2018-10-15T13:52:13-04:00 2017-12-31 Nolan Calcasola & CO PC PO Box 625 East Longmeadow MA 01028 990 2017-01-01 262369596 RepresentUs REPR PO Box 60008 Florence MA 01062 Joshua Silver Chief Executive 4135858100 2018-08-23 true Robert Calcasola P00229178 4135254100 2018-10-15 96.39.1.246 2018-10-15 13:54:38 0487482018288dzxxd5k 2018-10-15 P 2E35B990D13BCB4324A2EA26723CE5AE8D64D968 2E35B990D13BCB4324A2EA26723CE5AE8D64D968 2017 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z 3204958 false X www.represent.us X 2008 MA Represent.Us (RU) is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization challenging the undue influence of well-financed interests over American politics through long-term structural reform solutions. (continued on schedule O) 10 8 0 6000 0 0 3261868 2107268 0 0 148 786533 3262016 2893801 1645163 288518 0 999499 1340729 147307 274337 828637 850882 3473299 2627436 -211283 266365 728164 896424 254709 156601 473455 739823 Represent.Us (RU) is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization challenging the undue influence of well-financed interests over American politics through long-term structural reform solutions. (continued on schedule O) false false 944360 500 Public Education and Communications:Represent.Us excels at digital-content production and distribution. RUs content reaches a busy and digitally saturated public with media that cuts through the noise and appeals to politically diverse demographics. Videos produced in 2017 highlighted the human cost of corruption, explained current events, and demonstrated how currupt political systems impact particular communitities and the nation at large. RU created and distributed 85 direct-to-Facebook videos tha were viewed over 17 million times collectively. RU launched several viral campaigns and amplified the campaigns of partners. RU leveraged relationships with digital distribution parters to expand its reach to new audiences. In 2017, membership increased by 27% with the total number of members topping 700,000. RUs social-media communities continue to grow, and engagement levels remain among the highest in the advocacy field. Continued on Schedule O. 739930 288018 Grassroots Organizing, Advocacy, and Lobbying:Represent.Us is committed to boots-on-the-ground activism. Across the nation, RU has mobilized more than 6,000 citizen volunteers, with more than 40 chapters across the nation. These chapters pass and protect local anti-corruption resolutions, execute creative direct action, and establish the lasting infrastructure required to build a politically potent movement. Represent.Us runs a robust, grassroots movement leadership training program that includes an online community platform, free digital resources, a peer-to-peer mentoring program, and direct support from staff. 535207 Anti-Corruption Act Research and Reform Efforts:In 2017, Represent.Us expanded the anti-corruption policy suite to include redistricting and fair representational voting systems. Policies which aim to improve the fairness of our elections include open primaries, ranked choice voting, automatic voter registration, vote by mail, and campaign finance reforms that incentivize politicians to seek small-dollar contributions instead of relying on a few large donors. RU redistricting reforms end the practice of gerrymandering to ensure accurate and competitive elections. RU conducts in-depth research to determine the culture of political courrption and the needs of each locality. This research lays the foundation for bespoke policy solutions and enables RU to indentify and parter with grasstops leaders and organizations. 2219497 false true false false false false false false false true false false true false false true false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 23 0 true 0 false false false false true true false false false false false false false X 10 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MA X Joshua Silver 4135858100 PO Box 60008 Florence MA 01062 Joshua Silver CEO 0.00 40.00 X 0 148470 21870 James Greer Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Johnson Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kulpreet Rana Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jon DeVaan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adam McKay Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ramsey Homsany Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Lawrence Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Jones Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charlotte Hill Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 148470 21870 0 false true false 151672 1324207 631389 2107268 1047690 311157 736533 736533 Ticket Income 900099 50000 50000 50000 2893801 50000 0 736533 X 288518 288518 1131720 973362 79241 79117 112659 98261 7547 6851 96350 83612 5962 6776 15588 2050 13538 11456 877 10579 147307 147307 965 869 53 43 46509 47131 -646 24 42031 27635 3395 11001 1002 903 55 44 94552 85510 4897 4145 107302 99289 933 7080 4996 3962 1034 5751 5751 9860 3151 6555 154 Consulting 373070 371826 25 1219 Communication Costs 136073 125063 434 10576 Intern Stipends Temps 1727 1727 2627436 2219497 133602 274337 341109 476060 10050 266514 250000 547 54666 51791 8626 2875 117832 150975 728164 896424 254709 81601 75000 254709 156601 X 473455 739823 473455 739823 728164 896424 266365 3 0 X false true X false false 54666 51791 2875 2875 Intangible Assets 117832 Due From Affiliate 33143 150975 2746495 2746495 147306 147306 2893801 2480129 2480129 147307 147307 2627436 Other revenues included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 4b) Amounts paid to the professional fundraiser of $147,307 were reported on a net basis on the financial statements and disclosed in the footnotes. Other expenses included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 4b) Amounts paid to the professional fundraiser of $147,307 were reported on a net basis on the financial statements and disclosed in the footnotes. X true Omaze Inc 5735 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles CA 90016 Provided advertising and promotion true 736533 147307 589226 736533 147307 589226 MA Omaze 1047690 1047690 311157 1047690 1047690 311157 311157 736533 Fundraiser custody or control of funds (Part I, line 2b (iii)) The Organization has a written agreement with Omaze, Inc. to provide fundraising services to the Organization. Omaze, Inc. had custody of the funds until they were turned over to the Organization when the fundraising drive was finished. false false false false false false Joshua Silver CEO 148470 4603 17267 170340 144197 James F Greer Director Cash Needs X 250000 75000 false true true 75000 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 is drafted by the Organizations independent auditors, the 990 is reviewed by the Chief Operating Officer then submitted to the Board for approval prior to filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Board Members are required to annually disclose in writing any potential conflicts. If a member of the Board is deemed to have a potential conflict they are required to recuse themselves from voting on such matters. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Although there are no employees the organization shares services with the Represent.Us Education Fund (RUEF). The Board of RUEF will negotiate with the CEO with respect to the appropriate salary. The salary is based on annual performance review, benchmarks of other similar organizations. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Although there are no employees the organization shares expenses with the Represent.Us Education Fund (RUEF). Other key employees of RUEF salaries are reviewed by the CEO based on the work plan subject to approval of the RUEF Board. The process is driven by the budget approved by the Board. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Financial statements are made available to the public upon request on a case by case basis. Other governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not generally made available to the public. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Program Consulting Expenses related to Site Development and Production General explanation attachment Public Education and Communications:Continued:Represent.Us content advances the national conversation about compresehensive political reform and changes American political culture by increasing the demand for transformative democratic reform. Primary Exempt Purpose (continued)Represent.Us (the Organization, or RU) was incorporated in 2008 as Change Congress, and subsequently conducted business as the Democracy Action Fund, United Republic Action Fund, and United Republic. RepresentUs Education Fund 296 Nonotuck Street Northampton MA 01062 263088283 Grant-Making Public Education DC 501c3 9 N/A false false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false Explanation of information on Schedule R 1c) $1,324,207 of grants received.1d) $75,000 owed to a member of the Board.1n, 1p) $290,045 of shared expenses based on allocation of time sheets.