2025-08-29T09:07:17-05:00 2024-12-31 HAN GROUP LLC 1020 19TH STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2024-01-01 811175253 FULLER PROJECT FOR INTERNATIONAL REPORTING INC FULL 2029640854 7920 NORFOLK AVENUE 310 BETHESDA MD 20814 ZSUZSANNA LIPPAI CEO 2029640854 2025-08-29 1 1 JENNIFER S HAN P00633304 2022937000 2025-08-29 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ZSUZSANNA LIPPAI 7920 NORFOLK AVENUE 310 BETHESDA MD 20814 3025137 0 X FULLERPROJECT.ORG X 2016 DE GLOBAL NEWSROOM IS DEDICATED TO GROUNDBREAKING REPORTING THAT CATALYZES POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN. X 10 10 13 12 0 0 2739506 2172112 6495 2400 80781 61198 0 6754 2826782 2242464 0 0 0 0 2030565 2300275 54675 54264 540968 879921 854170 2965161 3208709 -138379 -966245 3715606 2796462 152046 205963 3563560 2590499 THE FULLER PROJECT IS THE GLOBAL NEWSROOM DEDICATED TO GROUNDBREAKING REPORTING THAT CATALYZES POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN. 0 0 1924662 2400 THE FULLER PROJECT IS THE GLOBAL NEWSROOM DEDICATED TO GROUNDBREAKING REPORTING THAT CATALYZES POSITIVE CHANGE FOR WOMEN. SINCE WE LAUNCHED IN 2015, OUR REPORTING HAS INFLUENCED NEW LEGISLATION, HELPED END LIFE-THREATENING PRACTICES, AND LED TO LARGE SCALE RELEASES OF PUBLIC DATA. WE REPORT EXCLUSIVE STORIES CENTERED ON WOMEN THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE TOLD. OUR JOURNALISTS SPOTLIGHT CRITICAL ISSUES AND EXPOSE INJUSTICE WITH IN-DEPTH REPORTING PUBLISHED IN RENOWNED NEWS OUTLETS AND INSIDE THE LARGEST AND MOST RESPECTED NEWSROOMS AROUND THE WORLD, ENSURING WE REACH THE BROADEST AUDIENCES. OUR REPORTING IS RELIED ON BY POLICYMAKERS, CORPORATE LEADERS, INFLUENCERS, AND INDIVIDUALS, LEADING TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. 1924662 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA CT GA IL MD MA MN NY WA X ALISON ANDERSON 2026702545 7920 NORFOLK AVENUE SUITE 310 BETHESDA MD 20814 LAURIE HAYES CEO AND EIC (THRU JULY 2024) 40.00 X X 253026 0 693 XANTHE SCHARFF CEO THRU JAN SENIOR ADVISOR (THRU MAY 2024) 40.00 X X 140218 0 7348 TIM ISGITT CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY BERNER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RITU SHARMA TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DENEEN HOWELL DIRECTOR (THRU OCTOBER 2024) 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA LIBERMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GINA MAYA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH O'HAGAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID PAYNE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT ROSENTHAL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JODI RUDOREN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STACEY SAMUEL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LISA WOLVERTON DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) 2.00 X 0 0 0 ZSUZSANNA LIPPAI ED (THRU JUNE), CEO (BEG. JULY 2024) 40.00 X 211199 0 23457 KIMBERLY ABBOTT CHIEF COMM. OFFICER (THRU NOV 2024) 40.00 X 191088 0 19080 LESLIE BERNARD CHIEF DEV. OFFICER (THRU NOV 2024) 40.00 X 188782 0 2772 AARON GLANTZ SENIOR EDITOR (THRU JUNE 2024) 40.00 X 164538 0 1684 JODI ENDA SENIOR CORRESPONDENT & WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF 40.00 X 144427 0 40158 CLAIRE COZENS MANAGING EDITOR 40.00 X 112105 0 6649 1405383 0 101841 8 0 1 0 0 2172112 5254 2172112 CONTRACT INCOME 900099 2400 2400 2400 81391 81391 762480 782673 -20193 -20193 -20193 CREDIT CARD REWARDS 900099 6754 6754 6754 2242464 2400 0 67952 X 1037663 584337 136214 317112 1002945 659902 270634 72409 13444 12987 457 94149 84062 2652 7435 152074 111698 10976 29400 2000 2000 32868 32868 54264 54264 453635 247413 188687 17535 3348 2033 1315 33841 19231 10050 4560 27868 24200 1399 2269 64597 39488 12856 12253 133224 83301 37948 11975 33524 10451 19021 4052 18623 11385 3706 3532 LICENSES/PERMITS/FEES 37148 24828 8620 3700 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES 10976 9346 1615 15 FOREIGN CURRENCY LOSSES 2518 2518 3208709 1924662 743079 540968 189229 168819 537891 618553 595065 318512 33850 37936 0 0 2216783 1420996 142788 231646 3715606 2796462 51565 42972 100481 162991 152046 205963 X 2307790 1938504 1255770 651995 3563560 2590499 3715606 2796462 -966245 -6816 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4209445 1922897 1275480 2739506 2172112 12319440 4209445 1922897 1275480 2739506 2172112 12319440 7390210 4929230 13681 4778 49470 80781 81391 230101 2495 1874 200 4569 12554110 189763 0.39260 0.42320 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 2,495. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,874. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 200. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 0. