Action for a Progressive Future FY2020 filing
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Form 990 for the fiscal year ending December 2020 (IRS tax year 2020).
Promotes public involvement and support for social, political, and cultural causes. For fiscal year 2020 it reported $912K in revenue, $677K in expenses, and $258K in net assets.Pt I
- Type
- Membership association · Civil Rights & Advocacy
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Website
- rootsaction.org
- Filings
- 5 on file (2020–2020)
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What Funders Ask
Will my donation be tax-deductible?
WARNINGNo — not deductible
IRS records this as a A social-welfare organization or civic league. Contributions are generally not tax-deductible.; contributions are not deductible as charitable gifts. See detail →
Can I donate to this org right now?
GOODNo revocation on IRS record
This EIN does not appear on the IRS auto-revocation list. See detail →
Is this organization up to date?
GOODFiled FY2024 (typical filing lag)
Most recent Form 990 on file is for fiscal year 2024 (2 years ago). See detail →
Is it receiving grants from reputable foundations?
GOOD1 funder — Ploughshares Fund INC
1 distinct foundation funder(s) on file, $10K received in the most recent year with grants. See detail →
How is the money spent?
GOOD84% to programs
84% of total functional expenses went to program services in the most recent filing (Form 990 Part IX); the rest is overhead and fundraising. See detail →
What's its financial size and trend?
NEUTRAL<$100K
Revenue band <$100K. Not enough years on file for a trend. See detail →
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Summary of the Filing
Identity & Classification
Governance & Policies
Officers, Directors & Key Employees
Norman Solomon’s $27K as National Director is at the 52nd percentile of top reported officer pay among 239 <$100K civil rights & advocacy nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 1 named individual · Part VII
| Name | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Solomon | $26,721 | $25,699 | $18,876 | $17,030 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
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Where the work happens
Action For A Progressive Future advocated for specific policy positions and candidates while encouraging citizens to engage in democratic electoral processes. AFPF encouraged public discourse and civil debate to further inform voters and the general public about important issues facing the United States.
Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts
informed members of the public about conditions of strife from domestic social conflict and international affairs. In the process, we encouraged Americans to learn more and do more to reduce suffering at home and around the world.
Provided vital information with educational and civic engagement campaigns that addressed aspects of social justice. Focuses on racial and economic justice enabled many Americans to learn about current social conditions and find ways to improve them.
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Statement of Revenue
Statement of Functional Expenses
Balance Sheet
Financial Metrics
Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 84% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 5% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 8% | — | — |
| Legal fee ratio | 0.1% | — | — |
| Accounting fee ratio | 2% | — | — |
Straight from the Form 990 — descriptive, not an evaluation. A ratio is hidden when its base is zero or too small to be meaningful; the dollars are always shown.
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