Civic Intelligence

Fairvote Action Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 38-3650370

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 26, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
6930 Carroll Avenue Ste 240Takoma Park, MD 20912-4423

(301) 270-4616

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

28th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$2,900

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-77%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

-1.5%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$10,085

Down $33,141 (-77%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$10,085

Down $32,611 (-76%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $530 (-100%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$279,800

Down $4,200 (-1.5%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$312,941

Up $70,829 (+29%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$33,141

Down $75,029 (-179%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd 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

2020

Assets$10,085
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$10,085
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th 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

2020

Revenue$279,800
Expenses$312,941
Net Income-$33,141
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 26, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$279,800
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$43,226$10,085▼ $33,141
Total Assets$43,226$10,085▼ $33,141
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$530--
Total Liabilities$530$0▼ $530
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$42,696$10,085▼ $32,611
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$42,696$10,085▼ $32,611
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,226$10,085▼ $33,141
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Robert RichiePresident$2,900$2,900

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cynthia TerrellDirector
Eric OlsonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$279,800
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$279,800
Change in Net Assets
$-33,141
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$193,841
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$116,200
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,900
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Lobbying$187,100--$187,100
Grants to Domestic Orgs$116,200--$116,200
Fees for Services Legal$5,800--$5,800
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,900--$2,900
Office Expenses-$602-$602
Other Expenses-$200-$200
Fees for Services Accounting-$139-$139
Total Functional Expenses$312,000$941$0$312,941
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Wyoming Democratic PartyCheyenne, WY527Presidential Primary Administration$40,000
Kansas Democratic PartyTopeka, KS527Presidential Primary Administration$25,000
Vermont Public Interest Research GrMontpelier, VT-Advocacy for Rcv$20,000
Nat Assoc of NonpartisanSUITE Denver, CO501c4Membership Grant$10,000
Progressive Humboldt CoalitionEureka, CA527Ballot Measure Support$6,000
Fair Elections PortlandPortland, ME501c4Ballot Measure Support$5,000
Filblaster LLCWashington, DC501c4Rcv Outreach$5,000
Voter Choice AlbanyAlbany, CA501c4Ballot Measure Support$3,500
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$71,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$71,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Two of the directors are married.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 was provided to the board of directors for review before it was filed.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“All governing documents of the organization are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fairvote Action Fund
EIN
38-3650370
Address
6930 CARROLL AVENUE STE 240, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912-4423

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Richie
Title
President
Phone
3012704616
Signed
2021-10-26
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Pr CPA Solutions LLC
Address
10325 KENSINGTON PKWY No 205, Kensington, MD 20895
Preparer
Ismenia Pena-romero
Phone
2024311046
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Balance Sheet Part X

“Other liabilities adjustmentThe ending balance of other liabilities was adjusted from $530 to $0, due to prior years contributions misclassified as loans resulting in a prior period adjustment. Part XI, Line 8”

General explanation attachment

“FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED):turnout and positive impact of RCV ballots for making more votes count; (4) We made contributions to the two of these parties and to contractors working to assist the parties with this last category of expenses comprising 39% of our 2020 expenditures, with 100% of our donations and contractor support earmarked for the purpose of these state parties administering their RCV primaries in 2020. their contests in the spring of 2020, which ultimately were seen as having been very successful their levels of voter turnout and positive impact of RCV ballots for making more votes count.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,085
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$10,085
Revenue
$279,800
Expenses
$312,941
Net income
-$33,141
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