THE TRANSPARENT ELECTION INITIATIVE

EIN: 334462710

HELENA, MT

Total Revenue
$363,056
Total Expenses
$170,417
Total Assets
$192,639
Net Assets
$192,639
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2025
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
JEFF MANGAN
Tax Period
2025-04-23 to 2025-12-31

THE TRANSPARENT ELECTION INITIATIVE, founded in 2025, is a small nonprofit that reported $363K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $193K, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

The Transparency Election Initiative(TEI)is dedicated to advancing campaign finance disclosure & promoting tranparency in political spending. Through data-driven tools & public education,TEI empowers voters to see where money in politics comes from & how it influences elections.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $363,056
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $363,056

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $123,449
Program Expenses $46,968
Other Expenses $46,968
TOTAL EXPENSES $170,417

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $363,056 N/A N/A
Expenses $170,417 N/A N/A
Net Income $192,639 N/A N/A
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
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
2
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JEFF MANGAN PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BURKE VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
LEANNE KURTZ SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY HAYES TREASURER 0.00
Officer 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
2025 $363,056 $170,417 $192,639 $192,639
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