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THE HOMETOWN OUTREACH FUND INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 932796281 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R40 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · hometownof.org
revenue
$430K
expenses
$353K
net assets
$234K
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

VOTER EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hometown Outreach Fund is an advocacy organization focused on voter education and increasing voter turnout in local elections across the United States. It partners with well-known artists from various states to create geo-targeted video messages that promote civic engagement and down-ballot voting. The organization emphasizes underrepresented communities and supports state and local get-out-the-vote efforts through culturally resonant outreach.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Geo-Targeted Artist Advocacy Campaigns
Recruits well-known artists from specific states to create localized video messages encouraging voter registration and turnout in down-ballot elections, amplifying civic engagement through personal hometown connections.
Statewide GOTV Initiatives
Partners with regional and state-based organizations to support get-out-the-vote campaigns during local elections, leveraging celebrity influence to boost visibility and participation.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding voter education and Get Out the Vote campaigns
      Supports voter education and local Get Out the Vote campaigns by producing and distributing geo-targeted video messages featuring well-known artists from specific states to increase voter turnout in local elections. This includes funding and organizing advocacy efforts focused on civic engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$430K
Contributions & grants$430K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$353K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$350K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$234K
Cash$234K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$234K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +472.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERIN FREDERICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25 $129K
PETER SALETT FOUNDER 15 $50K
board members · 3
  • JOE WETZEL — SECRETARY
  • SHANNON MENESES — CHAIRMAN
  • STEVE SALETT — TREASURER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Shannon Meneses Government — Board member of The Hometown Outreach Fund, Educational Media Producer
  • Steve Salett Government — Board member of The Hometown Outreach Fund, Musician & Producer
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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