Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 04-3454684
Organization Overview
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation 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 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BISC FOUNDATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ISSUES AND THE ROLE OF BALLOT MEASURES IN DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: BISC FOUNDATION WORKS WITH 501(C)(3) PARTNERS TO SUPPORT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNER ALIGNMENT EFFORTS.
POLICY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY ENCOMPASSES WORKING WITH STATE AND NATIONAL PARTNERS, INCLUDING BISC'S LAWYER'S GUILD, TO PROTECT DIRECT DEMOCRACY AND PROGRESSIVE BALLOT MEASURE WINS AROUND THE COUNTRY, WORKING WITH STATE AND NATIONAL PARTNERS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF EQUITABLE AND STRATEGIC BALLOT MEASURE POLICIES, AS WELL AS THE TRACKING OF BALLOT MEASURES AND ANALYSIS OF BALLOT MEASURE TRENDS.
COMMUNICATIONS: BISC FOUNDATION COMMUNICATIONS FOCUSES ON EXPANDING OUR PRESENCE WITHIN THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMUNITY VIA EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND PRESS INTERVIEWS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $94,187 |
Elena Nunez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Marshall Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Cohen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Epps-Addison Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Kirby York Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $2,160,045 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,160,045 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,000 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,201,310 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $107,518 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,503 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $543,573 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,747 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,800 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,890 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,582 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,156 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $337,876 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,381 |
| Information technology | $17,468 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,762 |
| Travel | $7,610 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,093 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,667 |
| Insurance | $2,464 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,344,164 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,096,261 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $550,000 |
| 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 | $16,019 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $4,222 |
| Other assets | $1,250 |
| Total assets | $1,667,752 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $176,101 |
| Total liabilities | $176,101 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $816,767 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $674,884 |
| 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 | $1,667,752 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation has recieved totaling $1,170,045.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $300,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78566 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE BALLOT INI | $250,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78566 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE BALLOT INI | $250,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Mertz Gilmore Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Mertz Gilmore Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Common Ground Ruther Glen, VA | $1,035,150 | $7,212,810 |
National Conference On Citizenship Washington, DC | $5,588,012 | $7,878,527 |
Citizen Guardian Inc Washington, DC | $266,298 | $5,068,831 |
Center For Evaluation Innovation Inc Washington, DC | $10,200,831 | $6,678,533 |
Partnership For A New American Economy Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | $0 | $2,543,734 |
Citizens Against Government Waste Washington, DC | $2,739,250 | $2,642,299 |
Register2vote Fund Washington, DC | $1,136,027 | $2,153,610 |
American Majority Inc Purcellville, VA | $309,847 | $2,369,517 |
Center For Individual Freedom Fairfax, VA | $719,908 | $1,612,150 |
Committee To Unleash Prosperity Inc Potomac, MD | $5,632,785 | $4,283,191 |
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation Washington, DC | $1,667,752 | $2,201,310 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voters League Inc Richmond, VA | $393,225 | $1,402,182 |