The Faith & Politics InstituteS

What The Faith & Politics InstituteS does

The Faith & Politics Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 by Reverend Doug Tanner and headquartered at 110 Maryland Avenue NE in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster nonpartisan dialogue, moral reflection, and leadership development among U.S. political leaders. The organization runs three core programmatic lines: Congressional Pilgrimages to historic U.S. and international civil rights sites (including Alabama, Oklahoma, New York, South Carolina, Maryland, California, South Africa, and Ireland); the John Robert Lewis Scholars, Fellows & Leaders Program, a year-long leadership development curriculum launched in 2021 for undergraduate students, graduate students, and corporate executives grounded in Congressman John Lewis's nonviolent philosophy; and Book Talks and Reflections with authors such as Bryan Stevenson and Dr. Nika White. Supporting components include Oral History Projects and a JRL Alumni Network that maintains lifelong engagement across 40+ colleges and universities.

FPI does not sell technology products; its platform is web-based infrastructure for program applications, donor management, and content delivery. Its business model is philanthropic, with three revenue streams: individual donations, tiered corporate sponsorships (six tiers from $25,000 Friend up to $500,000 Presenting Sponsor), and planned giving through the Legacy Society. The organization has facilitated experiences for three U.S. Presidents and hundreds of Members of Congress over its 30+ year history, and counts Nike, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Boeing, JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, Fluor, RTX, General Motors, Boston Scientific, Salesforce, Southern Company, Bayer, Otsuka, and American Airlines among its corporate supporters. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors chaired by David Marventano (SVP, Fluor Corporation) and led operationally by President & CEO Robert Traynham and Chief Operating Officer Sean Sands.

Name

The Faith & Politics InstituteS

Legal name

The Faith and Politics Institute

Website

https://faithandpolitics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Faith & Politics Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that runs nonpartisan leadership development programs — including Congressional pilgrimages to civil rights sites, the John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program, and corporate leadership cohorts — for Members of Congress, students, and corporate executives.

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Product category

Civic Leadership Development / Nonpartisan Nonprofit Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Civic leadership programs
• Nonpartisan political dialogue
• Civil rights education
• Congressional pilgrimages
• Nonprofit leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to FPI's general operations and specific programs. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Tax ID 52-1759052, making donations tax-deductible.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Major corporations sponsor the annual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage and the John Robert Lewis Leaders Program. Sponsorship levels range from $25,000 (Friend) to $500,000 (Presenting Sponsor). Sponsors include Nike, Microsoft, Boeing, Wells Fargo, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and others.
3. Planned Giving and Legacy Society: FPI accepts bequests, charitable remainder trusts, retirement plan beneficiaries, and retained life estates. The Legacy Society recognizes donors who have included FPI in their estate plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FPI delivers nonpartisan educational programs centered on civil rights history, moral leadership, and bipartisan dialogue. Its core offerings include Congressional Pilgrimages to historic civil rights and conflict-resolution sites, the John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program for undergraduate and graduate students, the John Robert Lewis Leaders Program for emerging corporate executives, Book Talks and Reflections, and the JRL Alumni Network. Programs are funded by corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and planned giving.

