Civic Intelligence

Center for Responsive Politics

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-1275227

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 13, 2016

1101 14th Street NW No 1030Washington, DC 20005

(202) 857-0044

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

68th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$160,180

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

70th percentile

7.9%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$2,809,907

Up $204,528 (+7.9%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$2,725,516

Up $202,477 (+8.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$84,391

Up $2,051 (+2.5%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$2,004,812

Up $501,073 (+33%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,802,335

Up $117,234 (+7.0%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$202,477

Up $383,839 (+212%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,719,701Liabilities 2010: $160,211Net Assets 2010: $1,559,4902010Assets 2011: $1,802,834Liabilities 2011: $60,518Net Assets 2011: $1,742,3162011Assets 2012: $2,468,851Liabilities 2012: $76,186Net Assets 2012: $2,392,6652012Assets 2013: $2,780,291Liabilities 2013: $75,890Net Assets 2013: $2,704,4012013Assets 2014: $2,605,379Liabilities 2014: $82,340Net Assets 2014: $2,523,0392014Assets 2015: $2,809,907Liabilities 2015: $84,391Net Assets 2015: $2,725,5162015Assets 2016: $3,531,389Liabilities 2016: $124,178Net Assets 2016: $3,407,2112016Assets 2017: $3,546,077Liabilities 2017: $623,128Net Assets 2017: $2,922,9492017Assets 2018: $2,290,451Liabilities 2018: $581,933Net Assets 2018: $1,708,5182018Assets 2019: $3,352,436Liabilities 2019: $479,616Net Assets 2019: $2,872,8202019Assets 2020: $2,989,391Liabilities 2020: $727,345Net Assets 2020: $2,262,0462020Assets 2021: $6,023,095Liabilities 2021: $798,564Net Assets 2021: $5,224,5312021Assets 2022: $6,337,413Liabilities 2022: $419,136Net Assets 2022: $5,918,2772022Assets 2023: $4,182,944Liabilities 2023: $211,324Net Assets 2023: $3,971,6202023Assets 2024: $2,890,676Liabilities 2024: $301,007Net Assets 2024: $2,589,6692024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,809,907
Liabilities$84,391
Net Assets$2,725,516

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $444,575Expenses 2010: $1,221,502Net Income 2010: -$776,9272010Revenue 2011: $1,446,658Expenses 2011: $1,263,832Net Income 2011: $182,8262011Revenue 2012: $1,923,378Expenses 2012: $1,273,029Net Income 2012: $650,3492012Revenue 2013: $1,726,112Expenses 2013: $1,414,376Net Income 2013: $311,7362013Revenue 2014: $1,503,739Expenses 2014: $1,685,101Net Income 2014: -$181,3622014Revenue 2015: $2,004,812Expenses 2015: $1,802,335Net Income 2015: $202,4772015Revenue 2016: $2,817,503Expenses 2016: $2,117,097Net Income 2016: $700,4062016Revenue 2017: $1,436,025Expenses 2017: $2,032,042Net Income 2017: -$596,0172017Revenue 2018: $1,082,760Expenses 2018: $2,239,649Net Income 2018: -$1,156,8892018Revenue 2019: $3,100,295Expenses 2019: $2,040,645Net Income 2019: $1,059,6502019Revenue 2020: $1,494,730Expenses 2020: $2,174,923Net Income 2020: -$680,1932020Revenue 2021: $6,510,987Expenses 2021: $3,506,004Net Income 2021: $3,004,9832021Revenue 2022: $4,992,704Expenses 2022: $3,985,037Net Income 2022: $1,007,6672022Revenue 2023: $2,504,743Expenses 2023: $4,303,121Net Income 2023: -$1,798,3782023Revenue 2024: $3,036,734Expenses 2024: $4,498,584Net Income 2024: -$1,461,8502024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,004,812
Expenses$1,802,335
Net Income$202,477
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 13, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$2,004,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for responsive politics educates the american public about money's influence on politics and policy and advocates for a more transparent and responsive government. The center conducts non-partisan research on campaign finance (continued on schedule 'o') on federal elections and public policy. The center's work is aimed at creating a more educated voter, an involved citizenry and a more responsive government.

