Civic Intelligence

Rep America

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 36-4112938

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Apr 14, 2015

971 S Centreville RoadSturgis, MI 49091

(269) 651-1808

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

68th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$72,000

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.9% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

98th percentile

204%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2014

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2014

Assets

Up

$183,492

Up $163,590 (+822%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$180,722

Up $162,062 (+868%) from 2012

Liabilities

Up

$2,770

Up $1,528 (+123%) from 2012

Revenue

$813,187

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$694,291

Up $444,303 (+178%) from 2012

Net Income

$118,896

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $19,965Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $19,9652010Assets 2011: $33,272Liabilities 2011: $926Net Assets 2011: $32,3462011Assets 2012: $19,902Liabilities 2012: $1,242Net Assets 2012: $18,6602012Assets 2014: $183,492Liabilities 2014: $2,770Net Assets 2014: $180,7222014Assets 2015: $77,090Liabilities 2015: $3,331Net Assets 2015: $73,7592015Assets 2016: $501,894Liabilities 2016: $15,734Net Assets 2016: $486,1602016Assets 2017: $121,082Liabilities 2017: $3,851Net Assets 2017: $117,2312017Assets 2018: $26,449Liabilities 2018: $244Net Assets 2018: $26,2052018Assets 2019: $124,749Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $124,7492019Assets 2020: $57,336Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $57,3362020Assets 2021: $46,575Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $46,5752021Assets 2022: $30,883Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $30,8832022Assets 2023: $16,824Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $16,8242023Assets 2024: $65,771Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $65,7712024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$183,492
Liabilities$2,770
Net Assets$180,722

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,897,0592010Expenses 2011: $281,7622011Expenses 2012: $249,9882012Revenue 2014: $813,187Expenses 2014: $694,291Net Income 2014: $118,8962014Revenue 2015: $52,390Expenses 2015: $159,335Net Income 2015: -$106,9452015Revenue 2016: $1,201,477Expenses 2016: $789,039Net Income 2016: $412,4382016Revenue 2017: $304,824Expenses 2017: $673,753Net Income 2017: -$368,9292017Revenue 2018: $154,959Expenses 2018: $245,985Net Income 2018: -$91,0262018Revenue 2019: $317,312Expenses 2019: $192,588Net Income 2019: $124,7242019Revenue 2020: $283,997Expenses 2020: $351,410Net Income 2020: -$67,4132020Revenue 2021: $91,655Expenses 2021: $102,416Net Income 2021: -$10,7612021Revenue 2022: $62,816Expenses 2022: $78,508Net Income 2022: -$15,6922022Revenue 2023: $31,050Expenses 2023: $45,109Net Income 2023: -$14,0592023Revenue 2024: $60,000Expenses 2024: $11,053Net Income 2024: $48,9472024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$813,187
Expenses$694,291
Net Income$118,896
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Apr 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$813,187
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Dedicated to finding common ground in america to support pro-conservation and environmental policy, with clean energy as a priority, and building a majority constituency in support of pragmatic policies through policy development and public education

Dedicated to restoring the conservative conservation tradition through public education and conducting conservation oriented awareness programming

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$61,863$180,722▲ $118,859
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$60,812-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$62,108$60,577▼ $1,531
Accounts Receivable-$55,000-
Intangible Assets-$6,000-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$222$185▼ $37
Total Assets$62,330$183,492▲ $121,162
Other Assets Total-$918-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$467$2,770▲ $2,303
Total Liabilities$467$2,770▲ $2,303
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,863$180,722▲ $118,859
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,330$183,492▲ $121,162

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$60,812$9,270$70,082
Other Assets Org$918--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert SissonAdministratorFT$72,000$72,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tina BeattieChairwoman
Paul WalkerVice Chair
Aurie KryzudaDirector
Jimmy GlotfeltyDirector
Marc SpitzerDirector
Ray SiroisDirector
Trammell S CrowDirector
Gibson MckaySecretary
Scott MaccurdyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$813,073
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$108
All Other Contributions
$813,073
Change in Net Assets
$118,896
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$582,543
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$76,748
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$35,000
Total Fundraising Expense$29,107
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$141,529--$141,529
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,000$15,000$15,000$60,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$35,000--$35,000
Conferences and Meetings$32,243--$32,243
Travel-$9,377$9,377$18,754
Pension Plan Contributions$6,000$3,000$3,000$12,000
Fees for Services Legal-$10,114-$10,114
Other Expenses$330,000$5,000-$5,000
Payroll Taxes-$4,748-$4,748
Depreciation Depletion$4,344--$4,344
Insurance-$3,404-$3,404
Advertising--$1,730$1,730
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,530-$1,530
All Other Expenses-$1,327-$1,327
Information Technology$841--$841
Office Expenses-$592-$592
Total Functional Expenses$609,906$55,278$29,107$694,291
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Main Street AdvocacyWashington, DC--$35,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$330,000
Section 527 Activity Spending$330,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$330,000

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
35-2511311Phoenix, AZ$330,000
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Gibson Mccaysherpa Public AffairsDirectorThe Company Performed Issue Polling ServicesNo$5,949
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 family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
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

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

During the current year the organization undertook a complete rewriting of its by laws, a copy of which is attached.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Form 990 is reviewed by the administrator prior to filing the return. The return will then be forwarded to the members of the governing body for their review. If changes to the return are deemed necessary after this review then an amended return will be filed.

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

Potential conflicts of interest are discussed at regular board meetings. If it is believed that a potential conflict of interest exists, it is examined by independent board members to determine if such a conflict does indeed exist. If a conflict of interest is deemed to exist the conflicted member is informed of the conflict and does not participate in any related discussions or votes regarding approval of any transactions pertaining to the party/organization with whom they have a conflict of interest.

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

Comparable salaries are obtained from similar organizations and presented to the board for discussion. The board then makes the final decision regarding the amount and nature of compensation to be paid.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Governing and other documents are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rep America
EIN
36-4112938
Address
971 S CENTREVILLE ROAD, STURGIS, MI 49091
Doing Business As
Conservamerica

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Sisson
Title
Administrator
Phone
2696511808
Signed
2015-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Sisson
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
NORMAN and PAULSEN PC
Address
127 WEST CHICAGO ROAD, STURGIS, MI 49091
Preparer
Bruce S a Gosling CPA
Phone
2696513228
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

1. Acquired a certified greenbuilt rv to conduct barnstorming campaign accross the nation to promote use of cleaner energy2. Began supporting ca-building a brighter future, a 527 pac dedicated to promoting conservation oriented political causes and candidates.

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

During 2014 the organization contracted with greener and hook consulting, a government affairs and public relations consulting firm, for research and consulting services related to its exempt purpose. The total fees paid for these services amounted to $141,529.

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

During 2014 the organization made a contribution to ca-building a brighter future, a section 527 political action committee organized for the purpose of supporting political causes and candidates related to conservation issues in the united states.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.06$0.01$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.03$0.05$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.06$0.08$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.09$0.10$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.28$0.35$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.32$0.19$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.15$0.25$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.30$0.67$0.37
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.02$0.49$1.20$0.79$0.41
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.07$0.05$0.16$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.81$0.69$0.12
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.25
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.28
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.00$0.02$1.90