Map Light
Map Light
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About this organization
Mission
MapLight's online tools and research bring transparency to government data and put a spotlight on the outsize influence of money in politics so that journalists, nonprofit groups, and the public can hold lawmakers accountable.
About
Money and Influence: MapLight is a nonpartisan nonprofit that strives to create a government that (actually) works for the people. By connecting the influence of special interest groups to the issues people care about, we empower journalists, citizens, and advocacy groups to hold government accountable. Since 2009, our findings illustrating the impact of political money on the issues affecting citizens everyday lives have reached over 350 million people through TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, blogs, and other websites. From our expos that led the governor of New Mexico to change statewide policy on investment decisions, to our investigation that led major corporations to halt their contributions to a racist dark money organization and many other investigations like this our work has invigorated the national debate, empowered accountability advocates, and changed public policy. In the past year, we've expanded our work to begin shining a light on "digital deception" (the manipulation of public opinion and political processes via social media and other digital technologies) and develop meaningful policy and technological solutions. In October, we also launched a powerful new Campaign Contribution Search tool, making it easy for journalists, researchers, and citizens to explore patterns of influence on our government.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “We are a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reveals the influence of money in politics, informs and empowers voters, and advances reforms that promote a more responsive democracy.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Maplights online tools and research bring transparency to government data and put a spotlight on the outsize influence of money in politics so that journalists and advocacy groups can hold lawmakers accountable.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 31 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$514,724.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $1,918,058 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $361,575 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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