TO SUPPORT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AT THE STATE LEVEL IN PROVIDING A STRONG CREDIBLE VOICE IN ADVANCING PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+93.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.7M
+206.5% YoY
Grant Count
19
+90.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$404K
+61.3% YoY
About Progress Now Inc
Based on IRS filings
Progress Now Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $7.7M.
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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,909,111 | $2,017,078 | $1,687,519 |
| Revenue | $12,069,221 | $9,056,584 | $2,652,181 |
| Expenses | $11,852,906 | $8,551,914 | $2,242,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $-228 |
| 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
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Progress Nc Action ($1,736,000), A Better Wisconsin Together ($1,025,000), Progress Now Az ($782,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRESS NC ACTION RALEIGH, NC | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $1,736,000 |
| A BETTER WISCONSIN TOGETHER MONONA, WI | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $1,025,000 |
| PROGRESS NOW AZ PHOENIX, AZ | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $782,200 |
| COMMONWEALTH COMMS PHILADELPHIA, PA | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $772,000 |
| PROGRESS MICHIGAN LANSING, MI | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $675,000 |
| BATTLE BORN PROGRESS (NV) HENDERSON, NV | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $375,000 |
| PROGRESS MICHIGAN PAC LANSING, MI | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $350,000 |
| NEBRASKA CONNECTING THE DOTS LINCOLN, NE | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $300,000 |
| INNOVATION OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $276,500 |
| PEOPLE POWER PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN WEEKS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARISSA LUNA | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BEN MONTERROSO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ZANDRA RICE HAWKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLY HAWKINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GRAHAM ROTH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GRECIA LIMA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND PAULTRE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DESIREE TIMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNA SCHOLL | PRESIDENT | 20 | $168,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Progress Now Inc?
Progress Now Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in RICHMOND, VA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Progress Now Inc?
As of 2024, Progress Now Inc holds $3.9M in total assets with $12.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $7.7M in 2024.
Where does Progress Now Inc operate?
Progress Now Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Progress Now Inc award?
In 2024, Progress Now Inc awarded 19 grants totaling $7.7M — an average of about $404K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Progress Now Inc's EIN?
Progress Now Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8720230. 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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