Totals
- Total revenue
- $5,943,495
- Total expenses
- $6,066,562
- Contributions and grants received
- $5,283,851
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $257,690
- Investment income
- $55,141
- Other revenue
- $346,813
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,391,096
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $799,316
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $3,591,780
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $5,052,986
- Management and general expenses
- $777,345
- Fundraising expenses
- $236,231
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $5,052,986
Program services were 83.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$4,794,438
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$489,413
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$7,120
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2a · Program service revenue: NF STUDENT REGISTRATIO
total $257,690 · related or exempt $257,690
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3 · Investment income
total $55,141 · excluded $55,141
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5 · Royalties
total $56,448 · excluded $56,448
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$555,093
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$264,728
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $290,365 · related or exempt $290,365
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,759,159 · program services $1,218,274 · management and general $388,748 · fundraising $152,137
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $259,811 · program services $182,745 · management and general $54,246 · fundraising $22,820
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $162,995 · program services $116,497 · management and general $32,030 · fundraising $14,468
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $140,605 · program services $100,352 · management and general $27,602 · fundraising $12,651
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $125,065 · management and general $125,065
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11g · Fees: other
total $3,000,561 · program services $2,960,512 · management and general $29,634 · fundraising $10,415
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $40,408 · program services $40,408
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13 · Office expenses
total $46,663 · program services $28,740 · management and general $13,710 · fundraising $4,213
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14 · Information technology
total $51,504 · program services $31 · management and general $51,473
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17 · Travel
total $104,923 · program services $73,100 · management and general $21,896 · fundraising $9,927
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20 · Interest
total $3,186 · program services $3,186
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $1,190 · management and general $1,190
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23 · Insurance
total $12,201 · management and general $12,201
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24a · Other expenses: EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
total $177,709 · program services $177,709
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24b · Other expenses: NATIONAL HEARING
total $92,836 · program services $92,836
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24c · Other expenses: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
total $50,186 · program services $50,186
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24d · Other expenses: TELEPHONE
total $11,926 · management and general $10,522 · fundraising $1,404
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24e · All other expenses
total $25,634 · program services $8,410 · management and general $9,028 · fundraising $8,196
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $771,716 · end of year $1,191,203
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $251,225 · end of year $136,414
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $344,943 · end of year $333,245
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $411,953 · end of year $271,904
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $12,148 · end of year $25,212
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$5,949
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$3,216
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $3,923 · end of year $2,733
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13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $2,091,543 · end of year $2,385,787
-
15 · Other assets
beginning of year $76,597 · end of year $44,598
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $235,769 · end of year $539,140
-
18 · Grants payable
beginning of year $28,071 · end of year $42,014
-
19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $0 · end of year $2,338
-
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $147,960 · end of year $88,147
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $138,879 · end of year $127,677
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,413,369 · end of year $3,434,344
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $0 · end of year $157,436
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
THE CENTER ENSURES A FREE AND FAIR REPUBLIC BY TEACHING THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF DEMOCRACY TO MILLIONS OF EDUCATORS AND THEIR STUDENTS. AS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN NONPROFIT, THE CENTER DESIGNS COMPREHENSIVE CIVICS CURRICULAR PROGRAMS, WITH EMBEDDED DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE-BASED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE HABITS OF PARTICIPATION ENSURING DEEP CIVIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND DISPOSITIONS FOR THE TEACHERS, THEIR STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITIES.
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INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: THROUGH THE JAMES MADISON LEGACY PROJECT EXPANSION AND THE CIVICS THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS RESEARCH PROJECTS, FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE CENTER CREATED NEW CIVICS RESOURCES ALIGNED TO THE WE THE PEOPLE NATIONAL PROGRAM AND PROVIDES FREE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS IN 35 STATES REACHING 14,499 STUDENTS. THROUGH PROJECT COMMUNITY THE CENTER CREATED AND INTEGRATED MEDIA LITERACY LESSONS, VIDEOS AND RESOURCES AND PROVIDED FREE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND PILOTING IN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII SCHOOLS IN PROJECT CITIZEN: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY.
Expenses $4,336,649 · Revenue $4,794,438
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SUITE OF FREE CIVICS RESOURCES: THROUGH A GIFT FROM THE WHOLANDER FAMILY, THE CENTER PROVIDES CIVIC INQUIRIES, FULLY DOWNLOADABLE, CUSTOMIZABLE LESSONS TO FORTIFY TEACHERS' PRACTICE AND DEEPEN STUDENTS' LEARNING IN TOPICS LIKE THE 1ST AMENDMENT, THE VOTING AGE, AND THE PREAMBLE. INCLUDED IN THIS SUITE, THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE LEONORE ANNENBERG INSTITUTE FOR CIVICS IS THE CIVIL DISCOURSE, AN AMERICAN LEGACY TOOLKIT FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUDIENCES AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH PRIMARY SOURCES, LONG AND SHORT FORM VIDEOS TO EXPAND LEARNING IN TOPICS INCLUDING CITIZENSHIP, CIVIL RIGHTS, WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND POLITICAL PARTIES.
Expenses $69,043 · Revenue $179,088
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COMPREHENSIVE EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULA: WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION IS A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF PRINCIPLES OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED IN ALL 50 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY A NETWORK OF STATE COORDINATORS AND A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CIVICS MENTORS. STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS SHOWCASE AND COMPETE IN SIMULATED CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS AT DISTRICT AND STATES WITH THE TOP TEAMS COMPETING AT NATIONAL FINALS AND NATIONAL INVITATIONAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. PROJECT CITIZEN: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC POLICY IS A CURRICULAR PROGRAM FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS WHERE STUDENTS APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM AND PUBLIC POLICY TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE, INFORMED DECISIONS TO MONITOR AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY PROBLEMS. IT HELPS THEM LEARN HOW TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY AND DEVELOP SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND CIVIC DISCOURSE.
Expenses $647,294 · Revenue $314,138
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Henry L Chambers JrHENRY L CHAMBERS JR
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Cheryl Cook-KallioCHERYL COOK-KALLIO
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Terry Mason MooreTERRY MASON MOORE
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Erin LewisERIN LEWIS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Timothy D MooreTIMOTHY D MOORE
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Daniel MurphyDANIEL MURPHY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Liza J PrendergastLIZA J PRENDERGAST
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Beth RatwayBETH RATWAY
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Vicki Ross-NorrisVICKI ROSS-NORRIS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Clara SlifkinCLARA SLIFKIN
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jonathan D VaratJONATHAN D VARAT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Pauline WeaverPAULINE WEAVER
CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Barbara SmithBARBARA SMITH
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Garima DesaiGARIMA DESAI
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Terri StroudTERRI STROUD
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Donna Paoletti Phillips PhDDONNA PAOLETTI PHILLIPS PHD
PRESIDENT & CEO
- Total calculated
- $213,133
- From this org
- $185,333
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $27,800
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $185,333
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $27,800
- Nontaxable benefits
- $0
- Filer's total
- $213,133
-
Mark RitaccoMARK RITACCO
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
John W Thurman JrJOHN W THURMAN JR
KEY EMPLOYEE
- Total calculated
- $208,342
- From this org
- $181,167
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $27,175
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $181,167
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $27,175
- Nontaxable benefits
- $0
- Filer's total
- $208,342
-
Christopher RianoCHRISTOPHER RIANO
FORMER PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $242,047
- From this org
- $210,476
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $31,571
- Hours/week
- 35
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $210,476
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $31,571
- Nontaxable benefits
- $0
- Filer's total
- $242,047
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- PART I, LINE 3
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 11 June 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2023v6.0
- Source object
- 202531629349301328
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