Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc

501(c)(4) organization Washington, DC EIN: 05-0623909

The corporation is organized to develop, advocate for, or assist with the implementation of innovative and progressive public policies in areas related to the influence, work, or varied powers of state attorneys general.

Key facts about Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc

In short: Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
05-0623909
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,000,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$1,000,000
Median grant
$1,000,000
Total assets
$1,549,020
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+446.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$1.0M

How Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc gives

  • Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc

Based on IRS filings

Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

WashingtonLas VegasSan Francisco

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M1 grant2020 4 grants2021 2 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2020) to $7.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Democratic Attorneys General Association: $1.0MDemocratic Attorneys GeneralAssociation$1.0M

The largest 2024 recipient was Democratic Attorneys General Association ($1.0M).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K2$500K–1M2$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 8 (25%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Democratic Attorneys General Association Washington, DCPolitical Contribution$1,000,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,549,020$283,408$858,290
Revenue$5,243,581$1,150,187$4,844,161
Expenses$4,090,048$1,708,492$4,994,211
Net Investment Income—$898—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc is led by Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michelle Ortiz

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Rankin

    President

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • A'shanti Gholar

    Director

    Member → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Sussman

    Director

    Member → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hubert Pitroipa

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Sclarsic

    COO & General Counsel

    On filings since 2022

    8 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Carrie Pugh (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Sean Rankin See Schedule O. (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Jennifer Song See Schedule O. (2021) — Director
  • Former: Jennifer Song (2020) — Member

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.

Frequently asked questions about Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc

How much does Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc give each year?

Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc?

Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.

Where does Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc operate?

Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Nevada.

What is Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc's EIN?

Progressive State Leaders Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0623909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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