LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANIELLA BALLOU-AARES

Phone

2026596570

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT IS AN ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS AND THOUGHT LEADERS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, AS THE ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION TO A THRIVING ECONOMY. PRINCIPLES, NOT PARTISANSHIP, DRIVE OUR MISSION. WE BELIEVE THAT PROTECTING (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR DEMOCRACY IS THE TOP PRIORITY TO ENABLE THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE- AND EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY, LEVERAGE AMERICA'S DIVERSITY AS AN ASSET, AND BUILD AN ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL. OUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES PRO-DEMOCRACY BUSINESS LEADERS NATIONWIDE. WE HOLD DIVERSE VIEWS ON SPECIFIC POLICIES BUT ARE UNITED IN THE BELIEF THAT A STRONG, STABLE DEMOCRACY IS CRUCIAL FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SUCCESSAND THAT THIS ISSUE IS PARAMOUNT IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION. LEADERSHIP NOW ENABLES ITS MEMBERS TO STRATEGICALLY DEPLOY THEIR INFLUENCE, INVESTMENT, AND EXPERTISE TOWARD HIGH-IMPACT SOLUTIONS FOR DEMOCRACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,382,687 Revenue: $1,145,571

INFORMING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON DEMOCRACY RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EXPERT ANALYSIS AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT HAS LEVERAGED OUR PLATFORM TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE...

INFORMING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON DEMOCRACY RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EXPERT ANALYSIS AND ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT HAS LEVERAGED OUR PLATFORM TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE BUSINESS LEADERS ON KEY POLICY ISSUES THAT STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY, SUCH AS BUILDING TRUST IN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS, PROTECTING ELECTIONS, SUPPORTING OBJECTIVE REDISTRICTING, RANKED-CHOICE VOTING, AND STRENGTHENING TALENT PIPELINES IN PUBLIC SERVICE. THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ANALYSIS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, EVENTS, EARNED MEDIA, AND BUSINESS COALITIONS, WE CONNECTED WITH INFLUENTIAL AUDIENCES TO DRIVE IMPACT. LEADERSHIP NOW CONTINUES TO MOBILIZE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AROUND DEMOCRACY-RELATED ISSUES, EARNING CREDIBILITY AS ONE OF THE EARLIEST VOICES LINKING THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY TO THE STRENGTH OF THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. OUR EFFORTS HAVE POSITIONED US AS A TRUSTED LEADER IN ADVOCATING FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS THAT CREATE A STABLE, FAIR, AND PREDICTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR BUSINESSES TO THRIVE AND INNOVATE.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,236,117 Revenue: $468,955

ENABLING LEADERSHIP NOW MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN DEMOCRACY-SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT EMPOWERS ITS MEMBERS TO STRATEGICALLY USE THEIR EXPERTISE, INFLUENCE AND INVESTMENT TO PROTECT AND RENEW DEMOCRACY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS AND COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC AND POLITICAL EXPERTS, WE IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE OUR MEMBERS CAN HAVE A HIGH IMPACT IN STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES. LEADERSHIP NOW OFFERS RECOMMENDATIONS ON INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR REFORMS AND ACTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, ENSURING THAT OUR MEMBERS ARE CONTRIBUTING TO A STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT DEMOCRACY AND ECONOMY.

Program 3

Expenses: $71,859

CANDIDATES TO WATCH:LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT MEMBERS CONTINUED THEIR EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND HIGHLIGHT HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES COMMITTED TO UPHOLDING DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES. THROUGH A RIGOROUS AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS, MEMBERS REVIEWED AND ANALYZED CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS, USING A SCORING SYSTEM TO ASSESS QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY.CANDIDATES COME FROM A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING SCIENCE, BUSINESS, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND THE MILITARY. LEADERSHIP NOW PRIORITIZED CANDIDATES WITH EXPERTISE OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL POLITICS, BELIEVING THEIR EXPERIENCES WOULD OFFER FRESH PERSPECTIVES TO GOVERNANCE. THE PROCESS INCLUDED INTERVIEWS WITH SELECTED CANDIDATES TO ASSESS THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. OUR "2024 CANDIDATES TO WATCH" LIST INCLUDES A MIX OF INCUMBENTS AND CHALLENGERS WHO DEMONSTRATE A DEDICATION TO SAFEGUARDING AND RENEWING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,038,450

Program Service Revenue $1,645,230

Investment Income $59

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,683,739

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,500

Salaries & Benefits $2,155,893

Fundraising Expenses $119,226

Program Expenses $3,073,544

Other Expenses $1,737,878

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,897,271

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,683,739	$3,259,836	+0.1%
Expenses	$3,897,271	$3,469,281	+0.1%
Net Income	$-213,532	$-209,445	+0.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$794,719

Total Directors

$302,750

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DANIELLA BALLOU-AARES	CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$297,982	$4,768	$302,750
KATHERINE COUSINS	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF WALKER	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAVA KALLBERG	CGO (FROM 1/2023)	40.00	Officer	$262,337	$13,989	$276,326
LELA BRODSKY	CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00	Officer	$201,353	$14,290	$215,643
DANIEL SELZ	DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION	40.00	Highest	$187,426	$10,462	$197,888
LAUREN CAPLAN	MANAGING DIRECTOR (FROM 1/2023)	40.00	Highest	$158,884	$10,610	$169,494
LEORA FALKIN	MEMBERSHIP GROWTH	40.00	Highest	$141,033	$11,919	$152,952

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	$3,683,739	$3,897,271	$735,381	$-213,532
2022	$3,259,836	$3,469,281	$868,334	$-209,445
2021	$2,363,444	$2,049,728	$977,589	$313,716
2020	$1,430,122	$1,364,544	$547,120	$65,578
2019	$1,339,030	$1,114,423	$456,068	$224,607
2018	$445,183	$380,904	$147,092	$64,279