Civic Intelligence

The Center for Election Science

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 45-2334002

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Apr 04, 2021

Organization Profilewww.electionscience.org
340 S Lemon AveWalnut, CA 91789

(202) 760-7051

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.06x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

10th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$129,866

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-63%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,462,159

Down $250,445 (-15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$1,416,407

Down $248,595 (-15%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$45,752

Down $1,850 (-3.9%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Down

$710,760

Down $1,233,050 (-63%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$959,354

Up $292,662 (+44%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$248,594

Down $1,525,712 (-119%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th 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

2020

Assets$1,462,159
Liabilities$45,752
Net Assets$1,416,407
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th 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

2020

Revenue$710,760
Expenses$959,354
Net Income-$248,594
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Apr 4, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$710,760
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization empowers people with voting methods that strengthen democracy.

To empower people with voting methods that strengthen democracy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,577,524$1,038,314▼ $539,210
Accounts Receivable-$348,652-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$135,080$75,193▼ $59,887
Total Assets$1,712,604$1,462,159▼ $250,445
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,602$45,752▼ $1,850
Total Liabilities$47,602$45,752▼ $1,850
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,665,002$1,416,407▼ $248,595
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,665,002$1,416,407▼ $248,595
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,712,604$1,462,159▼ $250,445
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Aaron HamlinExecutive DirectorFT$124,616$5,250$129,866

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Felix SargentBoard Chair
Michael RuvinskyVice Chair
Hilary KraseDirector
Jon RobertsDirector
Sara PonzioDirector
Jeff JusticeSecretary
Kerry Keys CPATreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$701,263
Program Service Revenue
$181
Investment Income
$9,199
Other Revenue
$117
All Other Contributions
$651,022
Change in Net Assets
$-248,594
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$379,101
Other Expenses$333,857
Total Fundraising Expense$246,913
Professional Fundraising Fees$126,366
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$120,030

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$181,883$0$977$182,860
Other Salaries and Wages$71,133$31,298$39,834$142,265
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$126,366$126,366
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,308$27,416$34,892$124,616
Grants to Domestic Orgs$120,030--$120,030
Advertising$86,797$151$2,642$89,590
Other Employee Benefits$43,582$19,176$24,406$87,164
Payroll Taxes$12,528$5,512$7,016$25,056
All Other Expenses$4,466$10,221$10,156$24,843
Travel$7,462$802$0$8,264
Insurance$173$5,603$0$5,776
Fees for Services Accounting$0$5,761$0$5,761
Other Expenses$0$5,459$0$5,459
Occupancy$0$5,313$0$5,313
Total Functional Expenses$590,786$121,655$246,913$959,354
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
STL ApprovesSaint Louis, MO-Educational$120,030
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$126,366
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
340 S Lemon Ave, Walnut, CA 91789

Signing Officer

Name
Aaron Hamlin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2027607051
Signed
2021-04-04
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
4
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

“7510-Fundraising Fees 977. 977.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“7570-Professional Service Fees-Other 86295. 86295.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“7550-Polling Expenses 38800. 38800.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“7580-Temporary Contract 21600. 21600.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“7590-Voter Education Campaign 35188. 35188.”

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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 sought 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 and canvassing software that we purchased for STL Approves.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board reviews the 990 before submission
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1There is a Board governance committee to oversee conflict of interest policy
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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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,462,159
Liabilities
$45,752
Net assets
$1,416,407
Revenue
$710,760
Expenses
$959,354
Net income
-$248,594
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