Civic Intelligence

Free Speech for People Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-0709993

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 01, 2017

48 Npleasant Street No 304Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 253-2700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

17th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$202,261

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-18%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$818,485

Down $174,651 (-18%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$771,239

Down $165,659 (-18%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$47,246

Down $8,992 (-16%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$1,029,271

Down $114,626 (-10%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,194,930

Up $249,104 (+26%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$165,659

Down $363,730 (-184%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $17,035Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $351Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $661,207Liabilities 2013: $45,192Net Assets 2013: $616,0152013Assets 2014: $772,053Liabilities 2014: $33,226Net Assets 2014: $738,8272014Assets 2015: $993,136Liabilities 2015: $56,238Net Assets 2015: $936,8982015Assets 2016: $818,485Liabilities 2016: $47,246Net Assets 2016: $771,2392016Assets 2017: $900,951Liabilities 2017: $39,686Net Assets 2017: $861,2652017Assets 2018: $994,691Liabilities 2018: $32,070Net Assets 2018: $962,6212018Assets 2019: $1,363,756Liabilities 2019: $48,051Net Assets 2019: $1,315,7052019Assets 2020: $2,485,007Liabilities 2020: $49,034Net Assets 2020: $2,435,9732020Assets 2021: $2,519,625Liabilities 2021: $64,279Net Assets 2021: $2,455,3462021Assets 2022: $4,222,509Liabilities 2022: $85,879Net Assets 2022: $4,136,6302022Assets 2023: $5,157,254Liabilities 2023: $133,285Net Assets 2023: $5,023,9692023Assets 2024: $6,097,115Liabilities 2024: $132,852Net Assets 2024: $5,964,2632024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$818,485
Liabilities$47,246
Net Assets$771,239

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $78,000Expenses 2011: $60,965Net Income 2011: $17,0352011Revenue 2012: $0Expenses 2012: $16,684Net Income 2012: -$16,6842012Revenue 2013: $795,684Expenses 2013: $180,020Net Income 2013: $615,6642013Revenue 2014: $1,043,276Expenses 2014: $920,464Net Income 2014: $122,8122014Revenue 2015: $1,143,897Expenses 2015: $945,826Net Income 2015: $198,0712015Revenue 2016: $1,029,271Expenses 2016: $1,194,930Net Income 2016: -$165,6592016Revenue 2017: $1,404,660Expenses 2017: $1,314,634Net Income 2017: $90,0262017Revenue 2018: $1,153,541Expenses 2018: $1,052,185Net Income 2018: $101,3562018Revenue 2019: $1,357,401Expenses 2019: $1,004,317Net Income 2019: $353,0842019Revenue 2020: $3,103,734Expenses 2020: $1,983,466Net Income 2020: $1,120,2682020Revenue 2021: $1,545,292Expenses 2021: $1,525,919Net Income 2021: $19,3732021Revenue 2022: $3,785,512Expenses 2022: $2,104,230Net Income 2022: $1,681,2822022Revenue 2023: $2,918,622Expenses 2023: $2,031,281Net Income 2023: $887,3412023Revenue 2024: $3,287,603Expenses 2024: $2,347,309Net Income 2024: $940,2942024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,029,271
Expenses$1,194,930
Net Income-$165,659
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 1, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,038,030
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Free speech for people works to renew democracy and the united states constitution for the people, not big money and corporate interests. The organization catalyzes and advances the movement to amend the u.s. Constitution to overturn citizens united, buckley v. Valeo, mccutcheon v. Fec, and the fabrication of corporate constitutional rights. The organization engages in legal advocacy to advance a new jurisprudence on money in politics and to confront the misuse of the u.s. Constitution to claim corporate exemptions from our laws. The organization develops and advocates for model laws and other tools to challenge big money in politics and to make corporations responsible and accountable to the public. The organization challenges corruption at the highest levels of government and leads campaigns for accountability under the law. The organization works to fight for free and fair elections.

Works to challenge the misuse of corporate power and restore republican democracy to the people.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$894,356$575,370▼ $318,986
Pledges and Grants Receivable$70,073$213,977▲ $143,904
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,127$25,190▲ $3,063
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,580$3,948▼ $2,632
Total Assets$993,136$818,485▼ $174,651
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$56,238$47,246▼ $8,992
Total Liabilities$56,238$47,246▼ $8,992
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$451,218$461,322▲ $10,104
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$485,680$309,917▼ $175,763
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$936,898$771,239▼ $165,659
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$993,136$818,485▼ $174,651

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$3,948$3,948-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John BonifazPresident & Board ClerkFT$173,369$28,892$202,261
Ronald FeinLegal DirectorFT$108,080$27,396$135,476

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff ClementsChair of Board
Ben BinswangerDirector
Greg MooreDirector
John ClementsDirector
Lance LindblomDirector
Pamela EakesDirector
Stephanie SanchezDirector
Buff KavelmanBod Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,027,930
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,341
All Other Contributions
$1,027,930
Change in Net Assets
$-165,659

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$40,899Invoices Received
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$38,303Invoices Received
Total Noncash Contributions4$79,202-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,029,271
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$79,202
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,108,473
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,029,271
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$807,678
Other Expenses$387,252
Total Fundraising Expense$4,960
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$379,461$72,246$3,294$455,001
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$128,777$42,926$1,666$173,369
Other Employee Benefits$80,822$36,058-$116,880
Fees for Services Other$56,264$50,652-$106,916
Office Expenses$53,024$17,388-$70,412
Travel$49,396$18,165-$67,561
Occupancy$45,739$15,247-$60,986
Payroll Taxes$33,714$11,238-$44,952
Fees for Services Accounting$32,679$10,893-$43,572
Conferences and Meetings$19,160$2,031-$21,191
Pension Plan Contributions$13,653$3,823-$17,476
Insurance$6,989$2,329-$9,318
Advertising$2,350$2,314-$4,664
Depreciation Depletion$1,974$658-$2,632
Total Functional Expenses$904,002$285,968$4,960$1,194,930

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,274,132
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,194,930
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,194,930
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$79,202
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$10,100
Fundraising Direct Expenses$8,759
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
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 2

Two board members are also family members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The organization's president, board treasurer (appointed during 2014), and board finance committee review the form 990 tax return filing along with the audited financial statements on behalf of the board of directors before the audited financial statements are issued and form 990 tax return is filed.

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

The organization enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by requiring all board members to sign a conflict of interest statement annually at a regularly scheduled board of directors meeting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Reviewed and approved by the board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

These documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Free Speech for People Inc
EIN
45-0709993
Phone
4132532700
Address
48 NPLEASANT STREET NO 304, AMHERST, MA 01002

Signing Officer

Name
John Bonifaz
Title
President
Phone
4132532700
Signed
2017-08-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Bonifaz
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Gerald T Reilly & Company
Address
424 ADAMS STREET, MILTON, MA 02186
Preparer
Giuseppe Femia CPA
Phone
6176968900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990. Part XII, Line 2C

The organization's president, board treasurer, and board finance committee review the audited financial statements on behalf of the board of directors prior to issuance.

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE 2016 FISCAL YEAR, FREE SPEECH FOR PEOPLE ENGAGED IN GRASSROOTS LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: SENDING EMAILS AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL EMAIL LIST CONSISTING OF 60,000 SUBSCRIBERS, PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS FOR A BALLOT INITIATIVE CAMPAIGN AND ATTENDING STATE LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I-A, LINE 1:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TWO BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO FAMILY MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, BOARD TREASURER (APPOINTED DURING 2014), AND BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN FILING ALONG WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ISSUED AND FORM 990 TAX RETURN IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, BOARD TREASURER, AND BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE.
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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.10$0.13$5.96$3.29$2.35$0.94
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.16$0.13$5.02$2.92$2.03$0.89
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.22$0.09$4.14$3.79$2.10$1.68
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.52$0.06$2.46$1.55$1.53$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.49$0.05$2.44$3.10$1.98$1.12
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.36$0.05$1.32$1.36$1.00$0.35
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.99$0.03$0.96$1.15$1.05$0.10
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.04$0.86$1.40$1.31$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.05$0.77$1.03$1.19$0.17
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.99$0.06$0.94$1.14$0.95$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.03$0.74$1.04$0.92$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.05$0.62$0.80$0.18$0.62
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.08$0.06$0.02
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