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Movement Advancement Project Inc.

Movement Advancement Project Inc.

Boulder, CO
Tax ID47-3968535

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About this organization

Revenue

$2,203,953

Expenses

$1,910,040

Mission

THE MOVEMENT ADVANCEMENT PROJECT (MAP) PROVIDES RIGOROUS RESEARCH, INSIGHT, AND ANALYSIS THAT HELP SPEED EQUALITY FOR ALL AMERICANS.

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MAP'S KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2018 INCLUDED: MASTERPIECE CAKESHOP CASE. IN NOVEMBER 2017, THE U.S. SUPREME COURT HEARD THE MASTERPIECE CASE RELATED TO A BAKER IN COLORADO WHO DISCRIMINATED AGAINST A SAME?SEX COUPLE SEEKING TO PURCHASE A WEDDING CAKE. BECAUSE OF THE VERY SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS OF LOSING THIS CASE, WHICH COULD CREATE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST LGBT PEOPLE AND ALSO BE USED AS A LEGAL PRECEDENT TO ERODE THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, MAP BELIEVES WE MUST ENGAGE IN PUBLIC AND BASE EDUCATION TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE. MAP LAUNCHED THE SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL "OPEN TO ALL" CAMPAIGN AND COALITION IN DECEMBER 2017 AND HAS MYRIAD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2018 AROUND THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN THE CASE: - MANAGED AND ENGAGED A DIVERSE COALITION OF CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TO GROW THE "OPEN TO ALL" CAMPAIGN. - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ACLU, MAP DEVELOPED MESSAGING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION WORK AROUND THE MASTERPIECE CASE, ADAPTING TALKING POINTS FROM MAP'S PAST WORK ON HOW TO TALK ABOUT RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES. - MAP DEVELOPED A SERIES OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ADS FOR THE "OPEN TO ALL" CAMPAIGN TO SHOW THE LONGER-TERM IMPLICATIONS AND HUMAN COST OF LOSING THE MASTERPIECE CASE. - PUBLISHED THE "PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS" REPORT THAT EXAMINES EXISTING PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS PROTECTIONS FOR LGBT PEOPLE, TRENDS OVER TIME, EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE THESE POLICIES, AND HOW THESE POLICIES WOULD BE IMPACTED BY THE MASTERPIECE CASE. - CREATED MEANINGFUL INFOGRAPHICS LINKED TO THE MASTERPIECE CASE THAT ILLUSTRATE ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITIES INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, LGBT PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, MINORITY FAITHS, AND OTHERS. - MAP PROVIDED SUPPORT TO ADVOCATES TO SPEAK ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HARMS OF STATE RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION LEGISLATION. ADOPTION RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS TOOLKIT- IN THE 2017 LEGISLATIVE CYCLE, THREE STATES PASSED LAWS THAT PERMIT CHILD SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCRIMINATE. DRAWING ON THE PUBLIC EDUCATION AD THAT MAP DEVELOPED FOR A LEGAL CHALLENGE TO SUCH A LAW IN MICHIGAN, AS WELL AS A POLICY REPORT HIGHLIGHTING THE HARMS TO THESE LAWS, MAP DEVELOPED A STATE COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT FOR USE BY ADVOCATES IN STATES THAT HAVE SUCH LAWS AND IN STATES THAT MAY BE PROPOSING SIMILAR LAWS. THE TOOLKIT WILL CONTAIN TALKING POINTS, ADS, POLICY MATERIALS, SUGGESTED ADVOCACY/COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AND TACTICS, AND OP-ED TEMPLATES. SUPPORTED STATES AND CITIES ENGAGED IN PROMOTING OR DEFENDING PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS PROTECTIONS (REPEALS, PROACTIVE EFFORTS, BATHROOM BANS). ALTHOUGH NOT PULLED TOGETHER IN A SINGLE TOOLKIT DUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL NATURE OF THESE POLICY FIGHTS, MAP PROVIDED ADS, POLICY REPORTS, AND INFOGRAPHICS FOR CITIES AND STATES THAT FACED THESE CHALLENGES IN 2018. MAP ALSO LENT EARNED MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING/MESSAGING SUPPORT. SUPPORT FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS AND BATHROOM ACCESS. WE EXPECTED TO SEE MORE STATES ATTEMPT TO BAN RESTROOM ACCESS FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN 2018. MAP WORKED WITH GLSEN TO DEFINE A JOINT COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA PLAN TO SUPPORT TRANS STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS. TRANSGENDER MILITARY BAN. IN ADDITION TO CONSULTING WITH ORGANIZATIONS AS PART OF