Employment Policies Institute Foundation, operating under the name Employment Policies Institute Protect My Ballot, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (V37) the organization is classified as: Labor Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Employment Policies Institute Protect My Ballot 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, Employment Policies Institute Protect My Ballot generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $663.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
STUDYING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES SURROUNDING EMPLOYMENT GROWTH WITH SIGNIFICANT FOCUS ON ISSUES AFFECTING ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN EPIONLINE.ORG, MINIMUMWAGE.COM, TIPPEDWAGE.COM. AND FACESOF15.COM WEBSITES. RELEASED ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDIES OR COMMENTARY ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF EMPLOYER MANDATES. PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF EMPLOYER MANDATES TO LEGISLATIVE BODIES/POLICYMAKERS IN SELECTED STATES AND LOCALITIES. PROMOTED EPIF RESEARCH AND MESSAGES BY PRODUCING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PLACEMENTS IN VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS.
MAINTAINED THE INTERSTATE POLICY ALLIANCE (IPA), AN EFFORT TO COORDINATE AND PROMOTE THE WORK OF STATE POLICY ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2021, ACTIVITY INCLUDED DEVELOPING OR UPDATING MULTIPLE WEBSITES; THE PRODUCTION OF MULTIPLE VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES; AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNICATIONS AND DESIGN-FOCUSED PROJECTS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE IPA.
CONTINUED WORK ON PROJECT TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE USE OF BALLOT INITIATIVES TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY. CONTINUED RESEARCH PROJECT ON THE SPENDING ON BALLOT MEASURES IN VARIOUS LOCAL ELECTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gerald Francis Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $500 |
Paul Avery Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
John Berglund Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
Warren Hardie Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
Shannon Foust Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $500 |
James Ledley Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,171,238 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,171,238 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $59 |
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 | $1,171,297 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $3,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $73,786 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $500,699 |
Advertising and promotion | $50,127 |
Office expenses | $22,590 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,526 |
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 | $3,813 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $663,641 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $363,760 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $396,164 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $234,084 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $994,008 |
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 | $26,781 |
Total liabilities | $26,781 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $967,227 |
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 | $994,008 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Employment Policies Institute Foundation has recieved totaling $60,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for the MinimumWage.com Project | $50,500 |
National Restaurant Association Washington, DC PURPOSE: Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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