Civic Intelligence

Fairvote Action Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 38-3650370

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 24, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.FAIRVOTEACTION.ORG
8484 Georgia Avenue 240Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 270-4616

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.15x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

9th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$223,986

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-51%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-35%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$409,896

Down $431,075 (-51%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$238,509

Down $367,464 (-61%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$171,387

Down $63,611 (-27%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,130,903

Down $598,756 (-35%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$1,498,367

Down $354,152 (-19%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$367,464

Down $244,604 (-199%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $1,338Liabilities 2018: $530Net Assets 2018: $8082018Assets 2019: $43,226Liabilities 2019: $530Net Assets 2019: $42,6962019Assets 2020: $10,085Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $10,0852020Assets 2021: $787,542Liabilities 2021: $58,709Net Assets 2021: $728,8332021Assets 2022: $840,971Liabilities 2022: $234,998Net Assets 2022: $605,9732022Assets 2023: $409,896Liabilities 2023: $171,387Net Assets 2023: $238,5092023Assets 2024: $583,420Liabilities 2024: $144,645Net Assets 2024: $438,7752024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$409,896
Liabilities$171,387
Net Assets$238,509
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $75,000Expenses 2018: $83,243Net Income 2018: -$8,2432018Revenue 2019: $284,000Expenses 2019: $242,112Net Income 2019: $41,8882019Revenue 2020: $279,800Expenses 2020: $312,941Net Income 2020: -$33,1412020Revenue 2021: $1,211,000Expenses 2021: $492,252Net Income 2021: $718,7482021Revenue 2022: $1,729,659Expenses 2022: $1,852,519Net Income 2022: -$122,8602022Revenue 2023: $1,130,903Expenses 2023: $1,498,367Net Income 2023: -$367,4642023Revenue 2024: $1,795,956Expenses 2024: $1,595,690Net Income 2024: $200,2662024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,130,903
Expenses$1,498,367
Net Income-$367,464
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 24, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,130,903
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advocate for electoral reforms that expand democracy and promote greater voter choice in elections at the local, state and federal level.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$762,011$316,748▼ $445,263
Pledges and Grants Receivable$75,000$76,454▲ $1,454
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,960$16,694▲ $12,734
Total Assets$840,971$409,896▼ $431,075
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$46,399$102,277▲ $55,878
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$188,599$69,110▼ $119,489
Total Liabilities$234,998$171,387▼ $63,611
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-169,027$163,509▲ $332,536
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$775,000$75,000▼ $700,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$605,973$238,509▼ $367,464
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$840,971$409,896▼ $431,075
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom WathenChair
Andrew YangVice Chair
Ashley HoughtonVice President of Policy & Program
Dr Danielle AllenBoard Member
Brian CannonDirector of Advocacy
Margaret LawlorDirector of Finance
Deborah OtisDirector of Research and Policy
Suvarna HulawaleDirector of Strategy and Learning
Lan NguyenActing CEO and COO
Robert RichieSenior Advisor
David DaleySenior Fellow
Mark De La IglesiaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,127,795
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,108
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,127,795
Change in Net Assets
$-367,464

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,130,903
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,130,903
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,130,903
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$986,255
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$415,112
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$97,000
Total Fundraising Expense$19,247
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$895,878--$895,878
Other Salaries and Wages$356,733$56,670$1,709$415,112
Grants to Domestic Orgs$97,000--$97,000
Travel$21,378$1,217$3,641$26,236
Occupancy$11,034$1,753$53$12,840
Information Technology$1,816-$10,000$11,816
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,372-$10,372
Insurance$1,263$72$215$1,550
Fees for Services Legal-$1,420-$1,420
Other Expenses$475$27$81$583
Conferences and Meetings$410$23$70$503
Office Expenses$347$20$59$426
Total Functional Expenses$1,406,404$72,716$19,247$1,498,367

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,498,367
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,498,367
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,498,367
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Rank Mi Vote Ballot Question CommitteeEast Lansing, MI501c4Education on Ranked Choice Voting$35,000
California Rcv Coalition IncSacramento, CA501c4Education on Ranked Choice Voting$25,000
Make All Votes Count DcWashington, DC501c4Education on Ranked Choice Voting$25,000
Partners in Democracy IncFoxborough, MA501c4Education on Ranked Choice Voting$12,000
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$0
Section 527 Activity Spending$0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Related Party$102,277
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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 B, Line 11B

“A draft of the return is provided to the president and treasurer for their review. Copies are distributed to to all members of the board of directors to review and comment prior to submission to the taxing authorities.”

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

“Annual review and meeting”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“All ceo and top management salary is compared against industry benchmarks and approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No other documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fairvote Action
EIN
38-3650370
Phone
3012704616
Address
8484 GEORGIA AVENUE 240, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Signing Officer

Name
Meredith Sumpter
Title
President & CEO
Phone
3012704616
Signed
2024-05-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Meredith Sumpter
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
2021 SPRING ROAD SUITE 200, OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Preparer
Thure Ross CPA
Phone
6305738600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting on ranked choice voting initiatives: program service expenses 895,878. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 895,878.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization's finance committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“As of december 31, 2023, fairvote action had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The tax years subject to examination by the taxing authorities are the years ended december 31, 2020 through 2022.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2RANK MI VOTE BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3MAKE ALL VOTES COUNT DC
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT MONITORS GRANT COMPLIANCE THROUGH REVIEW OF BUDGETARY AND ACTIVITY REPORTS PROVIDED BY THE GRANTEES.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$409,896
Liabilities
$171,387
Net assets
$238,509
Revenue
$1,130,903
Expenses
$1,498,367
Net income
-$367,464
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.14$0.44$1.80$1.60$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.17$0.24$1.13$1.50$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.23$0.61$1.73$1.85$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.06$0.73$1.21$0.49$0.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.28$0.31$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.28$0.24$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.08$0.01