Millennial Action Project DBA Future Caucus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American Politics.
- Income
- $3.8 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 16.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $246,912, president & ceo & boardmember
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (11)
- $631,923 spent. Hosted annually since 2017, Future Summit brings together Gen Z and Millennial lawmakers from across the country and across the political spectrum to learn new policy ideas, build new cross-partisan relationships, and invest in their leadership development. In 2024, 74 lawmakers from 33 states participated in the event. Future Summit South replicates the power of this convening on a regional level, driving an organizing model that bridges state-level engagement with nationwide cross-state collaboration. In 2024, 14 legislators representing states in the South converged on Atlanta for the inaugural Summit.
- $530,864 spent. 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.
- $501,962 spent. 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.
- $210,554 spent. 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.
- $170,825 spent. 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.
- $142,296 spent. 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.
- $80,950 spent. 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.
- $71,767 spent. 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.
- $59,759 spent. 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.
- $22,350 spent. 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.
- $270,641 spent. All Others - National Week of Action, New Lawmaker Boot Camp, Partner-led Leadership Trainings, Future Caucus Branding, Measuring Leadership & Effectiveness
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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