Center For Election Science
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Covina, CA
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-2334002
Organization Overview
Center For Election Science is located in Covina, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Election Science employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Election Science 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 12/2023, Center For Election Science generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 67.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH VOTING METHODS THAT STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOTING METHOD ADVANCEMENT - SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONS, GROUPS, AND INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BETTER VOTING METHODS, SPECIFICALLY APPROVAL VOTING
RESEARCH ADVANCEMENT - RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE IMPACT, EFFECTIVENESS, AND PUBLIC ATTITUDES OF VARIOUS VOTING METHODS.
PUBLIC OUTREACH - PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF APPROVAL VOTING THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PAID ADS, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron F Hamlin Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $33,414 |
Jeff Justice Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Felix Sargent Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerry Keys Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Ruvinsky Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justine Metz Board Member | 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 | $1,081,853 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,081,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $33,993 |
| 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 | $1,115,846 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| 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. | $33,414 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,245 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $473,537 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,486 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,449 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $80,674 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,994 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $76,390 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $425,244 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,000 |
| Office expenses | $54,787 |
| Information technology | $110,564 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $32,668 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,513 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,983 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,588,703 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,555,803 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $662,721 |
| 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 | $13,996 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $40,984 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,273,504 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,675 |
| 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 | $99,675 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,173,829 |
| 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 | $2,273,504 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Election Science has awarded $177,320 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SEATTLE APPROVES PURPOSE: SIGNATURE GATHERING | $135,000 |
SHOW ME INTEGRITY EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | $42,320 |