Product overview

The Faith & Politics Institute offers a portfolio of nonpartisan educational programs centered on leadership development and civil rights education. The core offerings include Congressional Pilgrimages to historic civil rights sites, the John Robert Lewis Scholars, Fellows & Leaders Program (a year-long leadership program with separate tracks for students and professionals), and Book Talks and Reflections featuring prominent authors. Programs are connected through shared emphases on nonviolent philosophy, moral leadership, and intergenerational knowledge transfer, with an Alumni Network providing ongoing engagement for program graduates.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Congressional Pilgrimages Transformative journeys to domestic and international historic sites related to civil rights history, including annual pilgrimages to Alabama retracing the Edmund Pettus Bridge route, visits to sites in South Africa and Northern Ireland for conflict mediation studies, and immigration journey retracements in New York. The pilgrimages bring Members of Congress face-to-face with civil rights history and each other in nonpartisan settings.
• John Robert Lewis Scholars & Fellows Program Year-long applied learning program for undergraduate and graduate students examining Congressman John Lewis's nonviolent philosophy from a historical perspective. The program selects 20 students annually through a competitive application process; Scholars and Fellows receive a $2,000 stipend and all-expenses-paid travel to Washington DC and the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
• John Robert Lewis Leaders Program Professional development program for emerging corporate leaders designed to build a nationwide network committed to creating positive societal change through nonviolent principles. Corporate sponsors (e.g., Nike, Microsoft, Boeing, Wells Fargo) identify and sponsor employees to participate in the year-long cohort alongside Scholars and Fellows.
• Book Talks and Reflections Hosting of talks, panels, workshops, and reflection sessions with renowned authors on civil rights, leadership, and social justice topics, featuring speakers such as Bryan Stevenson, David Greenberg, and Dr. Nika White. Open to program participants and broader civic audiences.
• Oral History Projects Recorded interview, documentary, and presentation projects conducted by JRL Scholars, Fellows, and Leaders with civil rights luminaries, family members, and changemakers. The resulting oral histories are archived on FPI's website to preserve and share historical narratives.
• JRL Alumni Network Lifelong engagement and connection network for graduates of the JRL Scholars, Fellows, and Leaders Programs. Fosters mentorship, entrepreneurship, networking, research collaborations, community outreach, and financial support among alumni across participating colleges, universities, and corporate sponsors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 leaders engaged through programs and pilgrimages
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Nike, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNike is a key corporate sponsor of the John Robert Lewis Leaders Program. Multiple Nike employees (Donovan Bonner, Roger Gousse, Kaitesi Munroe, Jennifer Bendall, Sharema Valentine, Thallen Brassel, Kori Carter) have participated in the program as Leaders. Nike executives have testified to the program's impact on building inclusive leadership.
• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft is a corporate sponsor of the JRL Leaders Program. Employee Kevin Miller participated in the program and provided a testimonial about the transformative experience of the Selma pilgrimage.
• BoeingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoeing is listed among corporate sponsors that support FPI's annual programs and pilgrimages.
• Wells FargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWells Fargo is a corporate sponsor of the JRL Leaders Program. Employees James Setterlund and Jessica Kwon have participated. Wells Fargo also sponsors the JRL Alumni Network.
• AmazonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon is listed among corporate sponsors supporting FPI's annual programs and pilgrimages.
• JPMorgan ChasesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJPMorgan Chase is listed among corporate sponsors supporting FPI's annual programs and pilgrimages.
• American AirlinessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Airlines is listed as a corporate sponsor and partner of FPI, likely providing travel support for pilgrimages and programs.
• Southern CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSouthern Company is listed as a sponsor. The website credits Southern Company for underwriting the website as of 2025.
• RTX (Raytheon)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRTX is a corporate sponsor of the JRL Leaders Program. Employees Veronica Mak and Dr. Osyria Webster have participated as Leaders.
• General MotorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Motors is a corporate sponsor of the JRL Leaders Program. Employee Cambrey Thomas participated as a Leader.
• Boston ScientificcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoston Scientific is a corporate sponsor of the JRL Leaders Program. Employee Kaylan Bailey has participated as a Leader.
• DeloittesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte is listed among corporate sponsors of the JRL Leaders Program.
• GooglesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle is listed among corporate sponsors of the JRL Leaders Program.
• ToyotasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerToyota is listed among corporate sponsors of the JRL Leaders Program. Employee Kevin Austin (VP of Demand & Supply Management) has participated.
• ITG BrandssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerITG Brands is listed among corporate sponsors. Employee Brittany Jones has participated as a Leader.
• OtsukasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOtsuka is listed among corporate sponsors supporting FPI's annual programs.
• SalesforcesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSalesforce is listed among corporate sponsors supporting FPI's annual programs.
• BayersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBayer is listed among corporate sponsors supporting FPI's annual programs.
• Fluor CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFluor Corporation is a corporate sponsor of the JRL Leaders Program. David Marventano (SVP of Government Relations at Fluor) serves as FPI's Board Chair. Employees Michele Jones and Barbara Jones have participated as Leaders.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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