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Government Accountability Alliance C/O John Tillman

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 45-4204629

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Nov 17, 2014

190 S Lasalle St No 150060603

(312) 346-5700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

93rd percentile

59%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$321,411

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.3% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Assets

$1,340,328

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,333,161

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$7,167

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$2,239,912

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$907,933

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,331,979

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2013: $1,340,328Liabilities 2013: $7,167Net Assets 2013: $1,333,1612013Assets 2014: $587,411Liabilities 2014: $8,500Net Assets 2014: $578,9112014Assets 2015: $621,218Liabilities 2015: $21,783Net Assets 2015: $599,4352015Assets 2016: $173,609Liabilities 2016: $25,203Net Assets 2016: $148,4062016Assets 2017: $399,022Liabilities 2017: $590,144Net Assets 2017: -$191,1222017Assets 2018: $185,639Liabilities 2018: $248,748Net Assets 2018: -$63,1092018Assets 2019: $1,275,542Liabilities 2019: $951,623Net Assets 2019: $323,9192019Assets 2020: $1,674,327Liabilities 2020: $696,191Net Assets 2020: $978,1362020Assets 2021: $2,899,846Liabilities 2021: $404,246Net Assets 2021: $2,495,6002021Assets 2022: $4,163,588Liabilities 2022: $474,274Net Assets 2022: $3,689,3142022Assets 2023: $495,698Liabilities 2023: $2,182,592Net Assets 2023: -$1,686,8942023Assets 2024: $934,723Liabilities 2024: $374,537Net Assets 2024: $560,1862024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$1,340,328
Liabilities$7,167
Net Assets$1,333,161

Operations Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $2,239,912Expenses 2013: $907,933Net Income 2013: $1,331,9792013Revenue 2014: $1,646,999Expenses 2014: $2,401,249Net Income 2014: -$754,2502014Revenue 2015: $1,885,096Expenses 2015: $1,864,572Net Income 2015: $20,5242015Revenue 2016: $6,294,915Expenses 2016: $6,745,944Net Income 2016: -$451,0292016Revenue 2017: $4,975,545Expenses 2017: $5,315,073Net Income 2017: -$339,5282017Revenue 2018: $2,873,151Expenses 2018: $2,507,962Net Income 2018: $365,1892018Revenue 2019: $3,740,535Expenses 2019: $3,283,713Net Income 2019: $456,8222019Revenue 2020: $4,512,958Expenses 2020: $4,141,258Net Income 2020: $371,7002020Revenue 2021: $5,203,851Expenses 2021: $3,394,932Net Income 2021: $1,808,9192021Revenue 2022: $5,679,809Expenses 2022: $6,180,745Net Income 2022: -$500,9362022Revenue 2023: $3,343,911Expenses 2023: $3,582,875Net Income 2023: -$238,9642023Revenue 2024: $3,370,159Expenses 2024: $3,070,718Net Income 2024: $299,4412024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$2,239,912
Expenses$907,933
Net Income$1,331,979
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Nov 17, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,239,912
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

An independent government watchdog advocating for the people of illinois and working to turn free-market ideas into law.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,182$1,340,328▲ $1,339,146
Total Assets$1,182$1,340,328▲ $1,339,146
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$7,167▲ $7,167
Total Liabilities$0$7,167▲ $7,167
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,182$1,333,161▲ $1,331,979
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,182$1,333,161▲ $1,331,979
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,182$1,340,328▲ $1,339,146
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Thaddeus DabrowskiVice President-policyPT$9,370$121,640$131,010
John TillmanCEO, Board DirectorPT$66,649$3,167$69,816
Kristina RasmussenExecutive Vice PresidentPT$19,264$2,587$21,851

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beth ChristieBoard Director
Ed BachrachBoard Director
Mark MillerBoard Director
Richard T WeissBoard Director
Steve BrownTreasurer and Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,236,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,912
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,236,000
Change in Net Assets
$1,331,979