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 SECURITY DEPOSITS 74052 RIGHT-OF-USE-ASSETS-OPERATING LEASE 157594 231646 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS 162991 162991 X 2235648 -6816 -6816 2242464 0 2242464 3208709 0 3208709 0 3208709 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE RELATING TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES INCLUDED IN ASC TOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES. THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS GENERALLY REMAINS OPEN FOR THREE TAX YEARS WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION FILES TAX RETURNS. EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 2 PROGRAM SERVICES JOURNALISM 225715 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 1 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR 102859 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES JOURNALISM 14219 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES JOURNALISM 83508 NORTH AMERICA (EXCLUDING USA) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES JOURNALISM 3200 AUSTRALIA 0 1 COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR 33596 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES JOURNALISM 1628 0 6 0 0 0 6 464725 0 464725 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3: ALL REPORTED COSTS ARE EXPENDITURES PER REGION, BASED ON ACTUAL COSTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES. FOREIGN EXPENDITURES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE SAME METHOD AND STANDARDS AS DOMESTIC EXPENDITURES. X X X 1 BASH ADVISORY LLC PO BOX 3713 JERSEY CITY NJ 07303 DONOR RESEARCH AND PROSPECTING 0 0 41169 -41169 ARCTOS ASSOCIATES LTD 208 9TH ST SE WASHINGTON DC 20003 GRANT PROPOSAL AND REPORT DRAFTING 0 0 13095 -13095 54264 -54264 CA CT DC IL MD MA MN NY WA GA X 1 1 X X X X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LAURIE HAYES CEO AND EIC (THRU JULY 2024) 175995 0 0 0 77031 0 0 0 693 0 253719 0 0 0 ZSUZSANNA LIPPAI ED (THRU JUNE), CEO (BEG. JULY 2024) 211199 0 0 0 0 0 6515 0 16942 0 234656 0 0 0 KIMBERLY ABBOTT CHIEF COMM. OFFICER (THRU NOV 2024) 163486 0 0 0 27602 0 4934 0 14146 0 210168 0 0 0 LESLIE BERNARD CHIEF DEV. OFFICER (THRU NOV 2024) 174167 0 0 0 14615 0 1425 0 1347 0 191554 0 0 0 JODI ENDA SENIOR CORRESPONDENT & WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF 144427 0 0 0 0 0 4650 0 35508 0 184585 0 0 0 AARON GLANTZ SENIOR EDITOR (THRU JUNE 2024) 66538 0 0 0 98000 0 1323 0 361 0 166222 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A XANTHE SCHARFF WAS PROVIDED MEMBERSHIP TO A SOCIAL CLUB AND NETWORK FOR PROFESSIONALS IN PUBLIC SERVICE AND RELATED PROFESSIONS IN ORDER FOR HER TO HOST BUSINESS MEETINGS THERE AND TO REDUCE TRAVEL COSTS. EXPENSE WAS APPROVED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE ARE CONSIDERED NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS FOR XANTHE SCHARFF. PART I, LINE 4A THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS DURING THE TAX YEAR: AARON GLANTZ - $98,000 LAURIE HAYES - $77,031 XANTHE SCHARFF - $40,250 KIMBERLY ABBOTT - $27,602 LESLIE BERNARD - $14,615 THESE PAYMENTS REPRESENT SEVERANCE COMPENSATION ISSUED UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES AND/OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. EXPENDITURE OF ASSETS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE 2024-12-31 1924662 COST 0 0 0 0 PART II, LINE 2E: EXPLANATION OF INVOLVEMENT: IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES WHILE ALSO EXPERIENCING A DECLINE IN REVENUE. AS A RESULT, NET ASSETS DECREASED BY MORE THAN 25% COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR. WHILE THIS DECREASE MAY RESEMBLE A NET LOSS, IT PRIMARILY REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S SUBSTANTIAL INVESTMENT IN PROGRAM SERVICES. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT PRESENTED ON SCHEDULE N, PART II, LINE 1(C) REPRESENTS THE TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES INCURRED DURING 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GIVEN A ONE-WEEK PERIOD TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR EMPLOYEE MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN THE ORGANIZATION. EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS OR AS THEY ARISE. ANY POSSIBLE DISCLOSED FINANCIAL INTEREST, OR BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND COO TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE PERSON DISCLOSING THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR EXISTING BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IS THE BOARD CHAIR OR COO, THEN THE CEO WILL APPOINT TWO OTHER DIRECTORS TO REVIEW. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE OR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED, DELIBERATED, AND DOCUMENTED THEIR DECISIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION FOR CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS, IF ANY. COMPARABILITY DATA FROM INDUSTRY REPORTS AND SPECIFIC PEERS IS USED, ALONG WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF EMPLOYEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SKILLS. THE LAST TIME THE COMPENSATION STUDY WAS COMPLETED TO DETERMINE THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS COMPLETED IN JULY 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,858. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 172,027. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,030. TOTAL EXPENSES 222,915. REPORTERS AND EDITORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 137,909. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 137,909. RECRUITMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 46,050. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,199. TOTAL EXPENSES 61,249. PAYROLL SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,347. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,928. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 306. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,581. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,249. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 732. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,981. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.