Civic Intelligence

The Center for Election Science

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 45-2334002

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 08, 2020

Organization Profilewww.electionscience.org
1267 Willis StreetRedding, CA 96001

(202) 760-7051

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

95th percentile

66%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$108,150

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

99th percentile

331%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

667%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,712,604

Up $1,315,191 (+331%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$1,665,002

Up $1,301,465 (+358%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$47,602

Up $13,726 (+41%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,943,810

Up $1,690,538 (+667%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$666,692

Up $195,285 (+41%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$1,277,118

Up $1,495,253 (+685%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $7,978Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $7,9782014Assets 2015: $12,364Liabilities 2015: $3,275Net Assets 2015: $9,0892015Assets 2016: $4,971Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $612,595Liabilities 2017: $8,836Net Assets 2017: $603,7592017Assets 2018: $397,413Liabilities 2018: $33,876Net Assets 2018: $363,5372018Assets 2019: $1,712,604Liabilities 2019: $47,602Net Assets 2019: $1,665,0022019Assets 2020: $1,462,159Liabilities 2020: $45,752Net Assets 2020: $1,416,4072020Assets 2021: $1,212,895Liabilities 2021: $85,357Net Assets 2021: $1,127,5382021Assets 2022: $2,742,729Liabilities 2022: $96,043Net Assets 2022: $2,646,6862022Assets 2023: $2,273,504Liabilities 2023: $99,675Net Assets 2023: $2,173,8292023Assets 2024: $1,670,355Liabilities 2024: $55,306Net Assets 2024: $1,615,0492024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,712,604
Liabilities$47,602
Net Assets$1,665,002
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $18,189Expenses 2014: $15,809Net Income 2014: $2,3802014Revenue 2015: $26,383Expenses 2015: $25,272Net Income 2015: $1,1112015Revenue 2016: $50,648Expenses 2016: $45,677Net Income 2016: $4,9712016Revenue 2017: $648,641Expenses 2017: $49,853Net Income 2017: $598,7882017Revenue 2018: $253,272Expenses 2018: $471,407Net Income 2018: -$218,1352018Revenue 2019: $1,943,810Expenses 2019: $666,692Net Income 2019: $1,277,1182019Revenue 2020: $710,760Expenses 2020: $959,354Net Income 2020: -$248,5942020Revenue 2021: $964,995Expenses 2021: $1,253,864Net Income 2021: -$288,8692021Revenue 2022: $2,984,271Expenses 2022: $1,465,123Net Income 2022: $1,519,1482022Revenue 2023: $1,115,846Expenses 2023: $1,588,703Net Income 2023: -$472,8572023Revenue 2024: $631,856Expenses 2024: $1,190,636Net Income 2024: -$558,7802024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,943,810
Expenses$666,692
Net Income$1,277,118
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 8, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,943,810
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization empowers people with voting methods that strengthen democracy.

The Center for Election Science advances smarter electoral systems to improve social good in the public and private sectors by providing scholarship, election-related resources, and informed advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$390,186$1,577,524▲ $1,187,338
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$7,451$135,080▲ $127,629
Total Assets$397,413$1,712,604▲ $1,315,191
Other Assets Total$-224--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,876$47,602▲ $13,726
Total Liabilities$33,876$47,602▲ $13,726
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$363,537$1,665,002▲ $1,301,465
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$363,537$1,665,002▲ $1,301,465
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$397,413$1,712,604▲ $1,315,191
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Aaron HamlinExecutive DirectorFT$90,000$18,150$108,150

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Felix SargentBoard Chair
Anna KinDirector
Jon RobertsDirector
Michael RuvinskyDirector
Sara PonzioDirector
Jeff JusticeSecretary
Kerry Keys CPATreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,916,175
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$27,532
Other Revenue
$103
All Other Contributions
$1,916,175
Change in Net Assets
$1,277,118
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$292,110
Other Expenses$259,582
Total Fundraising Expense$127,299
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$115,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$122,830$54,045$68,785$245,660
Fees for Services Other$73,332$0$44,316$117,648
Grants to Domestic Orgs$115,000--$115,000
Advertising$47,134$0$0$47,134
Travel$31,074$0$0$31,074
Other Employee Benefits$13,300$5,851$7,446$26,597
Payroll Taxes$9,927$4,367$5,559$19,853
All Other Expenses$9,078$7,821$1,193$18,092
Conferences and Meetings$13,414$0$0$13,414
Fees for Services Legal$0$6,410$0$6,410
Insurance$5,859$0$0$5,859
Fees for Services Accounting$0$5,518$0$5,518
Other Expenses$5,000$0$0$5,000
Occupancy$0$4,369$0$4,369
Total Functional Expenses$450,051$89,342$127,299$666,692
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
STL ApprovesSaint Louis, MO-Educational$115,000
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
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$121,879
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Center for Election Science
EIN
45-2334002
Phone
2027607051
Address
1267 Willis Street, Redding, CA 96001

Signing Officer

Name
Aaron Hamlin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2027607051
Signed
2020-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Aaron Hamlin
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
RB Miller Consulting LLC
Address
14 Cedar Chase Court, Chestertown, MD 21620
Preparer
Robert Miller CPA
Phone
2404751512
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Board reviews the 990 before submission”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“There is a Board governance committee to oversee conflict of interest policy”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board reviews compensation for the Executive Director”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Bylaws and financial statements are published on the website”

Pt VI, Line 4

“Governance policies have been updated in 2018.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Fundraising Fees 44316. 0. 0. 44316.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional Services 73332. 73332. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Our organization provided grants to STL Approves to aid in their signature gathering and campaign efforts for Proposition D for Democracy in St. Louis. This initiative seeks to implement non partisan, approval voting primaries followed by a top-two runoff for citywide elections. Our lobbying expenses here also include funds spent on public opinion polling around Proposition D in St. Louis, travel expenses for a Proposition D fundraising event, and canvassing software that we purchased for STL Approves.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board reviews compensation for the Executive Director
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Bylaws and financial statements are published on the website
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governance policies have been updated in 2018.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,712,604
Liabilities
$47,602
Net assets
$1,665,002
Revenue
$1,943,810
Expenses
$666,692
Net income
$1,277,118
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.06$1.62$0.63$1.19$0.56
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.10$2.17$1.12$1.59$0.47
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.74$0.10$2.65$2.98$1.47$1.52
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.09$1.13$0.96$1.25$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.05$1.42$0.71$0.96$0.25
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.05$1.67$1.94$0.67$1.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.03$0.36$0.25$0.47$0.22
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.01$0.60$0.65$0.05$0.60
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.03$0.03$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.00