Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates is located in Corvallis, OR. 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 12/2023, Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates 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 12/2023, Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 74.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $996.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 70.0% per year over the past 4 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:
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THE PRIMARY MISSION OF OREGON RANKED CHOICE VOTING ADVOCATES (OR-RCV) IS TO EDUCATE OREGONIANS AND THE GREATER PUBLIC ABOUT HOW GOVERNMENT CAN BETTER REFLECT THE VIEWS AND DIVERSITY OF SOCIETY THROUGH INNOVATIONS IN VOTING AND ELECTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUTREACH AND NETWORKING - EDUCATED DOZENS OF ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND ELECTION-RELATED ISSUES.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES- EDUCATED POLICYMAKERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND OPINION LEADERS ON THE PROS AND CONS OF VARIOUS ELECTION SYSTEMS.
LOBBYING - WORKED TO EDUCATE LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ELECTION REFORMS, INCLUDING UPGRADES TO ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND CHANGES TO PUBLIC POLICY.
RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT - WORKED WITH ELECTION EXPERTS AND ACADEMICS TO SEEK ADVICE ON CRAFTING ELECTORAL POLICIES, ESPECIALLY ON THE MECHANICS OF PROPERLY AND SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTING NEW ELECTION SYSTEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Alfoni Executive Director | Officer | 39 | $145,200 |
Blair Bobier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $65,054 |
Brian Setzler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $735 |
Caitlin Baggott Davis President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Reavey 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 | $1,857,681 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,857,681 |
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 | $1,863,311 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $183,051 |
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. | $145,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $131,783 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,906 |
Other employee benefits | $27,319 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,514 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,670 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,684 |
Office expenses | $27,029 |
Information technology | $49,312 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,489 |
Travel | $5,547 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $304 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $462 |
Insurance | $5,927 |
All other expenses | $289,312 |
Total functional expenses | $996,259 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $955,316 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $695 |
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 | $1,565 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,683 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $959,259 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,833 |
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 | $1,442 |
Total liabilities | $3,275 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $955,984 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $959,259 |
Over the last fiscal year, Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates has awarded $162,700 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PORTLAND UNITED FOR CHANGE LL PURPOSE: See Schedule O | $156,000 |
NORTH STAR ACTION CENTER PURPOSE: To help with polling | $6,700 |