Civic Intelligence

Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 38-2926822

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 29, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.ACTON.ORG

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98 E Fulton Street No 101Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 454-3080

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

13th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-3.8%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$228,953

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.5% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-1.0%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

Down

$17,855,546

Down $185,091 (-1.0%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$17,539,359

Down $130,219 (-0.7%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$316,187

Down $54,872 (-15%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue13th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$9,082,447

Down $1,720,198 (-16%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$9,428,238

Up $1,061,169 (+13%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$345,791

Down $2,781,367 (-114%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $7,759,757Liabilities 2010: $474,904Net Assets 2010: $7,284,8532010Assets 2011: $9,846,634Liabilities 2011: $431,295Net Assets 2011: $9,415,3392011Assets 2012: $15,868,649Liabilities 2012: $898,652Net Assets 2012: $14,969,9972012Assets 2013: $18,040,637Liabilities 2013: $371,059Net Assets 2013: $17,669,5782013Assets 2014: $17,855,546Liabilities 2014: $316,187Net Assets 2014: $17,539,3592014Assets 2015: $17,967,919Liabilities 2015: $380,145Net Assets 2015: $17,587,7742015Assets 2016: $17,524,494Liabilities 2016: $240,668Net Assets 2016: $17,283,8262016Assets 2017: $17,016,179Liabilities 2017: $266,923Net Assets 2017: $16,749,2562017Assets 2018: $16,064,623Liabilities 2018: $223,387Net Assets 2018: $15,841,2362018Assets 2019: $16,306,282Liabilities 2019: $225,828Net Assets 2019: $16,080,4542019Assets 2020: $18,578,686Liabilities 2020: $366,961Net Assets 2020: $18,211,7252020Assets 2021: $30,417,639Liabilities 2021: $3,936,524Net Assets 2021: $26,481,1152021Assets 2022: $29,496,446Liabilities 2022: $1,787,622Net Assets 2022: $27,708,8242022Assets 2023: $28,105,018Liabilities 2023: $153,880Net Assets 2023: $27,951,1382023Assets 2024: $26,553,120Liabilities 2024: $192,749Net Assets 2024: $26,360,3712024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$17,855,546
Liabilities$316,187
Net Assets$17,539,359
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $5,080,1962010Revenue 2011: $8,396,819Expenses 2011: $6,284,806Net Income 2011: $2,112,0132011Revenue 2012: $12,680,511Expenses 2012: $7,358,337Net Income 2012: $5,322,1742012Revenue 2013: $10,802,645Expenses 2013: $8,367,069Net Income 2013: $2,435,5762013Revenue 2014: $9,082,447Expenses 2014: $9,428,238Net Income 2014: -$345,7912014Revenue 2015: $10,684,012Expenses 2015: $10,416,484Net Income 2015: $267,5282015Revenue 2016: $9,609,450Expenses 2016: $9,987,692Net Income 2016: -$378,2422016Revenue 2017: $10,528,684Expenses 2017: $10,964,910Net Income 2017: -$436,2262017Revenue 2018: $9,931,504Expenses 2018: $10,887,803Net Income 2018: -$956,2992018Revenue 2019: $10,475,844Expenses 2019: $10,620,474Net Income 2019: -$144,6302019Revenue 2020: $8,804,881Expenses 2020: $7,085,503Net Income 2020: $1,719,3782020Revenue 2021: $14,973,316Expenses 2021: $7,787,441Net Income 2021: $7,185,8752021Revenue 2022: $13,230,695Expenses 2022: $11,795,621Net Income 2022: $1,435,0742022Revenue 2023: $12,022,890Expenses 2023: $12,677,342Net Income 2023: -$654,4522023Revenue 2024: $10,800,520Expenses 2024: $12,190,607Net Income 2024: -$1,390,0872024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$9,082,447
Expenses$9,428,238
Net Income-$345,791
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 29, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$9,564,171
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles.

To promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,675,280$7,487,635▼ $187,645
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,460,783$5,743,151▲ $282,368
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,500,459$1,842,197▼ $658,262
Investments Other Securities$1,553,000$1,780,000▲ $227,000
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$314,929$354,709▲ $39,780
Inventories for Sale or Use$228,258$275,717▲ $47,459
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$197,167$232,872▲ $35,705
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,732$77,188▲ $61,456
Accounts Receivable$55,257$22,139▼ $33,118
Total Assets$18,040,637$17,855,546▼ $185,091
Other Assets Total$39,772$39,938▲ $166
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$371,059$316,187▼ $54,872
Total Liabilities$371,059$316,187▼ $54,872
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$12,891,318$12,796,575▼ $94,743
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$4,778,260$4,742,784▼ $35,476
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,669,578$17,539,359▼ $130,219
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$18,040,637$17,855,546▼ $185,091

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$5,841,243$227,581$6,068,824
Land$1,080,000-$1,080,000
Other Land Buildings$377,776$450,158$827,934
Equipment$188,616$156,727$345,343
Other Securities$1,780,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kris MaurenExecutive DirectorFT$208,329$20,624$228,953
Rev Robert a SiricoDirectorFT$200,499$4,832$205,331
Tom VogtDirector of FinanceFT$75,986$18,337$94,323

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David HumphreysChairman
Frank Hanna IiiVice Chairman
Dr Alejandro ChafuenDirector
Dr Gaylen BykerDirector
Elsa D Prince BroekhuizenDirector
James RahnDirector
John CroweDirector
John M Gordon JrDirector
Kenneth MuraskiDirector
Sean FielerDirector
Jc HuizengaSecretary
John Kennedy IiiTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Do More GoodMedia And Promotion Services25 OTTAWA AVE SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Uk$385,654
Master Of Code LPSoftware Services3983 LINCOLN AVE SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548$168,147
Allegra Print And ImagingPrinting Services-$162,970
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,183,452
Program Service Revenue
$562,305
Investment Income
$44,639
Other Revenue
$292,051
All Other Contributions
$8,064,502
Change in Net Assets
$-345,791

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded9$333,829Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions9$333,829-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,082,447
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$215,572
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,298,019
Total Revenue per Form 990
$9,082,447
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,030,842
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,938,350
Total Fundraising Expense$574,842
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$459,046
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,551,552$101,474$264,967$1,917,993
Fees for Services Other$1,742,403$14,513$28,534$1,785,450
Conferences and Meetings$1,416,904$3,986$2,589$1,423,479
Office Expenses$917,829$55,261$65,457$1,038,547
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$379,953$64,994$83,660$528,607
Other Employee Benefits$330,764$23,519$79,978$434,261
Travel$369,230$25,746$12,178$407,154
Depreciation Depletion$211,659$57,175$20,397$289,231
Foreign Grants$252,019--$252,019
Advertising$195,362-$195$195,557
Occupancy$80,705$104,486$1,400$186,591
Grants to Domestic Individuals$179,757--$179,757
Other Expenses$105,670$106,593$8,367$106,593
All Other Expenses$30,855$9,326$3,326$43,507
Fees for Services Accounting$3,954$32,955-$36,909
Pension Plan Contributions$30,656$1,630$2,207$34,493
Grants to Domestic Orgs$27,270--$27,270
Payroll Taxes$19,431$1,978$1,587$22,996
Fees for Services Legal$4,309$9,138-$13,447
Total Functional Expenses$8,141,198$712,198$574,842$9,428,238

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$9,428,238
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$9,428,238
Total Expenses per Form 990$9,428,238
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Donors TrustAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)Charitable Contribution for Purposes Deemed Necessary by the Recipient$10,350
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI501(c)(3)John Paul Ii Scholarship$10,000

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
3
Spending
$189,458

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeProgram Services and GrantsEducation13$189,458
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$115,137
Fundraising Gross Income$41,025
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Dinner$159,975$41,025$49,829$-8,804
Total Events$159,975$41,025$115,137$-74,112
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 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
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 A, Line 6

“The organization has members who may elect one or more members of the governing body, the board of directors. The original members were appointed in the founding documents of incorporation. New members may be added by a two-thirds vote of the full members. The board of directors, by unanimous action, may terminate the membership of any member who fails to comply with the bylaws or regulations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members have the ability to elect or appoint one or more members of the organization's governing body, the board of directors. The by-laws grant members the power to fill vacancies or remove existing directors by a majority vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“A draft copy of the form 990 is electronically provided to the members of the board of directors for review prior to filing. In addition, a copy of the form 990 draft will be available in a secured part of the website.”

