EIN 04-3454684

Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
BISC Foundation conducts research and training to strengthen democracy with a focus on public attitudes toward ballot measures.
Total revenues
$5,414,662
2023
Total expenses
$2,411,982
2023
Total assets
$5,834,049
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

Strategic initiatives: bisc Foundation works with 501(c)(3) partners to support civic engagement and partner alignment efforts.
Policy and legal advocacy encompasses working with state and national partners, including bisc's lawyer's guild, to protect direct democracy and progressive Ballot measure wins around the country, working with state and national partners on the development of equitable and strategic Ballot measure policies, as well as the tracking of Ballot measures and analysis of Ballot measure trends.communications: bisc Foundation communications focuses on expanding our presence within the civic engagement community via email, social media, and press interviews.
Capacity building training
Organizational development
Communications
Road ahead 2023

Grants made by Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Tides FoundationFor 2.5 Project$250,000
Florida Alliance for Civic EngagementGrant for Bolstering Infrastructure$50,000
Missouri Organizing and VoterGrant for Bolstering Infrastructure$50,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The JPB FoundationGeneral Operating Support$350,000
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationGeneral Operating Support$302,752
Wellspring Philanthropic FundGeneral Operating Support$300,000
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Chris Melody Fields FigueredoExecutive Director$0
Eric MarshallTreasurer$0
Elena NunezChair$0
Rodney McKenzieSecretary$0
Greg SpeedPast Treasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,407,955
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,954
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,753
Total revenues$5,414,662

Form 990s for Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-24990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
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Pennsylvania Economy LeaguePhiladelphia, PA$3,730,942
Libertas InstituteLehi, UT$14,438,901
Emgage FoundationLakeland, FL$2,350,255
The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal AnalysisRichmond, VA$2,357,980
First Five FundamentalsTacoma, WA$4,249,018
The Volcker AllianceNew York, NY$5,262,215
Catalyst CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$6,436,201
Data update history
December 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $302,752 from The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
April 13, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Public policy
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1660 L St NW 605
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
biscfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(202) 223-2373
IRS details
EIN
04-3454684
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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