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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Center For Election Science generated $965.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 67.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 74.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
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
CAMPAIGNS ADVOCACY THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS GROUPS THAT HELP TO ADVANCE THE MOMENTUM OF APPROVAL VOTING.
OUTREACH THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON VOTING METHODS, SPECIFICALLY APPROVAL VOTING. THIS INCLUDES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAGINS, BLOG POSTS AND MEDIA.
RESEARCH THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT OF VARIOUS VOTING METHODS AS WELL AS PUBLIC ATTITUDES. SURVERYS ARE CONDUCTED TO MEASURE VOTER ATTITUDES TOWARD APPROVAL VOTING AND RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Hamlin Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $92,989 |
Jeff Justice Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Felix Sargent President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kerry Keys Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Ruvinsky Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Roberts Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $63,474 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $900,322 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $963,796 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $986 |
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 | $213 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $964,995 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,990 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,897 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $239,215 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $60,627 |
Payroll taxes | $27,156 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26,387 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $160,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $187,632 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $266,130 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,362 |
Information technology | $12,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,652 |
Travel | $9,372 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $911 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,654 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,253,864 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,199,400 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $13,495 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,212,895 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,357 |
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 | $85,357 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,127,538 |
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 | $1,212,895 |
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Election Science has awarded $55,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
SHOW ME INTEGRITY PURPOSE: Program Education | $35,000 |
SHOW ME INTERGRITY ACTION FUND PURPOSE: Program Education | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Center For Election Science has recieved totaling $55,582.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $44,305 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,133 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $5,144 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Policing Equity West Hollywood, CA | $62,103,444 | $21,165,566 |
Way To Win Action Fund Incorporated Walnut, CA | $2,259,552 | $13,223,679 |
Sumofus San Francisco, CA | $3,322,172 | $9,300,233 |
Colorofchangeorg Education Fund Inc Oakland, CA | $14,019,095 | $0 |
Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | $11,992,459 | $5,863,016 |
Aclu California Action Sacramento, CA | $2,088,727 | $4,073,861 |
The Center For Enpowered Politics San Francisco, CA | $3,572,890 | $3,749,188 |
Planned Parenthood Affiliates Of California Inc San Jose, CA | $839,193 | $2,470,403 |
Hispanas Organized For Political Equality-California Los Angeles, CA | $4,680,690 | $2,643,103 |
Opportunity Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $279,931 | $1,394,680 |
Californians For Safer Communities Sacramento, CA | $2,652 | $1,355,870 |
Center For Election Science Covina, CA | $1,212,895 | $964,995 |