Civic Intelligence

Americans for Effective Law Enforcement Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-6140171

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 05, 2021

4957 Oakton Street No 283Skokie, IL 60077

(800) 763-2802

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

57th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$29,000

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Down

$769,201

Down $93,471 (-11%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$727,697

Up $80,458 (+12%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$41,504

Down $173,929 (-81%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$370,077

Down $129,982 (-26%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$331,660

Down $121,565 (-27%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$38,417

Down $8,417 (-18%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $862,672Liabilities 2019: $215,433Net Assets 2019: $647,2392019Assets 2020: $769,201Liabilities 2020: $41,504Net Assets 2020: $727,6972020Assets 2021: $891,395Liabilities 2021: $155,013Net Assets 2021: $736,3822021Assets 2022: $724,306Liabilities 2022: $125,511Net Assets 2022: $598,7952022Assets 2023: $707,584Liabilities 2023: $159,107Net Assets 2023: $548,4772023Assets 2024: $655,462Liabilities 2024: $134,308Net Assets 2024: $521,1542024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$769,201
Liabilities$41,504
Net Assets$727,697

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $500,059Expenses 2019: $453,225Net Income 2019: $46,8342019Revenue 2020: $370,077Expenses 2020: $331,660Net Income 2020: $38,4172020Revenue 2021: $280,821Expenses 2021: $255,613Net Income 2021: $25,2082021Revenue 2022: $327,918Expenses 2022: $337,883Net Income 2022: -$9,9652022Revenue 2023: $323,604Expenses 2023: $393,402Net Income 2023: -$69,7982023Revenue 2024: $370,679Expenses 2024: $371,153Net Income 2024: -$4742024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$370,077
Expenses$331,660
Net Income$38,417
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 5, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$817,880
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Americans for effective law enforcement, inc. Is a research driven educational organization that produces and disseminates legal information through traditional seminars, via electronic media and direct contact.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$682,182$763,679▲ $81,497
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$311,469$120,436▼ $191,033
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$26,273-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,795$5,163▼ $17,632
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,048$4,571▲ $1,523
Total Assets$862,672$769,201▼ $93,471
Other Assets Total$-156,822$-150,921▲ $5,901
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,423$22,354▲ $2,931
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$12,000▲ $12,000
Deferred Revenue$196,010$7,150▼ $188,860
Total Liabilities$215,433$41,504▼ $173,929
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$647,239$727,697▲ $80,458
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$647,239$727,697▲ $80,458
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$862,672$769,201▼ $93,471

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,154$2,719$4,873
Other Land Buildings$2,417$583$3,000
Other Securities$763,679--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
John PetersExecutive DirectorPT$29,000$29,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chet EppersonPresident
Charles ReynoldsDirector
Charles a GruberDirector
Daniel HalesDirector
Dennis HarrisonDirector
Donald LeachDirector
Russell B LaineDirector
Wayne W SchmidtAsst. Secretary
Alan C YoungsSecretary
Giacomo a PecoraroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$307,047
Investment Income
$51,264
Other Revenue
$11,766
Change in Net Assets
$38,417

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$362,297
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$7,780
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$49,955
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$412,252
Total Revenue per Form 990
$370,077
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$253,587
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$78,073
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$51,218$21,500-$72,718
Fees for Services Other$8,814$36,190-$45,004
All Other Expenses$19,376$17,427-$36,803
Insurance$27,052$2,967-$30,019
Other Expenses$8,712$3,554-$8,712
Payroll Taxes$3,748$1,607-$5,355
Occupancy$3,006$1,288-$4,294
Office Expenses-$3,776-$3,776
Depreciation Depletion-$2,181-$2,181
Total Functional Expenses$241,170$90,490$0$331,660

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$331,794
Total Expenses per Form 990$331,660
Expenses per Audited Statements$323,880
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$7,914
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$7,780
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
Lobbying 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
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

A copy of form 990 and 990-t is provided to the executive director and representatives of the board of directors, who review the form 990 before filing.

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

For each interest disclosed, the board will determine whether to : (a) take no action; (b) assure full disclosure to aele's accountants; (c) ask the person to recuse from participation in related discussions or decisions; or (d) ask the person to resign from his or her position. Aele's executive director and business manager will monitor proposed or ongoing transactions for conflict of interest and disclose them to the board of directors in order to deal with potential or actual conflicts, whether discovered before or after the transaction occurred.

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

Compensation process for officers: the compensation of the person is reviewed and approved by the board of directors, provided that persons with conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangement, are not involved in this review and approval.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents disclosure explanation all governing documents, policies and financial statements are available on american for effective law enforcement, inc.'s website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Americans for Effective Law
EIN
36-6140171
Phone
8007632802
Address
4957 OAKTON STREET NO 283, SKOKIE, IL 60077

Signing Officer

Name
Helen Finkel
Title
Vice President
Phone
8476850700
Signed
2021-10-05

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Peters
Formed
1966
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Cheryl Rohlfs & Associates Ltd
Address
401 HUEHL ROAD SUITE 1E, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Cheryl K Rohlfs CPA
Phone
8477539200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Professional fees and contracted services: program service expenses 8,814. Management and general expenses 36,190. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 45,004.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Law library and subscriptions: program service expenses 7,827. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,827. Investment expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,780. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,780. Fees and service charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,949. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,949. Computer expenses: program service expenses 5,593. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,593. Postage and shipping: program service expenses 3,279. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,279. Board : program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,720. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,720. Communications: program service expenses 1,640. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,640. Webinars: program service expenses 1,037. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,037. Loss on disposal of assets: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 903. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 903. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 75. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 75.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Federal ubit taxes -7,914.

Financial Statement Notes

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

FEDERAL TAXES ON UBIT

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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0583
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc0INVESTMENTS
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt07780
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FEDERAL TAXES ON UBIT
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF FORM 990 AND 990-T IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FOR EACH INTEREST DISCLOSED, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO : (A) TAKE NO ACTION; (B) ASSURE FULL DISCLOSURE TO AELE'S ACCOUNTANTS; (C) ASK THE PERSON TO RECUSE FROM PARTICIPATION IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS; OR (D) ASK THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM HIS OR HER POSITION. AELE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BUSINESS MANAGER WILL MONITOR PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSE THEM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS, WHETHER DISCOVERED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TRANSACTION OCCURRED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS: THE COMPENSATION OF THE PERSON IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT, ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON AMERICAN FOR EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT, INC.'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROFESSIONAL FEES AND CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,814. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 36,190. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,004.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5LAW LIBRARY AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,827. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,827. INVESTMENT EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,780. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,780. FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,949. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,949. COMPUTER EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,593. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,593. POSTAGE AND SHIPPING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,279. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,279. BOARD : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,720. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,720. COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,640. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,640. WEBINARS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,037. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,037. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 903. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 903. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 75. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 75.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6FEDERAL UBIT TAXES -7,914.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
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