American Economic Liberties Project is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Economic Liberties Project employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Economic Liberties Project 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, American Economic Liberties Project generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RESEARCH ECONOMIC CONCENTRATION IN AMERICA, AND STUDY THE HISTORY OF COMPETITION POLICY, FROM THE FOUNDING UNTIL TODAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AELP PRODUCED 23 REPORTS AND POLICY BRIEFS, 7 COMMENTS TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, AND STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS; FILED 1 AMICUS BRIEF; AND LAUNCHED AND LED MULTIPLE POLICY CAMPAIGNS ON KEY ISSUES. TO SHAPE THE NARRATIVE AROUND ADDRESSING CORPORATE POWER BROADLY AND A NUMBER OF POLICY GOALS SPECIFICALLY, AELP PUBLISHED 37 ARTICLES AND OP-EDS, EARNED 535 PRINT MENTIONS AND 87 TV AND RADIO HITS, ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS TO PRODUCE VIDEOS WITH NEARLY 7 MILLION SOCIAL MEDIA VIEWS, SUPPORTED STAFF NEWSLETTERS WITH NEARLY 70,000 SUBSCRIBERS, AND EARNED 125 MILLION TWITTER IMPRESSIONS. SIGNATURE AELP COALITIONS INCLUDE: BAN SECRET DEALS, WHICH CALLED ON LEGISLATURES TO REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE TAX SUBSIDY SCHEMES IN 4 STATES; BREAK UP TICKETMASTER, WHICH DROVE 50,000 EMAILS INTO THE DOJ, WHICH LATER ANNOUNCED AN ANTITRUST INVESTIGATION, AND A COMMENT DRIVE FOR THE FTC AND DOJ'S EFFORT TO REWRITE MERGER GUIDELINES THAT GENERATED 6,000 SUBMISSIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ross Baird Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Campos Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandi Collins-Dexter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laleh Ispahani Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronald Newman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Miller Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $163,809 |
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 | $2,742,749 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,742,749 |
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 | $2,751,173 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $178,105 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,753 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,424,912 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,034 |
Other employee benefits | $215,039 |
Payroll taxes | $131,245 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,241 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $62,463 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $17,500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $238,686 |
Advertising and promotion | $238,403 |
Office expenses | $24,880 |
Information technology | $60,421 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,057 |
Travel | $72,357 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,909 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,580 |
Insurance | $5,681 |
All other expenses | $3,136 |
Total functional expenses | $2,876,046 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,176,108 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $225,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,287 |
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 | $24,129 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,145 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $401,263 |
Total assets | $2,844,932 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,373 |
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 | $414,604 |
Total liabilities | $509,977 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,667,719 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $667,236 |
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 | $2,844,932 |