Move to Amend
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What it says it does
Move to Amend is a coalition of hundreds of organizations and hundreds of thousands of individuals committed to social and economic justice, ending corporate rule, and building a vibrant democracy that is genuinely accountable to the people, not corporate interests.
- Income
- $195,094
- Spending
- $196,108
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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 (5)
- $38,751 spent. General Public Education: Public talks, presentations & writings NOT prepared for a specific audience to educate about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Organized and hosted national educational programs and webinars examining corporate constitutional rights, money in politics, and strategies for constitutional reform, including recurring programs (Corporate Coup Reports), the series (Cultural Change for the We the People Amendment), and a public analysis of election spending (Your Vote, Their Million$: Big Money and the NYC 2025 Mayoral Election).****2 )Hosted public discussions and presentations featuring legal scholars and constitutional experts, including programs with Madiba Dennie, author of (Originalism Trap), and constitutional law professor Wilfred Codrington III addressing the constitutional amendment process and contemporary constitutional challenges.****3) Produced movement education materials and organizing resources through the Movement Education Program (The Way Through: From Overwhelm, Burnout, Despair & Anger into Effective Action).****4) Developed cultural organizing and advocacy resources through the arts and culture initiative (Creative Resistance), producing graphics, videos, and shareable materials used by advocates to raise awareness about corporate rule and constitutional reform.****5) Produced educational video content supporting the campaign for the We the People Amendment, including a short advocacy video featuring actor Peter Coyote explaining his support for the amendment.****6) Produced a documentary film (American Oligarchy: Five Fights with Fascists and Tyrants) examining the history of concentrated economic power and its impact on democratic governance.****7) Expanded national public outreach through digital communications and social media engagement, reaching millions of individuals through educational posts and advocacy content addressing corporate political power and constitutional reform.
- $6,661 spent. Internship / Fellowship: Apprenticeship opportunities to learn community organizing, organizational skills and leadership skills to increase the number of individuals who have the capacity to educate the public about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Provided organizing, communications, and research opportunities for interns and volunteers supporting national advocacy campaigns, educational programming, media outreach, and grassroots organizing related to constitutional reform.****2) Engaged emerging leaders and student organizers through participation in movement education programs, national organizing calls, and advocacy campaigns advancing the We the People Amendment.
- $35,719 spent. Grassroots Movement Support: Targeted talks, presentations & writings prepared for engagement with allied organizations to educate about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on their struggle to achieve their mission, and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; as well supporting and acting in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and connecting with organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Advanced the national campaign for the We the People Amendment through support for the reintroduction of House Joint Resolution 54 by Representative Pramila Jayapal and grassroots organizing supporting expansion of congressional support for the amendment.****2) Helped grow congressional support for the amendment to 69 House co-sponsors while developing strategy to expand support to more than 100 House members and secure a Senate introduction in the 119th Congress.****3) Mobilized nationwide grassroots advocacy contributing to more than 528,381 petition signatures supporting a constitutional amendment to end corporate constitutional rights and money as political speech.****4). Conducted national volunteer onboarding programs to train new advocates and integrate them into the movement working to pass the We the People Amendment.****5) Facilitated monthly national affiliate and advocate coalition calls bringing together organizers from across the country to share campaign updates, coordinate strategy, and strengthen the national movement for constitutional reform.****6) Organized and supported grassroots mobilizations connecting democracy reform to broader social movements, including national actions associated with May Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, and other civic mobilizations.****7) Participated in nationwide mobilizations challenging concentrated political and economic power, including actions such as Hands Off / People's Veto Day and No Kings Day.****8) Participated in national conferences and strategy gatherings focused on democracy reform and constitutional change, including the (Resist and Rebuild Conference) and the (Democracy 2076) convening addressing long-term constitutional reform strategies.
- $37,410 spent. Outreach & Community Building: Targeted talks, presentations & writings prepared for engagement with allied organizations to educate about the history of democracy and corporations in the United States, the impact that the current state of democracy has on their struggle to achieve their mission, and solutions to end corporate constitutional rights and get money out of politics; as well supporting and acting in solidarity with organizations working on solutions that would be achievable with an end of corporate constitutional rights and money as speech; and connecting with organizations dedicated to creating a diverse, independent, powerful and authentic democracy movement. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1)Participated in national conferences and strategy gatherings focused on democracy reform and constitutional change, including the (Resist and Rebuild Conference) and the (Democracy 2076) convening addressing long-term constitutional reform strategies ****2) Delivered educational presentations and trainings on corporate constitutional rights and constitutional reform at conferences and academic programs including presentations for scholars in the (Next Systems Convergence) initiative and programs hosted through George Mason University.****3) Organized and supported affiliate-led grassroots activities nationwide including Earth Day outreach, Independence Day democracy education events, Constitution Day programming, and local petitioning and educational campaigns.****4) Participated in public advocacy events and rallies highlighting the influence of corporate power on public policy, including national demonstrations and issue-focused mobilizations addressing militarism, corporate influence, and democracy reform.****5) Organized grassroots initiatives and collaborations including public film screenings, educational podcasts, and community forums hosted by affiliates and partner organizations.****6) Convened the Ecology Network (Eco-Net), a monthly national relationship-building forum examining the relationship between corporate political power and environmental crisis, featuring discussions with environmental leaders and scholars including David Orr, Dr. Christopher Basaldú, and John Seakwood.****7) Convened the Law and Research Committee composed of legal professionals and researchers who meet regularly to analyze corporate constitutional rights doctrine and develop educational materials supporting the campaign for constitutional reform.****8) Produced legal research and policy analysis addressing constitutional reform proposals, including statements and side-by-side comparisons evaluating multiple proposed constitutional amendments addressing money in politics and corporate political power.****9) Organized the Labor Caucus to strengthen collaboration between democracy reform advocates and labor organizers, including training sessions on outreach to organized labor and educational programs connecting worker rights and democratic governance.****10) Supported national labor solidarity organizing including May Day mobilizations and Labor Day educational programming highlighting the connections between economic power, worker rights, and democratic reform.****11)Expanded a national coalition supporting constitutional reform to 815 endorsing organizations and advocacy partners.
- $19,456 spent. Lobbying: Grassroots constituent political organizing and direct legislative activities - including education and training for elected members of Congress and their staffers about the We the People Amendment (currently House Joint Resolution 54) as a solution to the problem of corporate constitutional rights and money in politics. Developing model codes and statutory reforms to be advocated for on the state level. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1) Organized congressional advocacy efforts supporting the We the People Amendment (HJR 54), including direct meetings with congressional offices in Washington, DC conducted by Move to Amend national co-directors and advocates.****2) Conducted volunteer lobbying trainings preparing grassroots advocates to meet with members of Congress and congressional staff in support of the We the People Amendment.****3) Coordinated grassroots lobbying efforts during congressional district work periods and recess sessions by providing organizing tools, training materials, and strategy guidance to advocates contacting members of Congress.****4) Advocated for expansion of congressional support for HJR 54 while developing a strategy to secure more than 100 House co-sponsors and pursue a Senate introduction.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 September 2014.
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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