CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE

EIN: 472158694 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$29,040,401
Total Expenses
$25,331,950
Total Assets
$86,475,917
Net Assets
$85,319,426
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON
Phone
8725886843
Tax Period
2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $29.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 184% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $25.3M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,679,967 Revenue: $950,937

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...

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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 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,202,991 Revenue: $8,000

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,637,451

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.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $26,749,847
Program Service Revenue $950,937
Investment Income $1,324,398
Other Revenue $15,219
TOTAL REVENUE $29,040,401

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,466,519
Salaries & Benefits $5,771,908
Fundraising Expenses $59,879
Program Expenses $20,520,409
Other Expenses $6,093,523
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,331,950

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $29,040,401 $10,228,957 +1.8%
Expenses $25,331,950 $22,891,404 +0.1%
Net Income $3,708,451 $-12,662,447 -1.3%
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
4
Employees
61
Volunteers
4

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
3
$218,810
Total Directors
5
$218,810
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CRISTINA SINCLAIRE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY PATRICK SECRETARY & DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT MASTERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIANA EPPS-JOHNSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$218,810 $0 $218,810
WHITNEY MAY DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SER 40.00
Highest
$137,589 $0 $137,589
KEARA FENZEL DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY 40.00
Highest
$136,784 $0 $136,784
NARETH PHIN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$117,617 $0 $117,617
JASON CHOI ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$128,627 $0 $128,627
SARAH BERLIN DIRECTOR OF CIVIC INFORMAT 40.00
Highest
$123,067 $0 $123,067
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 $29,040,401 $25,331,950 $86,475,917 $3,708,451
2024 $10,228,957 $22,891,404 $74,574,027 $-12,662,447
2023 $19,213,792 $16,006,527 $83,012,536 $3,207,265
2022 $64,574,797 $4,769,354 $81,351,444 $59,805,443
2021 $356,251,345 $335,429,878 $32,868,797 $20,821,467
2021 $356,251,345 $335,429,878 $32,868,797 $20,821,467
2020 $3,404,409 $1,376,946 $3,172,982 $2,027,463
2019 $1,414,981 $1,119,630 $1,163,841 $295,351
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