National Whistleblower Center
- Assets
- $71.6k
- Revenue
- $139.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1770068
Organization Overview
National Whistleblower Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, National Whistleblower Center employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Whistleblower 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 12/2022, National Whistleblower Center generated $139.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $534.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS, PARTICULARLY BEST PRACTICES, AND INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION OF U.S. WHISTLEBLOWER LAWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NWC EDUCATES WHISTLEBLOWERS BY SPEAKING AT A WIDE ARRAY OF WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, AND WEBINARS AND DISSEMINATING REPORTS, FACTSHEETS, AND OTHER MATERIALS THROUGH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, EMAIL, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. IN SOME CASES, WITH PRECEDENT-SETTING POTENTIAL OR OTHERWISE SIGNIFICANT, NWC PROVIDES WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICY SUPPORT. NWC ADVANCES POLICIES IN THE U.S. AND WORLDWIDE THAT PROTECT AND REWARD WHISTLEBLOWERS. NWC PROVIDES NONPARTISAN ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO A WIDE ARRAY OF DECISION-MAKERS IN LEGISLATURES AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES ON STRENGTHENING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS AND REWARDS AND RESPONDING TO PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY OTHERS. NWC PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN DRAFTING AND SUPPORTING MAJOR WHISTLEBLOWER LEGISLATION, SUCH AS THE DODD-FRANK ACT, THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT, AND THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT. IN ADDITION TO WORKING WITH LEGISLATURES AND AGENCIES, NWC REGULARLY ADVOCATES FOR STRONG WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY IN THE MEDIA AND AT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. NWC ALSO EDUCATES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND ENLISTS THEM TO COMMUNICATE THEIR CONCERNS TO POLICYMAKERS THROUGH ITS ACTION ALERT NETWORK. THE NETWORK IS COMPRISED OF OVER TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND CONCERNED CITIZENS WHO HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN STAYING APPRISED OF WHISTLEBLOWER NEWS AND ADDING THEIR VOICES TO THE CAUSE OF PROTECTING WHISTLEBLOWERS. NWC CARRIES OUT A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM TV APPEARANCES TO BRIEFINGS FOR FOREIGN DIGNITARIES ARRANGED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT. EACH YEAR NWC ORGANIZES A NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER APPRECIATION DAY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS WIDELY ATTENDED BY PROMINENT WHISTLEBLOWERS, WHISTLEBLOWER ADVOCATES, AND TOP POLICYMAKERS FROM CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF WHISTLEBLOWERS AROUND THE WORLD. IN 2022, MEMBERS FROM BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES SPOKE AT THE EVENT, IN A NON-PARTISAN MANNER, CELEBRATING WHISTLEBLOWERS. NWC ALSO EDUCATES DECISION-MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WHISTLEBLOWERS IN PRESERVING DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW. IN 2022, NWC FOCUSED ON BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND ANT-CORRUPTION WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS IN OUR POLICY ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Siri Nelson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $120,385 |
Mary Jane Wilmoth Treasurer & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $48,462 |
Jane Turner Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dr Mark Toney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Frederic Whitehurst Co-Chairperson | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Gina Green Co-Chairperson | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $136,833 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,833 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,300 |
| Investment income | $135 |
| 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 | $139,268 |
| 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. | $168,847 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $108,655 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,511 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,300 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,095 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,168 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $143,630 |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,835 |
| Office expenses | $11,513 |
| Information technology | $16,056 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $14,245 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $616 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,963 |
| All other expenses | $614 |
| Total functional expenses | $534,118 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,354 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,042 |
| 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 | $41,202 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $71,598 |
| 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 | $68,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $68,500 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,098 |
| 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 | $71,598 |