Civic Intelligence

Vote Org

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-2094990

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 25, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.VOTE.ORG
4096 Piedmont Ave 368Oakland, CA 94611

(917) 882-0405

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

91st percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$145,589

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

96th percentile

127%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

60%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,899,684

Up $1,623,325 (+127%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,858,029

Up $1,631,124 (+133%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$41,655

Down $7,799 (-16%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,379,497

Up $1,272,416 (+60%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,748,373

Up $601,891 (+52%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$1,631,124

Up $670,525 (+70%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2016: $1,276,359Liabilities 2016: $49,454Net Assets 2016: $1,226,9052016Assets 2017: $2,899,684Liabilities 2017: $41,655Net Assets 2017: $2,858,0292017Assets 2019: $2,161,328Liabilities 2019: $87,022Net Assets 2019: $2,074,3062019Assets 2020: $7,027,863Liabilities 2020: $495,531Net Assets 2020: $6,532,3322020Assets 2022: $5,027,046Liabilities 2022: $300,967Net Assets 2022: $4,726,0792022Assets 2023: $4,966,883Liabilities 2023: $277,134Net Assets 2023: $4,689,7492023Assets 2024: $6,830,751Liabilities 2024: $629,750Net Assets 2024: $6,201,0012024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,899,684
Liabilities$41,655
Net Assets$2,858,029
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2016: $2,107,081Expenses 2016: $1,146,482Net Income 2016: $960,5992016Revenue 2017: $3,379,497Expenses 2017: $1,748,373Net Income 2017: $1,631,1242017Revenue 2019: $1,108,884Expenses 2019: $3,225,308Net Income 2019: -$2,116,4242019Revenue 2020: $18,469,832Expenses 2020: $14,011,806Net Income 2020: $4,458,0262020Revenue 2022: $3,258,267Expenses 2022: $4,414,075Net Income 2022: -$1,155,8082022Revenue 2023: $19,019,581Expenses 2023: $18,843,763Net Income 2023: $175,8182023Revenue 2024: $5,077,669Expenses 2024: $3,481,656Net Income 2024: $1,596,0132024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,379,497
Expenses$1,748,373
Net Income$1,631,124
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 25, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$3,379,497
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Vote.org uses technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen american democracy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,213,174$2,899,684▲ $1,686,510
Pledges and Grants Receivable$60,000--
Accounts Receivable$3,185--
Total Assets$1,276,359$2,899,684▲ $1,623,325
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$49,454$41,655▼ $7,799
Total Liabilities$49,454$41,655▼ $7,799
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,029,981$2,858,029▲ $1,828,048
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$196,924--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,226,905$2,858,029▲ $1,631,124
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,276,359$2,899,684▲ $1,623,325
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Debra CleaverCEOFT$139,583$6,006$145,589
Raven BrooksCOOFT$125,000$9,701$134,701
Joseph Louis EspinosaCTOFT$100,568$10,129$110,697

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carl SnodgrassBoard Member
Julia Rhodes DavisBoard Member
Ashley SpillaneSecretary
Ben WiklerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Solidarity StrategiesConsulting1090 VERMONT AVE NW STE 300, Washington Dc, DC 20005$101,204
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,356,133
Program Service Revenue
$22,769
Investment Income
$595
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,356,133
Change in Net Assets
$1,631,124

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,379,497
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$520,522
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,900,019
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,379,497
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,175,380
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$572,993
Total Fundraising Expense$164,026
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$620,807--$620,807
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$225,568$79,375$60,208$365,151
Fees for Services Other$225,581$30,146$79,599$335,326
Other Salaries and Wages$127,955-$417$128,372
Information Technology$72,969$12,824-$85,793
Other Employee Benefits$29,629$6,652$5,081$41,362
Payroll Taxes$27,298$6,129$4,681$38,108
Travel-$21,941$9,821$31,762
Office Expenses-$1,186$4,219$5,405
Other Expenses$10,680$4,513-$4,513
All Other Expenses-$4,222-$4,222
Occupancy-$1,981-$1,981
Total Functional Expenses$1,415,378$168,969$164,026$1,748,373

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,268,895
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,748,373
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,748,373
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$520,522
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board sets compensation for the ceo and periodically reviews performance.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The ceo sets compensation for the staff and key employees. Salaries are based on a set scale that applies to all employees and takes into account factors like years of relevant experience in their job function and managerial or individual contributor roles.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Voteorg
EIN
26-2094990
Phone
9178820405
Address
4096 PIEDMONT AVE 368, OAKLAND, CA 94611

Signing Officer

Name
Debra Cleaver
Title
CEO
Phone
9178820405
Signed
2018-10-25

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Debra Cleaver
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
The Henry Levy Group
Address
5940 COLLEGE AVE STE F, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1385
Preparer
Beth Attebery
Phone
5106521000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990

“Vote.org uses a peo, trinet, for payroll processing and reporting. In 2016, the number of employees reported on part i, line 5 was 0. The number of employees reported on part i, line 5 should have been 2. The number of employees was inadvertently reported as 0 due to confusion related to the payroll reporting relationship with trinet.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted labor 39,239 0 0 contracted labor 63,745 0 0 contracted labor 122,597 0 0 contracted labor 0 30,146 79,599 total 225,581 30,146 79,599”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,899,684
Liabilities
$41,655
Net assets
$2,858,029
Revenue
$3,379,497
Expenses
$1,748,373
Net income
$1,631,124
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.83$0.63$6.20$5.08$3.48$1.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.97$0.28$4.69$19.0$18.8$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.03$0.30$4.73$3.26$4.41$1.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.03$0.50$6.53$18.5$14.0$4.46
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.09$2.07$1.11$3.23$2.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$0.04$2.86$3.38$1.75$1.63
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.05$1.23$2.11$1.15$0.96