2024-12-16T16:55:36-06:00 2024-01-31 362996439 WSDD CPAS LTD 303 W MADISON ST SUITE 2075 CHICAGO IL 606063395 990 2023-02-01 472158694 CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE CENT 8725886843 303 E WACKER DR 2106 CHICAGO IL 60601 TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON EXEC. DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER 8725886843 2024-12-16 1 1 ROBERT REHAYEM P00075874 3123326622 2024-12-16 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON 303 E WACKER DR 2106 CHICAGO IL 60601 12230278 0 X WWW.TECHANDCIVICLIFE.ORG/ X 2014 IL INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY MODERNIZING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. 5 4 52 4 0 0 17831962 8496773 1345134 935328 18233 758000 18463 38856 19213792 10228957 6305475 12796331 0 0 3317753 4607142 0 0 54369 6383299 5487931 16006527 22891404 3207265 -12662447 83012536 74574027 3552782 1932705 79459754 72641322 X THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY MODERNIZING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. THE CENTER ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY (1) WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, (2) PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND (3) IN-PERSON TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LOCAL GOVERNEMNT AGENCIES. 0 0 16802479 12596331 935328 THE CENTER EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES, FOCUSING PARTICULARLY ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE CENTER DOES THIS BY AGGREGATING AND DISSEMINATING DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNMENT, CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND VOTING IN THE UNITED STATES IN EASILY ACCESSIBLE "DATASETS". THESE DATASETS INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT HELP THE GENERAL PUBLIC FIND BASIC INFORMATION, INCLUDING WHAT IS ON THEIR BALLOT AND WHO REPRESENTS THEM. THESE DATASETS ARE FREELY AND UNIVERSALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. 1093535 31970 THE CENTER'S GOVERNMENT SERVICES PROGRAM EDUCATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ABOUT THE SKILLS, STRATEGIES, AND TOOLS TO ENGAGE THEIR CITIZENS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH (1) WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, (2) PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND (3) IN-PERSON TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. 1437038 200000 EDUCATE ELECTION OFFICIALS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY FUNDING GAPS IN THEIR DEPARTMENTS AND HOW TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO CLOSE THE GAP THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. 19333052 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 52 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 IL X TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON 8725886843 303 E WACKER DR SUITE 2016 CHICAGO IL 60601 CRISTINA SINCLAIRE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 TAMMY PATRICK SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAM ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATT MASTERSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 214337 0 0 WHITNEY MAY DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES 40.00 X 130050 0 0 SARAH BERLIN DIRECTOR OF CIVIC INFORMATION 40.00 X 119815 0 0 KEARA FENZEL DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 40.00 X 130624 0 0 NARETH PHIN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 X 113054 0 0 RICHARD SIMOES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 40.00 X 110281 0 0 818161 0 0 6 0 1 0 KAPLAN HECKER FINK LLP 350 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 7110 NEW YORK NY 10118 LEGAL 1022984 SEVEN LETTER 1140 CONNECTICUTT AVE SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 COMMUNICATION CONSULTING 260000 HARTMAN EXECUTIVE ADVISORS 1954 GREENSPRING DR SUITE 320 TIMONIUM MD 21093 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 204109 TRISTER ROSS SCHADLER & GOLD PLLC 1666 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 550 WASHINGTON DC 20009 LEGAL 114713 4 8496773 8496773 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 935328 935328 935328 1104193 1104193 1655128 2001321 -346193 -346193 -346193 OTHER INCOME 900099 38856 38856 38856 10228957 627991 0 1104193 X 12796331 12796331 765147 364384 392395 8368 2824261 1344992 1448382 30887 126931 81883 44248 800 583386 376343 203366 3677 307417 150634 153709 3074 60986 47659 13327 1075342 820499 254843 31807 24857 6950 3293 3293 2779620 2159689 619931 106187 71088 34903 196 107330 48997 58333 1107640 954200 146083 7357 24471 24471 12698 12698 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 123528 52583 70935 10 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 36040 33144 2896 MISCELLANEOUS 18989 5769 13220 22891404 19333052 3503983 54369 23903755 8689909 16597104 21231699 31539697 24092492 1688 93525 132386 184577 76426 37029 27542 39397 10581138 20155945 13800 6600 215426 79883 83012536 74574027 349328 371471 3000000 1500000 203454 61234 3552782 1932705 X 13050338 18913093 66409416 53728229 79459754 72641322 83012536 74574027 -12662447 5844015 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2842705 354577107 63563761 17824462 8496773 447304808 2842705 354577107 63563761 17824462 8496773 447304808 10072642 437232166 19 3522 2259 18233 1104193 1128226 1643 3845 6187 4063 32456 48194 448481228 5530765 0.97490 0.97620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 50000 61718 111718 22887816 22999534 1000000 250000 0 0 388468 950326 1000000 2338794 3508191 32106 97440 111718 241264 97117 237582 250000 584699 877049 78086 50000 128086 76426 37029 39397 39397 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 61234 61234 X 16183992 5844015 114313 5958328 10225664 3293 3293 10228957 23002424 114313 114313 22888111 3293 3293 22891404 PART X, LINE 2: THE CENTER FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE IN THE FASB CODIFICATION TOPIC RELATED TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES WHICH PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR RECOGNIZING, MEASURING, PRESENTING AND DISCLOSING IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT THE CENTER HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE IN ITS TAX RETURNS. UNDER GUIDANCE, THE CENTER MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT IT IS SUSTAINABLE, BASED ON ITS TECHNICAL MERITS. