The Center For Civic Alternatives is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Center For Civic Alternatives employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Civic Alternatives 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 06/2023, Center For Civic Alternatives generated $327.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 51.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $236.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 36.0% per year over the past 2 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ALTERNATIVES GATHERS, PACKAGES, ORGANIZES, AND AMPLIFIES POLICY INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLIC POLICIES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DEEPEN DEMOCRACY AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. WE DO SO THROUGH THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF "POLICY KITS"ORGANIZED DOCUMENTS THAT EXPLAIN PROMISING CIVIC MODELS FOR EXTENDING MORE POWER TO MORE CITIZENS IN MORE WAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORT FOR POLICIES RELATED TO THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC ENTERPRISE, WHICH WORKS WITH LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, RESEARCHERS AND ACADEMICS TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC GOODS PROGRAMS.
SUPPORT FOR POLICIES TO REFORM DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES IN LOS ANGELES, THROUGH "HONEST ELECTIONS LA."
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEMOCRACY POLICY NETWORK'S WORK CREATING POLICY KITS THAT GATHER, PACKAGE, ORGANIZE, AND AMPLIFY POLICY INFORMATION ABOUT PROMISING STATE AND LOCAL MODELS FOR DEEPENING DEMOCRACY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Draskovic Coo, Democracy Policy Network | Officer | 40 | $12,050 |
Peter Davis Executive Director, Democracy Policy Network | Officer | 40 | $12,050 |
Paul Williams Director, Center For Public Enterprise | 40 | $42,567 | |
Chirag Lala Researcher, Center For Public Enterprise | Officer | 40 | $89,615 |
Kyla Alterman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Macabe Keliher Director | 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 | $327,400 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $327,400 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $327,400 |
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. | $156,283 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,227 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,990 |
Advertising and promotion | $449 |
Office expenses | $2,232 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $919 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $236,036 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,588 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $117,588 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,534 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,054 |
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 | $117,588 |