FAIRVOTE: Form 990, tax year 2018
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- Organization
- FAIRVOTE (EIN 54-1635649)
- Tax period
- 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
- Filed
- 2019-11-15
- IRS object ID
- 201933199349309548
- Schema version
- 2018v3.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2019-11-15T15:00:56-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2018-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PR CPA SOLUTIONS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 9829 DARCY FOREST DR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Silver Spring | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20910 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2018-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 541635649 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | FAIRVOTE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | FAIR | BusinessNameControlTxt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6930 CARROLL AVE SUITE 240 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Takoma Park | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20912 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | ROBERT RICHIE | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CEO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3012704616 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2019-11-15 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | false | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | ISMENIA PENA-ROMERO | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P02039808 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2027591269 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2019-11-15 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation
IP Address IPAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| I Pv4 Address | 173.66.31.53 | IPv4AddressTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 2019-11-15 | IPDt |
| IP Tm | 15:08:29 | IPTm |
| Federal Original Submission Id | 27353620193193mmewx5 | FederalOriginalSubmissionId |
| Federal Original Submission Id | 2019-11-15 | FederalOriginalSubmissionIdDt |
| Filing License Type | P | FilingLicenseTypeCd |
| At Submission Creation Device Id | 3D16E852ED502AD6512E6A8AD0E4130F666F1159 | AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId |
| At Submission Filing Device Id | 3D16E852ED502AD6512E6A8AD0E4130F666F1159 | AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2018 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2020-04-17 16:48:07Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | ROBERT RICHIE | PrincipalOfficerNm |
| Gross Receipts | $2,661,864 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.FAIRVOTE.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1992 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MD | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | FAIRVOTE IS A NONPARTISAN CHAMPION OF ELECTORAL REFORMS THAT GIVE VOTERS GREATER CHOICE, A STRONGER VOICE AND A REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY THAT WORKS FOR ALL AMERICANS. WE STUDY ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL RULES, DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 13 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 12 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 31 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 14 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $3,204,958 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $2,650,200 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $1,500 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $6,534 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $230 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $318 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $41,482 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $4,812 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $3,248,170 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $2,661,864 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $33,000 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $213,350 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,543,510 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $1,723,637 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $65,470 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $1,195,441 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $1,079,596 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $2,771,951 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $3,016,583 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $476,219 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$354,719 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $857,325 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $498,352 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $25,122 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $20,868 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $832,203 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $477,484 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Mission | FAIRVOTE IS A NONPARTISAN CHAMPION OF ELECTORAL REFORMS THAT GIVE VOTERS GREATER CHOICE, A STRONGER VOICE AND A REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY THAT WORKS FOR ALL AMERICANS. WE STUDY ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL RULES, DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $2,459,811 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $213,350 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | EDUCATION ABOUT RANKED CHOICE VOTING AND GENERAL DEMOCRACY:FAIRVOTE IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON A RANGE OF ELECTION TOPICS, INCLUDING BEING AT OR NEAR THE TOP OF INTERNET SEARCHES ON TOPICS SUCH AS VOTER TURNOUT, PRIMARIES AND REDISTRICTING. WE PROVIDE ELECTIONS SERVICES ASSISTANCE TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES ON A MODEST SCALE. OUR WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY ON THESE RESOURCES, AND WE RECEIVED PARTICULARLY NOTABLE ATTENTION DURING THE 2018 YEAR FOR PROJECTS LIKE THE FOLLOWING: - OUR SENIOR FELLOW DAVID DALEY CONTINUED TO BE A LEADING AUTHORITY ON GERRYMANDERING, WITH FREQUENT ARTICLES, MEDIA APPEARANCES AND SPEECHES TO UNIVERSITIES AND CIVIC GROUPS.- WE PROVIDED UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHERE PRIMARIES ARE CLOSED, SEMI-CLOSED AND OPEN ON A PAGE THAT IS HIGH IN INTERNET SEARCHES ON THIS TOPIC.- WE REGULARLY UPDATED INFORMATION ON VOTER TURNOUT AND VOTER PARTICIPATION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $161,635 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN PROJECT:OUR REPRESENTATION2020 PROJECT RESEARCHED AND ENGAGED IN EDUCATION ABOUT INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS DESIGNED TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR WOMEN CANDIDATES. IT EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND IMPACT SUCH THAT IN SEPTEMBER 2018 THE PROJECT WAS FORMERLY ENDED WHEN IT BECAME AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION CALLED REPRESENTWOMEN. PROGRESS BEFORE THAT TIME INCLUDED: -RELEASING AND RECEIVING ONGOING MEDIA ATTENTION FOR ITS GENDER PARITY INDEX AND ASSOCIATED REPORT THAT RATES EACH STATE ON REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN ELECTED FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL OFFICES AND EXPLORES THE RULE-BASED REASONS THAT MAY HELP EXPLAIN DIFFERENCES;-UPGRADING ITS REPRESENTWOMEN.COM WEBSITE WITH RESOURCES ON STRUCTURAL AND RULES CHANGES TO HELP CREATE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR WOMEN WHEN SEEKING TO RUN FOR OFFICE;-HELPING TO FORM AND SHAPE THE REFLECT.US COALITION BRINGING NONPARTISAN APPROACHES TO EQUITABLE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN; (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $2,621,446 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (true) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | false | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (true) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | false | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (true) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | false | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (true) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 10 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 31 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 13 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 12 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | Yes (true) | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | Yes (true) | LocalChaptersInd |
