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Social Security Works

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-1373125

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 11, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.SOCIALSECURITYWORKS.ORG

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815 16th St NW 4th FloorWashington, DC 20006

(202) 367-3906

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

62nd percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$194,884

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

91st percentile

56%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

6.9%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Up

$559,537

Up $201,833 (+56%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$536,222

Up $204,321 (+62%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$23,315

Down $2,488 (-9.6%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,194,825

Up $77,543 (+6.9%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$990,503

Down $42,590 (-4.1%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$204,322

Up $120,133 (+143%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $164,101Liabilities 2013: $15,666Net Assets 2013: $148,4352013Assets 2014: $462,132Liabilities 2014: $143,486Net Assets 2014: $318,6462014Assets 2015: $466,596Liabilities 2015: $36,831Net Assets 2015: $429,7652015Assets 2016: $396,915Liabilities 2016: $39,044Net Assets 2016: $357,8712016Assets 2017: $449,578Liabilities 2017: $45,602Net Assets 2017: $403,9762017Assets 2018: $306,034Liabilities 2018: $58,322Net Assets 2018: $247,7122018Assets 2019: $357,704Liabilities 2019: $25,803Net Assets 2019: $331,9012019Assets 2020: $559,537Liabilities 2020: $23,315Net Assets 2020: $536,2222020Assets 2021: $347,286Liabilities 2021: $13,625Net Assets 2021: $333,6612021Assets 2022: $100,629Liabilities 2022: $35,032Net Assets 2022: $65,5972022Assets 2023: $193,145Liabilities 2023: $73,344Net Assets 2023: $119,8012023Assets 2024: $257,017Liabilities 2024: $51,742Net Assets 2024: $205,2752024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$559,537
Liabilities$23,315
Net Assets$536,222
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $1,266,325Expenses 2013: $1,117,890Net Income 2013: $148,4352013Revenue 2014: $1,428,224Expenses 2014: $1,261,981Net Income 2014: $166,2432014Revenue 2015: $1,314,328Expenses 2015: $1,203,209Net Income 2015: $111,1192015Revenue 2016: $1,106,324Expenses 2016: $1,178,218Net Income 2016: -$71,8942016Revenue 2017: $1,064,788Expenses 2017: $1,018,683Net Income 2017: $46,1052017Revenue 2018: $1,068,332Expenses 2018: $1,224,596Net Income 2018: -$156,2642018Revenue 2019: $1,117,282Expenses 2019: $1,033,093Net Income 2019: $84,1892019Revenue 2020: $1,194,825Expenses 2020: $990,503Net Income 2020: $204,3222020Revenue 2021: $654,893Expenses 2021: $857,455Net Income 2021: -$202,5622021Revenue 2022: $413,618Expenses 2022: $681,682Net Income 2022: -$268,0642022Revenue 2023: $636,724Expenses 2023: $582,520Net Income 2023: $54,2042023Revenue 2024: $622,408Expenses 2024: $534,137Net Income 2024: $88,2712024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,194,825
Expenses$990,503
Net Income$204,322
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 11, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,194,825
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of social security works is to: 1)protect and improve the economic security of disadvantaged; 2) safeguard the economic security of those dependent, now or in the future,on social security; and 3)maintain social security as a vehicle of social justice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,907$351,154▲ $310,247
Accounts Receivable$301,237$197,041▼ $104,196
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,255$9,277▼ $2,978
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,305$2,065▼ $1,240
Total Assets$357,704$559,537▲ $201,833
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,803$23,315▼ $2,488
Total Liabilities$25,803$23,315▼ $2,488
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$303,959$395,966▲ $92,007
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$27,942$140,256▲ $112,314
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$331,901$536,222▲ $204,321
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$357,704$559,537▲ $201,833

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,065$4,133$6,198
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Nancy AltmanVice PresidentPT$48,971$48,971

