THE ADVOCACY PROJECT

EIN: 522333129 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$172,637
Total Expenses
$190,684
Total Assets
$86,134
Net Assets
$82,576
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
IAIN GUEST
Phone
2024222479
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ADVOCACY PROJECT, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $173K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $191K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ADVOCACY PROJECT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH RESEARCH, FUNDRAISING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $164,453

THE ADVOCACY PROJECT OFFERED YEAR ROUND SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH. WE INVESTED IN FOUR STARTUPS IN KENYA, MALI AND THE U.S., AND LAUNCHED A COMMUNITY LED CAMPAIGN TO...

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THE ADVOCACY PROJECT OFFERED YEAR ROUND SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH. WE INVESTED IN FOUR STARTUPS IN KENYA, MALI AND THE U.S., AND LAUNCHED A COMMUNITY LED CAMPAIGN TO VACCINATE TRIBAL PEOPLE AGAINST COVID 19 IN INDIA. WE ALSO FUNDED LONGER TERM PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF PARTNERS IN ZIMBABWE, UGANDA, KENYA BANGLADESH AND NEPAL. FINALLY, WE HELPED ALL OF OUR PARTNERS TO TELL THEIR STORIES THROUGH EMBROIDERY AND ADVOCACY QUILTS. THIS INCLUDED COMMISSIONING INDIVIDUAL STORIES ABOUT THE PANDEMIC FROM SIX COUNTRIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $162,438
Program Service Revenue $10,199
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $172,637

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $56,674
Salaries & Benefits $59,960
Fundraising Expenses $4,514
Program Expenses $164,453
Other Expenses $74,050
TOTAL EXPENSES $190,684

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $172,637 $240,893 -0.3%
Expenses $190,684 $206,485 -0.1%
Net Income $-18,047 $34,408 -1.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
49

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$33,000
Total Directors
11
$33,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
IAIN GUEST EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$33,000 $0 $33,000
SCOTT ALLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM CARVER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TALLEY DIGGS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE ELDRIDGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBI FITZSIMMONS DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVIN GREENLEAF DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA HOLLADAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY INGENERI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERRY MAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELANEY ROGERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $172,637 $190,684 $86,134 $-18,047
2022 $240,893 $206,485 $104,306 $34,408
2021 $144,509 $173,682 $70,652 $-29,173
2020 $138,411 $85,722 $106,246 $52,689
2019 $279,249 $249,438 $107,808 $29,811
2018 $254,447 $286,542 $55,656 $-32,095
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