Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement
- Assets
- $501.2k
- Revenue
- $356.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Berwyn, PA
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 47-1905724
Organization Overview
Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement is located in Berwyn, PA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement 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 06/2023, Rendell Center For Civics And Civic Engagement generated $356.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $306.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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 RENDELL CENTER PROMOTES CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE CENTER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND DISPOSITIONS OF ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. FOR EDUCATORS, THE CENTER CREATES CURRICULUM CONTENT, PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. THE RENDELL CENTER ALSO PROVIDES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND GRADE LEVELS OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, AND SPACES FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ISSUES OF CITIZENS AND CIVICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN THE SUMMER OF 2022, THE RENDELL CENTER CONDUCTED A SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE ON THE BILL OF RIGHTS FOR 35 TEACHERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN 2023, THE RENDELL CENTER RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FOR THEIR JULY 2023 SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT FOR 35 TEACHERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
THE RENDELL CENTER FOR CIVICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HOSTS A YEARLY COMPETITION ENTITLED THE CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGE. THE COMPETITION IS AN ESSAY CONTEST FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS IN THE PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURGH AREA AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO GET INVOLVED BY SUBMITTING ESSAYS ON VARIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES FACING OUR DEMOCRACY. CASH AND CURRICULUM PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE CLASSROOMS OF THE TOP ENTRIES. IN 2023, THE CENTER HAD STUDENTS FROM HARRISBURG - PHILADELPHIA COMPETING IN THE IN PERSON FINALS AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER. OVER 250ESSAYS WERE SUBMITTED.THE RENDELL CENTER FOR CIVICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND DISPOSITIONS OF ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. THESE INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION OF SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS INCLUDING WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS. FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THOSE INTERESTED IN CIVICS EDUCATION THE RENDELL CENTER CONDUCTS WEBINARS AND EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS.
THE RENDELL CENTER FOR CIVICS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP K-12 CIVICS CURRICULUM ENTITLED "WE THE CIVICS KIDS" AS WELL AS OTHER CURRICULA AND PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS THAT ASSIST EDUCATORS IN THE PROMOTION OF CIVIC EDUCATION AND ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AMONG STUDENTS. THE LARGEST PROGRAM IS OUR LITERATURE BASED MOCK TRIAL INITIATIVE, WHICH CONTINUES TO EXPAND, SERVING OVER 345 STUDENTS AND 13 CLASSES IN 2022, AND 600 STUDENTS AND 20 CLASSES IN 2023. AN OFFSHOOT OF THE LITERATURE BASED MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM IS OUR READ ALOUD INITATIVE WHICH SERVED 138 CLASSES AND 3400 STUDENTS.
THE RENDELL CENTER IS ALSO PARTNERING WITH THE ANNENBERG PUBLIC POLICY CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ON JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE. WORK INCLUDES PODCASTS, WEBINARS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Beth Specker Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $105,278 |
Jennifer Almquist Engelbrecht Voting Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Donna Cooper Voting Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Hon Theodore Kckee Voting Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Portia Sue Perrotty Voting Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Hon Edward G Rendell Voting Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $41,723 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $305,407 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,130 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,618 |
| 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 | $356,748 |
| 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. | $105,278 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,056 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,234 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,473 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,689 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,068 |
| Office expenses | $1,422 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $989 |
| 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 | $23,615 |
| All other expenses | $19,300 |
| Total functional expenses | $306,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,211 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $109,341 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $259,623 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $501,175 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $399,107 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $102,068 |
| 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 | $501,175 |