2016-07-18T17:16:48-05:00 2015-12-31 930900579 MCDONALD JACOBS PC 520 SW YAMHILL ST STE 500 PORTLAND OR 97204 990 2015-01-01 462465621 The Bus Federation Civic Fund BUSF 5037362501 333 SE SECOND AVENUE Portland OR 97214 MATTHEW SINGER DEPUTY DIRECTOR 5037362501 2016-07-08 1 Sang Ahn P00540880 5032270581 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z MATTHEW SINGER 333 SE SECOND AVENUE Portland OR 97214 1045208 0 X www.busfedcivic.org X 2013 OR The Bus Federation supports and scales the work of local organizations, building a movement of young people, by young people, and for all people. 11 11 6 10000 0 0 844360 999388 32567 36747 1025 1989 694 7084 878646 1045208 0 74700 0 0 251194 308461 0 0 51422 477297 749745 728491 1132906 150155 -87698 345367 294847 49441 86619 295926 208228 We do this by building the capacity of and providing resources to our network of Affiliates, incubating new local organizations, and supporting similar work across the country. 0 0 297210 4351 AFFILIATE CAPACITY BUILDING - THE BUS FEDERATION PROVIDES TRAINING, COACHING, CONVENING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, STAFF MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR OUR LOCAL AFFILIATE NETWORK IN SEVEN STATES. THIS TRAINING, COACHING, AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR LOCAL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE SERVING IN THEIR POSITIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR CAREERS. 248032 11750 NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY -EVERY ELECTION, MILLIONS OF AMERICANS MISS OUT BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE OR THEY MISS DEADLINES. THE BUS COORDINATES AND PROMOTES NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY, SUPPORTING OVER 2,000 NONPROFIT, BUSINESS, MEDIA, AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS TO HELP REGISTER YOUNG VOTERS AND MAKE INDIVIDUALS AWARE OF IMPENDING REGISTRATION DEADLINES. 253883 74700 AFFILIATE PROGRAM - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK, THE BUS FEDERATION IMPLEMENTS LOCAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, HELPING DEVELOP NEW LEADERS, REGISTER AND MOBILIZE YOUNG VOTERS, AND EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT KEY ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2015, THESE EFFORTS HELPED 30,305 YOUNG PEOPLE REGISTER TO VOTE, CALLED 60,205 YOUNG PEOPLE TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT LOCAL ELECTIONS OR ISSUES, TRAINED 184 FELLOWS AND INTERNS, AND EDUCATED AND ENGAGED YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT VOTING RIGHTS, ABORTION AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, LGBTQ EQUALITY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, AND TRANSIT FUN. 162505 20646 162505 20646 961630 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OR X SUSAN MATLACK JONES & ASSOCIATES 5032429360 221 NW SECOND AVENUE SUITE 209 PORTLAND OR 97209 LIBA RUBENSTEIN CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ALEXANDRA ACKER-LYONS VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SAUL ETTLIN TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHY LERZA SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MOLLIE RUSKIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARY MANUEL TOBIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFERSON SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RAHNA EPTING BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 NATHANIEL PARKS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 NELINI STAMP BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALIDA GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVEN COLE-SCHWARTZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW SINGER PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 61333 0 5297 SARAH STADLER VICE PRESIDENT/DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00 X 52250 0 5297 113583 0 10594 0 0 0 0 0 999388 999388 REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPE 900099 36747 36747 36747 1989 1989 OTHER INCOME 900099 7084 7084 7084 1045208 36747 0 9073 74700 74700 124177 82680 26898 14599 136343 91619 28759 15965 24861 15714 6185 2962 23080 15367 4974 2739 1813 1813 30947 30947 1266 1266 59 6 53 55810 54786 831 193 28263 20080 1169 7014 1200 747 326 127 108996 89352 13988 5656 604 392 150 62 CONTRACT FEES 499457 499457 MISC 21330 14917 4308 2105 1132906 961630 119854 51422 337191 227130 6588 61463 1588 6254 345367 294847 49441 86619 49441 86619 X 223215 97381 72711 110847 295926 208228 345367 294847 -87698 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 320649 844360 999388 2164397 320649 844360 999388 2164397 508910 1655487 198 1025 1989 3212 694 7084 7778 2175387 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7500 7500 1073984 1081484 183148 45787 0 0 34912 123265 183148 341325 511988 433 7500 7933 8728 30816 45787 85331 127997 0 X 1045708 500 500 1045208 0 1045208 1133406 500 500 1132906 0 1132906 Part X, Line 2: THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISION OF FASB ASC TOPIC OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF THIS TOPIC. 1 NEW ERA COLORADO FOUNDATION PO BOX 4274 BOULDER CO 80306 261389272 501C3 2500 AFFILIATE MONTHLY MEMBER COMPETITION AWARD CHICAGO VOTES EDUCATION FUND 234 S WABASH AVE CHICAGO IL 60607 460545127 501C3 72200 FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 2 0 Part I, Line 2: THE BUS FEDERATION CIVIC FUND PROVIDES A GRANT LETTER THAT STIPULATES THE PROPER USE OF THE GRANT IN QUESTION AND REQUIRES EACH RECIPIENT TO PROVIDE A REPORT FOR HOW THE FUNDS WERE USED. IN MOST CASES WE ALREADY HAVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WHICH IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE USE OF FUNDS AND PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, IF ANY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 IT IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER PRIOR TO BEING FILED AND IS SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVED A COPY OF OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IN THIS REVIEW, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EVALUATED AND IF APPLICABLE AND AGREED UPON, THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ADJUSTED ADHERING TO SALARY BANDS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THEY ARE NOT PUBLIC. FORM 990. PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.