Article Iv is located in Arlington, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, 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. Article Iv 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 12/2022, Article Iv generated $10.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 40.5% per year over the past 2 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 2021, Article Iv has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $6,450,106. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT PROMOTE FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS BY PROMOTING IDEAS CONT SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, WE EXPANDED OUR CORE TEAM OF CROSS-PARTISAN ADVISORS TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, AND EXECUTE ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEMOCRACY REFORM. WE CONTINUE TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CATALYZE REFORM CAMPAIGNS ALIGNED WITH OUR POLICY PRIORITIES AND THE VISION OF THE BOARD. DURING THE YEAR, WE SOURCED AND WORKED WITH TEAMS OF CONSULTANTS TO ASSESS THE POLITICAL AND LEGAL VIABILITY OF CAMPAIGNS IN MULTIPLE STATES. IN TOTAL, WE IDENTIFIED OVER TWENTY STATES TO INVEST FURTHER DILIGENCE AND SUPPORT IN, ALL AT VARYING STAGES OF CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
George Wellde III Executive Dirpres | Officer | 35 | $180,000 |
Seth London Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Awenate Cobina Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Mar Directorsecretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cabell Hobbs Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sage Media Planning Strategy Development | 12/30/22 | $140,000 |
Fieldworks Llc Total Canvassing | 12/30/22 | $800,000 |
Guidant Polling And Strate Polling | 12/30/22 | $183,230 |
Singularity Communications Strategy Implementation | 12/30/22 | $142,177 |
R5 Strategies Llc Strategy | 12/30/22 | $168,500 |
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 | $10,889,809 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,889,809 |
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 | $10,889,809 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,583,128 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $36,504 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,580 |
Fees for services: Management | $10,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,172 |
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 | $2,406,020 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $29,476 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,485 |
Travel | $64,222 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,600 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,098 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,273,785 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,968,489 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,000 |
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 | $17,344 |
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 | $4,997,833 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199,968 |
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 | $199,968 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,797,865 |
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 | $4,997,833 |
Over the last fiscal year, Article Iv has awarded $5,416,128 in support to 22 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
4 SCORE 7 PURPOSE: General support | $36,028 |
LEAGUE WOMEN VOTERS ALASKA PURPOSE: General support | $7,500 |
CENTER FOR CIVIC ACTION PURPOSE: General support | $20,000 |
COMMON CAUSE PURPOSE: General support | $40,000 |
EQUALITY NEW MEXICO FDN PURPOSE: General support | $20,000 |
EQUALITY STATE POLICY CENT PURPOSE: General support | $50,000 |