Citizens Union Of The City Of New York
- Assets
- $293.3k
- Revenue
- $231.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/1939
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-4997570
Organization Overview
Citizens Union Of The City Of New York is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1939. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens Union Of The City Of New York employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Union Of The City Of New York 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 12/2021, Citizens Union Of The City Of New York generated $231.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $222.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
INDEPENDENT,NONPARTISAN,CIVIC ORG WHO PROMOTE GOOD GOVT & ADVANCE POLITICAL REFORM IN NYS&CITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE STATEMENT OIN PURSUIT OF ITS MISSION, CITIZENS UNION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE CITY AND STATE GOVERNMENTS VALUE THEIR CITIZENS, ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES AND OPERATE IN A FAIR, OPEN AND FISCALLY SOUND MANNER. IT COMMENTS ON IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES BY SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT REFORMS THE ELECTIONS SYSTEM, IMPROVES THE FUNCTIONING OF GOVERNMENT, AND SERVES THE BROAD PUBLIC INTEREST RATHER THAN NARROW SPECIAL INTERESTS. CU EVALUATES AND RECOMMENDS CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE. IT MAKES AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE THE CANDIDATE RESPONSES TO A QUESTIONNAIRE. A COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE HAS UNFILTERED ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS AND ALSO ALLOWS A CANDIDATE TO STATE REASONS AS TO WHAT HE/SHE HOPES TO ACCOMPLISH. THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF ITS HIGHLY REGARDED VOTERS' DIRECTORY, CU PROVIDES A BALANCED NONPARTISAN ANALYSIS OF CANDIDATES. IT REVIEWS AND PROVIDES AN IMPARTIAL SUMMARY OF THE CANDIDATES' RESPONSES. IT ALSO INFORMS MEMBERS AND VOTERS ON WHICH CANDIDATES ARE THE MOST QUALIFIED, CAPABLE, AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. CANDIDATES WHO MAY NOT RECEIVE THE ORGANIZATION'S RECOMMENDATION BUT DEMONSTRATE A CAPACITY TO SERVE EFFECTIVELY AND SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOOD GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL REFORM GOALS CAN RECEIVE FAVORABLE EVALUATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elisabeth Gotbaum Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $25,000 |
Randy Mastro Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Bowe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christina R Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Allan H Dobrin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Richard Briffault Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,160 |
| Fundraising events | $197,400 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,681 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,241 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,668 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $231,601 |
| 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. | $26,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,134 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $83,980 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,539 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,781 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,527 |
| Fees for services: Management | $6,722 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,771 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $16,498 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,807 |
| Information technology | $2,309 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,163 |
| Travel | $490 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,145 |
| Insurance | $4,446 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $222,109 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $284,776 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,530 |
| 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 | $2,807 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $180 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $293,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,727 |
| 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 | $889 |
| Total liabilities | $46,616 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $246,677 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $293,293 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Citizens Union Of The City Of New York has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
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