CREW uses aggressive legal action, in-depth research, collaborative policy development, and BOLD communications to help foster a government that is ethical and accountable, reduce the influence of money in politics, and preserve america's (continued on schedule o) democratic system of government. We highlight abuses, change behavior, raise awareness, and LAY the groundwork for new policies and approaches that encourage public officials to work for the benefit of the people, not for their own enrichment or the benefit of powerful interests.
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Category
Research & Policy
Employees
34
Volunteers
10
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$11.2M
Expenses
$8.4M
Assets
$13.4M
Liabilities
$2.2M
Financial history
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Latest FY2024: $11.2M · Avg: $6.5M
501(h) election
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Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$20K
Grants Given
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