March For Our Lives Action Fund
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 09/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-4535615
Organization Overview
March For Our Lives Action Fund is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. March For Our Lives Action Fund 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, March For Our Lives Action Fund generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, March For Our Lives Action Fund has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $4,610,049. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MARCH FOR OUR LIVES IS A COURAGEOUS YOUTH-LED MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND DIRECT ACTION BY YOUTH TO ELIMINATE THE EPIDEMIC OF GUN VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
USING A DIVERSITY OF TACTICS, WE FORCE LEADERS TO CONFRONT THE EPIDEMIC OF GUN VIOLENCE AND TO IMPLEMENT LIFESAVING MEASURES TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO FIREARMS AND PROVIDE CRITICAL RESOURCES TO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE GUN VIOLENCE CRISIS. MARCH FOR OUR LIVES EDUCATES AND MOBILIZES YOUNG PEOPLE TO ADVANCE GUN SAFETY MEASURES THROUGH POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, JUDICIAL ADVOCACY, AND YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION AND TURNOUT. POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - WE WORK AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO PASS GUN SAFETY LAWS SUCH AS UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, SAFE STORAGE LAWS, AND FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. JUDICIAL ADVOCACY - WE DEFEND GUN SAFETY LAWS AGAINST COURT CHALLENGES THAT SEEK TO WEAKEN GUN LAWS AND EXPAND THE SECOND AMENDMENT. WE ALSO RUN CAMPAIGNS TO INVITE STUDENTS-INCLUDING ASPIRING LEGAL PROFESSIONALS-INTO THE WORK TO SHAPE SECOND AMENDMENT JURISPRUDENCE.CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER MOBILIZATION - MFOL ORGANIZERS USE DIGITAL AND ON-THE-GROUND ORGANIZING TO EDUCATE YOUNG VOTERS ABOUT THE ISSUE OF GUN VIOLENCE AND TO ENSURE THEY'RE REGISTERED AND PREPARED TO VOTE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Trevon Bosley Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $2,500 |
Michael Golden Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aileen Adams Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
David Hogg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $2,501 |
Jaclyn Corin Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Louise Firestone Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Loeb And Loeb Llp Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $120,000 |
Wegner Cpas Llp Accounting Services | 12/30/23 | $100,806 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $98 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,461,948 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,462,046 |
| 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 | $3,593,964 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,331 |
| 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. | $301,001 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,359,950 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $249,056 |
| Payroll taxes | $177,205 |
| Fees for services: Management | $28 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $144,601 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $156,358 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $287,755 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,125 |
| Office expenses | $120,146 |
| Information technology | $307,446 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,774 |
| Travel | $162,696 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75,404 |
| Interest | $4,920 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,444 |
| Insurance | $267,174 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,829,422 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $95,671 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $274,336 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $434,461 |
| 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 | $198,716 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,921 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $110,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,117,105 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $179,155 |
| 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 | $179,155 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $783,185 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $154,765 |
| 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 | $1,117,105 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, March For Our Lives Action Fund has awarded $301,686 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHICAGO STUDENT PANDEMIC RELIEF PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $17,246 |
MONTANA YOUTH ACTION PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $6,500 |
BEYOND THE BARS INC PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
NORTH LAWNDALE COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $17,246 |
CONCERNED CITIZENS DEMANDING CHANGE PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $15,871 |
SAINT LOUIS STORY STITCHERS ARTISTS COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |