Civic Intelligence

The Horizon Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 87-2392558

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 11, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 96503 Pmb 65071Washington, DC 20090-6503

(301) 375-0264

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on this filing.

Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No valid filing value is available for this score.

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

$352,941

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$351,649

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$1,292

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$138,083

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2024: $352,941Liabilities 2024: $1,292Net Assets 2024: $351,6492024

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2024

Assets$352,941
Liabilities$1,292
Net Assets$351,649
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Expenses 2024: $138,0832024

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2024

Revenue-
Expenses$138,083
Net Income-
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of state and local financial action.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
COMMUNICATIONS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTHORIZON PROJECT BUILDS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL POLICY THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, MESSAGE RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION WITH STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS. THE PROGRAM PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND HOSTS BRIEFINGS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF LONG-TERM, RESPONSIBLE INVESTING. THESE ACTIVITIES STRENGTHEN STAKEHOLDER NETWORKS AND INCREASE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR SOUND FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE THAT PROTECTS WORKERS, COMMUNITIES, AND THE PLANET.$84,000$91,450
POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACYHORIZON PROJECT CONDUCTS NONPARTISAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPS POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADVANCE RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL POLICIES IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. THE PROGRAM ANALYZES STATE AND INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT PRACTICES, LEGISLATIVE TRENDS, AND REGULATORY PROPOSALS, PROVIDING ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS TO POLICYMAKERS AND ADVOCATES. HORIZON ALSO ENGAGES DIRECTLY WITH STATE OFFICIALS AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE POLICIES THAT SAFEGUARD RETIREMENT SAVINGS, MANAGE CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL RISKS, AND ENSURE PUBLIC FUNDS ARE USED FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT.$0$32,400
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RENAYE MANLEYPresident-$0--
FRANCES SAWYERTreasurerPT$0--
LISA DONNERSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Horizon Project
EIN
87-2392558
Phone
3013750264
Address
PO BOX 96503 PMB 65071, WASHINGTON, DC 20090-6503

Signing Officer

Name
Frances Sawyer
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3013750264
Signed
2025-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman
Address
4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N, BETHESDA, MD 20814-2930
Preparer
Elizabeth W Heller
Phone
3019519090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity classification: grant. Grantee name: americans for responsible grow. Grantee address: p.o. Box 96503 pmb 65071 washington, dc 20090-6503. Amount given: 84,000.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: bank fees. Amount: 77. Description: lobbying. Amount: 32,400. Description: technology expenses. Amount: 1,193. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 33,670.”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 1,292.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$352,941
Liabilities
$1,292
Net assets
$351,649
Revenue
-
Expenses
$138,083
Net income
-
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.53$0.01$3.52$1.38