Civic Intelligence

Fairvote Action Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 38-3650370

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 18, 2023

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

76th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$214,060

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

67th percentile

6.8%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$840,971

Up $53,429 (+6.8%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$605,973

Down $122,860 (-17%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$234,998

Up $176,289 (+300%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,729,659

Up $518,659 (+43%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,852,519

Up $1,360,267 (+276%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$122,860

Down $841,608 (-117%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th 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

2022

Assets$840,971
Liabilities$234,998
Net Assets$605,973
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st 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

2022

Revenue$1,729,659
Expenses$1,852,519
Net Income-$122,860
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 18, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,729,659
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$232,542$762,011▲ $529,469
Pledges and Grants Receivable$550,000$75,000▼ $475,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,000$3,960▼ $1,040
Total Assets$787,542$840,971▲ $53,429
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,711$188,599▲ $167,888
Other Liabilities$37,998$46,399▲ $8,401
Total Liabilities$58,709$234,998▲ $176,289
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$668,748$775,000▲ $106,252
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$60,085$-169,027▼ $229,112
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$728,833$605,973▼ $122,860
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$787,542$840,971▲ $53,429
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Angela KoutersGovernment Affairs DirectorPT$145,655$145,655
Brian CannonDirector of AdvocacyPT$145,325$145,325
Yasmin KhanVice President of DevelopmentPT$143,306$143,306
Ashley HoughtonDirector of CommunicationsPT$130,720$130,720

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom WathenChair
Robert RichiePresident
Andrew YangVice Chair
Mark De La IglesiaBoard Member
Margaret LawlorDirector of Finance
Lan NguyenEvp & COO
David DaleySenior Fellow
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,729,659
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,729,659
Change in Net Assets
$-122,860

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,729,659
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,729,659
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,729,659
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$837,574
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$665,500
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$349,445
Total Fundraising Expense$11,056
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$658,000--$658,000
Fees for Services Other$646,333--$646,333
Other Salaries and Wages$315,906$24,705$8,834$349,445
Information Technology$106,710--$106,710
Occupancy-$20,410-$20,410
Conferences and Meetings$20,031--$20,031
Travel$8,563--$8,563
Grants to Domestic Individuals$7,500--$7,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,969-$6,969
Insurance$470$1,560-$2,030
Office Expenses-$440-$440
Other Expenses$14,210$96$242$338
Fees for Services Legal-$238-$238
Total Functional Expenses$1,777,723$63,740$11,056$1,852,519

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,852,519
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,852,519
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,852,519
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ranked Choice Voting for SeattleSeattle, WA527Advocacy$390,000
Charting a Better PortlandPortland, OR501c4Advocacy$50,000
Oregonians for Better ElectionsPortland, OR527Advocacy$50,000
Ranked Choice Voting for Clark CountySeattle, WA527Advocacy$50,000
Portlanders for Charter ReformPortland, OR501c4Advocacy$25,000
Yes for Ranked Choice VotingChicago, IL501c4Advocacy$20,000
California Rcv Coalition IncSacramento, CA501c4Advocacy$15,000
Oregon Ranked Choice Voting AdvocatesPortland, OR501c4Advocacy$13,000
Ranked Choice Voting for San Juan CountyEastsound, WA527Advocacy$10,000
Ranked Choice Voting for TexasBellaire, TX501c4Advocacy$10,000
Vermont Public Interest Research Group Inc (vpirg)Monpelier, VT501c4Advocacy$10,000
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
Total Exempt Function Spending$500,000

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
88-3486048Seattle, WA$390,000
92-0295871Portland, OR$50,000
88-1073164Seattle, WA$50,000
88-1090846Eastsound, WA$10,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Related Party$46,399
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
Robert Richie
Title
President
Phone
3012704616
Signed
2023-05-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Richie
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
1301 WEST 22ND STREET SUITE 1100, 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 646,333. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 646,333.”

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, 2022, 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, 2019 through 2021.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$840,971
Liabilities
$234,998
Net assets
$605,973
Revenue
$1,729,659
Expenses
$1,852,519
Net income
-$122,860
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