Economic Security Project Inc
ECONOMIC SECURITY PROJECT ADVOCATES FOR IDEAS THAT BUILD ECONOMIC POWER FOR ALL AMERICANS. WE AIM TO BUILD FAIR AND HEALTHY MARKETS, ADVOCATE FOR TAX CREDITS, AND CHAMPION A GUARANTEED INCOME. SEE SCHEDULE OTO SUPPORT THESE FIGHTS, WE WORK WITH ACADEMICS, ORGANIZERS, PRACTITIONERS, DONORS, AND CULTURE MAKERS TO CREATE CHANGE AND HELP THEM GET MOBILIZED THROUGH GRANTS, COLLABORATIONS, RESEARCH, AND CAMPAIGNS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
+62.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-24.3% YoY
Grant Count
37
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-24.3% YoY
About Economic Security Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Economic Security Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 37 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $137K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,020,088 | $8,031,317 | $8,566,805 |
| Revenue | $14,612,906 | $11,162,541 | $9,565,463 |
| Expenses | $10,157,438 | $11,196,473 | $4,625,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $136,529 | $72,889 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Economic Security Project Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Vanderbilt University ($222,000), Community Change ($180,000), Kc Tenants ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $222,000 |
| COMMUNITY CHANGE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $180,000 |
| KC TENANTS KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| TIDES CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| THE FRANKLIN & ELEANOR ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| COLORADO FISCAL INSTITUTE DENVER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| COALITION FOR GREEN CAPITAL WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND RICHMOND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| MAINE PEOPLES RESOURCE CENTER PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE CHANGE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE FOSTER | PRESIDENT | 36 | $262,918 |
| CHRISTOPHER HUGHES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DORIAN WARREN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FELICIA WONG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AISHA NYANDORO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAYLOR JO ISENBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 36 | $206,182 |
| CHRISTINE BLITZ VP OF | COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 36 | $172,619 |
| HARISH PATEL VICE PRESIDENT | BUILD THE FIELD | 36 | $186,000 |
| ADAM RUBEN VICE PRESIDENT | CAMPAIGNS & POLITICAL STRATEGY | 36 | $134,293 |
| ANNA C AURILIO | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGNS | 36 | $119,461 |
| TERESA OLLE | DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC SECURITY CA | 36 | $107,602 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Economic Security Project Inc?
Economic Security Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $13.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Economic Security Project Inc?
As of 2024, Economic Security Project Inc holds $13.0M in total assets with $14.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 37 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Economic Security Project Inc operate?
Economic Security Project Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pr, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Economic Security Project Inc award?
In 2024, Economic Security Project Inc awarded 37 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Economic Security Project Inc's EIN?
Economic Security Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3888872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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