Civic Intelligence

Wellstone Action

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 33-1041433

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 25, 2018

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635 Fairview Ave NSt Paul, MN 55104

(651) 645-3939

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

42nd percentile

3.0%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$129,870

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

76th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-2.4%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,375,577

Up $147,718 (+12%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,183,024

Up $49,018 (+4.3%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$192,553

Up $98,700 (+105%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,659,873

Down $40,000 (-2.4%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,610,855

Up $321,048 (+25%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$49,018

Down $361,048 (-88%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $299,099Liabilities 2010: $97,426Net Assets 2010: $201,6732010Assets 2011: $377,881Liabilities 2011: $71,628Net Assets 2011: $306,2532011Assets 2012: $492,354Liabilities 2012: $77,874Net Assets 2012: $414,4802012Assets 2013: $650,258Liabilities 2013: $52,689Net Assets 2013: $597,5692013Assets 2014: $709,788Liabilities 2014: $102,982Net Assets 2014: $606,8062014Assets 2015: $814,560Liabilities 2015: $90,620Net Assets 2015: $723,9402015Assets 2016: $1,227,859Liabilities 2016: $93,853Net Assets 2016: $1,134,0062016Assets 2017: $1,375,577Liabilities 2017: $192,553Net Assets 2017: $1,183,0242017Assets 2019: $781,249Liabilities 2019: $169,049Net Assets 2019: $612,2002019Assets 2020: $1,400,094Liabilities 2020: $113,429Net Assets 2020: $1,286,6652020Assets 2021: $1,591,864Liabilities 2021: $126,168Net Assets 2021: $1,465,6962021Assets 2022: $2,097,527Liabilities 2022: $174,898Net Assets 2022: $1,922,6292022Assets 2023: $2,532,296Liabilities 2023: $130,805Net Assets 2023: $2,401,4912023Assets 2024: $2,444,707Liabilities 2024: $102,968Net Assets 2024: $2,341,7392024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,375,577
Liabilities$192,553
Net Assets$1,183,024
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,774,7172010Expenses 2011: $1,404,4702011Expenses 2012: $1,794,0172012Revenue 2013: $1,896,693Expenses 2013: $1,713,604Net Income 2013: $183,0892013Revenue 2014: $1,780,043Expenses 2014: $1,770,806Net Income 2014: $9,2372014Revenue 2015: $1,303,234Expenses 2015: $1,186,100Net Income 2015: $117,1342015Revenue 2016: $1,699,873Expenses 2016: $1,289,807Net Income 2016: $410,0662016Revenue 2017: $1,659,873Expenses 2017: $1,610,855Net Income 2017: $49,0182017Revenue 2019: $534,356Expenses 2019: $838,909Net Income 2019: -$304,5532019Revenue 2020: $1,396,948Expenses 2020: $722,483Net Income 2020: $674,4652020Revenue 2021: $1,130,366Expenses 2021: $926,335Net Income 2021: $204,0312021Revenue 2022: $1,348,892Expenses 2022: $891,959Net Income 2022: $456,9332022Revenue 2023: $1,954,893Expenses 2023: $1,476,031Net Income 2023: $478,8622023Revenue 2024: $1,564,079Expenses 2024: $1,623,831Net Income 2024: -$59,7522024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,659,873
Expenses$1,610,855
Net Income$49,018
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 25, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,659,873
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Re:power is dedicated to building transformative political power. Our work is tied to the belief that partnering with individuals, organizations, and coalitions across the country, we can uncover leaders within our communities of color, specifically women of color, to create radical change.

Promote social welfare while advancing progressive social change and economic justice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$835,050$1,023,313▲ $188,263
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$44,948$58,684▲ $13,736
Accounts Receivable$13,082$47,369▲ $34,287
Pledges and Grants Receivable$141,654$35,259▼ $106,395
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$29,528$28,898▼ $630
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,755--
Intangible Assets$25,083$10,750▼ $14,333
Total Assets$1,227,859$1,375,577▲ $147,718
Other Assets Total$127,759$171,304▲ $43,545
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$93,853$180,288▲ $86,435
Deferred Revenue-$12,265-
Total Liabilities$93,853$192,553▲ $98,700
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,020,672$1,096,357▲ $75,685
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$113,334$86,667▼ $26,667
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,134,006$1,183,024▲ $49,018
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,227,859$1,375,577▲ $147,718

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$28,898$68,542$97,440
Other Assets Org$10,053--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sara Beth MuellerInterim Co-executive DirectorPT$32,621$97,249$129,870
Edith SargonExecutive DirectorPT$30,600$88,921$119,521
Jessie UlibarriInterim Co-executive DirectorPT$30,614$84,393$115,007
Sujata TejwaniBoard Chair-$21,406$2,250$23,656

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Connie LewisBoard Member
David WellstoneBoard Member
Deborah OlsonBoard Member
Jeff BlodgettBoard Member
Lou FrillmanBoard Member
Marcia AvnerBoard Member
Mark WellstoneBoard Member
Mary LofyBoard Member
Rudy LopezBoard Member
Toni CarterBoard Member
Ron DeharpporteBoard Secretary
Rick KahnBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$944,208
Program Service Revenue
$715,562
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$102
All Other Contributions
$944,208
Change in Net Assets
$49,018