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,239,912
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,239,912
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,239,912
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$640,563
Other Expenses$142,858
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$124,512
Total Fundraising Expense$58,775
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$441,519$28,109$44,729$514,357
Grants to Domestic Orgs$124,512--$124,512
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,329$3,841$6,112$70,282
Payroll Taxes$28,232$1,832$3,125$33,189
Other Employee Benefits$20,069$1,413$1,253$22,735
All Other Expenses$5,840$652$515$7,007
Other Expenses$5,378$304-$5,682
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,356-$3,356
Office Expenses$999$1,433$903$3,335
Insurance-$604$2,138$2,742
Advertising$1,330--$1,330
Fees for Services Legal$210--$210
Total Functional Expenses$807,614$41,544$58,775$907,933

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$907,933
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$907,933
Total Expenses per Form 990$907,933
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
27-3627386-501(c)(4)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as Government Accountability Alliance.$124,512
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$7,167
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organization for review.

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

The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy once a year with the board of directors & employees and inquire about if there has been any material changes.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation of ceo is determined by an examination of comparable data for other ceo's in the industry countrywide and in the chicagoland area. The information from that research is shared with the board of directors who then approve compensation for the ceo. Note that an independent consultant is not utilized in the process. For other officers and key employees the compensation process is the same with the ceo having full discretion as delegated by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

All governing documents, policies, and financial statements will be available upon request.

Form 990, Part VII, Column (B)

John tillman devotes approximately 1 hour per week to a related organization, liberty justice center. John tillman devotes approximately 30 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
45-4204629
Phone
3123465700

Signing Officer

Name
John M Tillman
Title
CEO
Phone
3123465700
Signed
2014-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John M Tillman
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
38
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Preparer
Jordan Werblow
Phone
8472563100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1:

The organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting. Certain revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

There has been no change in the process since the prior year.

Schedule R, Part V, Column D

N - the amount of shared facilities is determined by the square footage used by government accountability alliance divided by the total square footage leased by illinois policy institute.

ASSUMED NAMES OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABIILTY ALLIANCE:

Illinois policy action middle-class taxpayers

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. As of december 31, 2013, government accountability alliance had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The federal and state returns of government accountability alliance for tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012 are subject to examination by the internal revenue service and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS, THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FEDERAL AND STATE RETURNS OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE FOR TAX YEARS 2010, 2011 AND 2012 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL SPENDING IS MONITORED THROUGH THE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS. A NARRATIVE SUMMARY IS ALSO KEPT OF ALL PROJECTS.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0JOHN TILLMAN
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1KRISTINA RASMUSSEN
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0CEO, BOARD DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ONCE A YEAR WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EMPLOYEES AND INQUIRE ABOUT IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY MATERIAL CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF CEO IS DETERMINED BY AN EXAMINATION OF COMPARABLE DATA FOR OTHER CEO'S IN THE INDUSTRY COUNTRYWIDE AND IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. THE INFORMATION FROM THAT RESEARCH IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. NOTE THAT AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS NOT UTILIZED IN THE PROCESS. FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES THE COMPENSATION PROCESS IS THE SAME WITH THE CEO HAVING FULL DISCRETION AS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4JOHN TILLMAN DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER. JOHN TILLMAN DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 30 HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. CERTAIN REVENUES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN RECEIVED RATHER THAN WHEN EARNED AND CERTAIN EXPENSES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN PAID RATHER THAN WHEN THE OBLIGATION IS INCURRED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS SINCE THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7N - THE AMOUNT OF SHARED FACILITIES IS DETERMINED BY THE SQUARE FOOTAGE USED BY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE DIVIDED BY THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE LEASED BY ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8ILLINOIS POLICY ACTION MIDDLE-CLASS TAXPAYERS
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7SCHEDULE R, PART V, COLUMN D
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8ASSUMED NAMES OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABIILTY ALLIANCE:
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0THE INSTITUTE IS A FREE MARKET ORIENTED THINK TANK DEDICATED TO GATHERING, D
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IRS990ScheduleR/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INSTITUTE IS A FREE MARKET ORIENTED THINK TANK DEDICATED TO GATHERING, DISSEMINATING, AND EDUCATING ILLINOIS CONSTITUENTS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING ILLINOIS.
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