Civic Intelligence

Citizen Guardian Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-3118521

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jun 03, 2021

Organization Profilewww.citizenguardian.org
300 New Jersey Ave NW STE 900Washington, DC 20001

(202) 469-3433

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

15.77x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

35th percentile

1.3%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$63,750

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2020

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Down

$145,713

Down $108,910 (-43%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

-$2,152,819

Up $483,381 (+18%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$2,298,532

Down $592,291 (-20%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,176,275

Down $2,715,852 (-34%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$5,109,403

Down $2,048,959 (-29%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$66,872

Down $666,893 (-91%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MAssets 2018: $254,623Liabilities 2018: $2,890,823Net Assets 2018: -$2,636,2002018Assets 2020: $145,713Liabilities 2020: $2,298,532Net Assets 2020: -$2,152,8192020Assets 2021: $266,298Liabilities 2021: $2,758,336Net Assets 2021: -$2,492,0382021Assets 2022: $226,937Liabilities 2022: $1,170,032Net Assets 2022: -$943,0952022Assets 2023: $296,396Liabilities 2023: $1,690,609Net Assets 2023: -$1,394,2132023Assets 2024: $125,548Liabilities 2024: $403,479Net Assets 2024: -$277,9312024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$145,713
Liabilities$2,298,532
Net Assets-$2,152,819
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2018: $7,892,127Expenses 2018: $7,158,362Net Income 2018: $733,7652018Revenue 2020: $5,176,275Expenses 2020: $5,109,403Net Income 2020: $66,8722020Revenue 2021: $5,068,831Expenses 2021: $5,412,200Net Income 2021: -$343,3692021Revenue 2022: $5,598,078Expenses 2022: $4,044,985Net Income 2022: $1,553,0932022Revenue 2023: $4,945,385Expenses 2023: $5,397,638Net Income 2023: -$452,2532023Revenue 2024: $7,123,646Expenses 2024: $6,003,866Net Income 2024: $1,119,7802024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$5,176,275
Expenses$5,109,403
Net Income$66,872
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jun 3, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$5,176,275
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
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$332,007$79,427▼ $252,580
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,269$48,278▲ $2,009
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$18,008$18,008→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors-$4,150-
Total Assets$396,284$145,713▼ $250,571
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,585,975$2,294,382▼ $291,593
Total Liabilities$2,585,975$2,298,532▼ $287,443
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-2,189,691$-2,152,819▲ $36,872
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-2,189,691$-2,152,819▲ $36,872
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$396,284$145,713▼ $250,571
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
James E CarneyPresident TreasurerPT$63,750$63,750

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William SarmDirector
Frank MaddenDirector Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,171,825
Program Service Revenue
$4,450
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,171,825
Change in Net Assets
$66,872

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,176,275
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,176,275
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,176,275
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,669,646
Total Fundraising Expense$1,576,824
Professional Fundraising Fees$263,093
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$176,664
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$530,820$66,221$227,494$824,535
Other Expenses$212,891$10,925$91,239$304,130
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$263,093$263,093
Other Salaries and Wages$51,491-$22,068$73,559
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,625-$19,125$63,750
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,446-$21,446
Advertising$14,923-$6,395$21,318
Payroll Taxes$14,431-$6,185$20,616
Pension Plan Contributions$13,117-$5,622$18,739
Office Expenses$10,011-$4,290$14,301
Insurance$8,052-$3,450$11,502
Occupancy$3,627-$1,555$5,182
Total Functional Expenses$3,433,987$10,925$1,313,732$4,758,644

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,109,403
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,109,403
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,109,403
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$263,093
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$4,150-
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
Yes
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
Address
300 New Jersey Ave NW STE 900, Washington, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
James E Carney
Title
President Tre
Phone
2024693433
Signed
2021-06-03
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
6

Preparer

Firm
Aal Pc
Address
8230 Old Courthouse Road Suite 210, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Shad Ahmad
Phone
7038939644
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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. 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:Benefit Security Coalition 254,263Council of Seniors 3,745,857Senior Citizens Alliance 212,309 N.O.R.A 2,945,141 Total: 7,166,670 Form 990 Part III, Line 4aCitizen Guardian also collected the following number of petitions for delivery to Washington, DC for these specific campaigns:Benefit Security Coalition 35,908 Council of Seniors 443,883 Senior Citizens Alliance 35,566 N.O.R.A. 272,254 Total: 787,611 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/ExplanationTxt1The President reviews the Form 990 and approves for filing.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board approves the compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Board approves the compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The documents are available upon request.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$145,713
Liabilities
$2,298,532
Net assets
-$2,152,819
Revenue
$5,176,275
Expenses
$5,109,403
Net income
$66,872
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.40$0.28$7.12$6.00$1.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$1.69$1.39$4.95$5.40$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$1.17$0.94$5.60$4.04$1.55
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$2.76$2.49$5.07$5.41$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$2.30$2.15$5.18$5.11$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$2.89$2.64$7.89$7.16$0.73