Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington INC
Public charity
DBA: IN WASHINGTON INC
Research & Policy · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 03-0445391
About
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
$11.2M$5.6M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $11.2M · Avg: $6.5M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$20K
Grants Given
—
CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON INC
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1331 F ST NW STE 900
Washington, DC, 20004-115
Governance
Voting board members8
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$1.5M
Net to org$707K
Retained by contractors$755K
ChannelsPhone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation