Commission On Presidential Debates is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Commission On Presidential Debates employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commission On Presidential Debates 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 12/2021, Commission On Presidential Debates generated $11.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (61.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZE GENERAL ELECTION PRESIDENTIAL AND VICE-PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZE, PRODUCE, FINANCE AND PUBLICIZE THE GENERAL ELECTION DEBATES FOR CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND ENGAGE IN OTHER VOTER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Janet H Brown Exec. Director | Officer | 40 | $428,682 |
Frank J Fahrenkopf Jr Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Danforth Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth Wollack Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Antonia Hernandez Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Griffen Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Kish Rigging Inc Rigging/production Services | 12/30/20 | $321,879 |
Aggreko Llc Audio Set Light Power | 12/30/20 | $338,977 |
Mystic Scenic Studios Inc Set Construction Services | 12/30/20 | $405,480 |
John Halloran Associates Llc Audio/tech Crew Services | 12/30/20 | $1,312,566 |
In Tandem Ii Productions Production/travel/logistics | 12/30/20 | $800,573 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,069 |
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 | $11,069 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $430,840 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,794 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $324,333 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $109,017 |
Other employee benefits | $2,266 |
Payroll taxes | $44,706 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $91,849 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,417 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,861 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,447 |
Information technology | $23,414 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $139,167 |
Travel | $6,039 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $570 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,448 |
Insurance | $53,845 |
All other expenses | $6,989 |
Total functional expenses | $1,306,832 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,800 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,224,861 |
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 | $21,227 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,094 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $518,244 |
Total assets | $8,973,226 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $340,813 |
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 | $544,452 |
Total liabilities | $885,265 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,087,961 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,973,226 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Commission On Presidential Debates has recieved totaling $9,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $9,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | $12,945,597 | $10,906,666 |
Priorities Usa Washington, DC | $5,947,758 | $14,237,293 |
Alliance For Youth Organizing Washington, DC | $12,932,040 | $8,998,688 |
League Of Women Voters Of The United States Washington, DC | $9,735,130 | $8,464,065 |
Americans United For Separation Of Church And State Inc Washington, DC | $23,342,490 | $14,241,073 |
Accountable Us Washington, DC | $5,315,139 | $8,894,182 |
League Of Women Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | $12,664,352 | $7,936,541 |
Young Invincibles Washington, DC | $7,264,869 | $9,448,483 |
Collective Education Fund Washington, DC | $367,294 | $5,397,958 |
Fair Elections Center Washington, DC | $3,661,205 | $3,442,045 |
Fairvote Takoma Park, MD | $4,251,157 | $4,696,219 |
Pushblack Washington, DC | $4,491,484 | $2,996,508 |