March For Our Lives Action Fund
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 09/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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. As of 12/2021, March For Our Lives Action Fund employed 40 individuals. 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 12/2021, March For Our Lives Action Fund generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.6%) per year over the past 4 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BORN OUT OF A TRAGIC SCHOOL SHOOTING, 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:
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CHAPTER AND MOVEMENT BUILDING: OUR GRASSROOTS NETWORK ALLOWS MORE YOUTH TO TAKE A BIGGER ROLE IN OUR MOVEMENT AND IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG TO CREATE CHANGE AT ALL LEVELS. MFOL'S 250+ CHAPTERS AND MOVEMENT ORGANIZERS ARE WORKING TO CREATE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. CHAPTERS & ORGANIZERS REGISTER VOTERS, LOBBY STATE LEGISLATURES, ORGANIZE TOWN HALLS AND RALLIES, AND MORE. WE INVEST IN OUR CHAPTERS WITH DEDICATED STAFF AND TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
LOBBYING AND LEGISLATION: WE WORK WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STATE LEGISLATURES TO PUSH FOR LIFE-SAVING LAWS. WE TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS. WE PACK HEARING ROOMS FOR BILL MARKUPS. WE DIRECT THOUSANDS OF CALLS AND EMAILS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS. OUR STUDENT POLICY TEAM IN D.C. AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAS FORMED CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEGISLATORS. BY LAUNCHING IT ENDS WITH US, OUR GROUNDBREAKING POLICY PLATFORM, WE'RE NOT JUST ANOTHER VOICE IN THE LEGISLATIVE CONVERSATION - WE'RE DRIVING IT FORWARD.
ARTISTIC ACTIVISM "TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF GUN VIOLENCE": WE FOCUS ON ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF GUN VIOLENCE, NOT JUST THE SYMPTOMS. OUR LANDMARK THEORY OF CHANGE, THE FIVE FORCES, GUIDES ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS. WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE ROOT CAUSES THROUGH ART INSTALLATIONS, ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS, AND MASS TRAINING. IN 2021, IN LINE WITH THIS THEORY OF CHANGE, WE INVESTED OVER $500,000 INTO LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS AND LAUNCHED A LANDMARK ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN TO GET COPS OFF OF SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexis Confer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $190,000 |
Crystal Cooper Director Of Communications | 40 | $133,825 | |
Natalie Fall Development Director | 40 | $133,825 | |
Max Markham Policy Director | 40 | $120,580 | |
Daud Mumin Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $4,000 |
Kelly Choi Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $4,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Loeb And Loeb Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $198,115 |
Precision Strategies Llc Strategy & Marketing Services | 12/30/21 | $303,761 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $292,856 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,699,519 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,992,375 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $85,845 |
| 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 | $4,094,155 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $378,427 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $36,464 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $197,222 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,444 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,580,556 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,633 |
| Payroll taxes | $150,876 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $236,919 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $84,697 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,432,155 |
| Advertising and promotion | $196,702 |
| Office expenses | $116,552 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,844 |
| Travel | $95,964 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,081 |
| Interest | $3,160 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,253 |
| Insurance | $248,273 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,992,685 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $836,320 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $325,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $158,368 |
| 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 | $116,437 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,274 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,444,399 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $230,180 |
| 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 | $230,180 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $885,852 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $328,367 |
| 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 | $1,444,399 |
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 |
|---|---|
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
PUENTE HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT PURPOSE: AID & ALLIANCE | $19,996 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that March For Our Lives Action Fund has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: PUBLIC SAFETY, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RELIEF | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cattaraugus Community Action Inc Salamanca, NY | $8,199,277 | $10,722,581 |
The Housing Collective Inc Bridgeport, CT | $4,061,260 | $6,154,712 |
The Ministry For Hope Inc Port Jefferson, NY | $5,734,088 | $7,131,985 |
March For Our Lives Action Fund New York, NY | $1,444,399 | $4,094,155 |
Preventative Aftercare Inc Grove City, PA | $1,759,174 | $5,105,601 |
Life Camps Incorporated Jamaica, NY | $3,184,482 | $4,732,245 |
Roxbury Youthworks Inc Roxbury Crossing, MA | $2,179,709 | $3,751,446 |
Friends Of The Children New York New York, NY | $2,429,831 | $2,523,060 |
Girls For Gender Equity Inc-G G E Brooklyn, NY | $6,700,726 | $3,745,418 |
Francis Casey Inc Lewisburg, PA | $1,202,210 | $2,234,010 |
Community Connections For Youth Inc Bronx, NY | $1,526,442 | $1,635,131 |
Council Of Juvenile Justice Administrators Inc Hingham, MA | $759,447 | $2,101,848 |