STATE LEADERSHIP PROJECT (SLP) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT STRENGTHENS CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE BY SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE EFFORTS OF STATE-BASED DONOR ALLIANCES AND FUNDER COMMUNITIES. SLP HELPS BUILD, RESOURCE, AND SUSTAIN LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE PEOPLE AND SYSTEMS THAT MAKE DEMOCRACY WORKADVANCING EQUITY, STRENGTHENING CIVIC PARTICIPATION, AND IMPROVING LIVES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+28.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.3M
Grant Count
33
Avg Grant Size
$342K
About State Leadership Project
Based on IRS filings
State Leadership Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 33 grants totaling $11.3M.
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 | $3,848,012 | $2,999,384 | $3,188,260 |
| Revenue | $12,656,668 | $7,692,675 | $7,580,007 |
| Expenses | $12,029,546 | $7,803,840 | $7,810,166 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Strategic Victory Fund ($7,367,765), Goodnation Foundation ($1,500,000), The Local News Hub ($141,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A BETTER BIG SKY MISSOULA, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $50,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $125,000 |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $75,000 |
| ARKANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE INC LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $125,000 |
| COLORADO DEMOCRACY NETWORK DENVER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $50,000 |
| COMMONWEALTH ALLIANCE ACTION FUND LOUISVILLE, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $75,000 |
| FOR WEST VIRGINIA'S FUTURE INC CHARLESTON, WV | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $50,000 |
| INDIANA DEMOCRACY COLLECTIVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $75,000 |
| MAINE DONOR ALLIANCE FUND PORTLAND, ME | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $75,000 |
| MISSOURI WIN RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO | GENERAL SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH 501(C)(3) RESTRICTIONS | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUDOVIC BLAIN | CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| JORDAN DELMUNDO | CO-TREASURER | 1.25 | — |
| HARRIS PARNELL | SECRETARY | 1.25 | — |
| RAY PAULTRE | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| MICHAEL WEISEL | CO-TREASURER | 1.25 | — |
| ERIN EGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State Leadership Project?
State Leadership Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is State Leadership Project?
As of 2024, State Leadership Project holds $3.8M in total assets with $12.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 33 grants totaling $11.3M in 2024.
Where does State Leadership Project operate?
State Leadership Project has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does State Leadership Project award?
In 2024, State Leadership Project awarded 33 grants totaling $11.3M — an average of about $342K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is State Leadership Project's EIN?
State Leadership Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4006980. 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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