Civic Intelligence

Empowering Action

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-1509861

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 15, 2019

Organization Profileempoweringaction.org
PO Box 4092Oakton, VA 22124

(703) 280-9271

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.03x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

54th percentile

5.1%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$98,488

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.8% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

96th percentile

146%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

5.7%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$127,129

Up $75,432 (+146%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$96,320

Up $46,423 (+93%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$30,809

Up $29,009 (+1612%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$910,275

Up $49,249 (+5.7%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$863,852

Down $9,808 (-1.1%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$46,423

Up $59,057 (+467%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2012: $68,046Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $104,466Liabilities 2013: $13,821Net Assets 2013: $90,6452013Assets 2014: $0Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $21,422Liabilities 2015: $55,161Net Assets 2015: -$33,7392015Assets 2016: $111,137Liabilities 2016: $69,467Net Assets 2016: $41,6702016Assets 2017: $51,697Liabilities 2017: $1,800Net Assets 2017: $49,8972017Assets 2018: $127,129Liabilities 2018: $30,809Net Assets 2018: $96,3202018Assets 2019: $294,583Liabilities 2019: $53,936Net Assets 2019: $240,6472019Assets 2020: $336,049Liabilities 2020: $90,309Net Assets 2020: $245,7402020Assets 2021: $394,742Liabilities 2021: $125,295Net Assets 2021: $269,4472021Assets 2022: $399,034Liabilities 2022: $157,198Net Assets 2022: $241,8362022Assets 2023: $137,051Liabilities 2023: $1,912Net Assets 2023: $135,1392023Assets 2024: $239,669Liabilities 2024: $1,935Net Assets 2024: $237,7342024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$127,129
Liabilities$30,809
Net Assets$96,320
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $68,283Expenses 2012: $237Net Income 2012: $68,0462012Revenue 2013: $343,576Expenses 2013: $320,977Net Income 2013: $22,5992013Revenue 2014: $529,717Expenses 2014: $530,845Net Income 2014: -$1,1282014Revenue 2015: $591,919Expenses 2015: $711,832Net Income 2015: -$119,9132015Revenue 2016: $829,442Expenses 2016: $754,033Net Income 2016: $75,4092016Revenue 2017: $861,026Expenses 2017: $873,660Net Income 2017: -$12,6342017Revenue 2018: $910,275Expenses 2018: $863,852Net Income 2018: $46,4232018Revenue 2019: $1,032,815Expenses 2019: $888,488Net Income 2019: $144,3272019Revenue 2020: $476,958Expenses 2020: $471,865Net Income 2020: $5,0932020Revenue 2021: $389,855Expenses 2021: $366,148Net Income 2021: $23,7072021Revenue 2022: $392,247Expenses 2022: $419,858Net Income 2022: -$27,6112022Revenue 2023: $575,959Expenses 2023: $682,656Net Income 2023: -$106,6972023Revenue 2024: $510,231Expenses 2024: $407,636Net Income 2024: $102,5952024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$910,275
Expenses$863,852
Net Income$46,423
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$910,275
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To further and promote charitable, scientific & educational purposes

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,976$103,841▲ $87,865
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$49,897$96,320▲ $46,423
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$33,921$21,488▼ $12,433
Accounts Receivable$1,800$1,800→ $0
Total Assets$51,697$127,129▲ $75,432
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,800$30,809▲ $29,009
Total Liabilities$1,800$30,809▲ $29,009
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$49,897$96,320▲ $46,423
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$51,697$127,129▲ $75,432

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,488$77,641$99,129
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kent HustedExecutive DirectorFT$98,488-$98,488
Carlos PimentelIn-country DirectorFT-$52,119$52,119

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Walter M PullenPresident
Andrew ManfrediBoard Member
Jennifer Chapin-krierBoard Member
Kevin S BarultSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$910,275
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$910,275
Change in Net Assets
$46,423
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$589,774
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$274,078
Total Fundraising Expense$39,441
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$423,354$1,872$236$425,462
Other Salaries and Wages$150,383$0$0$150,383
Travel$104,980$0$0$104,980
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,830$32,829$32,829$98,488
Insurance$15,666$7,123$3,562$26,351
Other Employee Benefits$16,764$0$0$16,764
Depreciation Depletion$12,433$0$0$12,433
Payroll Taxes$2,815$2,814$2,814$8,443
Other Expenses$3,000$0$0$3,000
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,000$0$1,000
Total Functional Expenses$778,750$45,661$39,441$863,852
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Empowering Action
EIN
46-1509861
Phone
7032809271
Address
PO BOX 4092, OAKTON, VA 22124

Signing Officer

Name
Walter M Pullen
Title
Director
Phone
7032809271
Signed
2019-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Walter Michael Pullen
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
400

Preparer

Firm
Peters & Associates PC
Address
6611 South Street, Falls Church, VA 22042
Preparer
Aaron L Peters CPA
Phone
5712172495
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 reviewed by the officers, as required”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Monitoring of policy - treasurer review of cash payments”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Utilities 13913. 13913. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Abundant life 36082. 36082. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Community improvement 101402. 101402. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Charitable projects 262805. 262805. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dominican expenses 3152. 3152. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Emanuel house 6000. 6000. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payment processing fees 236. 0. 0. 236.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues & subscriptions 1872. 0. 1872. 0.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$127,129
Liabilities
$30,809
Net assets
$96,320
Revenue
$910,275
Expenses
$863,852
Net income
$46,423
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.51$0.41$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.58$0.68$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.16$0.24$0.39$0.42$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.13$0.27$0.39$0.37$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.09$0.25$0.48$0.47$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.05$0.24$1.03$0.89$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.03$0.10$0.91$0.86$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.86$0.87$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.07$0.04$0.83$0.75$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.06$0.03$0.59$0.71$0.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.53$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.34$0.32$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.07