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

“Periodic review of compensation, benefits, and any outside service arrangements and providers.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board investigates and determines executive director and president salaries and compensation. The executive director and human resources determine all others. The process includes comparison to similar organizations and salary surveys as well as analysis of responsibilities and performance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Acton Institute for the Study of
EIN
38-2926822
Phone
6164543080
Address
98 E FULTON STREET NO 101, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Sirico
Title
President
Phone
6164543080
Signed
2015-05-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Sirico
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
46
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Beene Garter Llp
Address
56 GRANDVILLE AVE SW SUITE 100, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4036
Preparer
Margaret W Bishop
Phone
6162355200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted services: program service expenses 1,742,403. Management and general expenses 14,513. Fundraising expenses 28,534. Total expenses 1,785,450.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The internal revenue service has determined the institute is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the code). In addition, the institute qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under section 170(b)(1)(a) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under section 509(a)(2). The institute is subject to tax on unrelated business income, as defined by section 509(a)(1) of the code. The provision for income taxes on such income was $90,834 and $56,197 in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Cash paid for income tax on such income was $15,844 and $140,000 in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Tax positions taken are assessed for uncertainty and a provision may be recorded if a tax position is not likely to be sustained upon examination. With limited exceptions, the institute is no longer subject to audits by federal authorities for years prior to 2011, and state authorities for years prior to 2010.”

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IRS990/Desc0EDUCATION:ACTON'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TARGETS CURRENT AND FUTURE RELIGIOUS, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, AND WORKS TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF MARKET PRINCIPLES AND TO ENCOURAGE THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM THAT CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. THE INSTITUTE SPONSORS CONFERENCES AIMED AT EDUCATING LEADERS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE OUTREACH AREA.THE INSTITUTE SPONSORED DOMESTIC CONFERENCES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE LEADERS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THOSE WHO SHAPE THE MORAL CULTURE. THE CONFERENCES INCLUDED ACTON UNIVERSITY WHICH IS AN ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FOUR-DAY EXPLORATION OF THE INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF A FREE SOCIETY. MANY STUDENTS SELECTED TO ATTEND OUR CONFERENCES RECEIVE A FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH COVERS ROOM AND BOARD EXPENSES AS WELL AS CONFERENCE FEES. IN 2014, NEARLY 900 STUDENTS FROM 50 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ATTENDED, AND LIMITED TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED IN CASES OF NEED.EXPENSES WERE ALSO INCURRED FOR A DISCOVERY PROCESS TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE CLERGY, STUDENTS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND SEMINARY FACULTY MEMBERS WHO CAN ASSIST US IN FURTHERING OUR PROGRAMS. WE MAINTAINED AN ACTIVE NETWORKING EFFORT TO BUILD STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH EVANGELICAL CHURCHES, NONPROFITS, AND SEMINARIES.PRODUCTION OF FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD, A SEVEN-PART VIDEO CURRICULUM, WAS COMPLETED AT THE END OF 2013. IN FEBRUARY 2014 WE SOFT-LAUNCHED THIS FILM SERIES IN BOTH FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILM FORMAT AND EPISODIC FORMAT ALONG WITH AN ECOSYSTEM OF EDUCATION TOOLS AND RESOURCES. IN JUNE PHYSICAL PRODUCT BECAME AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. SUBSEQUENTLY, FOR THE LIFE OF THE WORLD AND SEVERAL OF ITS ANCILLARY RESOURCES HAVE BEEN AMONG ACTON'S TOP-SELLING AND MOST SOUGHT AFTER RESOURCES JUST SIX MONTHS AFTER THEIR RELEASE. AT THE END OF 2014, MORE THAN 3,000 GROUPS, CHURCHES, AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ENGAGED WITH THESE PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES.THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS ALSO AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE BUSINESS ETHICS MODEL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL STEWARDSHIP, ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE ACTIVE INTEGRATION OF INTEGRITY WITH THEIR PROFESSION.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$17,855,546
Liabilities
$316,187
Net assets
$17,539,359
Revenue
$9,082,447
Expenses
$9,428,238
Net income
-$345,791
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$26.6$0.19$26.4$10.8$12.2$1.39
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$28.1$0.15$28.0$12.0$12.7$0.65
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$29.5$1.79$27.7$13.2$11.8$1.44
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$30.4$3.94$26.5$15.0$7.79$7.19
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$18.6$0.37$18.2$8.80$7.09$1.72
2019Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$16.3$0.23$16.1$10.5$10.6$0.14
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.1$0.22$15.8$9.93$10.9$0.96
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$17.0$0.27$16.7$10.5$11.0$0.44
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$17.5$0.24$17.3$9.61$9.99$0.38
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$18.0$0.38$17.6$10.7$10.4$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.9$0.32$17.5$9.08$9.43$0.35
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.0$0.37$17.7$10.8$8.37$2.44
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$15.9$0.90$15.0$12.7$7.36$5.32
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.85$0.43$9.42$8.40$6.28$2.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.76$0.47$7.28$5.08