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Our America Initative

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-1332830

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 12, 2015

PO Box 1985Salt Lake City, UT 84110

(801) 706-4427

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

53.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

3.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

56th percentile

5.6%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

105%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Up

$16,341

Up $18,396 (+895%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

-$853,029

Up $15,792 (+1.8%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$869,370

Up $2,604 (+0.3%) from 2013

Revenue

Up

$280,026

Up $143,389 (+105%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$264,234

Up $54,498 (+26%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$15,792

Up $88,891 (+122%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MAssets 2011: $26Liabilities 2011: $1,677,190Net Assets 2011: -$1,677,1642011Assets 2012: $732Liabilities 2012: $993,917Net Assets 2012: -$993,1852012Assets 2013: -$2,055Liabilities 2013: $866,766Net Assets 2013: -$868,8212013Assets 2014: $16,341Liabilities 2014: $869,370Net Assets 2014: -$853,0292014Assets 2015: $552Liabilities 2015: $792,194Net Assets 2015: -$791,6422015Assets 2016: $34,979Liabilities 2016: $179,745Net Assets 2016: -$144,7662016Assets 2017: $25,887Liabilities 2017: $27,887Net Assets 2017: -$2,0002017Assets 2018: $27,058Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $27,0582018

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$16,341
Liabilities$869,370
Net Assets-$853,029

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $1,173,3642011Expenses 2012: $10,0892012Revenue 2013: $136,637Expenses 2013: $209,736Net Income 2013: -$73,0992013Revenue 2014: $280,026Expenses 2014: $264,234Net Income 2014: $15,7922014Revenue 2015: $62,800Expenses 2015: $78,589Net Income 2015: -$15,7892015Revenue 2016: $1,003,086Expenses 2016: $356,210Net Income 2016: $646,8762016Revenue 2017: $205,522Expenses 2017: $62,756Net Income 2017: $142,7662017Revenue 2018: $146,510Expenses 2018: $145,339Net Income 2018: $1,1712018

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$280,026
Expenses$264,234
Net Income$15,792
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 12, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$280,026
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To engage all citizens in taking part in the governmental process at both the local and national levels.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$-2,055$16,341▲ $18,396
Total Assets$-2,055$16,341▲ $18,396
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$866,766$869,370▲ $2,604
Total Liabilities$866,766$869,370▲ $2,604
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-868,821$-853,029▲ $15,792
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-868,821$-853,029▲ $15,792
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$-2,055$16,341▲ $18,396
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kelly WardPresident
Harold FieldSecretary
Mike MccauleyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$280,026
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$280,026
Change in Net Assets
$15,792
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$264,234
Total Fundraising Expense$10,437
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$227,879$3,997$10,437$242,313
Fees for Services Legal$16,316--$16,316
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,605-$5,605
Total Functional Expenses$244,195$9,602$10,437$264,234
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
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

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Our America Initative
EIN
27-1332830
Address
PO BOX 1985, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84110

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Mccauley
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2015-08-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Mccauley
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ut
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Accounting and Consulting Solutions
Address
10 W BROADWAY STE 500, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101-2099
Preparer
Steve Mccauley
Phone
8016639491
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Bank fees 0 867 0 fundraising fees 0 0 10,437 insurance 0 1,297 0 merchant account fees 0 1,761 0 postage & shipping 0 72 0 nson - loan repayment 227,879 0 0

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