League of Women Voters of San Francisco
League of Women Voters of San Francisco
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About this organization
Mission
To encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.
About
1. Pro & Con Guide we research and write non-partisan guides on local ballot measures, translate the guides into other languages (typically Spanish and Chinese), and distribute the guides at community events and online. This guide is provided for free.2. Speakers Bureau we offer free educational discussion of the local ballot measures upon request of a community organization. Volunteers are trained speakers and provide non-partisan, unbiased information. This event is a free service.3. Community Forums we host non-partisan candidate debates for local elections where all qualified candidates are invited to speak, each is permitted the same amount of time, and the community may direct questions to the candidates. These events are typically recorded through partnership with SFGOVTV and shared online. These events are a free service.4. Candidate Statements - collaborate with SFGOVTV to film statements of all eligible candidates for local office. This service is free.5. Pro & Con Discussion collaborate with SFGOVTV to film the discussion of proponent and opponent arguments on local ballot measures. This service is free.6. Voter Registration provide voter registration to local community organizations and at events. We also provide voter registration training to new volunteers and members of the public. This service is free.7. VotersEdge website we provide unbiased, non-partisan information on candidates and local ballot measures for the website in collaboration with MapLight services that track campaign finance of the issues and candidates in order to educate the voters on who is funding the campaign. This service is free.8. Observer CorpWe provide trainings to members of the public on observing public government meetings. We encourage individuals to attend these meetings and report back on what took place. Reports are shared online. 9. Inspector of Election services we help monitor elections of local organizations, including the collection of ballots, on-site voting, and counting of ballots per the organizations bylaws. This is our only paid service.10. Membership Events At these events, we discuss organizational strategy as well as provide speakers on hot topics, such as affordable housing, money in politics, rank choice voting, etc. 11. Advocacy We take positions on local ballot measures based off of a 2 year study. We may support or oppose certain local and state ballot initiative campaigns. 12. Other Educational Resources and Events We publish non-partisan educational materials and host events on topical issues.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is CA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 582 Market Street Ste 615, San Francisco, CA, 94104.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 0.
- 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 less than $100,000.
- Revenue is less than $100,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $14,202.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- 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 O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $633 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $596 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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