THE CENTER FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

EIN: 260006579 501(c)(3)

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$195,168
Total Expenses
$161,050
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
RICHARD BERMAN
Phone
2024637871
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-09-09

THE CENTER FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit that reported $195K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $34K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON CONSUMER ISSUES, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE RELATED TO PRODUCT CHOICES; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC POLICIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WORKING TO INCREASE (CONTINUED) GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND ELIMINATE CONSUMER CHOICE; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS, THEIR FUNDING SOURCES AND THEIR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $141,721

MAINTAINED PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATED THE PUBLIC, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MEDIA ON ISSUES RELATING TO ACTIVIST COMMUNITIES AND AGENDAS. PRODUCED RESEARCH AND CONTENT FOR VARIOUS CAMPAIGN WEBSITES AIMED AT...

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MAINTAINED PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATED THE PUBLIC, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE MEDIA ON ISSUES RELATING TO ACTIVIST COMMUNITIES AND AGENDAS. PRODUCED RESEARCH AND CONTENT FOR VARIOUS CAMPAIGN WEBSITES AIMED AT THE MEDIA AND THE GIVING PUBLIC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $162,114
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $33,054
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $195,168

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $120,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $141,721
Other Expenses $41,050
TOTAL EXPENSES $161,050

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $195,168 $206,194 -0.1%
Expenses $161,050 $678,605 -0.8%
Net Income $34,118 $-472,411 -1.1%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
F LANE CARDWELL SECRETARY & TREASURER/DIRECTOR 0.12
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BLACKSTOCK DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BROWNE DIRECTOR 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HANDS DIRECTOR 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BOWERS DIRECTOR 0.08
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $195,168 $161,050 No data $34,118
2023 $206,194 $678,605 $75,062 $-472,411
2022 $714,906 $2,751,770 $539,080 $-2,036,864
2021 $3,625,969 $2,921,462 $2,527,191 $704,507
2020 $3,220,438 $3,734,667 $2,822,893 $-514,229
2020 $3,720,438 $3,734,667 $3,322,893 $-14,229
2019 $2,991,403 $3,001,158 $2,448,924 $-9,755
2018 $2,746,723 $2,679,989 $2,341,530 $66,734
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