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION SHOULD BE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT WITH A TAXING AUTHORITY HAVING FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. THE CENTER BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR THE POSITIONS TAKEN ON ITS RETURNS. 1 US DIGITAL RESPONSE 465 57TH ST OAKLAND CA 64609 863759883 501(C)3 2200000 70088 FMV PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION PLATFORM WORK. CLARK COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 965 TRADE DRIVE SUITE A NORTH LAS VEGAS NV 89030 886000028 CLARK COUNY REGISTRA 2000000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. SHASTA COUNTY CLERK 1643 MARKET STREET REDDING CA 96001 946000535 SHASTA COUNTY CLERK 1500000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. KANE COUNTY CLERK 719 S BATAVIA AVE GENEVA IL 60134 366006585 KANE COUNTY CLERK 1350000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 555 ESCOBAR ST MARTINEZ CA 94553 946000417 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 1350000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. CITY OF MADISON CITY CLERK 210 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD MADISON WI 53703 366005507 CITY OF MADISON CLER 1000000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. TOWN OF GREENWICH REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 101 FIELD POINT ROAD GREENWICH CT 06830 066002006 TOWN OF GREENWICH RE 500000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. MACOUPIN COUNTY CLERK PO BOX 107 201 E MAIN ST CARLINVILLE IL 62626 376001345 MACOUPIN COUNTY CLER 350000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. CENTER FOR CIVIC DESIGN 5443 TATES BANK ROAD CAMBRIDGE MD 21613 463535619 501(C)3 300000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. PARTNERSHIP FOR LARGE ELECTION JURISDICTION 303 E WACKER STE 2106 CHICAGO IL 60601 883982494 501(C)3 200000 0 SUPPORT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE VOTING EXPERIENCE CITY OF DETROIT 2978 W GRAND BLVD DETROIT MI 48202 386004895 CITY OF DETROIT 2000000 0 SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. THE ELECTIONS GROUP 1333 BURR RIDGE PARKWAY SUITE 200 BURR RIDGE IL 60527 844643908 0 20797 FMV PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPORT FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. PART I, LINE 2: CTCL CONDUCTS DUE DILIGENCE ON EACH PROSPECTIVE GRANTEE TO CONFIRM ITS TAX STATUS AND REQUESTS AN APPLICATION DESCRIBING THE ACTIVITIES IT INTENDS TO ENGAGE IN. EACH GRANTEE SIGNS A GRANT AGREEMENT SETTING OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT AND, AT THE END OF THE GRANT TERM, THE GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT TO CTCL ON THE PROGRESS MADE IN CONDUCTING THE FUNDED ACTIVITIES. SCHEDULE I - SUBGRANT EXPENDITURES DURING THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024, THE CENTER RECEIVED RETURNS OF SUBGRANTS THAT WERE ISSUED DURING THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2021. EACH OF THE SUBGRANTS WERE ISSUED TO SUPPORT ELECTION ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT, AND SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE. DETAILS OF ALL SUBGRANTS (RETURNED) DURING THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2024 ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. HIDALGO COUNTY, TX - 520 E. NOLANA AVE. MCALLEN, TX 78504: ($29,811) 2. COUNTY OF CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK - 303 COURT STREET LITTLE VALLEY, NY 14755: ($16,113) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 208604 0 0 0 5733 0 0 0 0 0 214337 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CENTER'S BOARD REVIEWS THE POLICY ANNUALLY, REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURES OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND REQUIRES EACH MEMBER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT THAT INCLUDES A REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO UPDATE THE BOARD IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE AS THOSE CHANGES ARISE. THE CENTER'S STAFF HANDBOOK CONTAINS A POLICY WHEREBY EMPLOYEES ARE TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THEIR MANAGERS AS THEY ARISE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A IRS FORMS 990 OF ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR STAFF SIZE, MISSION, AND BUDGET WERE COMPILED AS COMPARABILITY DATA BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO ALSO SERVES ON THE BOARD, ABSTAINED FROM VOTES AND DISCUSSION ON SALARY DETERMINATION. THE PROCESS WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. THERE ARE NO OTHER COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE CENTER MAKES ITS FORM 990S AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE CENTER'S FORM 1023 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST THOSE DOCUMENTS WHICH IT IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO PROVIDE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2092502. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 601143. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2693645. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 67187. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18788. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 85975.