The Center For Organizational Research And Education
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 06/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0006579
Organization Overview
The Center For Organizational Research And Education, operating under the name See Schedule O, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, 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. See Schedule O 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, See Schedule O generated $3.6m 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 (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) 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
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO CONSUMER CHOICES AND THE ACTIVIST COMMUNITY ATTACKING THOSE CHOICES; PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO POLICYMAKERS, THE MEDIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED THE LATE 2019 LAUNCH OF A NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN CONCERNING TAP WATER. MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE EXPOSED EVERY YEAR TO CONTAMINANTS IN TAP WATER INCLUDING FECAL BACTERIA AND HEAVY METALS. CORE LAUNCHED AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE DATABASE AT ISTAPWATERSAFE.COM THAT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO LOOK INTO THEIR LOCAL WATER SUPPLIER. THE WEBSITE USES TESTING DATA PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS. THIS DATA SHOWS WHETHER A WATER SYSTEM HAS DETECTED POTENTIALLY HARMFUL LEVELS OF CONTAMINANTS.
MAINTAINED HUMANEWATCH.ORG, A WATCHDOG PROJECT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ANIMAL LIBERATION ACTIVISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ISSUES. THIS INCLUDES HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES (HSUS), ITS MISLEADING FUNDRAISING PRACTICES, ITS DISMAL TRACK RECORD OF SUPPORTING PET SHELTERS AND ITS SUPPORT OF A RADICAL ANIMAL RIGHTS AGENDA.RESEARCHED VOLUMES OF DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING FEDERAL TAX FORMS, CORRESPONDENCE, NEWS ARTICLES, LEGAL AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND OTHER RECORDS, WHICH THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES ON A DYNAMIC WEBSITE THAT GETS MORE THAN 500,000 VISITORS A YEAR. PRODUCED AND PLACED NATIONWIDE ADVERTISING TO EDUCATE DONORS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT HSUS. SENT DIRECT MAIL TO MORE THAN 3 MILLION ANIMAL CHARITY DONORS. PROVIDED BLOG UPDATES AND DIRECT MAIL ON RESEARCH FINDINGS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. EDUCATED MORE THAN HALF A MILLION FACEBOOK FANS AND TWITTER FOLLOWERS. WROTE AND DISTRIBUTED PRESS RELEASES, OPINION EDITORIALS, AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TRIGGERING COVERAGE IN RADIO/TV AND ONLINE/PRINT NEWS OUTLETS. PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HSUS TO FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATORS AND STAFF. MAINTAINED THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE OF WWW.PETAKILLSANIMALS.COM, INCLUDING RESEARCH TO UPDATE THE INFORMATION ABOUT PETA'S PRACTICE OF PET EUTHANIZATION. PROMOTED THE WEBSITE WITH PRESS RELEASES, OPINION EDITORIALS, AND LETTERS TO THE EDITORS, RESULTING IN COVERAGE IN MEDIA PUBLICATIONS.
LAUNCHED A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN 2019 CONCERNING FAKE MEAT PRODUCTS. COMMENCED CLEAN FOOD FACTS, A WEBSITE THAT LISTS THE INGREDIENTS OF DOZENS OF MEAT ANALOGUE FOOD PRODUCTS. CLEAN FOOD FACTS EDUCATES CONSUMERS ABOUT WHAT IS ACTUALLY IN THESE PRODUCTS, OFTEN PROMOTED AS HEALTHIER DESPITE BEING ULTRA-PROCESSED. PROMOTED THE WEBSITE WITH ONLINE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, PRESS RELEASES, AND OPINION EDITORIALS, RESULTING IN COVERAGE IN MAJOR MEDIA PUBLICATIONS.
LAUNCHED THE AMERICAN SECURITY INSTITUTE, A PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM AND WEBSITE TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ABOUT THE THREATS TO OUR DEMOCRACY, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. OUR TEAM AIMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE OFTEN-HIDDEN INFLUENCE OF THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE ALSO HIGHLIGHTING THE INFLUENCE OF BIG TECH COMPANIES INTO OUR DEMOCRACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
F Lane Cardwell Secretary & Treasurer/dire | OfficerTrustee | 0.12 | $500 |
James Blackstock Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $500 |
David Browne Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
Daniel Mindus Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
Richard Verrecchia Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
Jeffrey Fielding Director | Trustee | 0.05 | $500 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Richard Berman And Company Inc Mgmt, Advertising, Research & Acct Fees | 12/30/21 | $2,895,364 |
Google Inc Media & Advertising | 12/30/21 | $586,572 |
Facebook Inc Advertising & Promotion | 12/30/21 | $238,146 |
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 | $3,617,352 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,617,352 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $117 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,625,969 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $32,895 |
| 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. | $3,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,000 |
| 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 | $41,927 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $56,515 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,370,113 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,271,963 |
| Office expenses | $123,577 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $14,661 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,143 |
| All other expenses | $3,668 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,921,462 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $662,601 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $802,287 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,062,303 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,527,191 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $52,034 |
| 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 | $52,034 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,475,157 |
| 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 | $2,527,191 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Center For Organizational Research And Education has awarded $13,258 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Roseville, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,216 |
Loxahatchee, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,042 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that The Center For Organizational Research And Education has recieved totaling $957,572.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $800,000 |
World Pet Association Inc Alta Loma, CA PURPOSE: Animal Well-Being Educ & Research | $50,000 |
Chris T Sullivan Foundation Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO CONSUMER CHOICES | $50,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: CENTER FOR CONSUMER FREEDOM | $50,000 |
Personal Care Products Council Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $72 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |
Franklin Education Forum Washington, DC | $2,626,564 | $4,912,426 |
Worker Rights Consortium Washington, DC | $1,652,712 | $2,681,576 |
The Center For Organizational Research And Education Arlington, VA | $2,527,191 | $3,625,969 |