Civic Intelligence

Citizen Guardian Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 27-3118521

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 • Filed on Apr 22, 2026

Organization Profilewww.citizenguardian.com
300 New Jersey Ave NW STE 300Washington, 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

3.25x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

25th percentile

-1.1%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$65,000

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

95th percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Up

$161,338

Up $35,790 (+29%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$362,705

Down $84,774 (-31%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$524,043

Up $120,564 (+30%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,135,250

Down $988,396 (-14%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$6,204,487

Up $200,621 (+3.3%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$69,237

Down $1,189,017 (-106%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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: -$277,9312024Assets 2025: $161,338Liabilities 2025: $524,043Net Assets 2025: -$362,7052025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$161,338
Liabilities$524,043
Net Assets-$362,705
Open 2025 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: $1,119,7802024Revenue 2025: $6,135,250Expenses 2025: $6,204,487Net Income 2025: -$69,2372025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$6,135,250
Expenses$6,204,487
Net Income-$69,237
Open 2025 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 22, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$6,135,250
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$83,191$129,012▲ $45,821
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$18,008$18,008→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,349$14,318▼ $10,031
Total Assets$125,548$161,338▲ $35,790
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$403,479$523,243▲ $119,764
Other Liabilities-$800-
Total Liabilities$403,479$524,043▲ $120,564
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-277,931$-362,705▼ $84,774
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-277,931$-362,705▼ $84,774
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$125,548$161,338▲ $35,790
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
James E CarneyPresident TreasurerPT$65,000$65,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William SarmDirector
Frank MaddenDirector Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,119,591
Program Service Revenue
$15,659
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$6,119,591
Change in Net Assets
$-69,237

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,135,250
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,135,250
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,135,250
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,004,404
Total Fundraising Expense$1,745,165
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$140,083
Professional Fundraising Fees$60,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$1,367,602-$533,958$1,901,560
Other Expenses$264,389-$102,818$367,207
Fees for Services Other-$116,449-$116,449
Comp Disqual Persons$46,800-$18,200$65,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$60,000$60,000
Advertising$34,560-$13,440$48,000
Other Salaries and Wages$32,400-$12,600$45,000
Travel$16,456-$6,399$22,855
Other Employee Benefits$11,933-$4,640$16,573
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,025-$15,025
Office Expenses$9,976-$3,879$13,855
Payroll Taxes$9,727-$3,783$13,510
Fees for Services Legal$374-$146$520
Total Functional Expenses$4,327,848$131,474$1,745,165$6,204,487

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,204,487
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,204,487
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,204,487
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$60,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Current Liability$800
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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
2026-04-22
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 4a Citizen 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 4a 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: Council of Seniors 3,251,279 Senior Citizens Alliance 1,375,512 N.O.R.A 3,179,387 National Retirement Council 1,495,750 Total 9,301,928 Form 990 Part III, Line 4a Citizen Guardian also collected the following number of petitions for delivery to Washington, DC for these specific campaigns: Council of Seniors 319,278 Senior Citizens Alliance 130,186 N.O.R.A 261,598 National Retirement Council 132,429 Total 843,491 Form 990 Part III, Line 4a The websites are constantly updated with news stories and other timely material to support the mission of the organizations initiatives.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B-Other revenue not included on Sch D but on 990

“List Rental Income $15,659”

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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.
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$161,338
Liabilities
$524,043
Net assets
-$362,705
Revenue
$6,135,250
Expenses
$6,204,487
Net income
-$69,237
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.52$0.36$6.14$6.20$0.07
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