Center For National Independence In Politics
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $646.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Oro Valley, AZ
- Founding
- 07/1988
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 85-0364261
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 03/2023, Vote Smart employed 36 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 03/2023, Vote Smart generated $646.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (29.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 03/2023. 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
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brooks Jackson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tess Mcenery Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Kruse Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Walker Mckusick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Arrigoni Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brent Steel Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $760,097 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,259 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $760,097 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,643 |
| Investment income | $148,134 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$279,587 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $646,287 |
| 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. | $271,849 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $147,034 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $806,135 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,694 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,376 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,116 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,305 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,553 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,788 |
| Office expenses | $20,317 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,741 |
| Travel | $14,724 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,550 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,405 |
| Insurance | $4,229 |
| All other expenses | $114 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,688,152 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,356 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,699 |
| 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 | $10,950 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,394 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,702,374 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,881,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,982 |
| 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 | $23,779 |
| Total liabilities | $72,761 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,559,012 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $250,000 |
| 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 | $2,881,773 |