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,659,873
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$4,562,671
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,222,544
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,659,873
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,001,826
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$609,029
Total Fundraising Expense$190,377
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$319,478$20,397$79,306$419,181
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,866$24,377$17,570$103,813
Office Expenses$29,538$15,751$13,112$58,401
Fees for Services Other$56,393--$56,393
Payroll Taxes$28,954$3,263$7,332$39,549
Other Employee Benefits$24,392$1,560$5,938$31,890
Information Technology$18,494$2,402$5,791$26,687
Depreciation Depletion$18,220$505$1,217$19,942
Occupancy$13,678$1,776$4,283$19,737
Travel-$3,956$15,535$19,491
Fees for Services Accounting$11,472$1,490$3,592$16,554
Pension Plan Contributions$11,180$648$2,768$14,596
Fees for Services Legal$9,946$1,292$3,114$14,352
Insurance$2,067$268$647$2,982
Other Expenses$1,914$249$599$2,762
Total Functional Expenses$1,319,067$101,411$190,377$1,610,855

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,242,892
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,632,037
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,610,855
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,610,855
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1

“The organization's executive committee consists of the interim co-executive directors, board chair, secretary, and treasurer. The executive committee has the authority to act on behalf of the board between meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“David wellstone and mark wellstone - family relationship”

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

“The form 990 is presented to the finance committee for review and discussion. The finance committee makes a recomendation to the full board of directors to approve or not approve the form 990. The form 990 is provided to all board members for review. After review and discussion, the full board votes to approve or not approve the form 990.”

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

“Board members are asked to disclose any conflicts of interest annually. In the event a conflict exists, the conflicted member leaves the room while the issue is discussed with the full board. If a conflict of interest is determined to exist, the conflicted board member is allowed to make a case, and the board then discusses whether there is an alternative to the conflict; if the board member will need to end the conflict or take the appropriate action needed to end the conflict. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are noted in the meeting minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The finance committee of the board uses the minnesota council of nonprofits salary guide and similar national data, and takes into account relevant experience to determine compensation for the executive directors. This process last took place in 2017.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The organization makes its financial statements available to the public via annual report and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wellstone Action
EIN
33-1041433
Phone
6516453939
Address
635 FAIRVIEW AVE N, ST PAUL, MN 55104

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Beth Mueller
Title
Interim Co-executive Director
Phone
6516453939
Signed
2018-10-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Beth Mueller
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
30
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 300, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Preparer
Deirdre Hodgson
Phone
6123764500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Section A, Line 1A

“Compensation to sujata tejwani related to contract work performed for wellstone action! And wellstone action fund during 2017. This contract partnership ended when she became board chair in order to eliminate any conflict of interest.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Wellstone action! Is exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of section 501(a) of the internal revenue code as an entity described in section 501(c)(4) and is exempt from state income taxes and similar income tax laws. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made. The organization adopted guidance in the income tax standard regarding the recognition of uncertain tax positions. This guidance prescribes recognition threshold principles for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return that are not certain to be realized. The organization's tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal authorities.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Revenue reported by related organizations 4,562,671.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses reported by related organizations 2,632,037.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0POLITICAL LEADERSHIP:WELLSTONE ACTION'S POLITICAL LEADERSHIP WORK BUILDS ON THE WELLSTONE TRIANGLE TO WIN CHANGE, TRAINING ASPIRING LEADERS TO STEP FORWARD OFF THE SIDELINES AND BUILD POWER IN COMMUNITY. THE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP PROJECT PROVIDED TRAININGS TO 1,021 LEADERS IN 2017.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGY:WELLSTONE'S NEWEST BODY OF WORK, MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, BUILDS THE SKILLS OF DATA AND DIGITAL PRACTITIONERS WHO WILL ADVANCE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGY PROJECT PROVIDED TRAININGS TO 7,021 DATA AND DIGITAL STRATEGISTS IN 2017.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WELLSTONE ACTION! IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN ENTITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES AND SIMILAR INCOME TAX LAWS. THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THIS GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION THRESHOLD PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1REVENUE REPORTED BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 4,562,671.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EXPENSES REPORTED BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 2,632,037.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,375,577
Liabilities
$192,553
Net assets
$1,183,024
Revenue
$1,659,873
Expenses
$1,610,855
Net income
$49,018
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.10$2.34$1.56$1.62$0.06
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.53$0.13$2.40$1.95$1.48$0.48
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.10$0.17$1.92$1.35$0.89$0.46
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.59$0.13$1.47$1.13$0.93$0.20
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.40$0.11$1.29$1.40$0.72$0.67
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.17$0.61$0.53$0.84$0.30
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.19$1.18$1.66$1.61$0.05
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.09$1.13$1.70$1.29$0.41
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.81$0.09$0.72$1.30$1.19$0.12
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.71$0.10$0.61$1.78$1.77$0.01
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.05$0.60$1.90$1.71$0.18
2012XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.08$0.41$1.79
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.07$0.31$1.40
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.10$0.20$1.77