Center for Civic Information is located in Washington, DC. Center for Civic Information 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, Center for Civic Information generated $399.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (36.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $386.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (36.6%) per year over the past 2 years. 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:
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THE CENTER FOR CIVIC INFORMATION ENCOURAGES ALL AMERICANS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY. WE BELIEVE THAT A MORE INFORMED, MORE REPRESENTATIVE ELECTORATE FACILITATES A HEALTHY SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION REGISTERED AND MOBILIZED UNDER-REPRESENTED VOTERS IN TEXAS, VIRGINIA, AND COLORADO FOR THE NOVEMBER 2021 ELECTIONS. ALL PROGRAMS WERE RIGOROUSLY EVALUATED SO THAT WE CAN LEARN WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN'T IN THE FUTURE. WE ALSO ENCOURAGED VOTERS IN OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA TO SELECT CANDIDATES WHO WOULD PROMOTE MORE CIVICALLY-MINDED POLICIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aaron Strauss President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Ferguson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Lackey Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $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 | $399,050 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $399,050 |
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 | $399,050 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $142,000 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,481 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,202 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $97,562 |
Advertising and promotion | $109,780 |
Office expenses | $20 |
Information technology | $57 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $386,701 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,477 |
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 | $50,477 |
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 | $50,477 |
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 | $50,477 |
Over the last fiscal year, Center for Civic Information has awarded $142,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: social welfare activities | $40,000 |
Gahanna, OH PURPOSE: social welfare activities | $40,000 |
DENVER PANDEMIC FUND PURPOSE: social welfare activities | $37,000 |
MOVEMENT LABS PURPOSE: social welfare activities | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Center for Civic Information has recieved totaling $214,050.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Future Forward USA Action Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: Primary Purpose | $214,050 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Berks County School Districts Health Tr Reading, PA | $37,307,686 | $92,475,879 |
Upmc Lititz Harrisburg, PA | $81,864,299 | $83,139,500 |
American Society For Testing And Materials West Conshohocken, PA | $507,262,217 | $135,712,233 |
Childrens Research Institute Washington, DC | $13,958,035 | $66,659,816 |
Public Interest Registry Reston, VA | $67,348,678 | $103,286,594 |
Philadelphia Post-Acute Partnersllc Philadelphia, PA | $76,499,158 | $101,068,675 |
Charity Global Inc Hagerstown, MD | $173,056,021 | $101,611,139 |
Truth Initiative Foundation Washington, DC | $1,008,096,015 | $92,158,475 |
Lutheran Immigration And Refugee Service Baltimore, MD | $69,973,896 | $114,665,821 |
Goodwill Industries Of The Valley Works Roanoke, VA | $35,659,269 | $106,358,357 |
Gibson Electric Membership Corp Trenton, TN | $199,281,246 | $104,510,085 |
Four County Electric Membership Corp Burgaw, NC | $229,795,069 | $103,654,934 |