Civic Intelligence

American Values Network Educational Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-1017781

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.PUBLICDEMOCRACYAMERICA.ORG
10001 Georgetown Pike 317Great Falls, VA 22066

(202) 253-7412

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

26th percentile

-7.7%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$202,800

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-58%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-63%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Down

$134,405

Down $187,187 (-58%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$128,561

Down $180,974 (-58%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$5,844

Down $6,213 (-52%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,364,958

Down $4,031,060 (-63%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,545,932

Down $3,565,150 (-58%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$180,974

Down $465,910 (-164%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2013: $15,786Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $15,7862013Assets 2014: $0Liabilities 2014: $5,319Net Assets 2014: -$5,3192014Assets 2015: $17,969Liabilities 2015: $5,319Net Assets 2015: $12,6502015Assets 2016: $19Liabilities 2016: $5,319Net Assets 2016: -$5,3002016Assets 2017: $14Liabilities 2017: $5,319Net Assets 2017: -$5,3052017Assets 2019: $80,088Liabilities 2019: $5,319Net Assets 2019: $74,7692019Assets 2020: $97,888Liabilities 2020: $5,319Net Assets 2020: $92,5692020Assets 2021: $24,599Liabilities 2021: $5,319Net Assets 2021: $19,2802021Assets 2022: $321,592Liabilities 2022: $12,057Net Assets 2022: $309,5352022Assets 2023: $134,405Liabilities 2023: $5,844Net Assets 2023: $128,5612023Assets 2024: $363,716Liabilities 2024: $23,000Net Assets 2024: $340,7162024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$134,405
Liabilities$5,844
Net Assets$128,561
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2013: $187,743Expenses 2013: $171,957Net Income 2013: $15,7862013Expenses 2014: $21,1052014Revenue 2015: $105,374Expenses 2015: $87,405Net Income 2015: $17,9692015Revenue 2016: $11,000Expenses 2016: $28,950Net Income 2016: -$17,9502016Revenue 2017: $67,500Expenses 2017: $67,505Net Income 2017: -$52017Revenue 2019: $200,075Expenses 2019: $120,001Net Income 2019: $80,0742019Revenue 2020: $1,000,000Expenses 2020: $982,200Net Income 2020: $17,8002020Revenue 2021: $8,070,256Expenses 2021: $8,139,315Net Income 2021: -$69,0592021Revenue 2022: $6,396,018Expenses 2022: $6,111,082Net Income 2022: $284,9362022Revenue 2023: $2,364,958Expenses 2023: $2,545,932Net Income 2023: -$180,9742023Revenue 2024: $5,181,230Expenses 2024: $4,956,575Net Income 2024: $224,6552024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,364,958
Expenses$2,545,932
Net Income-$180,974
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,364,958
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The american values network educational foundation exists to educate faithful americans and others of goodwill on pressing moral values issues in the public sphere and enable them to stand up, speak out, and actively participate in building up the american family and community that have always been at the core of our successful efforts to create a more perfect union.

Public democracy america exists to provide audiences and communities undervalued by algorithmic and systemic bias more authentic content through digital engagement and partner networking. Our objective is to deliver resources to those who don't have equal access.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$321,592$134,405▼ $187,187
Total Assets$321,592$134,405▼ $187,187
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$12,057$5,844▼ $6,213
Total Liabilities$12,057$5,844▼ $6,213
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$309,535$128,561▼ $180,974
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$309,535$128,561▼ $180,974
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$321,592$134,405▼ $187,187
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott ShalettExecutive DiFT$202,800-$202,800
Scott ShalettExecutive Director-$184,800$18,000$202,800
Rachel JohnsonDeputy DirecFT$169,800-$169,800
Rachel JohnsonDeputy Director-$154,800$15,000$169,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric SappDirector
Jason CohenDirector
Jim SypeDirector
Rob LalkaDirector
Shannon HopkinsDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Digital Strategies-13608 DULUTH DR, Apple Valley, MN 55124$550,000
--111 SANDRA MURAIDA WAY 15K, Austin, TX 78703$120,268
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,364,958
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,364,958
Change in Net Assets
$-180,974
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,066,927
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$479,005
Total Fundraising Expense$60,840
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,874,970$180,000-$2,054,970
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$155,880$155,880$60,840$372,600
Other Salaries and Wages$75,133--$75,133
Payroll Taxes-$31,272-$31,272
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,297-$9,297
Fees for Services Legal-$2,087-$2,087
Travel-$511-$511
Other Expenses-$62-$62
Total Functional Expenses$2,105,983$379,109$60,840$2,545,932
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Tax Liabilities$5,844
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The organization's board reviews the form 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Public Democracy America
EIN
27-1017781
Phone
2022537412
Address
10001 GEORGETOWN PIKE 317, GREAT FALLS, VA 22066

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Shalett
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5406728673
Signed
2024-11-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Shalett
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Churchbiz Tax Services
Address
PO BOX 2257, ROUND ROCK, TX 78680
Preparer
Christopher D Mallonee
Phone
5127870634
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Public democracy america exists to provide audiences and communities undervalued by algorithmic and systemic bias more authentic content through digital engagement and partner networking. Our objective is to deliver resources to those who don't have equal access.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program service expenses 1,874,970 180,000 0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$134,405
Liabilities
$5,844
Net assets
$128,561
Revenue
$2,364,958
Expenses
$2,545,932
Net income
-$180,974
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.02$0.34$5.18$4.96$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.13$2.36$2.55$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.01$0.31$6.40$6.11$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.02$8.07$8.14$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.09$1.00$0.98$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.01$0.07$0.20$0.12$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.07$0.07$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.03$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.11$0.09$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.19$0.17$0.02