Civic Intelligence

Csg Action

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-4648506

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 10, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
5850 San Felipe 585Houston, TX 77057

(540) 441-7227

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

73rd percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$309,925

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

89th percentile

51%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,487,767

Up $502,734 (+51%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,482,644

Up $588,118 (+66%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$5,123

Down $85,384 (-94%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,800,000

Down $200,000 (-10%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,211,882

Up $84,557 (+7.5%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$588,118

Down $284,557 (-33%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2020: $985,033Liabilities 2020: $90,507Net Assets 2020: $894,5262020Assets 2021: $1,487,767Liabilities 2021: $5,123Net Assets 2021: $1,482,6442021Assets 2022: $2,319,084Liabilities 2022: $7,219Net Assets 2022: $2,311,8652022Assets 2023: $2,301,510Liabilities 2023: $178,704Net Assets 2023: $2,122,8062023Assets 2024: $2,190,565Liabilities 2024: $43,713Net Assets 2024: $2,146,8522024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,487,767
Liabilities$5,123
Net Assets$1,482,644
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $2,000,000Expenses 2020: $1,127,325Net Income 2020: $872,6752020Revenue 2021: $1,800,000Expenses 2021: $1,211,882Net Income 2021: $588,1182021Revenue 2022: $2,114,000Expenses 2022: $1,284,779Net Income 2022: $829,2212022Revenue 2023: $1,194,256Expenses 2023: $1,383,315Net Income 2023: -$189,0592023Revenue 2024: $35,390Expenses 2024: $11,344Net Income 2024: $24,0462024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,800,000
Expenses$1,211,882
Net Income$588,118
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,800,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower ordinary citizens to have an impact on community life by providing opportunities for citizens to receive information and training on civic engagement, and to engage in lobbying activities in order to influence legislation for the benefit of the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$955,357$1,457,985▲ $502,628
Accounts Receivable$29,676$29,782▲ $106
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$985,033$1,487,767▲ $502,734
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$90,507$5,123▼ $85,384
Total Liabilities$90,507$5,123▼ $85,384
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$894,526$1,482,644▲ $588,118
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$894,526$1,482,644▲ $588,118
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$985,033$1,487,767▲ $502,734
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Michael RuthenbergSecretary-$147,535$147,535
Timothy MurphyCFO$534$19,280$19,814
Mark MecklerCEO$11,396$1,001$12,397

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
ERIC O'KEEFEDirector
Tim DunnDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Graves Garrett LLCConsulting1100 Main St Ste 2700, Kansas City, MO 64105$478,148
Johnson JordahlConsultingN7130 North Lost Lake Rd, Randolph, WI 53956$373,461
Aduston Consulting LLCConsulting9506 Gauge Dr, Fairfax Station, VA 22039$150,000
DSGR IncConsulting18532 Partlow Rd, Beaverdam, VA 23015$150,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,800,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,800,000
Change in Net Assets
$588,118
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,161,914
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$31,500
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$18,468
Total Fundraising Expense$2,802
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$851,609$4,493-$856,102
Fees for Services Lobbying$300,000--$300,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$31,500--$31,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,719$6,733$2,479$12,931
Office Expenses-$2,883$323$3,206
Other Salaries and Wages$182$2,476-$2,658
Travel$2,606--$2,606
Other Employee Benefits-$2,134-$2,134
Payroll Taxes-$745-$745
Total Functional Expenses$1,189,616$19,464$2,802$1,211,882
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Priorities for IowaWaukee, IA501.c.4operating support$20,000
Wisconsin Alliance for ReformMadison, WI501.c.4operating support$11,500
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Form 990 is prepared by the organization's CPA, and then is reviewed by management prior to distribution to the board for their review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Conflicts are documented, and organization's counsel ensures that in matters where a conflict may exist, that the conflicted member recuses him/herself in any discussion or votes where conflicts could exist.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“Form 990 is available on guidestar.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Articles of incorporation, bylaws, and year end financial statements are available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Csg Action
EIN
27-4648506
Phone
5404417227
Address
5850 SAN FELIPE 585, HOUSTON, TX 77057

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Meckler
Title
CEO
Signed
2022-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Meckler
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Nonprofit Financial Solutions PC
Address
1086 Pebble Brook Dr, Noblesville, IN 46062
Preparer
Timothy Murphy
Phone
3173401713
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,487,767
Liabilities
$5,123
Net assets
$1,482,644
Revenue
$1,800,000
Expenses
$1,211,882
Net income
$588,118
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.19$0.04$2.15$0.04$0.01$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.18$2.12$1.19$1.38$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.01$2.31$2.11$1.28$0.83
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.01$1.48$1.80$1.21$0.59
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.09$0.89$2.00$1.13$0.87