2013-10-30T15:57:24-05:00 2012-12-31 521511275 Raffa PC 1899 L Street NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20036 990 2012-01-01 043454684 Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation BALL 2022232373 1815 Adams Mill Road NW No 300 Washington DC 20009 Justine Sarver 2022232373 2013-10-30 1 Frank H Smith P00639053 2028225000 2013-10-29 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z X Justine Sarver 1815 Adams Mill Road NW No 300 Washington DC 20009 599064 0 X www.ballot.org X 1999 DC To educate the public about and promote ballot initiative use. 9 9 8 9 0 0 677300 598000 1575 960 75 2 0 102 678950 599064 0 36500 0 0 258229 273793 0 0 57206 259321 262605 517550 572898 161400 26166 266076 370429 14619 92806 251457 277623 To educate the public about and promote ballot initiative use. 0 0 203682 36500 960 Partnerships & Coordination- Build ballot measure capacity and leadership in states via forums, convenings, trainings and technical assistance. Work with national partners to develop national ballot measure strategy. 180536 Research - Conduct and disseminate innovative ballot measure research. 78695 Communications - Communicate with the public on a range of ballot measure issues. 462913 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 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 40 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 MA X Amy Exelby 2022232373 1815 Adams Mill Road NW No 300 Washington DC 20009 Crystal Plati 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Daniel Smith 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Robb Gray 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Donald Cohen 1.00 X 0 0 0 M Quinn Delaney 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dorothy Ehrlich 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Ettlinger 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kirsten Moore 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy Sturdivant 1.00 X 0 0 0 Justine Sarver 9.00 X 40583 0 4505 40583 0 4505 0 0 0 0 0 598000 598000 Conference regis. 900099 960 960 960 2 2 Other income 900099 102 102 102 599064 960 0 104 X 36500 36500 45088 34267 4960 5861 194384 147803 21113 25468 6658 5062 722 874 11346 8627 1233 1486 16317 12406 1776 2135 3100 3100 15952 15952 126684 120358 21 6305 8618 8618 19290 3642 15648 3269 94 3175 24873 24873 36182 30808 618 4756 19932 14955 1798 3179 1059 1059 Miscellaneous 2930 2176 754 Education & research 716 716 G & A Allocation 0 37597 -44739 7142 572898 462913 52779 57206 137201 364105 2514 2516 125000 1361 2558 3273 3273 0 0 0 1250 266076 370429 14619 32918 45000 0 14888 14619 92806 X 53124 46930 198333 230693 251457 277623 266076 370429 26166 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 349700 299000 258343 677300 598000 2182343 349700 299000 258343 677300 598000 2182343 687524 1494819 3722 757 320 75 2 4876 102 102 2187321 17505 0.68340 0.77510 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 1 36500 0 0 0 36500 0 3273 3273 0 0 Due to related party 14888 14888 X 599064 0 599064 0 599064 572898 0 572898 0 572898 Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X, Line 2: For the year ended December 31, 2012, the BISC Foundation has documented its consideration of FASB ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, that provides guidance for reporting uncertainty in income taxes and has determined that no material uncertain tax positions qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. 1 No on Props 1 2 and 3 Committee 620 N 6th Street Boise ID 83702 820129950 501(c)(5) 36500 0 Direct contribution to several ballot measure campaigns in Idaho. 0 1 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The sub-grantee is required to submit a formal letter acknowledging the receipt of funds from the granting organization. When the grant project is complete, the sub-grantee is required to submit a final narrative and financial report. These are kept as permanent records by the granting organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Board of Directors reviews and approves audited financials, which inform the 990. We have counsel review the draft Form 990 on a regular basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board of Directors and employees are provided with a conflict of interest policy and sign annual agreements noting any conflict. In order to address a conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Directors or, if applicable, to the Executive Committee when considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. If the Board or Executive Committee has reasonable cause to believe a Director has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the Director of the basis for such belief and afford the Director an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the Director's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board or Committee determines the Director has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary corrective action. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Prior to determining a compensation increase for the Executive Director, a compensation analysis is completed by the Human Resources Staff. This analysis is compiled using salary information from Form 990 and surveys from similar organizations. This information is provided to the Board of Directors for their use in determining a salary increase for the Executive Director as part of an annual evaluation process. Any increase in compensation for this position requires approval of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors then provides a letter or email to the Human Resources staff on the newly approved salary and effective date. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC Foundaiton) makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Other Fees Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consulting: Program service expenses 53,769. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 53,769. Development & Fundraising: Program service expenses 1,350. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,000. Total expenses 4,350. Design: Program service expenses 220. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 805. Total expenses 1,025. Service Costs: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,500. Total expenses 2,500. Polling: Program service expenses 48,200. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,200. Research & Education: Program service expenses 5,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,000. Strategic Planning: Program service expenses 2,006. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,006. Temporaries & Interns: Program service expenses 9,813. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,813. Human Resources: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 21. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21.