Equal Citizens Foundation
- Assets
- $225.0k
- Revenue
- $439.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3949758
Organization Overview
Equal Citizens Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equal Citizens Foundation 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, Equal Citizens Foundation generated $439.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $334.3k 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
THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). THE ORGAINIZATION CONDUCTS PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND LITIGATION IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE THE IDEA OF EQUAL POLITICAL RIGHTS TO CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO RUN AN EDUCATION PROJECT NAMED "DELIBERATIONS.US" THAT INVITES THE PUBLIC TO DELIBERATE THE PROS AND CONS OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE SYSTEM AND REFORM OPTIONS. PARTICIPANTS WILL MEET IN SMALL GROUPS ON AN ONLINE PLATFORM, LEARN ABOUT THE FACTS OF THE ISSUES, AND SHARE THEIR OPINIONS IN GROUP CONVERSATIONS. THE PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE COMPENSATIONS TO PROJECT ORGANIZERS, CONSULTANT FOR CONTENT CREATION AND TECHNOLOGY, AND WEBSITE HOSTING FEES.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ONGOING DIGITAL CAMPAIGN THAT AIMS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ON DEMOCRACY REFORM ISSUES. THE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN CREATES ORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, AUDIO, GRAPHICS, AND WRITTEN COMMENTARIES ON CURRENT EVENTS RELATED TO U.S. DEMOCRACY REFORM, AND DISSEMINATES THE CONTENT TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS. THE PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE COMPENSATIONS TO CONSULTANTS FOR DIGITAL MARKETING, CONTENT CREATION, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AS WELL AS DIGITAL ADVERTISING AND WEB HOSTING FEES.
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO LITIGATE CASES THAT SEEK TO FUNDAMENTALLY REFORM OUR ELECTION SYSTEM: FOUR CASES CHALLENGING WINNER-TAKE-ALL IN THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE EQUAL VOTES PROJECT; ONE CASE IN ALASKA RELATED TO MONEY-IN-POLITICS. THESE FIVE CASES ARE ACTIVE AND AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THE COURT PROCESS. THE PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE COMPENSATIONS TO LEGAL COUNSELS AND EXPERT WITNESSES, COURT FEES, AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phoebe T Wong Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $36,000 |
Adam Eichen Director | Trustee | 5 | $30,200 |
Jason Harrow Secretary | Officer | 2 | $6,000 |
Lawrence Lessig President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Celinda Lake Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Charles Kolb Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $439,853 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $439,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| 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 | $439,864 |
| 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. | $72,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,355 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $375 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $189,041 |
| Advertising and promotion | $654 |
| Office expenses | $9,667 |
| Information technology | $35,087 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $648 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,250 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $334,312 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,069 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $202,948 |
| 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 | $225,017 |
| 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 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $225,017 |
| 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 | $225,017 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Equal Citizens Foundation has recieved totaling $72,587.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $50,550 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,702 |
Hundt Family Foundation Inc Chevy Chase, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $335 |
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|---|---|---|
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