NonprofitsMillennial Action Project Dba Future Caucus

Public & Societal Benefit

Millennial Action Project Dba Future Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC

Total revenue

$3.8M

Total expenses

$3.1M

Net assets

$5.3M

Grants received

$7.2M

47 grants

EIN

472802851

Tax year

2024

Mission

Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American Politics.

Programs

10 programs

The Innovation Lab is a cross-partisan hub for policy education and bridge-building that connects young lawmakers with diverse experts on the issues that matter most to their constituents. Through resources like a policy library, live briefings, on-demand expertise, and collaborative working groups, it equips legislators with unbiased ideas and practical tools to be more effective problem-solvers. The Lab also fosters healthy dialogue and innovative thinking, helping emerging leaders advance solutions and rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Through Innovation Fellowships, cross-partisan cohorts of lawmakers dive deeper into complex policy challenges with expert support, research, and a strong peer network to strengthen their impact in state legislatures.

Expenses: $531K

Future Caucus' State Future Caucus Network is made up of over 1,900 state lawmakers and 36 state chapters, each co-chaired by two bipartisan Gen Z or millennial lawmakers. The Network is dedicated to creating a space for connection, dialogue, and collaborative policymaking. Each caucus advances a bipartisan policy agenda focused on solutions to the challenges facing future generations. Future Caucus also connects state lawmakers to their peers across state lines through both virtual and in-person programming.

Expenses: $502K

Future Caucus developed a digital leadership curriculum specifically tailored to meet the needs of young legislators. This suite of training programs focuses on leadership skills, mental well-being, and bridge- building, empowering them to be effective leaders ready to cultivate bipartisan relationships.

Expenses: $211K

The annual Rising Star Awards ceremony recognizes young leaders who embody Future Caucus' vision of transcending toxic polarization, and one outstanding state Future Caucus for their future-focused leadership and political bridge-building. In 2024, Future Caucus also celebrated two generational changemakers, Paris Hilton and Sophia Bush, for their positive leadership.

Expenses: $171K

The On the Rise Tour included visits to 14 states to help jumpstart productive legislative sessions by bringing together newly elected and current young lawmakers to connect across the aisle, learn about the Future Caucus Network, and identify shared policy priorities.

Expenses: $142K

The Young Lawmakers' Storybank is a curated, searchable collection designed to showcase stories of collaboration and examples of good governance to reporters and the public. The Storybank's interviews, videos, and articles fall into six categories: Anatomy of a Bill, Beyond the Bubble, Future's Frontline, Policy Impacts, Field Notes, and Profiles of Effective Lawmakers.

Expenses: $81K

The Congressional Future Caucus, chaired by U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT), is our nation's first and only bipartisan caucus for young Members of Congress. The Congressional Future Caucus is a space for a rising generation of lawmakers to build a network, gain leadership skills, and develop the resiliency needed to navigate the toxic polarization of our current political environment in order to achieve success on issues that matter to their constituents.

Expenses: $72K

The 19th Collective is a bipartisan community of Gen Z and millennial women legislators committed to leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, inspired by the legacy of the 19th Amendment. Created in response to young women lawmakers seeking deeper connection and support, the Collective provides a space to build skills, share knowledge, and strengthen their impact in public service. It also fosters a strong sense of community through networking, mentorship, and camaraderie that extends beyond formal programming.

Expenses: $60K

Our 2024 On the Rise Report aims to better understand the trends and demographics of the rising generation of leaders-the individuals who will shape our future. This biannual, election-year report analyzes a wide range of demographic data, including age, generation, gender, and political-party affiliation, for candidates for Congress, with a focus on generational patterns. As the only report of its kind, it serves as a key resource for academics, journalists, advocates, and policymakers.

Expenses: $22K

All Others - National Week of Action, New Lawmaker Boot Camp, Partner-led Leadership Trainings, Future Caucus Branding, Measuring Leadership & Effectiveness

Expenses: $271K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.7M
Program service revenue$500
Investment income$112K
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.8M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.7M
Fundraising$189K
Other expenses$1.4M
Total expenses$3.1M
Total assets$5.4M
Net assets$5.3M

People

13 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Layla Zaidane

President & CEO & Boardmember

Board

$233K

41 hrs/wk

Rochelle Coburn

Chief Operating Officer

Board

$141K

40 hrs/wk

Scott Reed Howard

Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer

Board

$134K

40 hrs/wk

Nicholas Maschari

Board Member and Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Ellen Kim

Board Member and Treasurer

Board

1 hrs/wk

David Burd

Board Member & Secretary

Board

1 hrs/wk

Jose Felix Diaz

Board member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Laurie Schultz Heim

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Maryfrances Metrick

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Rachel Pearson

Board member

Board

1 hrs/wk

David Rokeach

Board Member & Vice Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Nancy Roman

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Erica Williams

Board Member

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 47 of 47

FromAmountPurposeYear
$450K
STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE CAUCUS NETWORK
2024
$375K
PROGRAM EXPANSION
2024
$300K
PUBLIC & SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2024
$250K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2024
$144K
TO SUPPORT THE INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP
2024
$25K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$250K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2023
$245K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$153K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$100K
TO SUSTAIN THE DEMOCRACY REFORM PILLAR OF THE GRANTEE'S WORK, INCLUDING THEIR INNOVATION LAB
2023
$80K
IMPA - 2022 FELLOWS IMPACT FUND GRANT
2023
$20K
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$200K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2022
$200K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2022
$127K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$53K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$28K
A NATIONWIDE TOUR TO HELP FIVE STATE FUTURE CAUCUSES CONVENE CONVERSATIONSON HOW YOUNG LEADERS CAN CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN EACH STATE, MAP WILLHELP SET UP ROUNDTABLE CONVERSATIONS BEFORE THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION STARTS, IN ORDER TO BRINGTOGETHER LEGISLATORS, LOCAL BRIDGE-BUILDING GROUPS, BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT LEADERS, AND MORE.
2022
$20K
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$125K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$103K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$50K
General operating support
2021
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$10K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$2M
HUMAN SERVICES
2020
$250K
TO FURTHER THE GRANTEE'S EFFORTS TO ADVANCE DEMOCRACY REFORM INITIATIVES THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S STATE AND FEDERAL CAUCUSES.
2020
$100K
PROGRAM EXPANSION
2020
$100K
CAPACITY BUILDING FUNDING
2020
$50K
General Operating Support
2020
$25K
Annual Suuport
2020
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$100K
General support
2019
$63K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$50K
PROGRAM EXPANSION
2019
$50K
PROGRAM EXPANSION
2019
$50K
General Support
2018
$20K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2018
$10K
SUPPORT OF THE 2019 FUTURE SUMMIT
2018
$20K
2018 FUTURE SUMMIT SUPPORT
2017
$15K
SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS
2017
$127K
CIVIL LEADERSHIP
2016

Funded by

$7.2M from 21 funders · 47 grants · 2016–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$2.6M · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

$1.0M · 4 grants · 2021–2024

New Profit Inc

$575K · 4 grants · 2019–2024

Hopewell Fund

$500K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Unite America Institute Inc

$494K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

$450K · 1 grant · 2024

Tides Foundation

$400K · 2 grants · 2022

Jewish Communal Fund

$215K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

Details

EIN472802851
NTEE codeW01
Subsection03
Ruling date2015-10
Formed2014
Employees14
Volunteers0