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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1943638

CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Financials

$165.1M$165.1M2022$177.7M$177.7M2023$93.1M$93.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$93,113,093$93,113,093$0$2,321,222$2,321,222$0
September 30, 2024990$177,653,103$177,653,103$0$6,384,638$6,384,638$0
September 30, 2023990$165,142,739$165,142,739$0$4,770,811$4,770,811$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$93,113,093
of which government grants
$93,113,093
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$93,113,093
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$93,113,093

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,384,638
Total assets, end of year
$2,321,222
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,321,222
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$93,113,093
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
HALLAM FERGUSONCOO/ACTING CFO
Officer
12$0
KIMBER SHEARER MAIEREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
12$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
KIRA RIBARSENIOR DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGY & OPS
Officer
12$0
HALLAM FERGUSONVICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL OPERATIONS
Officer
12$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
SEE SCHEDULE OMEMBER/PROJECT COUNCIL
Institutional trustee
12$0
KIRA RIBARSENIOR DIRECTOR FOR STRATE
Officer
12$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1225 EYE STREET NW 800, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-5962
In care of
% LORNE W CRANER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HALLAM FERGUSON, 1225 EYE STREET NW 800, WASHINGTON, DC 200055962
Signed the 990
KIMBER SHEARER MAIER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Phone
(202) 408-9450
Return prepared by
RSM US LLP

Mission

THE CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING (CEPPS) IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND A LEGAL JOINT VENTURE OF THREE EQUAL PARTNERS: THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS (IFES), THE INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE (IRI), AND THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE (NDI). CEPPS WAS CREATED IN 1995 TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING DEMOCRACY ASSISTANCE UNDER A GLOBAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO A VARIETY OF LOCAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT CREATING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNDERMINING THE INDEPENDENCE AND IDENTITY OF LOCAL BENEFICIARIES. CEPPS PARTNERS IMPLEMENT A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL ACTORS AND INSTITUTIONS - ELECTION COMMISSIONS, DOMESTIC ELECTION MONITORING ORGANIZATIONS, PARLIAMENTS AND THEIR MEMBERS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: THE INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE, THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS ALL RECEIVE SUBGRANTS FROM THE CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING. THE ORGANIZATIONS THEN USE THE GRANTS TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES * BUILDING EFFECTIVE, INDEPENDENT POLITICAL PARTIES, ELECTION AUTHORITIES, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO'S) * ENABLING REGULAR, FREE ELECTIONS TO OCCUR AT LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS, AS VALIDATED BY INDEPENDENT OBSERVATION AND MONITORING* PROMOTING FULL CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL AND POLITICAL PROCESS * FOSTERING PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FIELDS OF ELECTORAL AND POLITICAL PROCESS
    Expenses $40,105,370 · grants $40,105,370
  • INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS: THE INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE, THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS ALL RECEIVE SUBGRANTS FROM THE CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING. THE ORGANIZATIONS THEN USE THE GRANTS TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES * BUILDING EFFECTIVE, INDEPENDENT POLITICAL PARTIES, ELECTION AUTHORITIES, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO'S) * ENABLING REGULAR, FREE ELECTIONS TO OCCUR AT LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS, AS VALIDATED BY INDEPENDENT OBSERVATION AND MONITORING* PROMOTING FULL CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL AND POLITICAL PROCESS * FOSTERING PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FIELDS OF ELECTORAL AND POLITICAL PROCESS
    Expenses $27,520,595 · grants $27,520,595
  • INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE: THE INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE, THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTORAL SYSTEMS ALL RECEIVE SUBGRANTS FROM THE CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING. THE ORGANIZATIONS THEN USE THE GRANTS TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES * BUILDING EFFECTIVE, INDEPENDENT POLITICAL PARTIES, ELECTION AUTHORITIES, LEGISLATIVE BODIES, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO'S) * ENABLING REGULAR, FREE ELECTIONS TO OCCUR AT LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS, AS VALIDATED BY INDEPENDENT OBSERVATION AND MONITORING* PROMOTING FULL CITIZEN UNDERSTANDING OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL AND POLITICAL PROCESS * FOSTERING PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FIELDS OF ELECTORAL AND POLITICAL PROCESS
    Expenses $25,487,128 · grants $25,487,128

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1943638
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,321,222
Income (IRS master file)
$93,113,093

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$93,113,093$93,113,093$2,321,222XML
990September 2024$177,653,103$177,653,103$6,384,638XML
990September 2023$165,142,739$165,142,739$4,770,811XML
990September 2022$160,783,092$160,783,092$12,789,185IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1943638).

Questions about CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING

What is the EIN of CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING is 52-1943638.
Is CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HALLAM FERGUSON.
Who are the officers and directors of CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CONSORTIUM FOR ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PROCESS STRENGTHENING have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,113,093, expenses of $93,113,093 and total assets of $2,321,222 at year end.

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