Reform for Illinois
Reform for Illinois
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About this organization
Mission
Conducts research on governmental trends, advocates reforms and hosts educational events to promote public participation in government. Addresses the role of money in politics, and encourages integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.
About
Our core program focuses on providing free educational events for voters, advocating campaign finance reform, transparency and ethics in government, and providing tools for voter engagement. We accomplish this by researching and advocating legislation, providing in-depth research on government trends in Illinois, advocating for increased disclosure of campaign contributions, and maintaining Illinois Sunshine, a free online database that tracks political spending in the state of Illinois.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Conducts research on government trends, advocates reforms and hosts educational events to promote public participation in government, addresses the role of money in politics, and encourges integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Conducts research on governmental trends, advocates reforms and hosts educational events to promote public participation in government. addresses the role of money in politics, and encourages integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is IL.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 500 N DEARBORN ST 518, CHICAGO, IL, 60654.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 4.
- 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 between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $22.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $166,857 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $46,278 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 fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.