Center For Technology And Civic Life
- Assets
- $74.6m
- Revenue
- $10.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/2015
- Data as of
- 01/2024
- EIN
- 47-2158694
Organization Overview
Center For Technology And Civic Life is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 01/2024, Center For Technology And Civic Life employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Technology And Civic Life 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 01/2024, Center For Technology And Civic Life generated $10.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $22.9m during the year ending 01/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Center For Technology And Civic Life has awarded 3,712 individual grants totaling $677,710,501. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY MODERNIZING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CENTER EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES, FOCUSING PARTICULARLY ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE CENTER DOES THIS BY AGGREGATING AND DISSEMINATING DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT, CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND VOTING IN THE UNITED STATES IN EASILY ACCESSIBLE "DATASETS". THESE DATASETS INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT HELP THE GENERAL PUBLIC FIND BASIC INFORMATION, INCLUDING WHAT IS ON THEIR BALLOT AND WHO REPRESENTS THEM. THESE DATASETS ARE FREELY AND UNIVERSALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
THE CENTER'S GOVERNMENT SERVICES PROGRAM EDUCATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ABOUT THE SKILLS, STRATEGIES, AND TOOLS TO ENGAGE THEIR CITIZENS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH (1) WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, (2) PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND (3) IN-PERSON TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
EDUCATE ELECTION OFFICIALS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY FUNDING GAPS IN THEIR DEPARTMENTS AND HOW TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO CLOSE THE GAP THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cristina Sinclaire President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tammy Patrick Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pam Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Masterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiana Epps-Johnson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $214,337 |
Whitney May Director Of Government Services | 40 | $130,050 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Seven Letter Communication Consulting | 1/30/24 | $260,000 |
Kaplan Hecker Fink Llp Legal | 1/30/24 | $1,022,984 |
Trister Ross Schadler & Gold Pllc Legal | 1/30/24 | $114,713 |
Hartman Executive Advisors Management Consulting | 1/30/24 | $204,109 |
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 | $8,496,773 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,496,773 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $935,328 |
| Investment income | $1,104,193 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$346,193 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,228,957 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,796,331 |
| 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. | $765,147 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $392,395 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,824,261 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $126,931 |
| Other employee benefits | $583,386 |
| Payroll taxes | $307,417 |
| Fees for services: Management | $60,986 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,075,342 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,807 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,293 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,779,620 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $106,187 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,330 |
| Travel | $1,107,640 |
| 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 | $24,471 |
| Insurance | $12,698 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $22,891,404 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,689,909 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,231,699 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $24,092,492 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $93,525 |
| 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 | $184,577 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,397 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,155,945 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $6,600 |
| Other assets | $79,883 |
| Total assets | $74,574,027 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $371,471 |
| Grants payable | $1,500,000 |
| 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 | $61,234 |
| Total liabilities | $1,932,705 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,913,093 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,728,229 |
| 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 | $74,574,027 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Technology And Civic Life has awarded $12,840,885 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
US DIGITAL RESPONSE PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION PLATFORM WORK. | $2,270,088 |
CLARK COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. | $2,000,000 |
SHASTA COUNTY CLERK PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. | $1,500,000 |
KANE COUNTY CLERK PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. | $1,350,000 |
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. | $1,350,000 |
CITY OF MADISON CITY CLERK PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. | $1,000,000 |