Coin Center Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (U03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Coin Center Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Coin Center Inc 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 12/2023, Coin Center Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.6% per year over the past 9 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
COIN CENTER IS THE LEADING NON-PROFIT RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY CENTER FOCUSED ON THE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING CRYPTOCURRENCY TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS BITCOIN. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THESE TECHNOLOGIES AND TO PROMOTE A REGULATORY CLIMATE THAT PRESERVES THE FREEDOM TO INNOVATE USING BLOCK CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES. WE DO THIS BY PRODUCING AND PUBLISHING POLICY RESEARCH FROM RESPECTED ACADEMICS AND EXPERTS, EDUCATING POLICYMAKERS AND THE MEDIA ABOUT BLOCK CHAIN TECHNOLOGY, AND BY ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY FOR SOUND PUBLIC POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION - THROUGH OUR ENGAGEMENT WITH POLICYMAKERS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE TOP ISSUES FACING CRYPTOCURRENCIES ARE QUESTIONS ABOUT CONSUMER PROTECTION, SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES REGULATION, FINANCIAL SURVEILLANCE, AND PRIVACY.
ADVOCACY - COIN CENTER ADVOCATES FOR OUR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION SOLUTIONS IN ORDER TO KEEP CRYPTOCURRENCY NETWORKS OPEN, DECENTRALIZED, AND PERMISSIONLESS TO REGULATORS, LEGISLATORS AND OTHER POLICY MAKERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Morcos Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerald Brito Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $602,985 |
Balaji Srinivasan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Weisman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wences Casares Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Antonie Hodge Treasurer And Secretary | Officer | 40 | $206,503 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Rwc Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $408,000 |
Sternhell Group Consulting | 12/30/23 | $300,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $321,961 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,648,279 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,970,240 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $371,606 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $110,611 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $104,510 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,556,967 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,842 |
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. | $842,747 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,428 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $750,005 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,175 |
Payroll taxes | $76,297 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $611,913 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,052 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $734,645 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,985 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,794 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $36,442 |
Information technology | $5,771 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,701 |
Travel | $47,749 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $125,511 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,149 |
Insurance | $8,760 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,467,157 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $317,298 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,264,872 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $663,938 |
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 | $145,967 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,801,048 |
Investments—other securities | $635,348 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $44,743 |
Total assets | $12,873,214 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,080 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $105,000 |
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 | $25,624 |
Total liabilities | $197,704 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,011,572 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $663,938 |
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 | $12,873,214 |