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People for the American Way

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Social Welfare / Advocacy · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1366721
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About

Mobilize members and activists to fight for public policies that reflect the values of freedom, fairness, and equal opportunity.

Donations are NOT tax-deductible
Category
Social Welfare / Advocacy
Employees
47
Volunteers
23

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$6.3M
Expenses
$5.6M
Assets
$6.3M
Liabilities
$8.7M

Financial history

$11.1M$5.6M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $6.3M · Peak FY2022: $9.4M · Avg: $7.2M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
$1.6M
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
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Address

1101 15TH ST NW STE 600
Washington, DC, 20005-502

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$1.5M
Net to org$1.1M
Retained by contractors$384K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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