Economic Security Project Inc
Economic Security Project Inc is a public charity based in New York, New York. It advocates for ideas that build economic power for all Americans and works through grants, collaborations, research, campaigns, and convenings.
Economic Security Project Inc at a glance
In short: Economic Security Project Inc gave $1.6M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state District of Columbia. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,577,000
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,622
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,020,088
- +62.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (25 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Economic Security Project Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 228 Park Ave S Pmb 32482, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (704) 634-2917
Website: https://economicsecurityproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Economic Security Project Inc
Who Economic Security Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Vanderbilt University ($222K). Together the top 10 received $957K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 124 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the leading recipient locations were Washington, DC (23%), California (17%), Tennessee (14%), New York (9%), and Missouri (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Economic Security Project Inc open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 37 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.6M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,020,088 | $14,612,906 | $10,157,438 | $1,577,000 | 37 | $136,529 |
| 2023 | $8,031,317 | $11,162,541 | $11,196,473 | $2,083,788 | 37 | $72,889 |
| 2022 | $8,279,780 | $11,070,536 | $10,807,870 | $1,693,444 | 35 | $2,764 |
| 2021 | $8,566,805 | $9,565,463 | $4,625,150 | $550,100 | 15 | — |
| 2020 | $838,717 | $862,000 | $103,500 | $12,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it aims to build fair and healthy markets, advocate for tax credits, and champion a guaranteed income. Its 2024 filing describes campaigns for new or expanded state child tax credits, expansion of IRS Direct File, and the launch of Economic Security California. Other activities described in the filing include leading a national guaranteed-income coalition and conducting research on direct cash, as well as work on public options in areas such as housing, healthcare, childcare, and food.
The 2024 grants included general support for organizations working on a range of issues. For example, Community Change says its mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change policies and institutions affecting their lives. KC Tenants says it organizes for safe, accessible, and affordable housing in Kansas City. The Colorado Fiscal Institute says it provides analysis of fiscal and economic issues to inform Colorado policy debates. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of the funder’s own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Economic Security Project reported 37 grants totaling $1,577,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $222,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $222,000 to The Vanderbilt University and $180,000 to Community Change. KC Tenants, Tides Center, The Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, and Colorado Fiscal Institute each received $75,000. Coalition for Green Capital, Social Good Fund, and Maine Peoples Resource Center each received $65,000; Progressive Change Institute received $60,000.
The organization’s website describes an RFP for initiatives advancing public options, including campaigns and organizing, feasibility research, and technical assistance. It does not provide enough information here to determine whether that opportunity is currently open or to describe application materials or a deadline. The 2024 filing says the organization maintains ongoing contact with grantees, receives programmatic and fiscal updates, and collects financial and narrative reports after awards conclude.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Natalie Foster as president, Christopher Hughes as chair, Dorian Warren as secretary, and Felicia Wong as treasurer. It also lists Aisha Nyandoro as a director; Taylor Jo Isenberg as executive director; Christine Blitz as vice president of communications and external affairs; Harish Patel as vice president of Build the Field; Adam Ruben as vice president of campaigns and political strategy; and Anna C. Aurilio as senior director of campaigns.
Economic Security Project Inc is led by Taylor Jo Isenberg, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Taylor Jo Isenberg
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $206K (2024)
Natalie Foster
President
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$282K (2022) → $263K (2024)
Christopher Hughes
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Olle
Director of Economic Security Ca
California Campaign Director → Director of Economic Security Ca, 2023
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $108K (2024)
Anna C. Aurilio
Senior Director of Campaigns
Federal Campaign Director → Senior Director of Campaigns, 2023
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$193K (2022) → $119K (2024)
Aisha Nyandoro
Director
Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorian Warren
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$39K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Adam Ruben Vice President
Campaigns & Political Strategy
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$174K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Harish Patel Vice President
Build the Field
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$184K (2023) → $186K (2024)
Christine Blitz Vp Of
Communications & External Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$173K (2024)
Felicia Wong
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Chris Hughes (2023) — Chair
- Former: Serge Hyacinthe (2023) — Director of Finance & Administration
- Former: Adam Ruben (2021–2022) — Campaigns Director
- Former: Pedro Morillas (2021–2022) — State Campaigns Director
- Former: Guen Han (2022) — Director of Resources & Evaluation
- Former: Dorian Warren See Sched O. (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Natalie Foster See Sched O. (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jacob Hajdu (2021) — Director of Outreach
- Former: Lee Sova-Claypool (2021) — Digital Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $263K, to Natalie Foster (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Economic Security Project Inc
How much does Economic Security Project Inc give each year?
Economic Security Project Inc gave $1.6M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 37 grants.
What is Economic Security Project Inc's typical grant size?
Economic Security Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,622, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Economic Security Project Inc that year got $42K on average.
Where does Economic Security Project Inc give grants?
Economic Security Project Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (17%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Economic Security Project Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Economic Security Project Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Economic Security Project Inc's largest grantees?
Economic Security Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Vanderbilt University ($222,000), Community Change ($180,000) and KC Tenants ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Economic Security Project Inc?
Economic Security Project Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.6M.
What does Economic Security Project Inc fund?
The organization states that it aims to build fair and healthy markets, advocate for tax credits, and champion a guaranteed income. Its 2024 filing describes campaigns for new or expanded state child tax credits, expansion of IRS Direct File, and the launch of Economic Security California. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Economic Security Project Inc?
Economic Security Project Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check economicsecurityproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Economic Security Project Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/economic-security-project-inc-morg_73a917ceca694d1ca3b4853d4a5a7fcb
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