The Campaign Finance Institute is located in Washington, DC. As of 08/2018, Campaign Finance Institute employed 7 individuals. Campaign Finance Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2018, Campaign Finance Institute generated $3.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $559.0k during the year ending 08/2018.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INSTITUTE IS A NON-PARTISAN, EDUCATIONAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT RESEARCHES AND DOCUMENTS CAMPAIGN FINANCE ISSUES AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT CAMPAIGN FINANCE POLICIES AND CHOICES. THE INSTITUTE'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING REVIEWS OF THE STATE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUBLISHING STUDIES AND REPORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REVIEWS OF THE STATE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUBLISHING STUDIES AND REPORTS AS WELL AS MAKING DATA AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WEBSITE. SOME STUDIES AND REPORTS ARE WRITTEN FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC; OTHERS ARE WRITTEN FOR PUBLICATION IN ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND DISTRIBUTION AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES. THE INSTITUTE GENERALLY COPYRIGHTS THE STUDIES AND REPORTS. THE INSTITUTE DISTRIBUTES THESE STUDIES AND REPORTS TO THE MEDIA, EDUCATORS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE, PRIMARILY BY MAIL OR ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION AND ON ITS WEBSITE. SOME STUDIES AND REPORTS MAY ALSO BE PUBLISHED IN ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER OR OTHER PERIODICALS, OR IN BOOK FORM, BY PUBLISHERS UNRELATED TO THE INSTITUTE, SOME OF WHOM MAY CHARGE FOR THEIR PUBLICATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Malbin Exec, Dir/se | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $85,519 |
Anthony Corrado Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
F Christopher Arterton Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Betsey Bayless Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vic Fazio Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Donald J Foley Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $200 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,243 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,713 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,519 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,104 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $164,773 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,936 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,607 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,576 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $73,557 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,326 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $907 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,006 |
| Travel | $17,707 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,593 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,333 |
| All other expenses | $198 |
| Total functional expenses | $559,038 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |