Capital Research Center
- Assets
- $10.6m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1289734
Organization Overview
Capital Research Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Capital Research Center employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Capital Research Center 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, Capital Research Center generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.8% 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:
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CRC CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE SECTOR-THE ADVOCACY GROUPS, THINK TANKS, FOUNDATIONS, ACTIVISTS, AND OTHER OPINION LEADERS INFLUENCING THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH: CRC CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON THE INFLUENCE SECTOR-THE ADVOCACY GROUPS, THINK TANKS, FOUNDATIONS, ACTIVISTS, AND OTHER OPINION LEADERS INFLUENCING THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS. CRC CONDUCTS IRONCLAD RESEARCH THAT IS USED TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS ARE PROTECTED. CRC SHARES ITS RESEARCH THROUGH REGULAR PRINT PUBLICATIONS, A DYNAMIC WEBSITE (CAPITALRESEARCH.ORG), EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, AND OTHER OUTLETS. CRC'S RESEARCH SPECIALTIES INCLUDE INVESTIGATING POLITICAL ADVOCACY GROUPS, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER TAX-EXEMPT SPECIAL INTEREST ENTITIES (EDUCATION AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUPS), AND SOCIAL WELFARE GROUPS; FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, AND GRANT-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS; LABOR UNIONS, THEIR MISSION, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS, AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; AND ENVIRONMENTALIST GROUPS, THEIR MISSION, SOURCES OF SUPPORT, AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. CRC ALSO PROFILES OTHER INFLUENCERS, INCLUDING THE MEDIA AND WELL-KNOWN ACTIVISTS AND POLICYMAKERS. IN 2021, CRC PRODUCED EIGHT (8) PRINT/MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS OF LONG-FORM ARTICLES AND POPULATED THE WEBSITE WITH 500 POSTS OF ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY. IN ADDITION, CRC RELEASED TWO SPECIAL REPORTS ("THE RISE OF THE ECO-RIGHT, AND "MAPPING SOROS'S 'PHILANTHROPY' AT HOME AND ABROAD"). CRC'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENT TO PROVIDE FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO CROWDSOURCERS (AN UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WHICH SERVED AS AN INCUBATOR FOR IDEAS ACROSS A NETWORK OF CONSERVATIVE LEADERS) ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2021.
INFLUENCE WATCH: CRC MAINTAINS INFLUENCEWATCH ORG, A WIKI-STYLE ONLINE RESOURCE OF FACT-BASED, ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE VARIOUS INFLUENCERS OF PUBLIC POLICY DEBATES. INFLUENCEWATCH STRIVES TO BE COMPREHENSIVE, PROVIDING FREQUENTLY UPDATED PROFILES COMPLETE WITH RELIABLE SOURCING. PROFILES INCLUDE ACTIVISTS, NON-PROFIT ENTITIES, FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES, LABOR UNIONS, POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES, AGENCIES, LEGISLATION, AND MOVEMENTS. THE WEBSITE GREW TO NEARLY 9,000 TOTAL ENTRIES, WITH APPROXIMATELY 3,900 LONG PROFILES. WEBSITE TRAFFIC GREW ALMOST 20% TO 1.5 MILLION UNIQUE USERS AND 2.7 MILLION PAGEVIEWS.
COMMUNICATIONS: CRC DISSEMINATES ITS RESEARCH (VIA PRESS RELEASE, MEDIA STATEMENTS, AND OTHER MEDIA RELATIONS EFFORTS) TO NEWS OUTLETS THAT COVER THE TOPIC OF PUBLIC POLICY INFLUENCE. IN 2021, CRC'S MEDIA APPEARANCES (INCLUDING OP-EDS, INTERVIEWS, REFERENCES IN THE MEDIA, AND OTHER CITATIONS IN OUTLETS LIKE THE NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, FOX NEWS, REAL CLEAR POLITICS, NEWSWEEK, THE WASHINGTON TIMES, THE DAILY CALLER, THE WASHINGTON FREE BEACON, ETC.) INCREASED TO 310. CRC'S MANY EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS WERE VIEWED CLOSE TO 11 MILLION TIMES ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Walter President | Officer | 40 | $325,513 |
Kristen Eastlick Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $168,703 |
Michael Hartmann Senior Fellow And Director, Center For Strategic G | 40 | $148,400 | |
Daniel Thompson Vice President, Philanthropy & Development | 40 | $136,340 | |
Heather Cordasco Senior Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $116,124 | |
Jon Rodeback Media Editor And Director Of Content | 40 | $100,871 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Morgan Meredith And Associates Supporter Outreach And Support Acquisiti | 12/30/21 | $469,577 |
Hbp Inc Supporter Outreach | 12/30/21 | $186,726 |
Mvp Press Llc Supporter Outreach And Support Acquisiti | 12/30/21 | $169,757 |
Google Llc Advertising | 12/30/21 | $100,501 |
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 | $5,737,290 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $104,207 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,737,290 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,818 |
| Investment income | $146,481 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $171,302 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,083,008 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $135,000 |
| 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. | $714,524 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,939 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,525,739 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $183,024 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,664 |
| Payroll taxes | $163,287 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,707 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,729 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $70,615 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,456,508 |
| Advertising and promotion | $266,452 |
| Office expenses | $123,555 |
| Information technology | $79,041 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,095 |
| Travel | $104,937 |
| 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 | $51,193 |
| Insurance | $21,764 |
| All other expenses | $80,035 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,796,944 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $694,462 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $469,405 |
| 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 | $49,116 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $386,783 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,412,784 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $573,109 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,585,659 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $558,457 |
| 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 | $558,457 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,164,996 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $862,206 |
| 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 | $10,585,659 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Capital Research Center has recieved totaling $3,200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Floradon Foundation Henderson, NV PURPOSE: CIVIC | $2,500 |
Crawford Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Donald L & Valerie D Gottschalk Foundation Delafield, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $100 |
Strauss Foundation Incorporated Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Players Philanthropy Fund Towson, MD | $12,344,741 | $23,235,628 |
Better Medicare Alliance Inc Washington, DC | $3,588,076 | $11,134,798 |
The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc Washington, DC | $16,718,572 | $10,468,910 |
Council On Foundations Inc Washington, DC | $28,475,981 | $12,025,472 |
Independent Sector Washington, DC | $46,005,638 | $15,271,435 |
Capital Research Center Washington, DC | $10,585,659 | $6,083,008 |
Rethink Charity Mineral, VA | $1,112,987 | $5,137,197 |
Phi Delta Kappa International Inc Arlington, VA | $1,144,067 | $2,025,770 |
National Center For Family Philanthropy Inc Washington, DC | $7,834,627 | $8,108,744 |
Moments Of Hope Outreach Studley, VA | $714,742 | $2,126,416 |
National Council Of Nonprofits Washington, DC | $6,534,362 | $5,933,056 |
Friends Of Ufm Inc Mclean, VA | $131,424 | $1,208,671 |