Center For Election Innovation & Research 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 06/2021, Center For Election Innovation & Research 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 & Research 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 06/2021, Center For Election Innovation & Research generated $56.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.1m during the year ending 06/2021.
Since 2021, Center For Election Innovation & Research has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $49,010,611. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CEIR ENGAGES IN CUTTING-EDGE WORK TO BUILD VOTER TRUST, INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION, AND IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF ELECTION ADMINISTRATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CEIR WORKS TO IMPROVE VOTER REGISTRATION, RESTORE FAITH IN ELECTIONS, AND INCREASE BASELINE VOTER TURNOUT. CEIRS WORK IN EACH AREA EVOLVES OVER TIME. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, CEIR SUPPORTED ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION (OVR), THE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC), AND THE AUTOMATION OF MOTOR VOTER REGISTRATION. CEIR ALSO WORKED TO IMPROVE ELECTION CYBERSECURITY AND CONTEXTUALIZE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE VOTING PROCESS. 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 | $230,070 |
Pam Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Kennedy Vice President And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Jowers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Martinez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Trey Grayson Board Member | Trustee | 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 | $56,704,219 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $56,704,219 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $178,411 |
Investment income | $4,748 |
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 | $56,887,378 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $49,571,958 |
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. | $230,070 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,007 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $386,701 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,825 |
Other employee benefits | $25,588 |
Payroll taxes | $43,458 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,656 |
Fees for services: Legal | $67,388 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,786 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $581,994 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,906 |
Information technology | $5,316 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,933 |
Travel | $11,270 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,623 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,621 |
Insurance | $4,945 |
All other expenses | $1,454 |
Total functional expenses | $51,083,492 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,881,823 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $150,000 |
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 | $17,901,927 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,526 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $28,940,276 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,463,646 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,662 |
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 | $20,488,055 |
Total liabilities | $21,975,363 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,964,913 |
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 | $28,940,276 |
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Election Innovation & Research has awarded $49,010,611 in support to 22 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MICHIGAN CENTER FOR ELECTION LAW AN | | | $11,939,365 |
NJ DEPARTMENT OF STATEDIVISION OF | | | $6,180,001 |
GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE | | | $5,591,800 |
ARIZONA SECRETARY OF STATE | | | $4,962,489 |
NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | | | $4,794,743 |
ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS | | | $2,762,777 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center For Election Innovation & Research has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Fred And Mary Godley Family Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Majority Forward Washington, DC | $0 | $76,141,831 |
Center For Election Innovation & Research Washington, DC | $28,940,276 | $56,887,378 |
State Voices Washington, DC | $32,318,312 | $24,090,383 |
The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | $12,945,597 | $10,906,666 |
Priorities Usa Washington, DC | $5,947,758 | $14,237,293 |
Alliance For Youth Organizing Washington, DC | $12,932,040 | $8,998,688 |
League Of Women Voters Of The United States Washington, DC | $9,735,130 | $8,464,065 |
Americans United For Separation Of Church And State Inc Washington, DC | $23,342,490 | $14,241,073 |
Accountable Us Washington, DC | $5,315,139 | $8,894,182 |
League Of Women Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | $12,664,352 | $7,936,541 |
Young Invincibles Washington, DC | $7,264,869 | $9,448,483 |
Collective Education Fund Washington, DC | $367,294 | $5,397,958 |