THE NONDISCRIMINATION COMMUNICATIONS WORKING GROUP AND THE DISCRIMINATION RESEARCH & ANALYSIS GROUP (DRAG) WHEN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S BAN ON TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS WAS ANNOUNCED, MAP WORKED WITH FREEDOM FOR ALL AMERICANS TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS FOCUS THEIR MESSAGING ON VALUES AND APPEALS THAT RESONATE WITH CONFLICTED AUDIENCES. STATE FOCUSED WORK: RECOGNIZING THAT THE STATES ARE WHERE MUCH OF THE SUCCESS MAY COME FOR LGBT EQUALITY - AS WELL AS WHERE ADVOCATES ARE PUSHING BACK AGAINST ANTI?LGBT LEGISLATION - MAP FOCUSED EFFORTS ON SUPPORTING ADVOCATES AT THE STATE LEVEL WITH MESSAGING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND POLICY MATERIALS. PREEMPTION LAWS REPORT. REALIZING THAT PREEMPTION LAWS, WHICH PREVENT CITIES AND COUNTIES FROM PASSING NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS, HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY PREVALENT IN STATE LEGISLATION, THIS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THESE EFFORTS. UNDERMINING OF PARENTING RIGHTS REPORT. NUMEROUS EFFORTS IN THE COURTS AND LEGISLATURES HAVE SOUGHT TO NARROW THE RECOGNITION OF MARRIED SAME?SEX COUPLES AND THE PARENTING RELATIONSHIPS OF LGBT PARENTS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. MAP DRAFTED A REPORT FOCUSED ON THE WAYS IN WHICH STATE LEGISLATORS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ARE SEEKING TO LIMIT THE RECOGNITION OF LGBT FAMILIES. STATE LEGISLATION ANALYSIS. IN 2017, MAP ANALYZED SEVERAL PROPOSED STATE BILLS THAT WOULD IMPACT LGBT PEOPLE AT THE REQUEST OF LGBT ADVOCATES. AS REQUESTED BY OUR PARTNERS, MAP PREPARED VISUALLY COMPELLING, ACCESSIBLE ANALYSES AGAIN IN THE COMING LEGISLATIVE CYCLE. OTHER LGBT POLICY RESEARCH: RURAL LGBT REPORT. MAP AUTHORED A REPORT ABOUT THE LIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF LGBT PEOPLE LIVING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES-THEIR EXPERIENCES OF DISCRIMINATION AND COMMUNITY, LIMITED ACCESS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, HEALTHCARE, SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESSES, ETC.-AND OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR POLICY CHANGE. HATE CRIME RESEARCH & SPOTLIGHT REPORT. MAP WORKED WITH THE MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION TO ANALYZE THE COMPONENTS OF EXISTING HATE CRIME STATUTES-AND WILL BE INCORPORATING THAT RESEARCH, ALONG WITH SEVERAL UNIQUE DATA ANALYSES, INTO A FORTHCOMING SPOTLIGHT REPORT. LGBT MOVEMENT RESEARCH: EQUALITY MAPS. MAP CONTINUED TO OFFER OUR LGBT EQUALITY MAPS, WHICH ARE CONSTANTLY BEING UPDATED AND EXPANDED. THESE MAPS SERVE AS A "GO TO" FOR MEDIA, POLICYMAKERS, AND OTHER LGBT NONPROFITS. 2018 LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SURVEY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTERLINK, MAP CONDUCTED ITS BIENNIAL SURVEY OF LGBT COMMUNITY CENTERS, OFFERING A SNAPSHOT OF THEIR PROGRAMS, REVENUES AND EXPENSES, STAFF, AND FUNDRAISING. 2018 STANDARD ANNUAL REPORTING (SAR). THE 2018 SAR UPDATED OUR UNDERSTANDING OF ABOUT 40 MAJOR NATIONAL LGBT MOVEMENT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING THEIR GOALS, FINANCES, OPERATIONS, AND PRIOR-YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 2018 NATIONAL LGBT MOVEMENT REPORT. AS IN YEARS PAST, MAP AGGREGATED AND PACKAGED FINDINGS FROM SAR IN A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE REPORT LOOKING AT THE NATIONAL LGBT MOVEMENT'S REVENUE AND EXPENSES, FUNDRAISING AND FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY, AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The movement advancement project (map) provides rigorous research, insight, and analysis that help speed equality for all americans.”.

When explaining its duties, they were described as: “The movement advancement project (map) provides rigorous research, insight, and analysis that help speed equality for all americans.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is DC.
  • According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is 3020 CARBON PLACE SUITE 202, BOULDER, CO, 80301.
  • The non-profit has reported 8 employees on their form for the year 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $293,913.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2015.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $936,119 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $17,910 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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