Emilys List Action
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Emilys List Action is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2014, with $1,952,119 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1800 M St Nw Ste 375n, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 46-1067490 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 84.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$567K
Net assets
$1.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Emilys List Action— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +71% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Emilys List Action: 31 mo reserves · +71% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Emilys List Action— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Emilys List Action: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1800 M St Nw Ste 375n, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $500K (FY2019) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,354Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
71.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$6,354
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,952,119▲84.7% | $566,677▼50.1% | $1,455,183▲1987% | $1,461,537▲1733% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,057,103▼50.8% | $1,136,432▼45.5% | $69,741▼53.2% | $79,716▼53.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,150,115▼1.4% | $2,086,926▼7.5% | $149,070▲73.6% | $173,068▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,180,000▲627% | $2,256,028▲149% | $85,881▼47.0% | $122,158▼35.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $300,000▼40.0% | $906,027▲2552% | $161,909▼78.9% | $188,046▼75.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $500,000 | $34,163 | $767,936 | $771,184 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.6M total
8 grants to Emilys List Action totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Forward USA Action | Primary purpose | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $105,000 |
| Open Society Policy Center Inc | Support policy advocacy | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $135,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2018 | $75,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2014 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Emilys List Action a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Emilys List Action is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1067490, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Emilys List Action's EIN?
- Emilys List Action's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1067490.
- How much revenue does Emilys List Action report?
- Emilys List Action reported $1,952,119 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Emilys List Action have?
- CharityIndex grades Emilys List Action B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Emilys List Action (EIN 46-1067490) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.