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Financial Documents
| Entity | Document Type | Tax ID |
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| People for the American Way | IRS Form 990 | 52-1366721 |
| People for the American Way | Consolidated Audited Financial Statements | Multiple |
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Entity: People for the American Way Document Type: IRS Form 990 Tax ID: 52-1366721 |
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Entity: People for the American Way Document Type: Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Tax ID: Multiple |
Governance & Transparency
Top Salaries
| Name | Title | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Svante Myrick | President / CEO | $346,902 |
| 2 | Margery F. Baker | Executive Vice President | $287,747 |
| 3 | Na Eng | Chief Communications Officer | $247,338 |
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1 Name: Svante Myrick Title: President / CEO Compensation: $346,902 |
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2 Name: Margery F. Baker Title: Executive Vice President Compensation: $287,747 |
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3 Name: Na Eng Title: Chief Communications Officer Compensation: $247,338 |
Analysts' Notes
CharityWatch's rating of People for the American Way (PFAW) is based on the financial activities of the 501(c)(4) tax-exempt, social welfare entity of the organization (tax ID #52-1366721). The PFAW fiscal 2025 audited consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of People for the American Way Voters Alliance, a federal political action committee (PAC), and People for the American Way Action Fund, an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 527 federal political organization. CharityWatch, however, does not rate Section 527 PACs or political organizations and therefore, does not rate the PFAW Voters Alliance or Action Fund. The PFAW rating also does not include the financial activities of PFAW's related 501(c)(3) public charity, People for the American Way Foundation (tax ID #13-3065716). CharityWatch provides a separate rating for People for the American Way Foundation. CharityWatch separates the ratings for 501(c)(4) & 501(c)(3) organizations, even when they are included together in a consolidated audit, due to their differing treatments under the IRS tax code. For more information on this topic, please see our sections on Types of Non-Profits, Tax Status, and Treatment of Related Organizations, which can be found on the Our Process page. For more information about things to consider when donating to organizations that have related public charity and social welfare entities, read "Sorting Out Nonprofit Pairs." |
According to the People for the American Way (PFAW) consolidated audit of September 30, 2025 (Note 9, Management's Plans): "As indicated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, PFAW has a net deficit of approximately $1,227,000 as of September 30, 2025. The net deficit creates uncertainty about PFAW's ability to continue as a going concern. During the upcoming year ending September 30, 2026, PFAW has budgeted to cut costs and revised spending to direct resources toward communication work. As a result, increased donor contributions are anticipated. Based on expected cost cutting and increased fundraising in the coming year, management expects to reduce the deficit in net assets. Based on the timing of PFAW's debt repayment obligations, management has an expectation that PFAW has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for one year from March 4, 2026." |
According to the People for the American Way (PFAW) consolidated audit of September 30, 2025 (Note 3, Related Party Transactions): "PFAW shares office space and other related expenses and services with People for the American Way Foundation (PFAWF), a nonprofit organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. General and administrative costs have been allocated between PFAW and PFAWF based upon each organization's percentage of total expenses, net of fundraising and development costs. All other costs are directly identified and charged. PFAW has entered into a separate cost-sharing agreement with PFAWF with respect to its office lease. For the year ended September 30, 2025, PFAW and PFAWF's share of the rent and related expense was approximately $346,000 and $415,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, PFAWF owed PFAW approximately $169,000. PFAWF made two loans available to PFAW. As of September 30, 2025, the loan balance of the first loan was $544,740 and the second was $1,216,243. Under the terms of the loans, interest will accrue at 8% per annum and the loan will be repaid within five years of the end of the drawdown period of March 29, 2032, and September 29, 2032, respectively. Collateral for the loans include but is not limited to all assets of PFAW. The interest expense for the loans was approximately $170,000 for the year ended September 30, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, the accrued interest on the loans was approximately $292,000. In addition, for the year ended September 30, 2025, PFAWF made grants to PFAW of approximately $150,000." |
According to the People for the American Way (PFAW) consolidated audit of September 30, 2025 (Note 11, Contractual Commitments): "Effective August 26, 2025, PFAW and PFAWF entered into an employment agreement (the Agreement) with their President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) through December 31, 2028, that provides for annual salary and fringe benefits. If the Agreement is terminated early by the Organization, the CEO will receive three months of full compensation and benefits." |
According to the People for the American Way (PFAW) 2025 tax filing, in response to: "Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year" (IRS Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19), the PFAW reports: "No documents available to the public" (IRS Form 990, Schedule O). |