Center For Election Innovation And Research Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For Election Innovation And Research Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Election Innovation And Research Inc 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 06/2022, Center For Election Innovation And Research Inc generated $23.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.6m during the year ending 06/2022.
Since 2021, Center For Election Innovation And Research Inc has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $66,208,184. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CEIR SEEKS TO RESTORE TRUST IN THE AMERICAN ELECTION SYSTEM AND PROMOTE ELECTION PROCEDURES THAT ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION WHILE ENSURING ELECTION INTEGRITY AND SECURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CEIR CONDUCTS ELECTIONS RESEARCH AND WORKS WITH ELECTION OFFICIALS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY AND BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE TO SUPPORT ELECTIONS THAT VOTERS SHOULDAND DOTRUST. CEIRS EFFORTS EVOLVE OVER TIME, AND HAS INCLUDED WORK TO IMPROVE ELECTION CYBERSECURITY AND CONTEXTUALIZE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE VOTING PROCESS. CEIRS ELECTION OFFICIAL LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK SUPPORTED ELECTION OFFICIALS BY CONNECTING THEM TO PRO BONO ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS. CEIRS VOTER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTED STATES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE NONPARTISAN, ACCURATE, AND OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Becker Executive Director And Presid | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $225,000 |
Jacob Kipp Chief Of Staff | 40 | $100,688 | |
Kirk Jowers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Martinez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Trey Grayson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Kennedy Vice President And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $23,375,722 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,375,722 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,143 |
Investment income | $2,515 |
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 | $23,400,380 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,147,573 |
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. | $225,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $543,648 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,084 |
Other employee benefits | $37,644 |
Payroll taxes | $55,433 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,723 |
Fees for services: Legal | $95,454 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,985 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $85,868 |
Advertising and promotion | $168,516 |
Office expenses | $18,126 |
Information technology | $360 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,788 |
Travel | $58,130 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,318 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,251 |
Insurance | $5,523 |
All other expenses | $4,553 |
Total functional expenses | $18,621,977 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,052,773 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,263,993 |
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 | $38,731 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,694 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,364,191 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,835 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $22,040 |
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 | $1,500,000 |
Total liabilities | $1,620,875 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,743,316 |
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 | $13,364,191 |
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Election Innovation And Research Inc has awarded $17,197,573 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | | | $760,088 |
IOWA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STA | | | $1,074,880 |
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE ELECTION COMMI | | | $1,071,797 |
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE | | | $13,024,512 |
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY O | | | $1,216,296 |
THE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY | | | $50,000 |