Center For National Independence In Politics

Organization Overview

Center For National Independence In Politics, operating under the name Vote Smart, is located in Oro Valley, AZ. The organization was established in 1988. 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 03/2022, Vote Smart employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vote Smart 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 03/2022, Vote Smart generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 03/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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VOTE SMART IS A NONPARTISAN RESEARCH GROUP THAT COLLECTS, KEEPS AND MAKES AVAILABLE THE FACTUAL RECORDS ON PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND ISSUES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH:VOTE SMART DEVOTES CONSIDERABLE EFFORT COLLECTING AND KEEPING FACTUAL RECORDS ON ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTIAL, CONGRESSIONAL, GUBERNATORIAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICE, AND ISSUES. THIS INCLUDES VOTING RECORDS, PUBLIC COMMENTS, INTEREST GROUP RATINGS, BIOGRAPHICAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION, CAMPAIGN FINANCES AND ISSUE POSITIONS. VOTERS, CITIZENS, SCHOOLS AND JOURNALISTS THUS HAVE ACCESS TO UNBIASED INFORMATION ON CANDIDATES AS WELL AS THOSE SERVING IN ELECTED POSITIONS. THIS RESEARCH IS DONE BY HUNDREDS OF FULL-TIME INTERNS AND MULTIGENERATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WHICH ARE MANAGED BY OUR YOUNG, COMMITTED STAFF.


INFORMATION DELIVERY (OUTREACH):ONCE INFORMATION IS THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED AND SUBSTANTIATED, VOTE SMART PROVIDES ITS INFORMATION FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL CITIZENS. THIS IS DONE DIRECTLY THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE, A TOLL-FREE VOTER'S RESEARCH HOTLINE AND PUBLICATIONS OR INDIRECTLY THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH MEDIA, LIBRARIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard Kimball
Former President/executive Director
$80,747
Adelaide Elm Kimball
Board Member
$40,425
Dr Kyle Dell
President
$836
Dr Brent Steel
Vice President
$0
Walker Mckusick
Treasurer
$0
Jessica Arrigoni
Board Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$1,175,258
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,632
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,175,258
Total Program Service Revenue$67,000
Investment income $110,910
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $38,771
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,391,939

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Center For National Independence In Politics has recieved totaling $107,551.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE

$50,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$26,265
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$26,186
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$5,100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$556,277
Earnings$13,481
Ending Balance$569,758

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