Civic Intelligence

American Freedom Builders Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-2679662

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

Organization ProfileAMERICANFREEDOMBUILDERS.COM
88 E Broad St Ste 1560Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 475-7560

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

20th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-50%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$49,588

Down $50,223 (-50%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$43,878

Down $33,059 (-43%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$5,710

Down $17,164 (-75%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$245,825

Up $42,825 (+21%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$278,884

Up $136,768 (+96%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$33,059

Down $93,943 (-154%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2013: $124,252Liabilities 2013: $4,385Net Assets 2013: $119,8672013Assets 2014: $16,053Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $16,0532014Assets 2015: $99,811Liabilities 2015: $22,874Net Assets 2015: $76,9372015Assets 2016: $49,588Liabilities 2016: $5,710Net Assets 2016: $43,8782016Assets 2017: $30,592Liabilities 2017: $165Net Assets 2017: $30,4272017Assets 2018: $22Liabilities 2018: $2,370Net Assets 2018: -$2,3482018Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $4,680Net Assets 2019: -$4,6802019Assets 2020: $64Liabilities 2020: $796Net Assets 2020: -$7322020Assets 2021: $63,075Liabilities 2021: $625Net Assets 2021: $62,4502021Assets 2022: $11,050Liabilities 2022: $925Net Assets 2022: $10,1252022Assets 2023: $787Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7872023

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$49,588
Liabilities$5,710
Net Assets$43,878
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $237,500Expenses 2013: $117,633Net Income 2013: $119,8672013Revenue 2014: $2,278,500Expenses 2014: $2,382,314Net Income 2014: -$103,8142014Revenue 2015: $203,000Expenses 2015: $142,116Net Income 2015: $60,8842015Revenue 2016: $245,825Expenses 2016: $278,884Net Income 2016: -$33,0592016Revenue 2017: $157,000Expenses 2017: $170,451Net Income 2017: -$13,4512017Revenue 2018: $147,020Expenses 2018: $179,795Net Income 2018: -$32,7752018Revenue 2019: $65Expenses 2019: $2,397Net Income 2019: -$2,3322019Revenue 2020: $120,405Expenses 2020: $116,457Net Income 2020: $3,9482020Revenue 2021: $100,000Expenses 2021: $36,818Net Income 2021: $63,1822021Revenue 2022: $380Expenses 2022: $52,705Net Income 2022: -$52,3252022Revenue 2023: $266,500Expenses 2023: $275,838Net Income 2023: -$9,3382023

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$245,825
Expenses$278,884
Net Income-$33,059
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$245,825
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation's mission is to support, educate and advocate on constitutional first principles furthering free enterprise,limited government, economic growth and traditional values.

The corporation's mission is to support, educate and advocate for constitutional principles furthering free enterprise, limited government, and economic growth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$99,811$49,588▼ $50,223
Total Assets$99,811$49,588▼ $50,223
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,874$5,710▼ $17,164
Total Liabilities$22,874$5,710▼ $17,164
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$76,937$43,878▼ $33,059
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$76,937$43,878▼ $33,059
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$99,811$49,588▼ $50,223
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mitch GivenChair/direct
Matthew R CoxPresident
David a AvellaDirector
Mark KvammeDirector
Rob FrostDirector
Mike BlankenbeclerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$245,825
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$245,825
Change in Net Assets
$-33,059
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$130,834
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$80,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$68,050
Total Fundraising Expense$68,050
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$80,000--$80,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$68,050$68,050
Fees for Services Management-$48,000-$48,000
Advertising$42,603--$42,603
Conferences and Meetings$10,575--$10,575
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,310-$7,310
Information Technology$7,000--$7,000
Travel$6,134--$6,134
Fees for Services Legal-$5,622-$5,622
Other Expenses$3,510--$3,510
Office Expenses-$80-$80
Total Functional Expenses$149,822$61,012$68,050$278,884
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Everyday American IncWashington, DC501c4Public Education$25,000
School Choice Ohio IncColumbus, OH501c3Public Education$25,000
Ohioans for School ChoiceAvon, OH501c4Public Education$20,000
Gopac Education FundArlington, VA501c4Public Education$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$68,050
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-See Part VManagement FeesNo$42,000
-See Part VFundraising ActivityYes$13,750
-See Part VManagement FeesNo$6,000
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The organization's current directors, president, and external legal counsel approved the form after having the opportunity to review and question the preparer.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“In accordance with american freedom builders' conflict of interest policy, interested persons are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis. American freedom builders also requires interested persons to annually confirm that they have read and understand the conflict of interest policy and whether they have any potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“In accordance with american freedom builders' conflict of interest and compensation policies, the compensation determination and approval process includes the use of comparable compensation data, review and approval by the board of directors, and contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping. Any board members with a conflict of interest refrain from reviewing and approving his or her compensation arrangement.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“In accordance with american freedom builders' conflict of interest and compensation policies, the compensation determination and approval process includes the use of comparable compensation data, review and approval by the board of directors, and contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping. Any board member with a conflict of interest refrains from reviewing and approving his or her compensation arrangement.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Upon request documents are available for inspection at the office of the corporation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Freedom Builders Inc
EIN
46-2679662
Phone
6144757560
Address
88 E BROAD ST STE 1560, COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Blankenbecler
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6144074224
Signed
2017-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mitch Given
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Blankenbecler Advisors Inc
Address
501 MORRISON RD STE 201, GAHANNA, OH 43230-3314
Preparer
Mike Blankenbecler CPA
Phone
6144757560
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4UPON REQUEST DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$49,588
Liabilities
$5,710
Net assets
$43,878
Revenue
$245,825
Expenses
$278,884
Net income
-$33,059
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.28$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.05$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.10$0.04$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.12$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.18$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.16$0.17$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.25$0.28$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.02$0.08$0.20$0.14$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$2.28$2.38$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.24$0.12$0.12