2025-10-20T11:18:47-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 831787883 EMERGE ACTION FUND EMER 2029214100 One Embarcadero Suite 1200 San Francisco CA 94111 Ashanti Gholar President & CEO 2029214100 2025-09-26 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X A'shanti Gholar One Embarcadero Suite 1200 San Francisco CA 94111 1070015 0 X www.WLE.us X 2018 CA Emerge Action Fund elevates and amplifies the impact of women in office, in their communities and encourages greater participation in underrepresented communities. 4 2 0 0 0 0 401125 1057515 0 12500 0 0 0 0 401125 1070015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128601 307112 960628 307112 960628 94013 109387 374840 519559 22863 58195 351977 461364 X Emerge Action Fund elevates and amplifies the impact of women in office, in their communities and encourages greater participation in underrepresented communities. 1 0 87676 0 0 In 2024 Emerge Action Fund (EAF - formerly WLE) hosted its signature program, Leaders Emerge Gathers, with two in-person programs in Las Vegas, NV and Atlanta, GA. There were a total of 20 fellows that attended, with 98% identifying as POC, 5% identifying as nonbinary, 53% identifying as LGBTQIA+, and 75% were under the age of 36. EAF is the place for leadership development for self-identifying women and nonbinary people within the New American Majority (NAM). This means people from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, experiences, and geographic regions of the country. EAF works to shift the narratives about leadership, setting boundaries, self-investment, self-care, and bringing these knowledge bases to communities that are often underserved and underrepresented. Leaders Emerge Gathers met the needs of Belonging, Empowerment, Transformation, and delivered services of Leadership Training, Mentoring, Continuing Education, and Affinity Circles of Connection. 42671 0 12500 In 2024, Emerge Action Fund (EAF) expanded its educational programming to include two impactful initiatives, Step Forward and Emerge Rising, both designed to support and develop women leaders at every stage of their political journey. Step Forward serves as the entry point for women exploring political leadership. By laying the foundational knowledge and confidence needed to consider a future run, Step Forward helps demystify the process and open the door to political engagement. In 2024, five sessions were held virtually with nearly 100 sign-ups per training and approximately 30 participants in each. Emerge Rising offers a deeper dive into civic leadership and political action. This three-part training series guides women from civic engagement to appointed and elected positions, with sessions focused on seeking board and commission appointments, engaging in city and statewide policymaking, and taking the first steps towards running for office. Offered twice in 2024, Emerge Rising drew over 300 sign-ups and trained 30 women in each session. Participants represented a broad, diverse cross-section of the New American Majority from across the country. Through these complementary educational programs, EAF equips women with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to step into leadership and transform their communities. 26374 0 0 On May 2, 2024, Emerge Action Fund (EAF) piloted National Women Talk Politics Day with a successful social media focused campaign. The strategy included paid ads, paid and unpaid media partnerships, 1:1 outreach to key Emerge alums, influencer outreach, and targeted emails. The activation reached over 600,000 users, elevated the Emerge brand through support from figures like Hillary Clinton and Cecile Richards, and gained traction with the Instagram algorithm, which organically promoted content. The campaign also sparked unexpected engagement from New American Majority (NAM) women micro-influencers, growing the Emerge follower base to over 7,000 and opening doors for future collaborations. 7447 0 0 EAF's Gavel In program was created to train jurists who want to serve in judgeships to run successful and strategic political campaigns. 7447 0 0 164168 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X Shannon Schokora 2029214100 One Embarcadero Suite 1200 San Francisco CA 94111 A'shanti Gholar President & CEO, Director 10 35 X X X 0 244545 9104 Alisha Woodward Burleson Director 6 34 X X 0 177141 21637 Sandra Bishop Director 8 32 X X X 0 178618 17735 Jill Barkley Roy Director, Emerge Action Fund 40 0 X X 0 125540 8103 Shannon Schokora Finance Director 4 36 X X 0 108793 22676 Dale Schroedel Treasurer, Director 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Farmer Secretary, Director 2 4 X X 0 0 0 0 834637 79255 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1057515 328968 1057515 Program Revenue 900099 12500 12500 0 0 0 0 0 0 12500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1070015 12500 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 635405 50292 457243 127870 0 0 0 0 108 0 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 127041 81375 45666 0 7410 3981 3429 0 1970 612 945 413 6158 3401 2496 261 0 0 0 0 2700 2700 0 0 10132 7648 2484 0 0 0 0 0 163579 12097 151482 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3636 0 3636 0 Licenses & Fees 370 0 370 0 2119 2062 0 57 960628 164168 667859 128601 373342 367885 0 0 0 150000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1498 1674 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 374840 519559 22863 58195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22863 58195 X 192002 388611 159975 72753 351977 461364 374840 519559 109387 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A'shanti Gholar President & CEO, Director 0 244545 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9104 0 253649 0 0 Sandra Bishop Director 0 178618 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17735 0 196353 0 0 Alisha Woodward Burleson Director 0 177141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21637 0 198778 0 0 X In-kind for Management Fees 1 328968 Outstanding invoices for management fees 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 EAF expanded its educational programming to offer Step Forward programs aimed at women considering a run for office and Emerge Rising programs to offer a deeper dive into civic leadership and political action. EAF piloted the annual Women Talk Politics day to engage and reach young women interested in getting involved in politics. EAF's Gavel In program was created to train jurists who want to serve in judgeships to run successful and strategic political campaigns. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Once the 990 is prepared and drafted, the form is reviewed by the organization's management. The members of the Finance Department will answer any questions/concerns that the initial reviewers may have and consult with an outside tax professional if necessary. After a full review and making any necessary changes, the final draft of the 990 is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. The President and all Board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the Board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Employees that bill time to Emerge Action Fund are shared employees with our related organization, Emerge America. The process for Emerge America is as follows: Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and related benefits. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the organizations internal policies and procedures. Compensation of other key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. All decisions are documented in personnel files. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. They are also available for physical inspection at the organization's office in Washington DC. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PROGRAM: Facilitator and Trainer Fees - $49,875, Other Professional Fees (Social Media Consulting) - $31,500; M&G: Other Professional Fees (Consulting) - $30,970, Design & Video Fees - $14,696 Emerge America One Embarcadero Suite 1200 San Francisco CA 94111 900787684 Training Organization CA 527 N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 Emerge America c 328968 In-Kind for Management Fees Emerge America n 0 Only a negligible amount of Emerge America's equipment, mailing lists, or other assets were used by EAF Emerge America o 635406 Emerge America invoices based on hours spent on EAF using the employees' salaries, benefits, and PR taxes and services Emerge America p 41578 Emerge America invoices EAF monthly for purchases made on the Emerge America credit cards Emerge America s 10000 Emerge America 2024 DNC Promotional Sponsorship We filed an extension.