The Constitution Project
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2016
- EIN
- 52-2218789
Organization Overview
The Constitution Project is located in Washington, DC. As of 12/2016, Constitution Project employed 12 individuals. Constitution Project 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 12/2016, Constitution Project generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2016. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CONSTITUTION PROJECT (TCP) CREATES COALITIONS OF RESPECTED LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AND SAFEGUARD AMERICA'S FOUNDING CHARTER. TCP IS WORKING TO REFORM THE NATION'S BROKEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND STRENGTHEN THE RULE OF LAW THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP,CONSENSUS POLICY REFORMS, ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FOUNDATIONS AND THE PUBLIC, TCP RECEIVES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH AMICUS BRIEFS, POLICY ANALYSIS, AND REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRIVACY AND FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE - THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS CONSENSUS-BASED SOLUTIONS AND ADVOCATES FOR REFORMS THAT SAFEGUARD PERSONAL INFORMATION, PRIVACY AND FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AFFECTED BY RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS.
GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT - THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND ADVANCES BIPARTISAN POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE GOVERNMENT MORE OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE AND OTHERWISE FOSTER RESPECT FOR CHECKS AND BALANCES AND THE SEPARATION OF POWERS.
JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS - THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES BIPARTISAN POLICY SOLUTIONS RELATED TO OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND NATIONAL SECURITY MATTERS. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT OUR GOVERNMENT RESPECTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS WHILE EXERCISING ITS LAW ENFORCEMENT, NATIONAL SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION POWERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Armando Gomez Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Beier Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
William S Sessions Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Brad Simon Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Timothy K Lewis Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Lawrence Rosenberg Director | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $74,175 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,026,937 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,112 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,322 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,297 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,109,137 |
| 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. | $285,509 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,495 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $654,282 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,049 |
| Other employee benefits | $76,444 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,858 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,675 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $68,416 |
| Advertising and promotion | $689 |
| Office expenses | $26,049 |
| Information technology | $6,146 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $135,520 |
| Travel | $38,460 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,324 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,430 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,455,566 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $209,081 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $287,780 |
| 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 | $8,134 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $374,253 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $211,258 |
| Total assets | $1,090,506 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,729 |
| 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 | $14,476 |
| Total liabilities | $35,205 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $779,738 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $275,563 |
| 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 | $1,055,301 |