Ground Game Fund
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-2487707
Organization Overview
Ground Game Fund is located in Austin, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ground Game Fund 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 12/2022, Ground Game Fund generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 50.6% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2020, Ground Game Fund has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $4,754,774. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GROUND GAME FUND IS A NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WITH PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING VOTER REGISTRATION, VOTER MOBILIZATION, AND ISSUE ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY 1. EVALUATED THE IMPACT AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF NON-PARTISAN TACTICS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND EDUCATED PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT THREATS TO DEMOCRACY AND WAYS TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY. 2. TOGETHER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INFORMED DONORS ABOUT ESPECIALLY COST-EFFECTIVE NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY. 3. RECEIVED DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND ALLOCATED FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF NON-PARTISAN PRO-DEMOCRACY ORGANIZATIONS.
BLOCKPOWER: BLOCK POWER IS A NON-PARTISAN INITIATIVE OF GROUND GAME FUND. BLOCKPOWER FOCUSED ON BUILDING HEALTH, WEALTH, AND POWER IN TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. BLOCKPOWER DEVELOPED A PLATFORM TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS CREATE NETWORKS OF OVER 1,000 COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS WHO TALK TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT HOW TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES BETTER.
FISCALLY SPONSORED ORGANIZATION, SAAVETX
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Siegel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Julie Oliver Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jeremy Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Glen Maxey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karthik Balasubramanian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Christie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Adquick Media Consulting | 12/30/20 | $1,262,360 |
Civitech Inc Prog. & App Development | 12/30/20 | $2,257,337 |
Energize Voters Llc Program Management | 12/30/20 | $722,790 |
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 | $2,550,545 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,550,545 |
| 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 | $2,550,545 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,677,677 |
| 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. | $33,984 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,028 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $411,421 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,398 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,188 |
| Fees for services: Management | $12,090 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $47,519 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,832 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,415 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,430 |
| Advertising and promotion | $61,039 |
| Office expenses | $14,496 |
| Information technology | $70,495 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,549 |
| Travel | $4,115 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $352 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,462 |
| All other expenses | $106 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,572,657 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,197,298 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,197,309 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $500,810 |
| Total liabilities | $500,810 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,417 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $629,082 |
| 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 | $1,197,309 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ground Game Fund has awarded $1,676,644 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRIDGES TO EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: Program Support | $9,500 |
CBATES PURPOSE: Program Support | $38,145 |
CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND PURPOSE: General Operating Support (c3) | $33,866 |
CENTRAL AZ SUSTAINABLE ECON PURPOSE: Educational Support | $15,500 |
COMMUNITY NEWS CENTER PURPOSE: Non-Part GOTV Mail Program | $275,000 |
NEO PHILANTHROPY INC PURPOSE: Transfer SAAVETX Fiscal Sponsorship | $116,233 |