Public Benefit : Advocacy and Civil Rights
People For the American Way Foundation
Preserving the fundamental values that define the American way
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
People For the American Way Foundation
2000 M Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (800) 714-7730
fax: (202) 293-2672
EIN: 13-3065716
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | Compensation from Affiliates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Ucci | Acting President, COO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $110,911 | 0.89% | $36,970 |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Ralph Neas | Former President (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $209,875 | 1.70% | -- |
| Sharon Lettman | Vice President of External Affairs (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $179,250 | 1.45% | -- |
| Iada Peng | National Programs and Outreach (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $145,093 | 1.17% | $9,261 |
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Mission
People For the American Way Foundation conducts research, legal, and education work on behalf of First Amendment freedoms and democratic values; monitors, exposes, and challenges the Religious Right movement and its political allies; identifies, trains, and supports the next generation of progressive leaders through its Young People For youth leadership programs and its Young Elected Officials Network; and carries out nonpartisan voter education, registration, civic participation, and election protection activities.
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