2016-05-12T11:28:21-04:00 2015-12-31 233010968 Milligan & Company LLC 105 N 22nd Street Philadelphia PA 19103 990 2015-01-01 230487205 COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY COMM 123 SOUTH BROAD ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19109 DAVID THORNBURGH PRESIDENT & CEO 2155573600 2016-05-12 true LaVon Chancy P00765200 2154969100 2016-05-12 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z X DAVID THORNBURGH 1034619 false X WWW.SEVENTY.ORG X 2002 PA See Schedule O 59 58 5 300 0 0 939568 1034594 0 81 25 0 939649 1034619 0 0 827387 511024 0 117160 276672 415989 1104059 927013 -164410 107606 177571 277949 49187 41954 128384 235995 X See Schedule O false true 698300 1034594 Committee of Seventy, as a nonpartisan better government advocate, works to spur civic engagement and educate citizens about how government works. The organization also advocates for efficiency, transparency and ethical behavior from public officials and all branches of government, and works to ensure fair and well-run elections in Philadelphia by monitoring the local elections process. Committee of Seventys policy agenda and programming are all in accordance with Seventys tax exempt status. 698300 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 19 0 true 5 true false false false false true true true true false false false false false false X 59 58 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA X X DAVID THORNBURGH 2155573600 123 SOUTH BROAD ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19109 DAVID THORNBURGH PRESIDENT & CEO 65.00 0.00 X X 215000 0 33873 S complete list of BOD BOD 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 215000 0 33873 2 false true false 1034594 1034594 25 25 1034619 25 0 0 X 248873 200792 24887 23194 209975 100047 39992 69936 24982 21234 2499 1249 27194 23115 2719 1360 39577 33640 3958 1979 171748 150771 17175 3802 3181 2704 318 159 5058 4299 506 253 57288 48695 5729 2864 11378 9671 1138 569 915 778 91 46 7872 6691 787 394 6346 5394 635 317 112626 90469 11119 11038 927013 698300 111553 117160 98471 151250 38550 66766 14025 25801 100366 90463 17775 9903 8750 24229 177571 277949 5098 24839 13000 13000 31089 4115 49187 41954 X 78384 235995 50000 128384 235995 177571 277949 107606 5 0 X false true X true false X 911516 1535487 771457 939568 1034594 5192622 911516 1535487 771457 939568 1034594 5192622 1774042 3418580 88 170 81 30 369 5192991 0.65830 0.62970 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 4-Year Averaging Exception (Part II-A, lines 2a-2f) Committee of Seventy submitted a valid 501(h) election in August 2013. However, the organization had no lobbying expenditures during the 2013, 2014 or 2015 years. 100366 90463 9903 9903 SECURITY DEPOSITS 24229 24229 DEFERRED RENT 784 CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 3331 4115 X 1148620 5 113996 114001 1034619 1034619 1041009 113996 113996 927013 927013 Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) Seventy is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(a) as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Since its initial filing for tax-exempt status, Seventy has not received any notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that such tax-exempt status has been challenged or changed. There was no taxable income during 2015 and 2014; therefore, no provision for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements.Seventy is required to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken. Seventy has determined whether any tax positions met the recognition threshold and has measured its exposure to those tax positions Management believes Seventy has adequately addressed all relevant tax positions and there are no unrecorded tax liabilities. No interest or penalties from federal and state authorities were recorded in the accompanying financial statements. Seventy is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for tax periods in progress. Seventy believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2011. X false false false false false false false false false DAVID THORNBURGH PRESIDENT & CEO 215000 33873 248873 Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a The Board of Directors elect the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer to serve a 1 year term. Notification of election is sent to the Board of Directors at least 20 days prior to the election at the Annual Meeting. The Governance Committee nominates candidates for election to the Board. Candidates are elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Audit Committee reviews and recommends approval to the Board andExecutive Committee. The full Board receives a review copy for comment andapproval prior to filing the 990. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Annual Conflicts of Interest Disclosures Statements are required inaccordance with Seventys Code of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policyfor Seventys Board of Directors. Directors are also required to notifySeventy throughout the year as conflicts arise. Annual DisclosureStatements are on file. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends compensation for thePresident & CEO. The President & CEO reviews and recommends compensationfor other senior management. Both are presented to the Executive Committeefor comment and approval. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The Compensation Committee reviews and recommends compensation for thePresident & CEO. The President & CEO reviews and recommends compensationfor other senior management. Both are presented to the Executive Committeefor comment and approval. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The governing documents and financial statements are available uponrequest. Seventys Form 990s are available on the website www.seventy.org. Cessation of or significant change to any program service Part III line 3 The election day program has begun to prioritize civic engagement and service learning over polling place observation. Committee of Seventy continues to operate a hotline to provide nonpartisan guidance on voting procedures to voters, canvassers and poll workers; however, the majority of field volunteers are currently high school students tasked with learning about the voting process and offering proposals to improve elections. Students are also trained to answer basic questions about the voting process and conduct an exit survey to voters on various possible election reforms in Pennsylvania. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g The following are expenses for Line 11g: Consultants and production services talent List of other expenses Part IX line 24e The following are expenses for Line 24e: Food and Catering, Bank Service Charge, Credit Card Charges, Dues and Subscriptions, Telecommunications, Postage and Delivery, Bad Debt, Payroll Fees, Printing, Website General explanation attachment Mission Statement Committee of Seventy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic organization dedicated to making government work better and Philadelphia a better place to live, work and play. Seventy exists to improve the voting process and open up our political culture. We encourage honest,capable people to seek public office, and to help them make important decisions about Philadelphias future.