Parents Defending Education is located in Arlington, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Parents Defending Education employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Parents Defending Education 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, Parents Defending Education generated $5.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.2% 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
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH NETWORK AND COALITION BUILDING, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, LITIGATION, AND ENGAGEMENT ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL POLICIES, WE FIGHT EDUCATIONAL BIAS TAUGHT IN THE CLASSROOM. PDE EMPOWERS PARENTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXPOSES MALFEASANCE IN SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM ITS TIP LINE AND PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS, AND ENGAGES IN THE POLICY PROCESS BY FILING FEDERAL COMMENTS, SENDING COALITION LETTERS, AND NETWORKING PARENT ACTIVISTS WITH EACH OTHER AND THE BROADER POLICY ADVOCACY COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nicole Neily President Secretary | Officer | 40 | $332,750 |
Kenneth Marcus Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karol Marcowicz Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Blum Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Garrett Exner Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Hasson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
American Philanthropic Fundraising | 12/30/23 | $163,269 |
Consovoy Mccarthy Pllc Legal | 12/30/23 | $1,000,000 |
Crc Advisors Strategy | 12/30/23 | $429,226 |
Red Edge Llc Digital Advocacy | 12/30/23 | $323,779 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,895 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,881,136 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,902,031 |
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 | $5,098,994 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $498,935 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,371 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,098,388 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $123,326 |
Payroll taxes | $110,604 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,054,553 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,370 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $212,780 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $118,564 |
Office expenses | $43,883 |
Information technology | $223,096 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,800 |
Travel | $180,028 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $212,320 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,833 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,851,685 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $450,734 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $672,804 |
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 | $81,090 |
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 | $1,204,628 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $865,124 |
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 | $865,124 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $339,504 |
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 | $1,204,628 |