Progress Georgia INC FY2022 filing

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Atlanta, GA501(c)(4)Since 2020Civil Rights & Advocacy EIN 85-2273152Revenue $2.1M in FY2022

On file with the IRSprogressga.org245 N Highland Ave Ne Ste 230166, 30307-1936 · Atlanta, GATax-exempt since Jun 2023

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Progress Georgia partners with grassroots activists, advocates, and community organizers by using innovative media strategy and digital tools to uplift the voices of people and communities across Georgia to support them in the fight for a better Georgia.

501(c)(4) social-welfare organization; gifts are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
75¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX

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FY2022 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(4)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
No
Donations are not tax-deductible
Worth a look: the IRS does not list gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
3 of 5
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $19K a year · under 1% of revenue · last 5 filings
Worth a look: a surplus in 3 of the last 5 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 5 filings
Spent on programs
75%
of spending
Looks good: 75% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
12 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 12.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
5
named funders · $684K
Looks good: 5 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$14K
1.0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 1% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
4
of 5 voting members
Looks good: 4 of 5 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$2.1M
-68% vs prior year
Spent
$1.0M
To programs
75%
Net assets
$1.4M
By yearFY2021–FY2025
Revenue
$2.1M
FY2022▼ -68%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2021$6.7M
FY2022$2.1M
FY2023$2.2M
FY2024$2.2M
FY2025$1.3M
Expenses
$1.0M
FY2022▼ -84%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2021$6.4M
FY2022$1.0M
FY2023$3.0M
FY2024$1.9M
FY2025$2.1M
Net assets
$1.4M
FY2022▲ +415%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2021$272K
FY2022$1.4M
FY2023$529K
FY2024$763K
FY2025$107K

From the FY2022 Form 990 (year ending August 2022) · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Jun 2023.

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Where the money goes

75 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 75% · $757K Management & general 25% · $252K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

7 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation · most recent filed roster (FY2021); the FY2022 filing did not itemize Part VII
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Board Member
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Executive Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

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  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes

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Empowering Georgia's progressive movement with innovative media and digital tools.

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3 programs · $371K · in their own filed words · FY2021
01

After the 2020 election cycle and 2021 runoff, Georgia saw an uptick of voters from a number of constituencies, particularly constituencies of color and newly engaged voters. As we were preparing for the 2022 midterm election cycle, we were curious to know the motivating factors, opinions, and attitude that attributed to the turnout of…

$254Kprogram expense
02

Progress Georgia offered voter education in a variety of forms. Whether it was the creation of our voter guide that housed all pertinent information on candidates and their stances on the issues in one website, or creating digital content to inform the electorate on key voting dates, what positions are on the ballot and why they matter…

$96Kprogram expense
03

Progress Georgia supported the coalition efforts of partners who were advocating for fair redistricting during the 2021 special redistricting session in Georgias state legislature. This work included, but is not limited to, organizing town hall meetings, connecting with community members on upcoming events, drafting and uplifting helpful…

$21Kprogram expense

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Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · received and paid
Grants received · FY2024
ProgressnowFY2024$200K
Total grants receivedfrom 5 funders$684K
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Grants paid · 35 grants · $5.7M · 2020–2024
Georgia Safe and Strong INCFY2024$50,000
Glahr Action NetworkGA · FY2023$40,000
Georgia Equality INCGA · FY2023$40,000
Future GeorgiaGA · FY2022$20,000
Galeo Impact Fund INCGA · FY2022$20,000
Georgia Safe and Strong INCFY2020$1,913,049
Georgia Safe and Strong INCFY2020$1,913,049
Georgia Safe and Strong PacGA · FY2020$200,100
Georgia Safe and Strong PacGA · FY2020$200,100
AcronymDC · FY2020$135,000
AcronymDC · FY2020$135,000
Black Male Voter ProjectDC · FY2020$75,000
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By the numbers