| Policies Reference Chapters | Yes (true) | PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (true) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | false | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | THE ORGANIZATION | PersonNm |
| Phone | 3012704616 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6930 CARROLL AVE SUITE 240 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Takoma Park | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20912 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (14 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRIST NOVOSELIC | |||||||
| CHAIR | 1.50 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL JACOB | |||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM REDPATH | |||||||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA TERRELL | |||||||
| SECRETARY | 40.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE UNDERWOOD | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BRENDA CHORESI CARTER | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DAVID WILNER | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DONALD MARRON | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CYNTHIA OKECHUKWU | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOE SWIMMER | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MARK DE LA IGLESIA | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SUSANNAH WELLFORD | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| TIMOTHY HAYES | |||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ROBERT RICHIE | |||||||
| CEO | 40.00 | 0.00 | Yes (X) | $101,000 | $0 | $0 | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $141,000 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $0 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| All Other Contributions | $2,650,200 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $2,650,200 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | ELECTION SERVICES | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $6,534 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $6,534 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,534 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $318 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $318 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONORARIA | 900099 | $4,221 | $4,221 |
| OTHER INCOME | 900099 | $591 | $591 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $4,812 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,661,864 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $11,346 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $318 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part IX | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $213,350 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $213,350 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $141,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $101,730 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $18,730 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $20,540 | FundraisingAmt |
Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,243 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $8,113 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,633 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,497 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,245,474 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,122,934 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $100,016 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $22,524 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $212,811 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $160,453 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $47,062 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,296 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $112,109 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $76,299 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $33,084 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,726 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,467 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $158 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,309 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,530 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $10,530 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,837 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $22,837 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $558,046 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $497,647 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $59,835 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $564 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $21,460 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $18,444 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,152 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $864 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $77,371 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $65,965 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $9,046 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,360 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $53,616 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $45,712 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,268 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,636 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $132,020 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $112,557 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $15,435 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,028 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $143,274 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $135,307 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,752 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,215 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $42,600 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $35,329 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,191 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,080 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,667 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,274 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $312 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $81 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | OTHER EXPENSES | Desc |
