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Government Accountability Alliance C/O John Tillman

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-4204629

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2018

190 S Lasalle St No 1500Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 346-5700

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

20th percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$423,190

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

97th percentile

130%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$399,022

Up $225,413 (+130%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$191,122

Down $339,528 (-229%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$590,144

Up $564,941 (+2242%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$4,975,545

Down $1,319,370 (-21%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$5,315,073

Down $1,430,871 (-21%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$339,528

Up $111,501 (+25%) from 2016

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

2017

Assets$399,022
Liabilities$590,144
Net Assets-$191,122

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

2017

Revenue$4,975,545
Expenses$5,315,073
Net Income-$339,528
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$4,975,545
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$146,719$330,934▲ $184,215
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$5,000$50,000▲ $45,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,505$5,703▼ $3,802
Total Assets$173,609$399,022▲ $225,413
Other Assets Total$12,385$12,385→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$25,203$590,144▲ $564,941
Total Liabilities$25,203$590,144▲ $564,941
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$148,406$-191,122▼ $339,528
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$148,406$-191,122▼ $339,528
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$173,609$399,022▲ $225,413

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,703$11,120$16,823
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John TillmanDirector and ChairmanPT$284,500$138,690$423,190
Kristina RasmussenFormer PresidentPT$218,899$21,613$240,512
Matthew PaprockiSenior Vice PresidentPT$202,127$29,212$231,339
Christopher KrugGenl Manager & Publisher-$162,923$26,622$189,545
Diana RickertVice President-communicatiPT$171,245$10,626$181,871
John BergquistFormer Vice President-admin & CFOPT$151,216$23,039$174,255
Ryan GreenVice President-marketingPT$142,656$22,565$165,221
Thaddeus DabrowskiVice President-policyPT$135,478$28,790$164,268
Joshua TrevinoVice President-strategyPT$142,488$18,688$161,176
Emily MccallisterVice President-external RePT$150,500$8,599$159,099
Janet RiordanMajor Gifts OfficerFT$127,500$6,120$133,620

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ed BachrachDirector and Vice Chairman
Craig ManskeDirector
Elizabeth ChristieDirector
Mark MillerDirector
Richard T WeissDirector
Steve BrownDirector
Art MargulisDirector and Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Health Care Services CorpHealth Insurance2550 NETWORK PLACE, Chicago, IL 60673$394,980
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,942,213
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$33,317
Other Revenue
$15
All Other Contributions
$4,942,213
Change in Net Assets
$-339,528

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,975,545
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,975,545
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,975,545
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,199,524
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,921,853
Other Expenses$1,193,696
Total Fundraising Expense$237,479
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,921,853--$1,921,853
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,038,391$64,517$113,084$1,215,992
Other Salaries and Wages$615,926$38,270$67,077$721,273
Occupancy$174,040$11,145$18,637$203,822
Other Employee Benefits$93,519$30,956$13,938$138,413
Payroll Taxes$106,867$6,158$10,821$123,846
Office Expenses$72,117$8,355$1,956$82,428
Fees for Services Other$31,926$24,461$1,594$57,981
Travel$35,640$4,779$620$41,039
All Other Expenses$25,185$2,142$5,643$32,970
Other Expenses$27,903$1,241$879$29,144
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,856-$10,856
Fees for Services Legal$1,005$3,427$118$4,550
Insurance-$4,382-$4,382
Depreciation Depletion-$3,802-$3,802
Conferences and Meetings$838--$838
Fees for Services Lobbying$214--$214
Total Functional Expenses$4,863,103$214,491$237,479$5,315,073

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,315,073
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,315,073
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,315,073
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL501(c)(3)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as Government Accountability Alliance.$1,566,853
Illinois Opportunity ProjectChicago, IL501(c)(4)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as Government Accountability Alliance.$355,000
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Loan Payable to Illinois Policy Institute$563,966
Payroll Liabilities$26,178
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

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 inquires of 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 audited 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, and approximately 12 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Kristina rasmussen devotes approximately 12 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Thaddeus dabrowski devotes approximately 25 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Ryan green devotes approximately 17 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Matthew paprocki devotes approximately 7 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Diana rickert devotes approximately 12 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute and approximately 23 hours per week to a realted organization, liberty justice center. Emily mccallister devotes approximately 8 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. John bergquist devotes approximately 2 hours per week to a related organization, liberty justice center, and approximately 21 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Pat hughes devotes approximately 14 hours per week to a related organization, liberty justice center, and approximately 17 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. James long devotes approximately 11 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute. Joshua trevino devotes approximately 21 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Government Accountability Alliance
EIN
45-4204629
Phone
3123465700
Address
190 S LASALLE ST NO 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60603

Signing Officer

Name
John M Tillman
Title
CEO
Phone
3123465700
Signed
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John M Tillman
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
79
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Willow CPA Group Ltd
Address
1622 W COLONIAL PARKWAY SUITE 101, INVERNESS, IL 60067
Preparer
Kimberley S Fritzsche
Phone
8474533950
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. Modifications to the cash basis of accounting include recording depreciation on property and equipment and accruing for payroll taxes, if applicable.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

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

ASSUMED NAMES OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABIILTY ALLIANCE:

Illinois policy action middle-class taxpayers illinois policy

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, do not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The federal and illinois exempt organization tax returns are subject to examination by the internal revenue service and state authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5DIRECTOR AND VICE CHAIRMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8VICE PRESIDENT-POLICY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9VICE PRESIDENT-MARKETING
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11VICE PRESIDENT-COMMUNICATI
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12VICE PRESIDENT-EXTERNAL RE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14VICE PRESIDENT-STRATEGY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15GENL MANAGER & PUBLISHER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16FORMER PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17FORMER VICE PRESIDENT-ADMIN & CFO
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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF TAXPAYERS AT THE ILLINOIS CAPITOL AND ACROSS THE STATE. IT DOES THIS BY DRAFTING LEGISLATION, OFFERING TESTIMONY, ENCOURAGING GRASSROOTS INVOLVEMENT AND ENCOURAGING PRO-FREE ENTERPRISE POSITIONS ON BILLS.
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0PAYROLL LIABILITIES
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1LOAN PAYABLE TO ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DO NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FEDERAL AND ILLINOIS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ILLINOIS OPPORTUNITY PROJECT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
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