The FY2022 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$2.1M
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$2.1M
Money outPt IX
$1.0M
Ln 25
Programscol B$757K
Managementcol C$252K
Owns and owesPt X
$1.4M
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$1.0M
Total assetsLn 16$1.4M
LiabilitiesLn 26$14K
PeoplePt VI, VII
7
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a5
IndependentVI 1b4
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$2.1M
Total revenueLn 12$2.1M
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$1.0M
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$1.0M
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$3K
Other assetsLn 15$36K
Total assetsLn 16$1.4M
LiabilitiesLn 26$14K
Net assetsLn 32$1.4M
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
Fiscal year endsHeaderAugust
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aNo
Whistleblower policyVI 13No
Records policyVI 14No
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY22End FY22
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$183K$1.0M
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$3K
Total assetsLn 16$467K$1.4M
LiabilitiesLn 26$195K$14K
Net assetsLn 32$272K$1.4M
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Other salaries and wagesLn 7$335K$251K$84K
Other employee benefitsLn 9$15K$11K$4K
Payroll taxesLn 10$30K$23K$8K
Legal feesLn 11b$11K$8K$3K
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$127K$95K$32K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$84K$63K$21K
Office expensesLn 13$6K$5K$2K
Information technologyLn 14$16K$12K$4K
OccupancyLn 16$11K$8K$3K
TravelLn 17$18K$13K$4K
Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19$345$259$86
InterestLn 20$337$253$84
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$4K$3K$1K
All other expensesLn 24e$352K$264K$88K
Total functional expensesLn 25$1.0M$757K$252K$0

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 Latest $1.3M$2.1M−$756K$107K 990 PDF
FY2024 $2.2M$1.9M$321K$763K 990 PDF
FY2023 $2.2M$3.0M−$873K$529K 990 PDF
FY2022 Viewing $2.1M$1.0M$1.1M$1.4M 990 PDF
FY2021 $6.7M$6.4M$272K$272K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons I · Grants A · Public support O · Explanations
See the full FY2022 990 (6 parts)
Part I · Summary $2,138,142 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $6,653,835$2,138,142
I-9 Program service revenue$0
I-10 Investment income$0
I-11 Other revenue$0
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $6,653,835$2,138,142
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paidPrior year $2,758,149$0
I-14 Benefits paid to members$0
I-15 Salaries and benefits$379,412
I-16a Professional fundraising fees$0
I-17 Other expensesPrior year $3,623,667$629,256
I-18 Total expensesPrior year $6,381,816$1,008,668
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year $272,019$1,129,474
Part VI · Governance 4 of 5 board members independent, 3 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body5
VI-1b Independent voting members4
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyNo
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyNo
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyNo
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payYes
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $2,138,142 across 3 lines filed
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$2,138,142
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$2,138,142
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $0 · Unrelated business $0 · Excluded from tax $0$2,138,142
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $1,008,668 across 14 lines filed
IX-7 Other salaries and wagesPrograms $250,994 · Management $83,666$334,660
IX-9 Other employee benefitsPrograms $11,037 · Management $3,679$14,716
IX-10 Payroll taxesPrograms $22,527 · Management $7,509$30,036
IX-11b Legal feesPrograms $8,175 · Management $2,725$10,900
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $95,047 · Management $31,682$126,729
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $63,124 · Management $21,041$84,165
IX-13 Office expensesPrograms $4,525 · Management $1,508$6,033
IX-14 Information technologyPrograms $12,087 · Management $4,029$16,116
IX-16 OccupancyPrograms $8,175 · Management $2,725$10,900
IX-17 TravelPrograms $13,393 · Management $4,464$17,857
IX-19 Conferences, conventions and meetingsPrograms $259 · Management $86$345
IX-20 InterestPrograms $253 · Management $84$337
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $3,258 · Management $1,086$4,344
IX-24e All other expensesPrograms $263,648 · Management $87,882$351,530
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $756,502 · Management $252,166 · Fundraising $0$1,008,668
Part X · Balance sheet $1,415,287 assets, 11 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $183,376$1,011,273
X-3 Pledges and grants receivableStart of year $269,420$365,000
X-10c Land, buildings and equipment, net$3,134
X-15 Other assetsStart of year $14,000$35,880
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $466,796$1,415,287
X-17 Accounts payable and accrued expensesStart of year $194,777$8,050
X-25 Other liabilities$5,744
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $194,777$13,794
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $272,019$1,401,493
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $272,019$1,401,493
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $466,796$1,415,287
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $1,401,493 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$2,138,142
XI-2 Total expenses$1,008,668
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$1,129,474
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$272,019
XI-9 Other changes in net assets$0
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$1,401,493

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2022 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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