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1Votecloser Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 84-2131196

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 14, 2021

16716 Monte Hermoso DrivePacific Palisades, CA 90272

(310) 429-2926

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

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Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

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Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2020

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.0%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Assets

$1,128

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Net Assets

$1,128

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$109,351

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Expenses

$108,223

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,128

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0K$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Assets 2020: $1,128Net Assets 2020: $1,1282020Assets 2022: $1,439Net Assets 2022: $1,4392022Assets 2023: $2,778Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,7782023Assets 2024: $3,138Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $3,1382024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,128
Liabilities-
Net Assets$1,128

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2020: $109,351Expenses 2020: $108,223Net Income 2020: $1,1282020Revenue 2022: $180,115Expenses 2022: $179,804Net Income 2022: $3112022Revenue 2023: $218,479Expenses 2023: $217,140Net Income 2023: $1,3392023Revenue 2024: $67,238Expenses 2024: $66,878Net Income 2024: $3602024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$109,351
Expenses$108,223
Net Income$1,128
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 14, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$109,351
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

1 votecloser is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that is designed to help people understand a variety of complicated issues so that they can make intelligent, informed decisions when they vote in local, state, or national elections. 1 votecloser invites users to share their thoughts on a wide range of issues listed on the website. Exchanging our views and thoughts and what we understand about these issues stirs curiosity and sparks questions -- and creates a desire to learn more. Becoming educated about the issues is critical to making informed decisions and can bring all of us 1 votecloser to making a difference when we vote. 1 votecloser is designed to give you the information you need to form your own opinion abut the issues that are important to you, and enable you to take that opinion to the polls and make a difference.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING INFORMATION FORUM TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING CURRENT VOTING ISSUES--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
FRANCES BERMANDirector-$0--
MADELEINE KENNELLSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
1votecloser Inc
EIN
84-2131196
Phone
3104292926
Address
16716 MONTE HERMOSO DRIVE, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272

Signing Officer

Name
Frances Berman
Title
Director
Phone
3104292926
Signed
2021-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bruce R Hatton CPA
Address
8033 W SUNSET BLVD 9750, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90046-2401
Preparer
Bruce R Hatton
Phone
3102753644
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising 22,254 graphic design / banners 6,316 bank charges 8 total 28,578

Form 990-ez, Part III

1 votecloser is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that is designed to help people understand a variety of complicated issues so that they can make intelligent, informed decisions when they vote in local, state, or national elections. 1 votecloser invites users to share their thoughts on a wide range of issues listed on the website. Exchanging our views and thoughts and what we understand about these issues stirs curiosity and sparks questions -- and creates a desire to learn more. Becoming educated about the issues is critical to making informed decisions and can bring all of us 1 votecloser to making a difference when we vote. 1 votecloser is designed to give you the information you need to form your own opinion abut the issues that are important to you, and enable you to take that opinion to the polls and make a difference.

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