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Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 04-3411708

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 11, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.BALLOT.ORG

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1815 Adams Mill Road No 300Washington, DC 20009

(202) 223-2373

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

59th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$70,347

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.9% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

74th percentile

9.4%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$801,447

Up $68,629 (+9.4%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$665,200

Up $125,114 (+23%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$136,247

Down $56,485 (-29%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,197,531

Up $150,417 (+14%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$1,072,417

Up $256,613 (+31%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$125,114

Down $106,196 (-46%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $325,858Liabilities 2010: $50,496Net Assets 2010: $275,3622010Assets 2011: $339,547Liabilities 2011: $38,500Net Assets 2011: $301,0472011Assets 2012: $360,246Liabilities 2012: $51,470Net Assets 2012: $308,7762012Assets 2013: $732,818Liabilities 2013: $192,732Net Assets 2013: $540,0862013Assets 2014: $801,447Liabilities 2014: $136,247Net Assets 2014: $665,2002014Assets 2015: $1,285,029Liabilities 2015: $182,787Net Assets 2015: $1,102,2422015Assets 2016: $1,556,449Liabilities 2016: $151,518Net Assets 2016: $1,404,9312016Assets 2017: $1,666,879Liabilities 2017: $240,373Net Assets 2017: $1,426,5062017Assets 2018: $1,450,670Liabilities 2018: $116,603Net Assets 2018: $1,334,0672018Assets 2019: $961,603Liabilities 2019: $205,339Net Assets 2019: $756,2642019Assets 2020: $997,744Liabilities 2020: $187,583Net Assets 2020: $810,1612020Assets 2021: $3,580,828Liabilities 2021: $320,641Net Assets 2021: $3,260,1872021Assets 2022: $3,237,638Liabilities 2022: $1,047,578Net Assets 2022: $2,190,0602022Assets 2023: $4,742,823Liabilities 2023: $968,072Net Assets 2023: $3,774,7512023Assets 2024: $3,202,962Liabilities 2024: $604,698Net Assets 2024: $2,598,2642024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$801,447
Liabilities$136,247
Net Assets$665,200
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,556,7372010Expenses 2011: $1,111,2432011Revenue 2012: $1,753,047Expenses 2012: $1,753,963Net Income 2012: -$9162012Revenue 2013: $1,047,114Expenses 2013: $815,804Net Income 2013: $231,3102013Revenue 2014: $1,197,531Expenses 2014: $1,072,417Net Income 2014: $125,1142014Revenue 2015: $1,872,794Expenses 2015: $1,435,752Net Income 2015: $437,0422015Revenue 2016: $2,031,384Expenses 2016: $1,728,695Net Income 2016: $302,6892016Revenue 2017: $1,774,964Expenses 2017: $1,753,389Net Income 2017: $21,5752017Revenue 2018: $2,095,855Expenses 2018: $2,188,294Net Income 2018: -$92,4392018Revenue 2019: $1,336,292Expenses 2019: $1,914,095Net Income 2019: -$577,8032019Revenue 2020: $1,960,501Expenses 2020: $1,906,604Net Income 2020: $53,8972020Revenue 2021: $4,842,440Expenses 2021: $2,392,414Net Income 2021: $2,450,0262021Revenue 2022: $2,250,670Expenses 2022: $3,320,797Net Income 2022: -$1,070,1272022Revenue 2023: $4,755,016Expenses 2023: $3,170,325Net Income 2023: $1,584,6912023Revenue 2024: $2,556,697Expenses 2024: $3,669,293Net Income 2024: -$1,112,5962024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,197,531
Expenses$1,072,417
Net Income$125,114
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 11, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,197,531
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ballot initiative strategy center, inc. (bisc) strengthens democracy by building a national progressive strategy for ballot measures.

To promote and support ballot initiative use.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$221,394$627,122▲ $405,728
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$26,312$18,325▼ $7,987
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,383$16,281▼ $102
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,578$2,578→ $0
Total Assets$732,818$801,447▲ $68,629
Other Assets Total$466,151$137,141▼ $329,010
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$150,000$72,500▼ $77,500
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,418$59,131▲ $18,713
Other Liabilities$2,314$4,616▲ $2,302
Total Liabilities$192,732$136,247▼ $56,485
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$540,086$665,200▲ $125,114
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$540,086$665,200▲ $125,114
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$732,818$801,447▲ $68,629

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$18,325$44,691$63,016
Other Assets Org$12,950--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Justine SarverExecutive DirectorPT$63,784$6,563$70,347

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gail StoltzChair
John OstDirector
Jordan FitzgeraldDirector
Patrick GreenDirector
Rick De La FuenteDirector
Ricky FellerDirector
Sarah ReeceDirector
Mike PodhorzerDirector (until 04/2014)
Brandon DavisDirector (until 09/2014)
Denise CardinalDirector (until 09/2014)
Nikki BudzinksiSecretary
Greg SpeedTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,130,000
Program Service Revenue
$65,965
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,566
All Other Contributions
$1,130,000
Change in Net Assets
$125,114

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,197,531
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,197,531
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,197,531
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$465,811
Other Expenses$406,606
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$200,000
Total Fundraising Expense$155,853
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$189,563$75,445$56,757$321,765
Grants to Domestic Orgs$200,000--$200,000
Conferences and Meetings$128,570--$128,570
Fees for Services Other$44,002$48,419-$92,421
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,139$7,035$35,173$70,347
Occupancy-$45,051-$45,051
Fees for Services Accounting-$32,886-$32,886
Payroll Taxes$15,304$10,524$5,758$31,586
Other Employee Benefits$6,801$19,676$3,069$29,546
Travel$17,399$9,989$554$27,942
Office Expenses$1,742$26,111$15$27,868
Information Technology$340$17,880-$18,220
Depreciation Depletion-$13,845-$13,845
Pension Plan Contributions$2,655$9,162$750$12,567
Fees for Services Legal$1,233$6,868-$8,101
Insurance-$2,139-$2,139
Other Expenses$30$65-$95
All Other Expenses$133,967$-187,744$53,777-
Total Functional Expenses$770,129$146,435$155,853$1,072,417

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,072,417
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,072,417
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,072,417
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center FoundationWashington, DC501(c)(3)To Support General and Charitable Activities.$200,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$4,616
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
Yes
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The board of directors reviews and approves the audited financial statements, along with the federal form 990. Bisc's counsel reviews the draft form 990 on a regular basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“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 15A

“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

“Bisc makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Inc
EIN
04-3411708
Phone
2022232373
Address
1815 ADAMS MILL ROAD NO 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Justine Sarver
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2022232373
Signed
2015-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Justine Sarver
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Raffa Pc
Address
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Frank H Smith
Phone
2028225000
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“For the year ended december 31, 2014, bisc 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.”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$801,447
Liabilities
$136,247
Net assets
$665,200
Revenue
$1,197,531
Expenses
$1,072,417
Net income
$125,114
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.20$0.60$2.60$2.56$3.67$1.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.74$0.97$3.77$4.76$3.17$1.58
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.24$1.05$2.19$2.25$3.32$1.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.58$0.32$3.26$4.84$2.39$2.45
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.00$0.19$0.81$1.96$1.91$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.21$0.76$1.34$1.91$0.58
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.45$0.12$1.33$2.10$2.19$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.67$0.24$1.43$1.77$1.75$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.15$1.40$2.03$1.73$0.30
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.18$1.10$1.87$1.44$0.44
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.14$0.67$1.20$1.07$0.13
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.73$0.19$0.54$1.05$0.82$0.23
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.05$0.31$1.75$1.75$0.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.04$0.30$1.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.05$0.28$1.56
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