Effective Government
- Assets
- $272.0k
- Revenue
- $480.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Novato, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-1713412
Organization Overview
Effective Government is located in Novato, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Effective Government 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 12/2022, Effective Government generated $480.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $583.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT CALIFORNIA AIMS TO IMPROVE GOVERNANCE OUTCOMES IN CALIFORNIA, INCLUDING THINGS LIKE MORE HOUSING & TRANSIT, LESS CARBON, FEWER INMATES, FEWER WILDFIRES, HIGHER TEST SCORES, AND MORE GOOD JOBS. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOBBYING ON SPECIFIC BILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE HELD 32 LEARNING EVENTS VIA ZOOM AND 8 IN PERSON EVENTS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, PUBLIC INTELLECTUALS, JOURNALISTS. WE HELPED FUNDRAISE $500K FOR AN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN TO KEEP DIABLO CANYON OPEN. WE HELPED FUNDRAISE $100K FOR THE CALIFORNIA YIMBY VICTORY PAC AND HELPED LOBBY TO PASS IMPORTANT HOUSING BILLS SUCH AS AB 2011 (STREAMLINES PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON COMMERCIALLY-ZONED LAND) AND AB 2097 (ELIMINATES PARKING MINIMUMS).WE LAUNCHED A MUNICIPAL CHAPTER OF EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT, WHICH IN TURN HELPED FUNDRAISE FOR TWO IMPORTANT BALLOT PROPS (PROP D AND PROP J). WE ORGANIZED AN SPRING 2022 ABUNDANCE RETREAT WITH LEADING POLITICAL OPERATORS, JOURNALISTS, AND ADVOCACY ORG LEADERS. WE LAUNCHED A NEW PUBLICATION (MODERN POWER) AND PUBLISHED 19 ESSAYS, REACHING AN AUDIENCE OF 10,000+. OUR REGULAR READERS INCLUDE A DOZEN CA LEGISLATORS, NATIONAL JOURNALISTS, BILLIONAIRE PHILANTHROPISTS, AND EVEN A FORMER CA GOVERNOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Misha David Chellam President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Zack Rosen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kat Doyle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $511,631 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $180,230 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $511,631 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $235 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$31,423 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $480,443 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $419,433 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,300 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,319 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $583,325 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,991 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $27 |
| 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 | $272,018 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,200 |
| 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 | $2,200 |
| 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 | $269,818 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $272,018 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Effective Government has awarded $419,433 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EFFECTIVE SAN FRANCISCO PURPOSE: policies and measures support | $20,000 |
UNITED STATES MEGAFIRE RESP PURPOSE: Organizational support | $399,433 |