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THE BORGEN PROJECT 2016 ANNUAL REPORT
The Borgen Project advocates for people living in extreme poverty and hunger. The organization meets directly with political leaders and mobilizes public action in all 50 States.
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Landmark Bills passed in Congress projected to help hundreds of millions of people.
Cities had Borgen Project volunteers.
Million people visited borgenproject.org to learn and take action.
Meetings with Members of Congress and/or their staff.
Of Congress received an email from Borgen Project supporters in their districts advocating for key poverty-reduction legislation.
People applied to volunteer or intern at The Borgen Project.
3
532
2.4
383
93%
13,860
The Borgen Project in 2016…
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ELECTRIFY AFRICA ACT
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY ACT
FOREIGN AID TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Impact: Provides 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa with access to power.
Impact: Assists women farm-ers in poverty-stricken regions to grow enough food to feed 100-150 million people.
Impact: Strengthens how U.S. government agencies monitor and evaluate aid programs.
Legislation Passed in 2016
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The Wired World of The Borgen Project
2,491,103 Visitors4,061,836 Pageviews
borgenproject.org
Social Media
714,332 Visitors1,026,148 Pageviews
borgenmagazine.com
@borgenproject
∙ Nairobi∙ New York∙ London∙ New Delhi∙ Sydney∙ Melbourne∙ Los Angeles∙ Quezon City∙ Durban∙ Washington, D.C.
Top 10 Cities Where People Visit borgenproject.org from
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13,860Number of people who applied to volunteer or intern for The Borgen Project.
873Number of people selected
President, Clint BorgenChief of Staff, Lynsey AlexanderPolitical Director, Kimberly ThelwellProgram Manager, Kelly GilmourProgram Manager, Christine Vaflor
Leadership Team
Clay Haglund – Irvine, CAMadasen McGrath – Santa Ana, CAKatherine Schauer – Boca Raton, FLTrinity Douglas – Boise, IDCharlie Tomb – Brunswick, MEAbigail Szkutak – Boston, MALester Stone – Lansing, MISummer Jackson – Renton, WAAmanda Warren – Newark, DELeigh Scaglia – Weston, CTMonica Airut Murphy – Mercer Island, WAMadison Wright – Seattle, WAEmma Foster – Seattle, WALona Sniderman – Bernardsville, NJTylar Hardy – Newark, DEConnor Borden – New York, NYDean Sydnor – Seattle, WAMadison Peterson – Seattle, WAMary Friedman – Colorado Springs, CO
Mark Rasmussen – Niles, ILAdam Blau – Pacific Palisades, CAPeyton Jacobson – Chicago, ILCarrie Clower – Tuscaloosa, ALVanessa Awanyo – United KingdomJames Blaise – Oklahoma City, OKMaiya Weber – Madison, WIKristyn Rohrer – Manheim, PAElizabeth Aguiar – Poway, CAKristen Guyler – Winston Salem, NCAmy Pettigrew – Appleton, WIKatie Vanderburg – Stockton, CAJessica Levitan – New York, NYMegan Hadley – Cincinnati, OHKyle Bonda – Archbald, PAAurelia Carrillo – Bellingham, WAWeston Northrop – Missoula, MTMandy Otis – Lexington, KY
In 2016, these individuals volunteered their time and through personal fundraising campaigns raised more than $1,000 each.
Fundraising Heroes
Congressman Adam Smith (D)Congressman Dave Reichert (R)Christian ThwaitesDonald GirskisRyika HooshangiFrank NovoselRachel BellChris Borgen
Board of Directors
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Financials
The Borgen Project Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2016
The Borgen Project Statement of Activity
for the year ended December 31, 2016
ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Investments Total Current Assets Fixed Assets Fixed Assets Accumulated Depreciation Total Fixed AssetsTotal Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Total Unrestriced Net AssetsTotal Liabilities and Equity
TotalAs of Dec 31, 2016
$88 158,21 $144 397,41
$232 555,62
$8 500,00 -$3 666,66 $4 833,34
$237 388,96
$1 692,18 $1 692,18
$235 696,78 $237 388,96
REVENUE Corporate Individuals Investment IncomeTotal Revenue
EXPENDITURES Program Services Expense Fund Development Expense Operations ExpenseTotal Expenditures
OTHER INCOME Unrealized Gain / (Loss)Total Other Income
Change in Net Assets
Total2016
$1 938,58 $266 139,73
$2 248,38 $270 326,69
$220 302,12 $5 866,24
$11 332,97 $237 501,33
$4 680,16 $4 680,16
$37 505,52
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Thank you.
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Office Address:
The Borgen Project 4818 14th Ave NW, Suite 7 Seattle, WA 98107
Phone206-471-4148
Email [email protected]
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