The Legalization Project
TLP works to increase public support for non-punitive, non-coercive policies relating to marijuana and sex-work laws and regulations. The organization's work focuses on (1) ending marijuana prohibition in the United States, and (2) ending prostitution prohibition in the United States.
The Legalization Project at a glance
In short: The Legalization Project gave $264K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $264K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,807
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $263,807
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $263,807
- Total assets
- $5,460
- -73.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Legalization Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marijuana Leadership Campaign ($264K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Legalization Project gives
- Giving grew 222% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2021) to $790K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marijuana Leadership Campaign Austin, TX | To pursue the portion of TLP's mission that involves ending marijuana prohibition in the United States. | $263,807 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,460 | $250,000 | $265,219 | $263,807 | 1 |
| 2023 | $20,781 | $300,529 | $346,291 | $344,250 | 2 |
| 2022 | $7,211 | $210,111 | $249,173 | $239,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,488 | $180,860 | $236,926 | $82,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $27,751 | $327,472 | $367,686 | $201,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $11,784 | $1,261,501 | $1,357,586 | $790,050 | 4 |
About The Legalization Project
Based on IRS filings
The Legalization Project is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $264K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Legalization Project is led by Rob Kampia, Executive Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rob Kampia
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$144K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert D Kampia (2019–2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $144K, to Rob Kampia (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Legalization Project
How much does The Legalization Project give each year?
The Legalization Project gave $264K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $344K across 2 grants.
How large is The Legalization Project?
The Legalization Project reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What is The Legalization Project?
The Legalization Project is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Legalization Project operate?
The Legalization Project has awarded grants in Florida, Mississippi, Texas.
What is The Legalization Project's EIN?
The Legalization Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1038418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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