Clean Slate Initative Inc
83% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Clean Slate Initative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orlando, Florida, registered in 2023, with $10,121,211 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
5728 Major Blvd Ste 705, Orlando, FL, 32819 EIN 92-3898284 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.1M
▼ 85.8% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.2M
Net assets
$60.3M
Employees
30
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Clean Slate Initative Inc: 83% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · -80% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Clean Slate Initative Inc: 40 mo reserves · -80% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Clean Slate Initative Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Clean Slate Initative Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Mission
The clean slate initiative passes and implements laws that automatically clear eligible records for people who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free, and expands who is eligible for clearance.
What they do
Marketing and communications program -the marketing and communications program works to shift the narrative around individuals with records, through clean slate public service announcements and by encouraging continuous public engagement. the program also leads its communications table, provides marketing and communications support to state coalitions, and organizes csi's annual convening of key stakeholders. the team also leads the distribution of findings, reports, testimony, research projects, and other outputs that further messaging and support around clean slate automatic record clearance policies.
Research program -csi funds objective, validated research to evaluate the impacts of clean slate policies and inform eligibility criteria, while examining how record clearance affects economic and social outcomes. additionally, csi develops and shares research on the effects of clean slate policies and policy fidelity. csi also supports narrative research aimed at exploring the messages and messengers that garner public support for clean slate policies, as well as understanding how different audiences perceive clean slate, public safety, and individuals with criminal records.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5728 Major Blvd Ste 705, Orlando, FL, 32819
- City
- Orlando
- State
- Florida
- Subcategory
- Civil Rights
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $71.1M (FY2023) to $10.1M (FY2024) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.0MNet assets $60.3M
Operating margin
-79.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$64.3M
Total liabilities
$4.0M
Net assets
$60.3M
Salaries & benefits
$4.4M
24% of expenses
Board members
5
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,121,211▼85.8% | $18,207,513▲731% | $60,286,920▼12.5% | $64,309,822▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $71,104,675 | $2,190,458 | $68,914,217 | $71,104,675 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Sheena Meade — $474,808 (2.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheena Meade | Director & Ceo | 39.75 | $474,808 |
| Sarat L Mayer | Chief Operating Officer | 39.5 | $281,333 |
| Stacey P Ferguson | Vice President of Marketing and Communications | 40 | $202,065 |
| Jason N Cooper | Vice President of State and Federal Campaigns | 40 | $200,085 |
| Alexandra Leigh Midori Williams | Chief of Staff | 40 | $191,990 |
| Kenya Browning | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $181,973 |
| Reginald Darby | Federal Legislative Director | 40 | $176,649 |
| Sharlene P Shikhmuradova | Director of Talent & Culture | 40 | $170,915 |
| Daryl Atkinson | Director & Board Chair | 0.5 | — |
| David Safavian | Director & Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Jolene Forman | Director & Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Mindy Tarlow | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Happily Company Inc | Event Services | $752,692 |
| M&r Strategic Services Inc | Strategic Consultant | $382,319 |
| Goodwin Simon Strategic Research | Research Consultant | $345,983 |
| Bdo USA PC | Advisory Services | $224,514 |
| Drg Talent LLC | Executive Search | $148,800 |
Grants received · $66.1M total
6 grants to Clean Slate Initative Inc totaling $66.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $19,910,098 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Civic participation | 2024 | $2,500,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $1,700,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $36,527,910 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support scaling plan | 2023 | $4,000,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,500,100 |
Grants made · $9.0M in FY2024
65 grants totaling $9.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Clean Slate Initative Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | The clean slate initiative provides grants to national organizations advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $850,000 |
| Search Group Incorporated | The clean slate initiative provides grants to national organizations advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $708,043 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | The clean slate initiative provides grants to national organizations advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $700,000 |
| Howard University | Csi funds objective, validated research to evaluate the impacts of clean slate policies and inform eligibility criteria, while examining how record clearance affects economic and social outcomes. | $495,305 |
| President-board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Csi funds objective, validated research to evaluate the impacts of clean slate policies and inform eligibility criteria, while examining how record clearance affects economic and social outcomes. | $424,880 |
| Due Process Institute | The clean slate initiative provides grants to national organizations advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $350,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association | The clean slate initiative provides grants to state-based coalitions advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $350,000 |
| American Conservative Union | The clean slate initiative provides grants to national organizations advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $325,000 |
| University of Maryland | Csi funds objective, validated research to evaluate the impacts of clean slate policies and inform eligibility criteria, while examining how record clearance affects economic and social outcomes. | $322,435 |
| Empower Missouri | The clean slate initiative provides grants to state-based coalitions advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $250,000 |
| R Street Institute | The clean slate initiative provides grants to national organizations advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $200,000 |
| Until We Are All Free Movement | The clean slate initiative provides grants to state-based coalitions advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $170,000 |
| Shore Legal Access Inc | The clean slate initiative provides grants to state-based coalitions advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $170,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services Inc | The clean slate initiative provides grants to state-based coalitions advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $165,000 |
| Center For Community Alternatives | The clean slate initiative provides grants to state-based coalitions advancing automated record clearance legislation that removes barriers to employment, housing, and education for millions of eligible americans with criminal records. | $160,000 |
Similar organizations in Civil Rights
Civil Rights
Disability Rights Florida Inc
Tallahassee, FL
$11.3M
C+annual revenue
- Civil Rights
Minority Alliance For Advocating Community Awareness & Action
Tallahassee, FL
$6.3M
Cannual revenue
Civil Rights
Equality Florida Institute Inc
St Petersburg, FL
$6.3M
Bannual revenue
Civil Rights
Black Ambition Opportunity Inc
Miami, FL
$6.1M
C+annual revenue
Civil Rights
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida Inc
Coral Gables, FL
$14.4M
Bannual revenue
Civil Rights
Florida Rising Together Inc
Miami, FL
$14.5M
C+annual revenue
- Civil Rights
Engage Florida Civic Fund Inc
Miami, FL
$5.6M
C+annual revenue
Civil Rights
County Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation Inc
Mulberry, FL
$5.5M
Dannual revenue
Civil Rights
Florida Immigrant Coalition Inc
Miami, FL
$5.3M
Bannual revenue
Civil Rights
Restoration of America Foundation Inc
Ponte Vedra, FL
$4.9M
Cannual revenue
Compare Clean Slate Initative Inc
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clean Slate Initative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Clean Slate Initative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 92-3898284, based in Orlando, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Clean Slate Initative Inc's EIN?
- Clean Slate Initative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 92-3898284.
- How much revenue does Clean Slate Initative Inc report?
- Clean Slate Initative Inc reported $10,121,211 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Clean Slate Initative Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Clean Slate Initative Inc spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Clean Slate Initative Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Clean Slate Initative Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Clean Slate Initative Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Clean Slate Initative Inc's latest Form 990 is $474,808, paid to Sheena Meade (Director & Ceo).
More nonprofits in Orlando
Explore more
Data for Clean Slate Initative Inc (EIN 92-3898284) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.