The Center for Election Innovation & Research

EIN: 813815137 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$1,977,986
Total Expenses
$3,464,356
Total Assets
$17,366,269
Net Assets
$16,629,068
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
David Becker
Phone
2027801600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Center for Election Innovation & Research, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 79% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 75% operating deficit.

Mission

CEIR seeks to restore trust in the American election system and promote election procedures that encourage participation while ensuring election integrity and security.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,315,713
Program Service Revenue $28,500
Investment Income $633,652
Other Revenue $121
TOTAL REVENUE $1,977,986

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,174,699
Fundraising Expenses $197,197
Program Expenses $2,459,544
Other Expenses $1,289,657
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,464,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,977,986 $9,383,747 -0.8%
Expenses $3,464,356 $2,935,650 +0.2%
Net Income $-1,486,370 $6,448,097 -1.2%
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
19
Volunteers
15

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
$342,924
Total Directors
5
$342,924
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David Becker Executive Director & President 40.00
Officer Director
$329,875 $13,049 $342,924
Christopher Mann Research Director 40.00
Highest
$182,859 $30,031 $212,890
Jacob Kipp Operations Director 40.00
Highest
$155,000 $17,123 $172,123
Angela Pitha Project Lead 40.00
Highest
$131,739 $3,565 $135,304
Deborah Enix-Ross Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Yang Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trey Grayson Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Kennedy Vice President & Treasurer 1.00
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 $1,977,986 $3,464,356 $17,366,269 $-1,486,370
2024 $9,383,747 $2,935,650 $18,730,825 $6,448,097
2023 $2,803,773 $3,113,871 $11,666,671 $-310,098
2022 $23,400,380 $18,621,977 $13,364,191 $4,778,403
2021 $56,887,378 $51,083,492 $28,940,276 $5,803,886
2020 $1,105,893 $785,470 $1,428,793 $320,423
2019 $1,028,429 $762,974 $882,130 $265,455
2018 $890,647 $515,837 $578,262 $374,810
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