Moveon Org Civic Action
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What it says it does
MoveOn.org Civic Action is a people-powered force for progress. MoveOn wields independent political power by bringing millions together to take action to create a country with a place of honor and dignity for everyone. For more than a generation, (See Schedule O)MoveOn has channeled millions of voices to protect and strengthen democracy, end endless wars, and advance progressive change.
- Income
- $7.8 million
- Spending
- $7.4 million
- Employees
- 149
- Volunteers
- 6,700
- Highest pay
- $91,179, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2.9 million spent. Education & Advocacy - Public Policy: At its core, MoveOn.org Civic Action is a digital-first, multi-issue, progressive advocacy organization. In 2024, MoveOn members channeled their voices to take collective action to protect democracy, elections, and rights. Together, MoveOn members signed and delivered petitions, participated in lobby visits, wrote tens of thousands of letters, made tens of thousands of calls, and made their voice heard with legislators at their offices, in their districts, and on Capitol Hill.
- $1.5 million spent. Education & Advocacy - Petitions Platform: With compounding crises and attacks against our communities, MoveOn.org Civic Action's free petition platform has been a catalyst for millions of MoveOn members and progressive partners from across the country. It has propelled us forward on issues that impact our lives from court reform to foreign policy to health care to disaster relief and so much more. Whether at the forefront of a campaign or as an integral part of a larger strategy, MoveOn petitions have empowered local change-makers to make tangible differences at the local, state, and federal level. Petition highlights from 2024 include urging leaders to bring back free COVID vaccines and testing, including demands for free PCR and at-home tests as COVID surged in multiple states, and demanding (See Schedule O) that Congress come back into session before the end of their break and pass disaster relief funding to support relief efforts as our neighbors recovered from the devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
- $894,591 spent. Education & Advocacy - Digital Organizing: MoveOn.org Civic Action leverages digital technology to drive rapid-response campaigns at scale during high-impact moments, while building sustainable campaigns that resonate and grow over time. Millions of MoveOn members take action through a plethora of tactics: organizing or attending in-person mobilizations, hosting community events, signing petitions, calling their elected officials, and more. Thousands of grassroots leaders have also participated in MoveOn virtual and in-person trainings designed to strengthen their skills to organize in their communities. MoveOn's model allows it to mobilize millions to take action to protect and strengthen democracy, advance progressive foreign policy across the globe, and fight for economic justice, (See Schedule O) climate justice, health care for all, and so much more. Leading into 2024, MoveOn witnessed the rapid evolution of digital organizing and mobilization tactics. With increased reliance on digital platforms for engagement, in 2024 MoveOn worked to modernize how we engage in digital organizing in order to continue to drive impact on a host of issues our members care deeply about.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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