The center for responsive politics is the leading research (continued on schedule 'o') organization tracking monies and its effects on federal elections and public policy. The center's non partisan work is aimed at creating a more educated voter, an involved citizenry and a more responsive government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,045,127$2,118,233▲ $73,106
Pledges and Grants Receivable$485,000$585,750▲ $100,750
Accounts Receivable-$40,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,946$30,091▲ $8,145
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,421$6,948▼ $17,473
Total Assets$2,605,379$2,809,907▲ $204,528
Other Assets Total$28,885$28,885→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$60,622$71,786▲ $11,164
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,718$12,605▼ $9,113
Total Liabilities$82,340$84,391▲ $2,051
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,023,039$1,787,705▼ $235,334
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$500,000$937,811▲ $437,811
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,523,039$2,725,516▲ $202,477
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,605,379$2,809,907▲ $204,528

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$30,091$32,664$62,755
Leasehold Improvements$0$22,171$22,171

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$500,000$1,062,500-$624,689$937,811
2014$650,000$515,000-$665,000$500,000
2013$645,834$650,000-$645,834$650,000
2012$445,100$500,000-$299,266$645,834
2011$300,000$370,100-$225,000$445,100
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sheila KrumholzExecutive DirectorFT$141,332$18,848$160,180
Richard LarueDirector of Development-$109,945$2,199$112,144

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,907,475
Program Service Revenue
$74,706
Investment Income
$12,365
Other Revenue
$10,266
All Other Contributions
$1,907,475
Change in Net Assets
$202,477

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,004,812
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,004,812
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,004,812
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,334,725
Other Expenses$467,610
Total Fundraising Expense$171,923
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$833,782$69,899$92,591$996,272
Occupancy$173,173$15,484$20,968$209,625
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$120,135$16,018$24,027$160,180
Payroll Taxes$72,419$6,475$8,769$87,663
Other Employee Benefits$65,605$5,338$6,995$77,938
Fees for Services Other$31,209$25,185$3,593$59,987
Office Expenses$32,836$7,574$3,961$44,371
Fees for Services Accounting$17,196$1,538$2,082$20,816
Other Expenses$11,892$1,063$1,440$14,395
Pension Plan Contributions$10,684$862$1,126$12,672
Conferences and Meetings$9,775$874$1,183$11,832
Depreciation Depletion$7,942$710$962$9,614
Travel$4,416$4,241$552$9,209
Insurance$5,504$492$666$6,662
Total Functional Expenses$1,472,438$157,974$171,923$1,802,335

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,802,335
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,802,335
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,802,335
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payroll$71,786
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
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 the 990 with the tax preparer before it is mailed to the irs.

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

The board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The board of directors approves the executive director's compensation when preparing the center's annual budget. The board of directors reviews executive compensation information from non profit organizations that are similar in size and mission to the center. The compensation for highly compensated employees is also approved by the board of directors based on recomendations made by the executive director.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

The form 990 is available upon written request and the center's website, opensecrets.org. The form 1023 is available upon written request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The center's governing documents,conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon written request. Financial statements are also posted on the center's website, opensecrets.org.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Responsive Politics
EIN
52-1275227
Phone
2028570044
Address
1101 14TH STREET NW NO 1030, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Sheila Krumholz
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2028570044
Signed
2016-10-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sheila Krumholz
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
31
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Chaconas & Wilson Pc
Address
2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW SUITE, 580, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Preparer
Mollie G Lambert
Phone
2024298890
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The board of directors reviews the audit with the auditor before it is finalized. This process has not changed from prior years.

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

For the year ended december 31, 2015, the center's temporarily restricted net assets consisted of general support time restrictions and program restrictions.

PART X, LINE 2:

The center has adopted financial accounting standards board ("fasb") accounting standards codification ("asc") 740-10, "income taxes," which prescribes measurement and disclosure requirements for current and deferred income tax provisions. The interpretation provides for a consistent approach in identifying and reporting uncertain tax positions. It is management's belief that the center does not hold any uncertain tax positions.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.89$0.30$2.59$3.04$4.50$1.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.18$0.21$3.97$2.50$4.30$1.80
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.34$0.42$5.92$4.99$3.99$1.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.02$0.80$5.22$6.51$3.51$3.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.99$0.73$2.26$1.49$2.17$0.68
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.35$0.48$2.87$3.10$2.04$1.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$0.58$1.71$1.08$2.24$1.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$0.62$2.92$1.44$2.03$0.60
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.53$0.12$3.41$2.82$2.12$0.70
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.08$2.73$2.00$1.80$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.08$2.52$1.50$1.69$0.18
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$0.08$2.70$1.73$1.41$0.31
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.47$0.08$2.39$1.92$1.27$0.65
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.80$0.06$1.74$1.45$1.26$0.18
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.72$0.16$1.56$0.44$1.22$0.78