Polichic Engagement Fund is located in Austin, TX. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polichic Engagement 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 12/2023, Polichic Engagement Fund generated $305.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $274.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 48.1% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE POLICHIC ENGAGEMENT FUND IS FOCUSED ON PROMOTING CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TEXAS THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE POLICHIC ENGAGEMENT FUND IS IGNITING A MOVEMENT TO RESHAPE THE CIVIC LANDSCAPE OF TEXAS, EMPOWERING WOMEN TO TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN DEMOCRACY. SINCE 2019, POLICHIC TEXAS HAS MADE OVER 2 MILLION CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE STATE, REACHING WOMEN IN EVERY CORNER OF TEXASFROM URBAN CENTERS TO REMOTE RURAL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH GRASSROOTS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, WE HAVE SPARKED A WAVE OF INVOLVEMENT, TRAINING AND MOBILIZING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN, MANY OF THEM STEPPING INTO THE POLITICAL ARENA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. OUR MEMBERS REPRESENT A POWERFUL, DIVERSE COALITION: WOMEN OF COLOR, COLLEGE-AGED WOMEN (18-25), AND WOMEN FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES WHO ARE BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR ALL. ONE WAY WE HAVE DONE THIS IS THROUGH EDUCATION.
IN ADDITION TO OUR GRASSROOTS EFFORTS, WE HAVE FURTHERED THIS MISSION THROUGH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EQUIPPING WOMEN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO LEAD AND ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
IN ADDITION TO OUR GRASSROOTS EFFORTS, WE HAVE FOSTERED COMMUNITY-BUILDING THROUGH LOCAL EVENTS AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EQUIPPING WOMEN WITH THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO LEAD. THROUGHOUT 2023, WE FOCUSED PARTICULARLY ON VOTING RIGHTS, EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF RECENT CHANGES TO TEXAS VOTING LAWS AND ENSURING THEY WERE INFORMED AND EMPOWERED TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christina Sanders Founder | Officer | 40 | $36,714 |
Marredia Crawford Board Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Priscilla Barbour Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cortney Sanders Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dena Washington Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jannell Robles Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $305,121 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $305,121 |
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 | $305,121 |
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. | $74,462 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $41,960 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,559 |
Payroll taxes | $11,374 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,080 |
Office expenses | $77,282 |
Information technology | $3,269 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,668 |
Travel | $16,450 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,645 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,000 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $600 |
Total functional expenses | $274,349 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,772 |
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 | $5,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $35,772 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $35,772 |
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 | $35,772 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $35,772 |