Civic Intelligence

Download Fairness Coalition

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-4415652

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Sep 27, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.DOWNLOADFAIRNESS.COM
455 Massachusetts Ave NW 12th FloorWashington, DC 20001

(888) 549-5832

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

0.89x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

37th percentile

-1.6%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

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.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-4.6%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

0.0%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$16,811

Down $804 (-4.6%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$1,811

Down $5,804 (-76%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$15,000

Up $5,000 (+50%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$360,100

Up $100 (+0.0%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$365,904

Up $33,268 (+10%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$5,804

Down $33,168 (-121%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $52,739Liabilities 2011: $71,624Net Assets 2011: -$18,8852011Assets 2012: $86,447Liabilities 2012: $77,163Net Assets 2012: $9,2842012Assets 2013: $31,284Liabilities 2013: $31,406Net Assets 2013: -$1222013Assets 2014: $55,251Liabilities 2014: $75,000Net Assets 2014: -$19,7492014Assets 2015: $17,615Liabilities 2015: $10,000Net Assets 2015: $7,6152015Assets 2016: $16,811Liabilities 2016: $15,000Net Assets 2016: $1,8112016Assets 2017: $36,197Liabilities 2017: $34,000Net Assets 2017: $2,1972017Assets 2018: $6,689Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $6,6892018Assets 2019: $47,711Liabilities 2019: $45,000Net Assets 2019: $2,7112019Assets 2020: $32,639Liabilities 2020: $37,525Net Assets 2020: -$4,8862020Assets 2021: $2,052Net Assets 2021: $2,0522021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$16,811
Liabilities$15,000
Net Assets$1,811
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $483,8852011Expenses 2012: $451,8312012Revenue 2013: $420,000Expenses 2013: $429,406Net Income 2013: -$9,4062013Revenue 2014: $360,000Expenses 2014: $379,627Net Income 2014: -$19,6272014Revenue 2015: $360,000Expenses 2015: $332,636Net Income 2015: $27,3642015Revenue 2016: $360,100Expenses 2016: $365,904Net Income 2016: -$5,8042016Revenue 2017: $360,000Expenses 2017: $359,614Net Income 2017: $3862017Revenue 2018: $315,000Expenses 2018: $310,508Net Income 2018: $4,4922018Revenue 2019: $240,000Expenses 2019: $243,978Net Income 2019: -$3,9782019Revenue 2020: $240,000Expenses 2020: $247,597Net Income 2020: -$7,5972020Revenue 2021: $7,074Expenses 2021: $136Net Income 2021: $6,9382021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $2,052Net Income 2022: -$2,0522022

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$360,100
Expenses$365,904
Net Income-$5,804
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Sep 27, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$360,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation is established primarily to further the common good and general welfare of the united states of america by educating members of the general public and policy makers on the need for a national framework for the taxation of digital goods and the services at the state and local level.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,000$15,000▲ $10,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$12,615$1,311▼ $11,304
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$500▲ $500
Total Assets$17,615$16,811▼ $804
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,000$15,000▲ $5,000
Total Liabilities$10,000$15,000▲ $5,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$7,615$1,811▼ $5,804
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,615$1,811▼ $5,804
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$17,615$16,811▼ $804
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matt Mersch - ResignedFormer President
Sam WhitehornPresident & Treasurer
Rob ChamberlainVice President
Charles CooperDirector
Cinnamon RogersDirector
Jot CarpenterDirector
Stacey SprinkleDirector
Robert Johnson - ResignedFormer Director
MOLLIE O'DELL - RESIGNEDFormer Secretary
William Dal Col - ResignedFormer Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Signal Group Consulting LLCConsulting455 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 12TH FLR, Washington, DC 20001$350,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$360,100
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$360,100
Change in Net Assets
$-5,804
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$365,904
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$355,000--$355,000
Fees for Services Legal-$7,320-$7,320
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,584-$3,584
Total Functional Expenses$355,000$10,904$0$365,904
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the organization's directors and legal counsel prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The board of directors monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy at the annual board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request to the organization by phone or email.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Download Fairness Coalition
EIN
27-4415652
Phone
8885495832
Address
455 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 12TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Sam Whitehorn
Title
President & Treasurer
Phone
8885495832
Signed
2017-09-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam Whitehorn
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Snyder Cohn Pc
Address
11200 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 415, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Keith Jennings
Phone
3016526700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 355,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 355,000.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$16,811
Liabilities
$15,000
Net assets
$1,811
Revenue
$360,100
Expenses
$365,904
Net income
-$5,804
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.07$0.00$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.38$0.05$2.40$2.48$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.45$0.03$2.40$2.44$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$3.15$3.11$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.34$0.02$3.60$3.60$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.15$0.02$3.60$3.66$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.10$0.08$3.60$3.33$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.75$0.20$3.60$3.80$0.20
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.31$0.00$4.20$4.29$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.77$0.09$4.52
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.72$0.19$4.84