The Center for Election Innovation & Research
CEIR seeks to restore trust in the American election system and promote election procedures that encourage participation while ensuring election integrity and security.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.7M
+60.5% YoY
Revenue
$9.4M
+234.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$573K
+153.4% YoY
Expenses
$2.9M
-5.7% YoY
About The Center for Election Innovation & Research
Based on IRS filings
The Center for Election Innovation & Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $573K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,730,825 | $11,666,671 | $13,364,191 |
| Revenue | $9,383,747 | $2,803,773 | $23,400,380 |
| Expenses | $2,935,650 | $3,113,871 | $18,621,977 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $573,274 | $226,198 | $2,515 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Becker | Executive Director & Presiden | 40 | $310,000 |
| Jacob Kipp | Chief of Staff | 40 | $145,000 |
| Angela Pitha | Project Lead | 40 | $122,816 |
| Pam Anderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ray Martinez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kirk Jowers | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Trey Grayson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kevin Kennedy | Vice President & Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Center for Election Innovation & Research?
The Center for Election Innovation & Research is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $18.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Center for Election Innovation & Research?
As of 2024, The Center for Election Innovation & Research holds $18.7M in total assets with $9.4M in annual revenue.
Where does The Center for Election Innovation & Research operate?
The Center for Election Innovation & Research has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Washington.
What is The Center for Election Innovation & Research's EIN?
The Center for Election Innovation & Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3815137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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