Civic Intelligence

The Patriots Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 45-3070364

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 04, 2021

Organization ProfileTHEPATRIOTSFOUNDATION.COM
4020 121st StUrbandale, IA 50323-2657

(515) 282-3000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

15th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

81st percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

100th percentile

40781%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

5216%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets15th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,426,733

Up $1,423,243 (+40781%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$1,426,733

Up $1,423,243 (+40781%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,784,024

Up $4,694,024 (+5216%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$3,360,781

Up $3,227,440 (+2420%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$1,423,243

Up $1,466,584 (+3384%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $4,764Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $4,7642014Assets 2015: $2,689Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,6892015Assets 2016: $15,941Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $15,9412016Assets 2017: $857Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $8572017Assets 2018: $46,831Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $46,8312018Assets 2019: $3,490Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $3,4902019Assets 2020: $1,426,733Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,426,7332020Assets 2021: $252,003Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $252,0032021Assets 2022: $4,086Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $4,0862022Assets 2023: $65,957Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $65,9572023Assets 2024: $6,628Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6,6282024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,426,733
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,426,733
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $678,000Expenses 2014: $673,236Net Income 2014: $4,7642014Revenue 2015: $562,190Expenses 2015: $564,265Net Income 2015: -$2,0752015Revenue 2016: $199,600Expenses 2016: $186,348Net Income 2016: $13,2522016Revenue 2017: $110,000Expenses 2017: $125,084Net Income 2017: -$15,0842017Revenue 2018: $560,000Expenses 2018: $514,026Net Income 2018: $45,9742018Revenue 2019: $90,000Expenses 2019: $133,341Net Income 2019: -$43,3412019Revenue 2020: $4,784,024Expenses 2020: $3,360,781Net Income 2020: $1,423,2432020Revenue 2021: $150,107Expenses 2021: $1,324,837Net Income 2021: -$1,174,7302021Revenue 2022: $310,000Expenses 2022: $557,917Net Income 2022: -$247,9172022Revenue 2023: $90,000Expenses 2023: $28,129Net Income 2023: $61,8712023Revenue 2024: $358,500Expenses 2024: $417,829Net Income 2024: -$59,3292024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$4,784,024
Expenses$3,360,781
Net Income$1,423,243
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 4, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$4,784,024
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The patriots foundation serves as a government "watchdog," promotes open and transparent government, monitors the activities of policymakers, and engages in neutral and nonpartisan voter education, engagement, and get-out-the-vote activities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,490$1,426,733▲ $1,423,243
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$3,490$1,426,733▲ $1,423,243
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$3,490$1,426,733▲ $1,423,243
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,490$1,426,733▲ $1,423,243
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,490$1,426,733▲ $1,423,243
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Craig RobinsonPresident
Lindsay GerberTreasurer & Secretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Global Direct Mail & MarketingDigital Consulting & Printing4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$1,164,223
Mckenna & Associates LLCConsulting2000 CLARENDON BLVD SUITE 200, Arlington, VA 22201$514,000
Concordia GroupConsulting4020 121ST STREET, Urbandale, IA 50323$435,000
Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & JosefiLegal15405 JOHN MARSHALL HIGHWAY, Haymarket, VA 20169$401,596
Public Opinion StrategiesSurvey Research214 N FAYETTE ST, Alexandria, VA 22314$192,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,784,024
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,784,024
Change in Net Assets
$1,423,243
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,360,781
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,492,050--$1,492,050
Fees for Services Legal$401,596--$401,596
Occupancy-$92,430-$92,430
Advertising$55,000--$55,000
Information Technology$14,000--$14,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,602-$7,602
Other Expenses$3,692--$3,692
Office Expenses-$1,269-$1,269
Total Functional Expenses$3,259,480$101,301$0$3,360,781
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
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
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
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

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm and reviewed by the organization's directors and legal counsel prior to filing.”

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

“The written conflict of interest policy is reviewed and enforced by the directors at the annual board meeting and as new transactions arise that may present a conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not make copies of its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Patriots Foundation
EIN
45-3070364
Phone
5152823000
Address
4020 121ST ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2657

Signing Officer

Name
Craig Robinson
Title
President
Phone
5152823000
Signed
2021-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Craig Robinson
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
400 LOCUST STREET SUITE 640, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2354
Preparer
Nick Pirotte
Phone
5155586600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Engage in neutral and nonpartisan voter education, engagement and get-out-the-vote activities.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 1,492,050. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,492,050.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,426,733
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,426,733
Revenue
$4,784,024
Expenses
$3,360,781
Net income
$1,423,243
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.36$0.42$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.09$0.03$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.56$0.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.15$1.32$1.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.00$1.43$4.78$3.36$1.42
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.13$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.56$0.51$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.13$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.20$0.19$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.56$0.56$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.67$0.00