Alaskans For Better Elections is located in Anchorage, AK. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaskans For Better Elections is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Alaskans For Better Elections generated $746.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $651.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS (ABE) SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED THE REFORMS CONTAINED IN ALASKA BALLOT MEASURE 2 (2020) FROM LEGAL CHALLENGES; ENGAGED LOBBYISTS TO MONITOR POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND ADVOCATED FOR STATE FUNDING TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT THE ELECTIONS REFORMS. ABE ALSO STARTED PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC, INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND CANDIDATE TRAINING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Grenn Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $104,409 |
John-Henry Heckendorn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joy Huntington Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katherine Jernstrom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lesil Mcguire President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pip Printing Printing Of Mailers, Swag, Envelopes; Po | 12/30/20 | $498,919 |
Targeted Platform Media Media Placement | 12/30/20 | $2,533,910 |
Patinkin Research Strategi Surveys | 12/30/20 | $190,850 |
Targeted Platform Media Media Placement | 12/30/20 | $2,533,910 |
Porcaro Communications Media Placementad Product | 12/30/20 | $605,813 |
Pip Printing Printing Of Mailersswag | 12/30/20 | $498,919 |
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 | $746,404 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $746,404 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $746,406 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $204,075 |
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 | $13,066 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $222,882 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,285 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $75,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $87,868 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,603 |
Office expenses | $4,148 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,475 |
Travel | $1,851 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,398 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $8,080 |
Total functional expenses | $651,731 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,501 |
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 | $102,501 |
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 | $102,501 |
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 | $102,501 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Alaskans For Better Elections has recieved totaling $477,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Unite And Renew Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
4 Score 7 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: General support | $59,000 |
4 Score 7 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: General support | $59,000 |
4 Score 7 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: General support | $59,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Washington Conservation Voters Seattle, WA | $846,639 | $1,201,125 |
Drivers Union Tukwila, WA | $301,987 | $1,283,381 |
Citizen University Seattle, WA | $1,244,231 | $1,504,794 |
Alaskans For Better Elections Anchorage, AK | $102,501 | $746,406 |
Washington Coalition For Independent Work Seattle, WA | $175,654 | $470,000 |
Center For Self Governance Republic, WA | $62,478 | $194,004 |
Washington Appleseed Seattle, WA | $0 | $0 |
Go Fourth Festival Assocation Longview, WA | $36,719 | $0 |
Northwest Pinball And Gameroom Show Committee Bothell, WA | $67,462 | $0 |