Priorities USA
94% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Priorities USA is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2017, with $26,482,903 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
530 8th St Se, Washington, DC, 20003 EIN 47-4596232 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$26.5M
▲ 144.6% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$26.4M
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
53
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $2 to raise $100
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. For Priorities USA: 94% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +0% 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 Priorities USA: 1 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Priorities USA: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Priorities USA: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See part iii, line 1.
What they do
Voting rightspriorities usa worked to ensure that the democratic process is accessible to every citizen. we pursued this effort by focusing on two main areas we felt were most vital to this mission. 1) litigating through our judicial system to overturn laws that restrict access to the ballot once they passed their legislatures and 2) supporting programs that worked to support these goals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 530 8th St Se, Washington, DC, 20003
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Voter Education & Registration
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $17.0M (FY2016) to $26.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $259KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$259K
Net assets
$1.8M
Salaries & benefits
$6.1M
23% of expenses
Board members
4
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,482,903▲145% | $26,363,513▲147% | $1,775,999▲7.2% | $2,035,145▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,825,399▼60.5% | $10,654,748▼66.1% | $1,656,609▲11.5% | $1,862,569▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $27,376,634▲92.3% | $31,474,884▲136% | $1,485,958▼73.4% | $1,961,552▼67.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,237,293▼78.6% | $13,338,320▼81.2% | $5,584,208▲19.2% | $5,947,758▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,587,425▲70.9% | $70,959,898▲131% | $4,685,234▼48.3% | $4,831,315▼63.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $38,956,318▲111% | $30,737,412▲59.4% | $9,057,707▲980% | $13,364,949▲327% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,456,854▲104% | $19,282,830▲155% | $838,801▼49.6% | $3,130,124▲58.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,057,538▼46.6% | $7,561,813▼54.8% | $1,664,777▲430% | $1,969,899▲527% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,963,750 | $16,720,204 | $314,052 | $314,052 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Danielle Butterfield — $331,020 (1.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Butterfield | President (see Sched O) | 40 | $331,020 |
| Guy Cecil - Dir Until 624 | Sen. Advisor, (see Sched O) | 40 | $321,289 |
| Nick Ahamed | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $251,020 |
| Jacqueline Grimsley | Treasurer (see Sched O) | 40 | $201,020 |
| Ryanne Brown | Managing Director of Paid Media | 40 | $201,020 |
| Chelsea Bukowski | Analytics Director | 40 | $171,020 |
| Chris Carlon | Creative Director | 40 | $171,020 |
| Shehn Datta | Political Director | 40 | $166,497 |
| Carlos Odio | Director, (from 8/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Daria Dawson | Director, (from 6/24) | 0.1 | — |
| John Grabel | Director, (from 6/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Lee Saunders | Director, (until 5/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Randi Weingarten | Director, (until 5/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Stephanie Schriock | Director, (until 5/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Virgil Miller | Director | 0.1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Elias Law Group | Legal Services | $4,625,700 |
| Google LLC | Digital Communications | $3,074,486 |
| Democratic Data Exchange Inc | Data Security, Research, Training | $2,680,220 |
| Facebook Inc | Digital Communications | $1,323,552 |
| Stackadapt | Digital Communications | $762,654 |
Grants received · $51.0M total
14 grants to Priorities USA totaling $51.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | Support for social welfare activities | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | Support for social welfare activities | 2023 | $8,000,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | Support for social welfare activities | 2022 | $8,155,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | General support | 2021 | $10,000,000 |
| Fund For A Better Future Inc | General support | 2020 | $17,130,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Environmental education, capacity building, and advocacy | 2020 | $1,500,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Environmental programs | 2020 | $1,500,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2020 | $666,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $250,000 |
| America Votes | General support | 2019 | $1,000,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $500,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Environmental education, capacity building and advocacy | 2018 | $330,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Operations support | 2016 | $500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Operations support | 2016 | $500,000 |
Grants made · $335K in FY2024
10 grants totaling $335K in FY2024. All grants made by Priorities USA →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Victory Fund Ie Pac | Digital ad grant | $190,000 |
| America Votes | Event sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Asian American Midwest Progressives | Digital ad grant | $20,000 |
| North Fund | Digital ad grant | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Stands Up Inc | Digital ad grant | $20,000 |
| Western Native Voice Inc | Digital ad grant | $20,000 |
| North Dakota Native Vote | Digital ad grant | $15,000 |
| America's Future Fund Action Fund | Digital ad grant | $10,000 |
| Nm Native Vote | Digital ad grant | $10,000 |
| We Are Down Home | Digital ad grant | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Priorities USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Priorities USA is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-4596232, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Priorities USA's EIN?
- Priorities USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-4596232.
- How much revenue does Priorities USA report?
- Priorities USA reported $26,482,903 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Priorities USA's spending goes to programs?
- Priorities USA spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Priorities USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Priorities USA B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Priorities USA's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Priorities USA's latest Form 990 is $331,020, paid to Danielle Butterfield (President (see Sched O)).
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Data for Priorities USA (EIN 47-4596232) 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.