Civic Intelligence

Fairvote

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 54-1635649

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 07, 2016

6930 Carroll Ave Suite 240Takoma Park, MD 20912

(301) 270-4616

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Balance Sheet

Assets

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$280,167

Flat from 2015

Net Assets

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$240,562

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Liabilities

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$39,605

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Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

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$1,740,020

Flat from 2015

Expenses

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$1,789,541

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Net Income

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-$49,521

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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: $97,513Liabilities 2010: $66,313Net Assets 2010: $31,2002010Assets 2011: $51,565Liabilities 2011: $18,966Net Assets 2011: $32,5992011Assets 2012: $52,013Liabilities 2012: $7,505Net Assets 2012: $44,5082012Assets 2013: $227,633Liabilities 2013: $58,340Net Assets 2013: $169,2932013Assets 2014: $290,651Liabilities 2014: $568Net Assets 2014: $290,0832014Assets 2015: $280,167Liabilities 2015: $39,605Net Assets 2015: $240,5622015Assets 2015: $280,167Liabilities 2015: $39,605Net Assets 2015: $240,5622015Assets 2016: $413,053Liabilities 2016: $57,069Net Assets 2016: $355,9842016Assets 2017: $857,325Liabilities 2017: $25,122Net Assets 2017: $832,2032017Assets 2018: $498,352Liabilities 2018: $20,868Net Assets 2018: $477,4842018Assets 2019: $2,007,222Liabilities 2019: $24,408Net Assets 2019: $1,982,8142019Assets 2020: $2,919,025Liabilities 2020: $116,315Net Assets 2020: $2,802,7102020Assets 2021: $4,251,157Liabilities 2021: $197,734Net Assets 2021: $4,053,4232021Assets 2022: $3,777,821Liabilities 2022: $301,336Net Assets 2022: $3,476,4852022Assets 2023: $5,274,672Liabilities 2023: $1,003,531Net Assets 2023: $4,271,1412023Assets 2024: $6,064,176Liabilities 2024: $950,427Net Assets 2024: $5,113,7492024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$280,167
Liabilities$39,605
Net Assets$240,562

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $472,926Expenses 2010: $464,879Net Income 2010: $8,0472010Revenue 2011: $290,378Expenses 2011: $288,979Net Income 2011: $1,3992011Revenue 2012: $361,178Expenses 2012: $349,269Net Income 2012: $11,9092012Revenue 2013: $849,628Expenses 2013: $724,843Net Income 2013: $124,7852013Revenue 2014: $1,214,055Expenses 2014: $1,074,167Net Income 2014: $139,8882014Revenue 2015: $1,740,020Expenses 2015: $1,789,541Net Income 2015: -$49,5212015Revenue 2015: $1,740,020Expenses 2015: $1,789,541Net Income 2015: -$49,5212015Revenue 2016: $3,213,978Expenses 2016: $3,098,556Net Income 2016: $115,4222016Revenue 2017: $3,248,170Expenses 2017: $2,771,951Net Income 2017: $476,2192017Revenue 2018: $2,661,864Expenses 2018: $3,016,583Net Income 2018: -$354,7192018Revenue 2019: $4,288,226Expenses 2019: $2,782,896Net Income 2019: $1,505,3302019Revenue 2020: $4,138,382Expenses 2020: $3,318,486Net Income 2020: $819,8962020Revenue 2021: $4,696,219Expenses 2021: $3,445,506Net Income 2021: $1,250,7132021Revenue 2022: $4,775,903Expenses 2022: $5,352,841Net Income 2022: -$576,9382022Revenue 2023: $7,666,359Expenses 2023: $6,871,703Net Income 2023: $794,6562023Revenue 2024: $7,247,612Expenses 2024: $6,405,004Net Income 2024: $842,6082024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,740,020
Expenses$1,789,541
Net Income-$49,521
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 7, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,740,020
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fairvote is a nonpartisan organization seeking better elections for all. We research and advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for each american. Since 1992, we have a proven record as a nonpartisan innovator in elections at the local, state, and national level through our strategic research, communications, and collaboration.

FairVote educates Americans on how best to remove the structural barriers to a representative democracy that respects every voice and every vote in every election. Grounded in its unique networks, analysis, strategic insight and body of research, FairVote acts as a catalyst for electoral reform and voting rights policies designed to increase voter participation, meaningful ballot choices, and fair representation. We study elections and electoral rules, develop educational resources, convene strategic conferences, write extensively about our proposals, and engage with reformers, thought leaders, and journalists.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$20,230$213,602▲ $193,372
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$262,939$50,272▼ $212,667
Loans From Officers Directors-$16,400-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,836$7,976▲ $3,140
Total Assets$290,651$280,167▼ $10,484
Other Assets Total$2,646$8,317▲ $5,671
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$18,463-
Other Liabilities$568$4,742▲ $4,174
Total Liabilities$568$39,605▲ $39,037
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$240,000$231,500▼ $8,500
Unrestricted Net Assets$50,083$9,062▼ $41,021
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$290,083$240,562▼ $49,521
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$290,651$280,167▼ $10,484

