Project South is a social justice organization rooted in the Southern Freedom Movement, dedicated to eliminating poverty and genocide through community-led advocacy and movement building. Based in Atlanta, the organization focuses on developing leadership and strategic planning within marginalized communities to address systemic inequality. In the 2023 fiscal year, the organization reported total revenue of $11,980,885, primarily driven by $11,634,794 in public contributions. Project South operates as a significant grantmaker, distributing $11,415,862 in domestic grants to 26 different recipients to bolster local movement-building efforts. The organization maintains a program expense ratio of 86.7%, ensuring that a substantial majority of its resources are directed toward its core mission of social justice and advocacy. Financially, the charity demonstrates high efficiency in its development efforts, spending only $0.02 to raise every $1 in revenue. While the organization experienced a 3-year revenue CAGR of -35.1% following a period of high growth, it remains financially resilient with 30.9 months of working capital available to sustain its long-term advocacy goals.
Impact assesses organizational indicators associated with effective programs. Alignment reflects fit with Muslim donor priorities.
Best for donors who prioritize systemic social justice reform and want their contributions to act as 'seed capital' for grassroots movements in the American South.
“Organization is in zakat denylist (partners but doesn't collect directly)”