2026-07-15T17:31:38-06:00 2025-12-31 474306215 Mullins PC 7625 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 990 2025-01-01 521275227 OPENSECRETS % Hilary Braseth OPEN 2028570044 1100 13th Street NW STE 800 Washington DC 20005 HILARY BRASETH Executive Director 2028570044 2026-07-15 true JOHN MULLINS P01429307 2027706371 2026-07-15 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Hilary Braseth 1100 13th Street NW Ste 800 Washington DC 20005 4281039 false X www.opensecrets.org X 1983 DC See Schedule O. 11 11 46 11 0 0 2464473 3605153 501793 581044 70468 94842 0 3036734 4281039 0 0 3400082 2213875 0 362357 1098502 1160175 4498584 3374050 -1461850 906989 2890676 3784727 301007 260677 2589669 3524050 See Schedule O. false false 1552601 581044 Data, Research and Analysis: OPENSECRETS reporting staff and researchers work hand-in-hand to comb the data for patterns and anomalies, put the data in context, identify trends and provide the money-in-politics angle to timely news stories, topics of popular interest and policy debates. OPENSECRETS continually updates and improves its data to provide an accurate, consistent and comprehensive resource for the press, scholars, advocates and public. OPENSECRETS frequently works with other organizations to combine its unique value-added data with other data sets, and to create features illustrating the role money plays in politics and decision-making. Original Reporting, Media Partnerships and Training: OPENSECRETS news team follows the money to provide original and timely reporting using its data on topics of interest at the national, state and local levels. This work and these insights are shared with the public through our newsletter, OPENSECRETS news, reports and data tools. Every year, OPENSECRETS staff assist hundreds of news organizations, large and small, with their money in politics investigations. These collaborations result in tens of thousands of citations of OPENSECRETS data in the nations most prominent print, broadcast and online news outlets. Our team routinely holds trainings for investigative journalists and beat reporters on how to use OS data resources and develops media partnerships and reporting collaborations. OS staff work with journalists on a daily basis, providing custom data and analysis, expertise and background information on money in politics, and commentary for news stories. 1090324 Civic Education and Outreach: A four-time webby winner for being the best politics resource online, OPENSECRETS website, opensecrets.org, allows its millions of users to explore the connections between money and politics, and hold elected and appointed officials accountable. Freely available, easy-to-use databases track state and federal campaign contributions, lobbying, the revolving door and politicians personal finances in a variety of illuminating ways, such as by industry and interest group. OPENSECRETS reaches out to engage with new audiences via social media, partnerships, presentations and trainings, our online newsletter and interactive tools on our site. 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X X false false false false false false false false false HILARY BRASETH Executive Director 216497 6000 4450 8337 235284 JACOB HILEMAN IT Director 154865 1000 3117 9020 168002 VICTORIA SORG Director of Revenue Ext 124436 1000 2509 24299 152244 Related organization compensation method (Part I, line 3) The Board of Directors approves The Executive Director's compensation when executive compensation information from non profitorganizations that are compensated employees is also approved by The Board of Directors based on preparing OPENSECRETS'annual budget. The Board of Directors reviews similar in size and mission to OPENSECRETS. The compensation for highlyrecommendations made by The Executive Director. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Board of Directors reviews the 990 before it is filed. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Board of Directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Board of Directors approves The Executive Directors compensation when preparing OPENSECRETS annual budget. The Board of Directors reviews executive compensation information from non profit organizations that are similar in size and mission to OPENSECRETS. The compensation for highly compensated employees is also approved by The Board of Directors based on recommendations made by The Executive Director. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 The form 990 is available upon written request and The Organizations website, opensecrets.Org. The form 1023 is available upon written request. The federal form 990 is also available on the Guidestar website. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organizations governing documents,conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon written request. Financial statements are also posted on The Organizations website, opensecrets.Org. General explanation attachment Organizations Mission: OPENSECRETS was formed in 2021 by the merger of the center for responsive politics and the national institute on money in politics. This independent and nonpartisan organization educates the American public about moneys influence on state and federal elections, politics and policy, and advocates for a more transparent and accountable government. OPENSECRETS mission is to track and report on the flow of money in American politics and provide the data and analysis to strengthen democracy. Our vision is for americans to use this knowledge to create a more vibrant, representative and accountable government.