| Total | $13,708 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,337 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,312 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $59 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,016,583 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,621,446 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $329,667 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $65,470 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $839,664 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $419,037 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $59,801 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,222 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,768 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $15,659 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $10,005 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,422 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,654 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $10,017 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,092 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $857,325 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $498,352 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,681 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,069 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,441 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $19,799 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $25,122 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $20,868 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $443,933 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $404,443 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $388,270 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $73,041 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $832,203 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $477,484 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $857,325 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $498,352 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$354,719 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,160,520 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,705,705 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $3,194,902 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,204,958 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,650,200 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $11,916,285 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $15,340 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $24,275 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,100 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,500 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $6,534 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $56,749 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,175,860 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,729,980 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $3,204,002 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,206,458 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,656,734 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $11,973,034 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $11,973,034 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $19,097 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $10,040 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $19,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,221 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $61,358 | TotalAmt |
Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $19,097 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $10,040 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $9,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $19,000 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,221 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $61,358 | TotalAmt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,194,957 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,740,020 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $3,213,002 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,225,458 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $2,660,955 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $12,034,392 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support CY509 | 0.99490 | PublicSupportCY509Pct |
| Public Support PY509 | 0.99330 | PublicSupportPY509Pct |
| Investment Income CY | 0.01000 | InvestmentIncomeCYPct |
| Investment Income PY | 0.01000 | InvestmentIncomePYPct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $142,358 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $142,358 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $2,874,225 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $3,016,583 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $300,829 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $75,207 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $239,477 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $304,928 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $289,618 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $300,829 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $1,134,852 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $1,702,278 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $10,000 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $342,619 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $94,830 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $142,358 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $589,807 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $59,869 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $76,232 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $72,405 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $75,207 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $283,713 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $425,570 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $15,659 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $10,005 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $5,654 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $5,654 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | SECURITY DEPOSIT | Desc |
| Book Value | $8,092 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $8,092 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION PAYABLE | Desc |
| Amt | $19,799 | Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $19,799 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,661,864 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $2,661,864 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $2,661,864 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $3,016,583 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $3,016,583 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $3,016,583 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | false | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (7 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE | ||||||
| 1620 L STREET NW SUITE 1100 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20036 | 237026895 | $1,000 | MEMBERSHIP GRANT |
| MAINE CITIZENS FOR CLEAN ELECTIONS | ||||||
| PO BOX 18187 | PORTLAND | ME | 04112 | 272646667 | $125,000 | VOTER EDUCATION |
| CHAINBREAKER COLLECTIVE | ||||||
| PO BOX 31666 | SANTA FE | NM | 87594 | 800420443 | $39,000 | VOTER SERVICES ACTIVITIES |
| EARTHCARE | ||||||
| 6600 VALENTINE WAY | SANTA FE | NM | 87507 | 331017279 | $20,000 | EDUCATION |
| LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SFC | ||||||
| PO BOX 31547 | SANTA FE | NM | 87594 | 237297241 | $1,500 | VOTER SERVICES ACTIVITIES |
| REGENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | ||||||
| ONE SHILEDS AVE | DAVIS | CA | 95616 | 824478770 | $1,000 | OPINION RESEARCH |
| SAVE IRV MEMPHIS | ||||||
| 3060 SCOTLAND RD | MEMPHIS | TN | 38128 | 831149302 | $25,850 | LOBBYING |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 | THE SPOUSE OF THE CEO IS A BOARD MEMBER AND WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION UNTIL AUGUST OF 2018. |
| Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 | MANAGEMENT WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE TAXING AUTHORITIES. |
| Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c | ANNUAL REVIEW AND MEETING. |
| Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 | ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR AT THE ORGANIZATIONS HEADQUARTERS IN TAKOMA PARK, MD. |
| List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g | CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 497,647 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 59,835 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 564 TOTAL EXPENSES 558,046TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, COL A 5558,046 |
