Based Politics Inc is located in Decatur, GA. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Based Politics Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Based Politics Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BASEDPOLITICS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, ENGAGING CONTENT THAT ADVANCES FREE MARKETS AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY THROUGH EMERGING MEDIA AND INFLUENCER MARKETING. WE STRIVE TO TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO THINK, BRIDGE THE PARTISAN GAP, AND FORM A COMMUNITY WITH DIVERSE AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, BASEDPOLITICS RAISED ITS LAUNCH GOAL OF $250,000 TO TAKE THE ORGANIZATION FULL TIME AND BEGAN PRODUCTION OF ITS PODCAST WHICH IS IN THE TOP 5% OF SHOWS EVERY WEEK. OUR WEBSITE TRAFFIC AVERAGES ABOUT 350,000 VISITS MONTHLY WHILE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOS GENERATE TENS OF MILLIONS OF VIEWS EACH MONTH ACROSS INSTAGRAM, TIK TOK, YOUTUBE, TWITTER AND FACEBOOK. BASEDPOLITICS HAS HELPED SECURE NUMEROUS POLICY WINS THROUGH OUR CONTENT AND MESSAGING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hannah Cox CEO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $11,667 |
Brad Palumbo CFO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $11,667 |
Jack Hunter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $236,106 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $236,106 |
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 | $241,347 |
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. | $23,334 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,334 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,784 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $239 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $612 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,747 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,254 |
Office expenses | $64 |
Information technology | $100 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $35,297 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,311 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $207,311 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,261 |
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 | $1,261 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,050 |
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 | $207,311 |