS IN OUR WORK. WE ALSO PERFORM QUALITATIVE AND NARRATIVE RESEARCH TO INVESTIGATE HOW NON-EXPERIMENTAL FACTORS LIKE RACE AND GENDER MAY IMPACT ELECTORAL OUTCOMES.
PARTISAN RESEARCH - OUR AWARD-WINNING RESEARCH TEAM CONDUCTS ACADEMIC-QUALITY EXPERIMENTS AND ANALYSES TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE BEST PRACTICES IN THE AREAS OF VOTER AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT THAT SPECIFICALLY INVOLVES OUTREACH TO LIBERAL VOTERS. THIS WORK ENSURES WE ARE UTILIZING THE HIGHEST IMPACT TACTICS IN OUR WORK. WE ALSO PERFORM QUALITATIVE AND NARRATIVE RESEARCH TO INVESTIGATE HOW NON-EXPERIMENTAL FACTORS LIKE RACE AND GENDER MAY IMPACT ELECTORAL OUTCOMES.PURPLE DISTRICT NETWORK - BUILDS COMMUNITY AMONG PURPLE DISTRICT LEGISLATORS IN ORDER TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, GOVERNANCE TECHNIQUES, EDUCATION AND STRATEGIES FOR BEING EFFECTIVE LEGISLATORS. THE MISSION OF THE STATE POWER TABLE IS CONVENING NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN PROGRESSIVE STATE LEGISLATOR SUPPORT IN ORDER TO 1) INCREASE OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT BY IDENTIFYING AND PURSUING OPPORTUNITIES TO STREAMLINE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFORTS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION, 2) INCREASE VISIBILITY ABOUT PROGRESSIVE STATE LEGISLATORS, POLICY AND ISSUES, AND 3) DRIVE COLLECTIVE NARRATIVE AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF STATE LEGISLATORS, POLICY AND ISSUES.IMPACT REPORT - ASSESSES AND COMMUNICATES THE EFFECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR DECISION-MAKERS, FUNDERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS.
STATE BRIDGES - ACTIVATES SISTER DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO FUNDRAISE FOR ORGANIZATIONS LEADING YEAR-ROUND POWER-BUILDING WORK
NARRATIVE BUILDING & STORY TELLING - INCREASES UNDERSTANDING OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE POWER AND PROMISE OF STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lala Wu President | OfficerTrustee | 21 | $88,230 |
Gabrielle Goldstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 31 | $125,739 |
Elizabeth Schwegler Director | Trustee | 17 | $70,932 |
Candis Mitchell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,300,157 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,663 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,300,157 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $50 |
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 | $1,300,207 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
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. | $290,643 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,648 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $454,234 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,607 |
Payroll taxes | $61,232 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,816 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,964 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,949 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,145 |
Information technology | $38,094 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $24,112 |
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 | $4,538 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,029,588 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $717,345 |
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 | $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 | $18,631 |
Total assets | $735,976 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,227 |
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 | $1,227 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $734,749 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $735,976 |