| General explanation attachment | FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSIONCONVENE STRATEGIC CONFERENCES, WRITE EXTENSIVELY ABOUT OUR PROPOSALS, AND ENGAGE WITH CIVIC LEADERS AND JOURNALISTS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSIONCONVENE STRATEGIC CONFERENCES, WRITE EXTENSIVELY ABOUT OUR PROPOSALS, AND ENGAGE WITH CIVIC LEADERS AND JOURNALISTS. FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:EDUCATION ABOUT RANKED CHOICE VOTING AND GENERAL DEMOCRACY-WE UPDATED RESOURCES EXPLAINING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE AND REFORM IDEAS LIKE THE NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE PLAN.-WE MAINTAINED A POLICY GUIDE WITH AN ARRAY OF PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE FAIR ACCESS TO VOTING.WE WERE MOST FOCUSED IN 2018 ON A VOTING METHOD CALLED RANKED CHOICE VOTING (RCV). OUR WORK HAS CONTRIBUTED TO RCV BECOMING A MAINSTREAM PROPOSAL THAT IS BEING DISCUSSED AND IMPLEMENTED IN STATES AND CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY. HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR WORK AND ITS IMPACT ARE LISTED BELOW.-OUR RANKED CHOICE VOTING RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT HAS MADE REMARKABLE STRIDES TOWARD OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES IN ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. ITS TEAM CONDUCTED IN-PERSON MEETINGS WITH INFLUENTIAL ELECTION OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LARGEST VOTING SYSTEM VENDORS; PUBLISHED PODCASTS AND WEBINARS COVERING TOPICS IN RCV ELECTION ADMINISTRATION; PRESENTED TESTIMONY IN LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL HEARINGS; PARTICIPATED IN DECISION-MAKING AROUND THE NEXT ITERATION OF THE EACS VOLUNTARY VOTING SYSTEM GUIDELINES; SPURRED ACTION AROUND ADDRESSING THE BEST WAY TO AUDIT RCV ELECTIONS; SPEARHEADED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE UNIVERSAL TABULATOR TO READ BALLOT DATA AND GENERATE RCV ELECTION RESULTS; PROVIDED ADVICE TO OUR STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS WHEN DEALING WITH ELECTION ADMINISTRATION ISSUES, AND MORE. THEIR WORK WAS HELPFUL TO MANY OTHER STATE ADVOCATES IN KEY STATES FOR RCV, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION OF SANTA FES LEGAL DISPUTE OVER IMPLEMENTING RCV IN 2018 AND TO SIX UTAH MUNICIPALITIES DECIDING TO USE RCV.-TEN CITIES (AMHERST MA, LAS CRUCES NM, ST. LOUIS PARK MN, MEMPHIS TN, SEVERAL CITIES IN UTAH, AND ONE COUNTY (BENTON COUNTY OR) IN 2018 TOOK ACTION TOWARD USING RCV FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2019. MANY OF THESE JURISDICTIONS SOUGHT INFORMATION ABOUT RCV FROM FAIRVOTE AND/OR OUR RANKED CHOICE VOTING RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT.-THE FIRST IMPLEMENTATIONS IN SANTA FE (NM) AND STATEWIDE IN MAINES PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS WENT WELL IN 2018. BOTH HAD HIGH TURNOUT, EFFECTIVE USE OF THE BALLOT BY VOTERS, AND SMOOTH TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATIONS. IN SANTA FE, FAIRVOTE NEW MEXICO LED BY MARIA PEREZ ORGANIZED AN EFFECTIVE VOTER AND CANDIDATE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN PARTLY FUNDED BY LJAF, AND IN MAIN FAIRVOTE WORKED IN COORDINATION WITH THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AND MAINE CITIZENS FOR CLEAN ELECTIONS TO EDUCATE ABOUT RCV AND PARTNERED WITH THE BANGOR DAILY NEWS ON A STATEWIDE EXIT SURVEY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOTER EXPERIENCE WITH RCV. WE INVESTED HEAVILY IN VOTER EDUCATION AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT IN THE CALIFORNIA BAY AREA AS FOUR CITIES USED RCV, INCLUDING SAN FRANCISCO.-MEDIA ATTENTION TO RCV HAS TAKEN ON NEW PROMINENCE, WITH MUCH OF IT CITING FAIRVOTE AS A TRUSTED NATIONAL RESOURCE ON RCV IMPLEMENTATION AND DATA. IN 2018 ALONE WE GENERATED MORE THAN 100 PRESS ACCOUNTS QUOTING FAIRVOTE EXPERTS OR CITING OUR DATA IN REPORTING, INCLUDING SEVEN FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, REUTERS AND BLOOMBERG. MAJOR NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL BOARDS EXPRESSED SUPPORT FOR RCV, INCLUDING THE NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE, BALTIMORE SUN, THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD, AND OTHERS. OPINION COLUMNISTS AND OP-ED CONTRIBUTORS FROM THE LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTER HAVE VOICED THEIR SUPPORT IN MANY PROMINENT NATIONAL TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA SOURCES.-WE HAVE EQUIPPED STATE AND LOCAL ALLIES WITH GREATER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TOWARD PURSUING THEIR (MOSTLY VOLUNTEER) WORK FOR RCV IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE CONDUCTED SIX REGIONAL SUMMITS IN 2018, WITH AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF ABOUT 50 PARTICIPANTS. THESE FEATURED CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAININGS IN ORGANIZING, FUNDRAISING, MEDIA, AND MESSAGING - ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS FOR BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS, ENGAGING IN EFFECTIVE RCV PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND PURSUING SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY THAT ULTIMATELY COULD INCLUDE STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS. WITH OUR SUPPORT, STATE GROUPS LIKE FAIRVOTE TENNESSEE, FAIRVOTE ILLINOIS AND RCV FOR COLORADO HAVE GROWN THEIR VOLUNTEER LISTS, GROWN THEIR DONOR BASES, AND DEVELOPED STRONGER INTERNAL LEADERSHIP, AND ARE POISED FOR GREATER STATE-WIDE IMPACT. THOUGH WE HAVE MADE IMPACT IN MANY STATES, WE HAVE MUCH MORE WORK TO DO TO ENGAGE WITH STATE GROUP LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS WHO LOOK TO FAIRVOTE TO CONVENE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEADERS TO STRATEGIZE AND SHARE SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES. FORM 990, PART III LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:-PARTNERING WITH HOGAN LOVELLS ON A MAJOR PRO BONO PROJECT ON THE LEGALITY OF VARIOUS APPROACHES TO INTENTIONAL ACTION TO ENCOURAGE INCREASES IN REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN;-SENDING OUT WEEKLY UPDATES ON REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN TO AN IMPRESSIVE LISTSERV THAT HAS GROWN MORE TO THAN 400 LEADING AUTHORITIES AND ADVOCATES OF REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp
Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | FAIRVOTE ACTION FUND | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6930 CARROLL AVE SUITE 240 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Takoma Park | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MD | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 20912 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 383650370 | EIN |
| Primary Activities | EDUCATION OF GENERAL POPULACE REGARDING ELECTION REFORM | PrimaryActivitiesTxt |
| Legal Domicile State | MD | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Exempt Code Section | 501C4 | ExemptCodeSectionTxt |
| Direct Controlling NA | N/A | DirectControllingNACd |
| Controlled Organization | false | ControlledOrganizationInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | false | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | false | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | false | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | false | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | false | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | false | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | false | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | false | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | false | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | false | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | false | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | false | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | false | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | Yes (true) | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | Yes (true) | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | false | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | false | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | false | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | false | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |
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