Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $4.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-3411708
Organization Overview
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $1,130,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY BY BUILDING A NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE STRATEGY FOR BALLOT MEASURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ROAD AHEAD 2023 - THE ROAD AHEAD CONFERENCE IS THE PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY'S ONLY CONFERENCE SOLELY DEDICATED TO BALLOT MEASURES. IT IS TYPICALLY HELD EVERY FEBRUARY IN LAS VEGAS.ROAD AHEAD ATTENDEES COME FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE COUNTRY AND ALL PARTS OF THE PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY. WHAT UNITES THEM ALL IS A DESIRE TO USE BALLOT MEASURES AS A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ENCOMPASSES OUR V2030/ALIGNMENT WORK, OUR WORK WITH OVER 60 NATIONAL AND STATE PARTNERS AND FUNDERS GEARED TO BETTER ALIGN THE BALLOT MEASURE SPACE AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT LONG TERM STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES FOR THE FIELD.
THE TRAINING AND ORGANIZING CATEGORY ENCOMPASSES OUR CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM. THE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF OUR FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS CURRICULA AND TRAINS THE FIELD IN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO RUN AND WIN A TRANSFORMATIVE AND EQUITABLE BALLOT MEASURE CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS BISC'S PEER-TO-PEER AND SKILLS BUILDING COHORTS, WHICH HELP PARTNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY MOVE UP BISC'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LADDER AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenny Diggs Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Standiford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Marta Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Boswell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadia Belkin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Epps-Addison Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mgm Resorts International Meeting Services | 12/30/23 | $342,896 |
Lincoln Park Strategies Research And Data | 12/30/23 | $276,000 |
Marcum Llp Accounting And Hr Services | 12/30/23 | $156,859 |
Taylormade Experience Event Management | 12/30/23 | $127,565 |
Organize Communications Llc Research And Project Managemnt Support | 12/30/23 | $120,450 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,239,146 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,239,146 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $508,882 |
| Investment income | $5,788 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,755,016 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $350,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,026 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,026 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $752,306 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,100 |
| Other employee benefits | $199,550 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,311 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,580 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,355 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $450,588 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $56,432 |
| Information technology | $47,292 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $86,415 |
| Travel | $71,213 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $515,481 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,319 |
| Insurance | $9,647 |
| All other expenses | $710 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,170,325 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,209,470 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $570,093 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $726,463 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,587 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,111 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,210,099 |
| Total assets | $4,742,823 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,006 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $21,501 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $769,565 |
| Total liabilities | $968,072 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,548,288 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,226,463 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,742,823 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc has awarded $500,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACTIVATE 48 EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $285,000 |
ARIZONA WINS PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $125,000 |
PROGRESS ARIZONA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $50,000 |
ARIZONA DEMOCRACY RESOURCE CENTER ACTION PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $40,000 |