THE OPENGOV FOUNDATION

EIN: 454848546 501(c)(3)

VISTA, CA

Total Revenue
$339,538
Total Expenses
$313,380
Total Assets
$34,961
Net Assets
$34,961
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
RICH HIRSHBERG
Phone
7606590631
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

THE OPENGOV FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit that reported $340K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $313K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE OPENGOV FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND DEPLOYING TECHNOLOGIES THAT SUPPORT EVERY CITIZEN'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR GOVERNMENT, AND HOLD IT ACCOUNTABLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $58,882

DEVELOPED AND DEPLOYED THE FOURTH VERSION OF ITS MADISON OPEN SOURCE PULIC POLICYMAKING SOFTWARE, WHICH THIS YEAR SUPPORTED MORE THAN 30 NEW CITY AND COUNTY COLLABORATIVE POLICYMAKING PROCESSES. THE...

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DEVELOPED AND DEPLOYED THE FOURTH VERSION OF ITS MADISON OPEN SOURCE PULIC POLICYMAKING SOFTWARE, WHICH THIS YEAR SUPPORTED MORE THAN 30 NEW CITY AND COUNTY COLLABORATIVE POLICYMAKING PROCESSES. THE COMMUNITIES SERVED INCLUDE SYRACUSE, NY, MEMPHIS, TN, ARLINGTON, TX, NASHVILLE, TN AND BUFFALO, NY. IN ADDITION, THIS SOFTWARE IS SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF ALLIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION AND BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES "WHAT WORKS CITIES."

Program 2
Expenses: $58,882

CONDUCTED RESEARCH INSIDE 20 OFFICES WITHIN THE U.S. CONGRESS ON THE TECHNOLOGIES, CONSTITUENT COMMUNICATIONS WORKFLOWS AND THE RULES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE REGARDING HOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ENGAGE...

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CONDUCTED RESEARCH INSIDE 20 OFFICES WITHIN THE U.S. CONGRESS ON THE TECHNOLOGIES, CONSTITUENT COMMUNICATIONS WORKFLOWS AND THE RULES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE REGARDING HOW MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ENGAGE WITH THOSE THEY REPRESENT. THE FINDINGS AND ALL RESEARCH DATA WERE PUBLISHED UNDER AN OPEN SOURCE LICENSE SO THAT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS AND CONGRESS ITSELF WILL BENEFIT FROM THE LEARNINGS CONTAINED THEREIN.

Program 3
Expenses: $58,882

DEVELOPED A NEW CIVIC COMMUNICATIONS TOOL (ARTICLE ONE) BASED OFF THE RESEARCH MENTIONED ABOVE. THIS TOOL HAS BEEN TESTED AND USED BY MORE THAN 15 CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, HELPING THEM HANDLE AND...

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DEVELOPED A NEW CIVIC COMMUNICATIONS TOOL (ARTICLE ONE) BASED OFF THE RESEARCH MENTIONED ABOVE. THIS TOOL HAS BEEN TESTED AND USED BY MORE THAN 15 CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, HELPING THEM HANDLE AND RESPOND TO CONSTITUENT VOICEMAILS AS WELL AS TEX-BASED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $335,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $-886
Other Revenue $5,424
TOTAL REVENUE $339,538

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $236,017
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $176,646
Other Expenses $77,363
TOTAL EXPENSES $313,380

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $339,538 $563,585 -0.4%
Expenses $313,380 $547,147 -0.4%
Net Income $26,158 $16,438 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
$45,223
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SEAMUS KRAFT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$45,223 $0 $45,223
PHAEDRA CHROUSOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON SNOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURENT CRENSHAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH HIRSHBERG TREASURER 8.00
Officer
$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
2018 $339,538 $313,380 $34,961 $26,158
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