Center For The Study Of Political Graphics is located in Culver City, CA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (V24) the organization is classified as: Political Science, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For The Study Of Political Graphics employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For The Study Of Political Graphics 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 12/2023, Center For The Study Of Political Graphics generated $487.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $453.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH ARCHIVE TO COLLECT, DOCUMENT AND EXHIBIT POLITICAL POSTERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE ARCHIVE, PRODUCES TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, AND PREPARES SCHOLARLY ARTICLES FOR PUBLICATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carol A Wells Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $62,462 |
Sherry Frumkin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger Lowenstein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Theodore Hajjar Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
David Kunzle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $56,324 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $413,223 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $469,547 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,040 |
| Investment income | $6,238 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $43 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,640 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $487,776 |
| 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. | $62,462 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,369 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $212,608 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,740 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,287 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,394 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,745 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $10,077 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,124 |
| Travel | $170 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $598 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,225 |
| Insurance | $10,360 |
| All other expenses | $2,457 |
| Total functional expenses | $453,559 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,775 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $337,591 |
| 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 | $28,335 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,072 |
| Total assets | $433,773 |
| 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 | $4,099 |
| Total liabilities | $4,099 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $429,674 |
| 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 | $433,773 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Society Of Political Psychology Inc San Jose, CA | $2,663,067 | $740,310 |
Center For The Study Of Political Graphics Culver City, CA | $433,773 | $487,776 |
Foundation For The Study Of Americas Leadership Las Vegas, NV | $0 | $2 |
Network For Educational Opportunity Fresno, CA | $13,341 | $0 |
Science Of Laws Institute Poway, CA | $4,910 | $0 |
Pacific Policy Research Foundation Folsom, CA | $6,159 | $0 |