Liabilities / Assets
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Citizen Guardian Inc
EIN 27-3118521 • 501(c)4 • Washington, DC
Profile
Citizen Guardian, Inc. has been established to research, educate and defend the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, specifically, the right, responsibility and duty to Petition the Government for redress of grievances.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
3.25x
Liabilities / Revenue
48th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
26th percentile
Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
60th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
85th percentile
Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
16th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$125,548
Down $170,848 (-58%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$403,479
Down $1,287,130 (-76%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up-$277,931
Up $1,116,282 (+80%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$7,123,646
Up $2,178,261 (+44%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$6,003,866
Up $606,228 (+11%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$1,119,780
Up $1,572,033 (+348%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $125,548
- Liabilities
- $403,479
- Net assets
- -$277,931
- Revenue
- $7,123,646
- Expenses
- $6,003,866
- Net income
- $1,119,780
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Apr 19, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $7,123,646
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Citizen Guardian, Inc. has been established to research, educate and defend the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, specifically, the right, responsibility and duty to Petition the Government for redress of grievances.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $208,289 | $83,191 | ▼ $125,098 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $70,099 | $24,349 | ▼ $45,750 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $18,008 | $18,008 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $296,396 | $125,548 | ▼ $170,848 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,647,866 | $403,479 | ▼ $1,244,387 |
| Other Liabilities | $42,743 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $1,690,609 | $403,479 | ▼ $1,287,130 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $-1,394,213 | $-277,931 | ▲ $1,116,282 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $-1,394,213 | $-277,931 | ▲ $1,116,282 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $296,396 | $125,548 | ▼ $170,848 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Carney | President Treasurer | PT | $85,000 | $85,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| William Sarm | Director |
| Frank Madden | Director Secretary |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $5,917,381
- Program Service Revenue
- $7,249
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $1,199,016
- All Other Contributions
- $5,917,381
- Change in Net Assets
- $1,119,780
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $5,813,105 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $1,690,487 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $130,761 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $60,000 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Expenses | $1,230,121 | - | $478,381 | $1,708,502 |
| Other Expenses | $280,777 | - | $109,191 | $389,968 |
| Fees for Services Other | $63,825 | $98,604 | $26,970 | $189,399 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $45,641 | - | $17,749 | $63,390 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $36,000 | - | $14,000 | $50,000 |
| Advertising | $34,560 | - | $13,440 | $48,000 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $27,620 | - | $27,620 |
| Payroll Taxes | $12,507 | - | $4,864 | $17,371 |
| Office Expenses | $692 | - | $269 | $961 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $287 | - | $111 | $398 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $4,187,155 | $126,224 | $1,690,487 | $6,003,866 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- Yes
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $60,000 |
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
- Audit committee
- No
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B
“Citizen Guardian does not have a committee.”
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“The President reviews the Form 990 and approves for filing.”
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“Every Director, Officer and Employee is required to disclose if any conflict of interest exists.”
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A
“The Board approves the compensation.”
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B
“The Board approves the compensation.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“The documents are available upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Citizen Guardian Inc
- EIN
- 27-3118521
- In Care Of
- % James E Carney
- Phone
- 2024693433
- Address
- 300 New Jersey Ave NW STE 300, Washington, DC 20001
Signing Officer
- Name
- James E Carney
- Title
- President Treasurer
- Phone
- 2024693433
- Signed
- 2025-04-19
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- James E Carney
- Formed
- 2010
- Legal Domicile
- Va
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 3
Preparer
- Firm
- Aal Pc
- Address
- 8230 Old Courthouse Rd Suite 210, Vienna, VA 22182
- Preparer
- Shad Ahmad
- Phone
- 7038939644
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G
“No expensed incurred in this category.”
List of other expenses Part IX line 24E
“Mailshop Services Data Processing Consulting List Rental and Maintenance Fundraising Fees”
General explanation attachment
“Form 990 Part III, Line 4aCitizen Guardian is a 501(C)(4) non-profit organization that gives the American people a voice in Washington, DC on many issues, including: strengthening and improving Social Security benefits for current and future beneficiaries and ensuring seniors receive a fair annual COLA.Citizen Guardians Direct Mail Program educates Americans on these issues and if they wish to take action, provides them with an opportunity to send petitions, ballots, surveys and polls to elected officials in Washington, DC urging passage of specific legislation related to each issue.As part of our Direct Mail Campaign, Citizen Guardian sent out the following number of educational letters and correspondence to concerned citizens across America under these specific campaigns: Form 990 Part III, Line 4aAs part of our Direct Mail Campaign, Citizen Guardian sent out the following number of educational letters and correspondence to concerned citizens across America under these specific campaigns: Council of Seniors 2,321,816 Senior Citizens Alliance 1,288,438 N.O.R.A 2,259,673 National Retirement Council 1,915,346 Total 7,785,273 Form 990 Part III, Line 4aCitizen Guardian also collected the following number of petitions for delivery to Washington, DC for these specific campaigns: Council of Seniors 258,563 Senior Citizens Alliance 155,115 N.O.R.A 228,631 National Retirement Council 202,872 Total 845,181 Form 990 Part III, Line 4aThe websites are constantly updated with news stories and other timely material to support the mission of the organizations initiatives.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The President reviews the Form 990 and approves for filing. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Every Director, Officer and Employee is required to disclose if any conflict of interest exists. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The Board approves the compensation. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The Board approves the compensation. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The documents are available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | No expensed incurred in this category. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | Form 990 Part III, Line 4aCitizen Guardian is a 501(C)(4) non-profit organization that gives the American people a voice in Washington, DC on many issues, including: strengthening and improving Social Security benefits for current and future beneficiaries and ensuring seniors receive a fair annual COLA.Citizen Guardians Direct Mail Program educates Americans on these issues and if they wish to take action, provides them with an opportunity to send petitions, ballots, surveys and polls to elected officials in Washington, DC urging passage of specific legislation related to each issue.As part of our Direct Mail Campaign, Citizen Guardian sent out the following number of educational letters and correspondence to concerned citizens across America under these specific campaigns: Form 990 Part III, Line 4aAs part of our Direct Mail Campaign, Citizen Guardian sent out the following number of educational letters and correspondence to concerned citizens across America under these specific campaigns: Council of Seniors 2,321,816 Senior Citizens Alliance 1,288,438 N.O.R.A 2,259,673 National Retirement Council 1,915,346 Total 7,785,273 Form 990 Part III, Line 4aCitizen Guardian also collected the following number of petitions for delivery to Washington, DC for these specific campaigns: Council of Seniors 258,563 Senior Citizens Alliance 155,115 N.O.R.A 228,631 National Retirement Council 202,872 Total 845,181 Form 990 Part III, Line 4aThe websites are constantly updated with news stories and other timely material to support the mission of the organizations initiatives. |
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