Citizenship Education Fund
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1447977
Organization Overview
Citizenship Education Fund is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1984. 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. As of 12/2021, Citizenship Education Fund employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizenship Education Fund 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, Citizenship Education Fund generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 6 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
TO EDUCATE VOTERS AND PROMOTE FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORIAL PROCESS AND TO EMPOWER CITIZENS THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC POLICY ADVOC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RACIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON ADVOCACY AND ENGAGEMENT AROUND RACIAL JUSTICE IN RESPONSE TO THE CURRENT DUAL PANDEMICS OF COVID-19 AND SYSTEMIC RACISM. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON VOTER PROTECTION, WITH SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON THOSE WHOSE VOTING RIGHTS ARE BEING CHALLENG AS WELL AS CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM TO INCLUDE POLICE REFORM. ADDITIONA EFFORTS TO ENHANSE CENSUS PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO ADDRESS HISTORICAL UNDERCOUNTING OF DISAFFECTED COMMUNITIES. FAITH BASED AND OTHER CULTUR STAKEHOLDER PARTNERS WILL BE ENGAGED TO PROMOTYE CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS AND THE CURRENT DECENNIAL CENSUS
PUSH TECH: THE PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC THRUST INVOLVES TEACHING CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT BY TEACHING CODING AND OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
SATELLITE CONFERENCES: CEF OFFERS A VARIETY OF EVENTS ACCROSS THE COUNTRY. THE NEW YORK WALL STREET ECONOMIC SUMMIT BRINGS MBE/WBE SUPPLIERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TOGETHER WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INVESTMENT BANKERS AND OTHERT PROVIDERS OF SERVICES TO WALL STREET. THE DETROIT AUTOMOTIVE PROJECT PROMOTES FULL AND EQUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE CONOMIC GROWTH OF THE GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR. THE ATLANTIC CREATING OPPORTUNITY CONFERENCE WORKS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUALITY PARTNERSHIP. THE DC MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE EXPLORES THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE EMERGINH TECHNOLOGIES INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Dickerson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jerry Bell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bonita Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Reverend Jesse L Jackson Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Johnathon Jackson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Graves Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $158,930 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $140,941 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,282,540 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,582,411 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $964 |
| 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 | $3,583,375 |
| 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. | $191,623 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,995 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $555,142 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,022 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,666 |
| Fees for services: Management | $504,874 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,589 |
| Office expenses | $203,439 |
| Information technology | $55,488 |
| Royalties | $619,638 |
| Occupancy | $138,475 |
| Travel | $393,790 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $213,104 |
| Interest | $24,037 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $73,179 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,950,954 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $929,576 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,227 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $503,015 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $331,930 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $7,729 |
| 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 | $3,084 |
| Total assets | $1,811,561 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $102,653 |
| 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 | $101,851 |
| Other liabilities | $166,075 |
| Total liabilities | $370,579 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,063,834 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $377,148 |
| 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 | $1,811,561 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Citizenship Education Fund has recieved totaling $358,493.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,020 |
Berry Gordy Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Motion Picture Association Inc Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |
Jmr Chairities Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ALL UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS | $10,000 |
Mywireless Org Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship Education Fund Chicago, IL | $1,811,561 | $3,583,375 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
Chicago Votes Chicago, IL | $1,474,463 | $1,810,608 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
Missouri Organizing And Voter Engagement Collaborative St Louis, MO | $1,678,519 | $859,836 |
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Inc Chicago, IL | $1,044,503 | $591,567 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
Jonathan Project Inc Springfield, MO | $951 | $478,535 |
Commonwealth Alliance Voter Engagement Inc Louisville, KY | $189,031 | $407,417 |
Missouri Organizing And Voter Engagement Action St Louis, MO | $2,750,643 | $1,910,182 |
Missouri Jobs With Justice Voter Action St Louis, MO | $558,722 | $242,883 |
League Of Women Voters Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $703,061 | $374,901 |