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Clean Slate Initative Inc

EIN 92-3898284 · Orlando, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$10.1 million
Spending
$18.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
30
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$508,803, director & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 80% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 86% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $8.4 million spent. STATE CAMPAIGN PROGRAMS -CSI'S STATE CAMPAIGNS PROGRAM USES STRATEGIES, INCLUDING BRINGING TOGETHER COALITIONS OF ADVOCATES, EXPERTS, AND SPECIALISTS, TO PROMOTE AUTOMATED RECORD CLEARANCE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TARGETED GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF CLEAN SLATE LEGISLATION IN STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AFTER LAWS ARE PASSED, WE WORK CLOSELY WITH STATE AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN SLATE POLICIES, MAKING CERTAIN THAT SYSTEMS FULFILL THE PROMISE OF AUTOMATIC RECORD SEALING. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH HELPS UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND EDUCATION FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS SEEKING A SECOND CHANCE.
  2. $2.7 million spent. 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.
  3. $2.6 million spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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