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric KingsonPresident
Michael PhelanDeputy Director
Kathleen CurrieDirector
Richard ArenbergDirector
Alexander R LawsonExecutive Director
Jonathan BallSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,178,946
Program Service Revenue
$15,275
Investment Income
$604
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,174,515
Change in Net Assets
$204,322
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$530,700
Other Expenses$459,803
Total Fundraising Expense$79,211
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$382,570$42,508-$425,078
Fees for Services Other$222,173$60,380$8,786$291,339
Other Salaries and Wages$29,293$13,833$62,496$105,622
Occupancy$25,442$3,558$3,911$32,911
Insurance$14,003$1,958$2,152$18,113
Information Technology$8,375$1,172$1,287$10,834
Other Expenses$4,432$606-$4,432
All Other Expenses$2,814$678$432$3,924
Travel-$2,387-$2,387
Conferences and Meetings$360$1,133-$1,493
Depreciation Depletion$959$134$147$1,240
Total Functional Expenses$778,919$132,373$79,211$990,503
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
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
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

“A copy of the 990 was circulated to the officers of the organization prior to being filed”

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

“Ssw board members fill out a coi form annually with disclosures, and members recuse themselves from decisions that affect those potential conflicts”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation for the executive director is set by the board of directors based on comparable compensations in similar non-profits in the washington dc area”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon reasonable request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Social Security Works
EIN
46-1373125
Phone
2023673906
Address
815 16TH ST NW 4TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Alexander R Lawson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2023673906
Signed
2021-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alexander R Lawson
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bailey Stube & Glaser Pc
Address
10427 NORTH ST SUITE 101, FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Preparer
Natalie Saunders
Phone
7036912490
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractual services: program service expenses 222,173. Management and general expenses 60,380. Fundraising expenses 8,786. Total expenses 291,339.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X- Fin 48 Footnote

“Ssw is exempt from federal and state income tax (except taxes on unrelated business income) under section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code. Sswef is exempt from federal and state income tax (except taxes on unrelated business income) under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. No provision for income taxes is required for the years ended december 31, 2019 or 2020 since the organization had no taxable income from unrelated business activities. The income tax positions taken by the organization for any years open under the various statutes of limitations are that the organization continues to be exempt from income taxes and does not have net unrelated business income that would be subject to income taxes. The organization believes that there are no tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements or which may have any effect on its tax-exempt status. None of the organization's federal or state income tax returns is currently under examination.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SSW IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX (EXCEPT TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME) UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SSWEF IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX (EXCEPT TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME) UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REQUIRED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 OR 2020 SINCE THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO TAXABLE INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY YEARS OPEN UNDER THE VARIOUS STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS ARE THAT THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO BE EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES AND DOES NOT HAVE NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME THAT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR WHICH MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. NONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS IS CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X- FIN 48 FOOTNOTE
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt10
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt129877
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0ALEXANDER R LAWSON
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1MICHAEL PHELAN
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIR.
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt10
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF THE 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO BEING FILED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SSW BOARD MEMBERS FILL OUT A COI FORM ANNUALLY WITH DISCLOSURES, AND MEMBERS RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON COMPARABLE COMPENSATIONS IN SIMILAR NON-PROFITS IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 222,173. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 60,380. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,786. TOTAL EXPENSES 291,339.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd10
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS EDUCATION FUND
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS PAC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN0461500551
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN1320831279
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt1527
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd1DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0SUPPORT SOCIAL SECURITY
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt1SUPPORT SOCIAL SECURITY
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PublicCharityStatusTxt0LINE 7
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm1WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd020005
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IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PaidEmployeesSharingInd01
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IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SOCIAL SECUIRTY WORKS REIMBURSES SOCIAL SECURITY EDUCATION FUND FOR ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS RELATED TO SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS PROJECTS. TIMESHEETS ARE MAINTAINED BY ALL STAFF.
IRS990ScheduleR/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0LINE 2
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IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS EDUCATIONAL FUND
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt023315
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IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt015275
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$559,537
Liabilities
$23,315
Net assets
$536,222
Revenue
$1,194,825
Expenses
$990,503
Net income
$204,322
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.05$0.21$0.62$0.53$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.07$0.12$0.64$0.58$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.04$0.07$0.41$0.68$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.01$0.33$0.65$0.86$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.02$0.54$1.19$0.99$0.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.03$0.33$1.12$1.03$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.06$0.25$1.07$1.22$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.05$0.40$1.06$1.02$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.04$0.36$1.11$1.18$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.04$0.43$1.31$1.20$0.11
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.46$0.14$0.32$1.43$1.26$0.17
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.02$0.15$1.27$1.12$0.15