Citizens United Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens United Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens United Foundation 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, Citizens United Foundation generated $10.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH CONDUCTS RESEARCH,INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON VARIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRADITIONAL VALUES PROGRAM: RESEARCH, PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN DEFENSE OF TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES AND THE INSTITUTIONS THAT SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SUCH VALUES.
CITIZENS UNITED FOUNDATION PRODUCTIONS: PRODUCE, DISTRIBUTE AND MARKET EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILMS FOCUSING ON CONTEMPORARY DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.
LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ACTION PROGRAMS: RESEARCH, PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATING TO THE AMERICAN COURT SYSTEM, LEGAL RESEARCH AND LITIGATION SUPORT IN DEFENSE OF HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Bossie President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 21 | $203,056 |
Michael Boos Secty & General Counsel | Officer | 14 | $113,057 |
Richard Kimble V.P. Development | Officer | 17 | $107,252 |
Jt Mastranadi VP Of Government Relations | Officer | 17 | $68,390 |
Lauren Catts CFO | Officer | 14 | $47,515 |
Kirk Risinger It Manager | 17 | $39,090 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Planet Direct Mail Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $646,042 |
Forward Strategies Inc Development Consultant | 12/30/21 | $375,000 |
Hsp Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $368,898 |
Us Post Master Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $341,128 |
Rst Marketing Marketing | 12/30/21 | $252,116 |
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 | $10,524,753 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,524,753 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,377 |
Investment income | $17,178 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $217,733 |
Net Rental Income | $130,500 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $550 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,892,091 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,300,000 |
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. | $578,360 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $110,604 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $49,676 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,886 |
Other employee benefits | $99,615 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $282,855 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,681 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,762 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $432,848 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $537,868 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $36,074 |
Information technology | $85,095 |
Royalties | $38,934 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,167 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,864 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $132,813 |
Insurance | $52,321 |
All other expenses | $438,165 |
Total functional expenses | $6,042,003 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,781,470 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $160,835 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58,707 |
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 | $23,020 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,343,206 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,367,238 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,797 |
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 | $547,245 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,553,032 |
Total liabilities | $2,246,074 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,819,332 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,301,832 |
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 | $9,367,238 |
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens United Foundation has awarded $1,300,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
CHEELEY LAW GROUP LLC PURPOSE: ELECTION INTEGRITY LITIGATION. | $1,000,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ELECTION INTEGRITY PROGRAMS. | $300,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Citizens United Foundation has recieved totaling $77,375.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Clifford F Favrot Family Fund Covington, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $40,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $12,800 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $9,000 |
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,750 |
Trudeau Family Foundation Inc Dearborn, MI PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $3,000 |
Farrell Family Foundation Kentfield, CA PURPOSE: FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | $3,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Executive Leadership Council Inc Washington, DC | $54,122,664 | $27,390,915 |
Stoddard Baptist Home Washington, DC | $9,543,224 | $16,392,235 |
Voter Registration Project Washington, DC | $11,195,050 | $17,087,982 |
Robert F Kennedy Center For Justice And Human Rights Washington, DC | $60,116,357 | $7,527,165 |
Mvle Inc Springfield, VA | $9,312,046 | $13,677,162 |
Potomac Institute For Policy Studies Arlington, VA | $5,742,038 | $10,808,828 |
The Daily Planet Inc Richmond, VA | $12,184,739 | $13,097,113 |
Target Community & Educational Services Inc Westminster, MD | $11,202,014 | $11,395,481 |
National Association Of Landscape Professionals Inc Fairfax, VA | $7,212,406 | $10,869,487 |
Bill Of Rights Institute Arlington, VA | $5,390,472 | $9,362,557 |
Good Shepherd India Virginia Beach, VA | $1,558,138 | $7,285,527 |
North American Securities Administrators Association Inc Washington, DC | $25,487,836 | $12,337,192 |