Independent Voter Project is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Independent Voter Project 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, Independent Voter Project generated $791.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $882.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATING VOTERS ON IMPORTANCE OF VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTION WHEN REGISTERED DECLINED TO STATE AND RESEARCH ON CHANGING PRIMARY SYSTEM TO ALLOW ALL DECLINE TO STATE VOTERS TO PARTICIPATE.
ENERGIZE CITIZENS/VOTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC DIALOGUE WITH STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON POLICY ISSUES.
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY DIALOGUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Howle Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $140,000 |
Jeff Marston Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Foster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laiza Negrete Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Floyd Mori Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Takashima Co-Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $791,924 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $791,924 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $791,924 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
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. | $140,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,443 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,000 |
Office expenses | $146 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $384,614 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $43,372 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $169,530 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $821 |
Insurance | $6,172 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $882,122 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,776 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,971 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,365 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $74,112 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $74,112 |
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 | $74,112 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Independent Voter Project has recieved totaling $40,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Contribution | $40,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Vote Org Oakland, CA | $7,027,863 | $18,469,832 |
Calmatters Sacramento, CA | $5,920,509 | $9,388,614 |
California Calls Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $17,392,987 | $14,549,243 |
Californians For Justice Education Fund Inc San Jose, CA | $11,967,169 | $8,892,055 |
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund Phoenix, AZ | $10,944,081 | $6,561,330 |
Votingworks San Francisco, CA | $5,045,508 | $4,033,953 |
Equality Alliance Of San Diego County San Diego, CA | $3,447,034 | $4,885,746 |
One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $5,672,736 | $5,096,128 |
Asian Pacific Islander Amer Public Affairs-Comm Education Foundation Sacramento, CA | $1,178,907 | $1,985,979 |
Voteamerica Inc San Francisco, CA | $601,492 | $1,896,508 |
California League Of Conservation Voters Oakland, CA | $1,335,804 | $2,589,299 |
Spread The Vote Los Angeles, CA | $493,809 | $1,039,180 |