Leadership Now Project
THE LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS AND THOUGHT LEADERS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING AND RENEWING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY. WE MOBILIZE OUR MEMBERS' EXPERTISE, NETWORKS, AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE HIGH-IMPACT SOLUTIONS THAT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$657K
-10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$183K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$183K
About Leadership Now Project
Based on IRS filings
Leadership Now Project is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $657K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $183K.
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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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $657,211 | $735,381 | $868,334 |
| Revenue | $4,555,748 | $3,683,739 | $3,259,836 |
| Expenses | $4,709,403 | $3,897,271 | $3,469,281 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $59 | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Leadership Now Project
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Project Democracy ($183,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON, DC | WI CASE AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM MEDIA CAMPAIGN & MEDIA SUPPORT AND ANALYSIS FOR NY-04 CAMPAIGN | $183,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLA BALLOU-AARES | CEO | 40 | $297,076 |
| KATHERINE COUSINS | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JEFF WALKER | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| CHAVA KALLBERG | CGO (UNTIL 9/13/2024) | 40 | $228,506 |
| LELA BRODSKY | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $198,163 |
| DANIEL SELZ | DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION | 40 | $187,902 |
| LAUREN CAPLAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/18/2024) | 40 | $160,618 |
| LEORA FALKIN | DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP GROWTH & OPS | 40 | $144,297 |
| GRETTA DETERMANN | IMPACT MANAGER | 40 | $115,577 |
| MARIE ADRIAN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $165,175 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Leadership Now Project?
As of 2024, Leadership Now Project holds $657K in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $183K in 2024.
Where does Leadership Now Project operate?
Leadership Now Project has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Leadership Now Project award?
In 2024, Leadership Now Project awarded 1 grants totaling $183K — an average of about $183K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Leadership Now Project's EIN?
Leadership Now Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1780610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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