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$7,976$14,892$22,868
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert RichieExecutive DirectorFT$96,860$96,860
Cynthia TerrellSecretaryFT$44,203$44,203

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Krist NovoselicChair
Edward HailesVice Chair
David WilnerBoard Member
Esperanza Tervalon-daumontBoard Member
Hendrik HertzbergBoard Member
John B AndersonBoard Member
Katie GhoseBoard Member
Michael LindBoard Member
Paul JacobBoard Member
Timothy HayesBoard Member
William RedpathTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,705,705
Program Service Revenue
$24,275
Investment Income
$218
Other Revenue
$9,822
All Other Contributions
$1,705,705
Change in Net Assets
$-49,521

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,740,020
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,740,020
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,740,020
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$947,743
Other Expenses$831,798
Total Fundraising Expense$37,703
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$557,790$83,161$14,950$655,901
Fees for Services Other$351,991$17,207$12$369,210
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$121,177$9,943$9,943$141,063
Other Employee Benefits$70,083$9,610$2,569$82,262
Occupancy$67,062$8,156$2,181$77,399
Office Expenses$54,331$4,725$1,403$60,459
Payroll Taxes$47,755$6,548$1,751$56,054
Fees for Services Legal$55,499$124$33$55,656
Conferences and Meetings$45,637$1,422$380$47,439
Travel$22,028$611$163$22,802
Pension Plan Contributions$10,617$1,456$390$12,463
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,000--$10,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,280-$9,280
Insurance$2,233$306$82$2,621
All Other Expenses$1,649$197$171$2,017
Depreciation Depletion$1,653$189$50$1,892
Other Expenses$1,591$199$53$1,843
Total Functional Expenses$1,593,336$158,502$37,703$1,789,541

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,789,541
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,789,541
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,789,541
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Fairvote MinnesotamINNEAPOLIS, MN-Lobbying$10,000
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$16,400-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$4,742
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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 A, line 2

The spouse of the executive director is a board member and employee of the organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

Management was provided a copy of the return for review prior to submission to the taxing authorities.

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

Annual review and meeting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

All governing documents of the organization are available upon request or at the organization's headquarters in takoma park, md.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fairvote
EIN
54-1635649
Phone
3012704616
Address
6930 CARROLL AVE SUITE 240, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Richie
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3012704616
Signed
2016-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Richie
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
34
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Badger Sumrall & Company
Address
7410 HERITAGE VILLAGE PLAZA, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Preparer
Shawn Sumrall CPA
Phone
5403644930
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

990, Page 2, Part III, Line 1

Form 990, 2014: attachment 1 (page 1 of 6) filing by fairvote (id#: 54-1635649) mission: fairvote educates americans on how best to remove the structural barriers to a representative democracy that respects every voice and every vote in every election. Grounded in its unique networks, analysis, strategic insight and body of research, fairvote acts as a catalyst for electoral reform and voting rights policies designed to increase voter participation, meaningful ballot choices and fair representation. We study elections and electoral rules, develop educational resources, convene strategic conferences, write extensively about our proposals, and engage with reformers, thought leaders and journalists.

Form 990, Part III, line 2

This past year has been one of important progress. Institutionally, we hired and integrated several senior staff into our operations, including ones to run our programs on communications, research and outreach. We unveiled a revamped website, improved our financial processes, and moved into new offices. We secured significant general operating support grants from four foundations. FairVote's program work in 2015 helped to promote public understanding of electoral rules that promote participation and respect for every vote and every voice. We engaged in research, analysis, communications, education, and advocacy within each of our three major program areas: research and education about ranked choice voting; research and education about representation of women in elected office; and general democracy work involving issues such as redistricting, presidential elections and the right to vote

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

CONSULTING: Program service expenses 351991. Management and general expenses 17207. Fundraising expenses 12. Total expenses 369210.

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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.06$0.95$5.11$7.25$6.41$0.84
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.27$1.00$4.27$7.67$6.87$0.79
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.78$0.30$3.48$4.78$5.35$0.58
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.25$0.20$4.05$4.70$3.45$1.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.92$0.12$2.80$4.14$3.32$0.82
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$0.02$1.98$4.29$2.78$1.51
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.02$0.48$2.66$3.02$0.35
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.03$0.83$3.25$2.77$0.48
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.06$0.36$3.21$3.10$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.04$0.24$1.74$1.79$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.04$0.24$1.74$1.79$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$1.21$1.07$0.14
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.06$0.17$0.85$0.72$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.36$0.35$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.02$0.03$0.29$0.29$0.00
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.07$0.03$0.47$0.46$0.01