ADVANCEMENT PROJECT EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 874702350 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$5,487,100
Total Expenses
$6,895,902
Total Assets
$17,211,436
Net Assets
$15,572,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
MARGARET DE ARCANGELIS
Phone
2027289557
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADVANCEMENT PROJECT EDUCATION FUND, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

ADVANCEMENT PROJECT EDUCATION FUND IS A NEXT GENERATION, MULTI-RACIAL CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION. ROOTED IN THE GREAT HUMAN RIGHTS STRUGGLES FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE, WE EXIST TO FULFILL AMERICA'S PROMISE OF A CARING, INCLUSIVE AND JUST DEMOCRACY. WE USE INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND ACHIEVE HIGH-IMPACT POLICY CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,772,183

POWER & DEMOCRACY (RIGHT TO VOTE AND VOTER PROTECTION)THE POWER AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE MOVEMENT LAWYER, LITIGATION SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS WORKING TO EXPAND...

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POWER & DEMOCRACY (RIGHT TO VOTE AND VOTER PROTECTION)THE POWER AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE MOVEMENT LAWYER, LITIGATION SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL AND STATE PARTNERS WORKING TO EXPAND VOTING RIGHTS AND FIGHT BACK AGAINST VOTER SUPPRESSION EFFORTS. THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND MORE, WE FIGHT BARRIERS TO PEOPLE EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE. AT THE INTERSECTION OF VOTING RIGHTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE WORK, WE ALSO FOCUS ON RIGHTS RESTORATION TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR TIME IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM ARE ENSURED THE RIGHT TO VOTE AFTER THEIR RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,638,534

OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN (QUALITY EDUCATION AND SCHOOLHOUSE TO JAILHOUSE)OUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PROGRAM SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS PARTNERS WORKING DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEAD...

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OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN (QUALITY EDUCATION AND SCHOOLHOUSE TO JAILHOUSE)OUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PROGRAM SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS PARTNERS WORKING DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEAD CAMPAIGNS THAT PROTECT ACCESS TO QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION, CENTER THE VOICES AND NEEDS OF STUDENTS, DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND SECURE CHANGES THAT IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR. OUR WORK ENSURES THAT PARTNERS HAVE THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY NEED, AND THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE SKILLS NEEDED NOT ONLY TO ORGANIZE AND BUILD CAMPAIGNS AS STUDENTS, BUT TO STAY ENGAGED AS COMMUNITY LEADERS WELL INTO THE FUTURE, CARRYING THE KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF THAT THEY CAN EFFECT CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO CO-LEAD THE NATIONAL POLICE FREE SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN, HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE ADVOCATE FOR THE REMOVAL OF POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR SURROGATES (SECURITY GUARDS, SURVEILLANCE, ETC.) FROM THEIR SCHOOLS SO THAT STUDENTS CAN BE THEIR FULL, AUTHENTIC SELVES IN A SAFE SPACE TO LEARN.

Program 3
Expenses: $854,021

JUSTICE PROJECTOUR JUSTICE PROJECT WORK AIMS TO SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS IN FIGHTING AGAINST CRIMINALIZATION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND WORKING TO CREATE NEW MODELS OF SAFETY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE...

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JUSTICE PROJECTOUR JUSTICE PROJECT WORK AIMS TO SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS IN FIGHTING AGAINST CRIMINALIZATION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND WORKING TO CREATE NEW MODELS OF SAFETY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT DURING CRITICAL MOMENTS OF RAPID RESPONSE, AND USE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO TURN THOSE MOMENTS INTO MOVEMENTS, SUPPORTING LONG-TERM POWER BUILDING AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO COLLECTIVELY FIGHTING BACK AGAINST STRUCTURAL RACISM AND REALIZE THE VISION OF LIBERATION AND SAFETY FOR IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. AREAS OF FOCUS ARE DETERMINED BY COMMUNITY AND PARTNER NEEDS, BUT BROADLY INCLUDE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, DECRIMINALIZATION STRATEGIES, AND PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO PROTEST AND VOICE DISSENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,197,735
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $479,238
Other Revenue $-189,873
TOTAL REVENUE $5,487,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,000
Salaries & Benefits $5,352,710
Fundraising Expenses $1,189,580
Program Expenses $5,490,426
Other Expenses $1,536,192
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,895,902

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,487,100 $7,569,058 -0.3%
Expenses $6,895,902 $8,529,121 -0.2%
Net Income $-1,408,802 $-960,063 +0.5%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
40
Volunteers
12

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
5
$484,436
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
7
$1,334,075
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ASH-LEE HENDERSON BOARD CHAIR 1.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE WILLIAMS VICE CHAIR 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ENGLISH SECRETARY AND TREASURER 1.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE ALVAREZ BOARD DEVELOPMENT, CHAIR 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA CLARK FUNDRAISING COMM, CHAIR 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLENE HOLT-BAKER FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL LANN LEE LITIGATION COMM, CHAIR 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL LEON-DAVIS PUBLIC RELATIONS, CHAIR 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
UZOMA NKOWNTA LITIGATION COMMITTEE 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMASINA WILLIAMS FINANCE COMMITTEE 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAT CHIOKE WILLIAMS FINANCE COMMITTEE, CHAIR 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
PROF FRANITA TOLSON LITIGATION COMMITTEE 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL LUCAS FINANCE COMMITTEE 0.60
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROWNE DIANIS JUDITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.70
Officer
$342,554 $47,237 $389,791
DE ARCANGELIS MARGARET CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$81,326 $13,319 $94,645
DAUGHERTY CARMEN DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 39.90
Key Emp
$196,102 $36,663 $232,765
DILLON JENNIFER MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 35.00
Key Emp
$179,339 $25,413 $204,752
RYDER ANDI MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING 39.20
Key Emp
$179,194 $16,715 $195,909
MONTEIRO ANA DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 37.70
Key Emp
$179,369 $9,320 $188,689
FERNANDEZ MARIA MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN STRATEGY 40.00
Key Emp
$168,904 $9,441 $178,345
GLENDALE CLARKSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$160,379 $0 $160,379
POWERS JOHN DIRECTOR OF POWER AND DEMOCRACY 40.00
Key Emp
$152,831 $20,405 $173,236
TYLER WHITTENBERG DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$141,411 $0 $141,411
JOYCELYN TAY ARTIS HR MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$132,982 $0 $132,982
MATTHEW FOGELSON SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$130,837 $0 $130,837
JESSICA ALCANTARA SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$121,234 $0 $121,234
KATHERINE DUNN PROGRAM DIRECTOR/SENIOR ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$114,902 $0 $114,902
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 $5,487,100 $6,895,902 $17,211,436 $-1,408,802
2023 $7,569,058 $8,529,121 $17,849,367 $-960,063
2022 $3,483,602 $4,110,184 $19,302,186 $-626,582
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