Civic Intelligence

Define American

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-4610491

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

453 S Spring StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013

(617) 792-1800

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.10x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

17th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$165,260

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-6.7%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-9.5%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$5,237,607

Up $169,501 (+3.3%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$4,835,810

Down $141,429 (-2.8%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$401,797

Up $310,930 (+342%) from 2021

Revenue

Down

$4,173,788

Down $225,152 (-5.1%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$4,861,523

Up $2,033,721 (+72%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$687,735

Down $2,258,873 (-144%) from 2021

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$0Assets 2015: $2,482,606Liabilities 2015: $31,648Net Assets 2015: $2,450,9582015Assets 2016: $1,977,135Liabilities 2016: $51,118Net Assets 2016: $1,926,0172016Assets 2019: $4,458,257Liabilities 2019: $80,800Net Assets 2019: $4,377,4572019Assets 2020: $3,553,102Liabilities 2020: $147,001Net Assets 2020: $3,406,1012020Assets 2021: $5,068,106Liabilities 2021: $90,867Net Assets 2021: $4,977,2392021Assets 2023: $5,237,607Liabilities 2023: $401,797Net Assets 2023: $4,835,8102023Assets 2024: $2,974,482Liabilities 2024: $128,533Net Assets 2024: $2,845,9492024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$5,237,607
Liabilities$401,797
Net Assets$4,835,810

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $3,394,442Expenses 2015: $943,484Net Income 2015: $2,450,9582015Revenue 2016: $1,088,442Expenses 2016: $1,613,383Net Income 2016: -$524,9412016Revenue 2019: $4,244,637Expenses 2019: $2,931,762Net Income 2019: $1,312,8752019Revenue 2020: $1,886,681Expenses 2020: $2,858,037Net Income 2020: -$971,3562020Revenue 2021: $4,398,940Expenses 2021: $2,827,802Net Income 2021: $1,571,1382021Revenue 2023: $4,173,788Expenses 2023: $4,861,523Net Income 2023: -$687,7352023Revenue 2024: $2,121,348Expenses 2024: $4,110,679Net Income 2024: -$1,989,3312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$4,173,788
Expenses$4,861,523
Net Income-$687,735
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$4,419,788
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Define american is a media and culture organization using the power of stories to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity and citizenship in a changing america. The organization works collaboratively with a wide variety of educational, scientific, academic and community organizations, and relies on contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations and governmental organizations to carry out its mission.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,340,259$2,580,898▼ $1,759,361
Pledges and Grants Receivable$989,877$1,831,700▲ $841,823
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$523,020▲ $523,020
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$165,236$206,403▲ $41,167
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$109,517$80,083▼ $29,434
Accounts Receivable$10,193$15,503▲ $5,310
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$5,615,082$5,237,607▼ $377,475
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$0$250,000▲ $250,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$92,282$151,797▲ $59,515
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$92,282$401,797▲ $309,515
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,105,998$2,963,328▼ $1,142,670
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,416,802$1,872,482▲ $455,680
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,522,800$4,835,810▼ $686,990
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,615,082$5,237,607▼ $377,475

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$69,984$81,040$151,023
Equipment$10,099$43,888$53,987
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rebecca NeuwirthExecutive DirectorFT$109,773$55,487$165,260
Leezia DhallaDirector of CommunicationsFT$151,410$11,438$162,848
Michael CorrenteDirector of Strategic GrowthFT$129,403$10,885$140,288
Amina BarnesOperations DirectorFT$133,591$3,426$137,017
Sarah E LoweDirector of Research & EvalFT$118,939$17,189$136,128
Charlene JimenezDirector of EntertainmentFT$121,231$10,693$131,924

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nicco MeleChair and Treasurer
Jose Antonio VargasFounder
Uma ViswanathanMember
Yscaira JimenezMember - EFF. 12/1/2023
Kristina VillariniMember - EFF. 8/23/2023
Peter PerlSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Harmony Labs LLCConsulting Services311 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036$396,000
Undocumented LLCConsulting Services1229 Glen Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708$183,996
Jenn BenderStaff Consulting59 Countryside Lane, Norwood, ME 02062$119,101
Ana Murillo QuinonesComm. Consultant2526 Eastwood Drive, Decatur, GA 30032$102,910
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,734,587
Program Service Revenue
$372,200
Investment Income
$57,959
Other Revenue
$9,042
All Other Contributions
$3,734,587
Change in Net Assets
$-687,735

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,173,788
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$115,245
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,289,033
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,173,788
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,551,741
Other Expenses$2,284,782
Total Fundraising Expense$607,987
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$25,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,467,773$271,392$391,850$2,131,015
Fees for Services Other$1,045,583$36,209$73,760$1,155,552
Travel$308,898$917-$309,815
Other Employee Benefits$151,017$27,923$40,317$219,257
Payroll Taxes$116,569$21,554$31,120$169,243
Other Expenses$48,849$67,998$12,743$129,590
Office Expenses$82,883$7,971$21,622$112,476
Fees for Services Accounting-$107,404-$107,404
Information Technology$85,645$7,027$9,730$102,402
Fees for Services Legal-$68,867-$68,867
Advertising$46,572--$46,572
Conferences and Meetings$29,912$5,635$7,803$43,350
Pension Plan Contributions$22,196$4,104$5,926$32,226
Depreciation Depletion$20,310$3,826$5,298$29,434
Occupancy$18,098$3,409$4,721$26,228
Grants to Domestic Individuals$25,000--$25,000
Insurance$9,539$1,797$2,488$13,824
Total Functional Expenses$3,490,860$762,676$607,987$4,861,523

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,976,023
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,861,523
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,861,523
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$114,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Undocumented LLCOwned by Founder-No$183,996

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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 10B:

Chapters of the organization exist on campuses throughout the country and are mostly collegiate and some high school.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:

The operations team completes the form and shares it with the executive director. Once it has been reviewed, the form is shared with the governing body.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:

The executive committee of the board of directors regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by reviewing annual statements and taking other such actions as are necessary for effective oversight.the policy states that in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board or executive committee. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or executive committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or executive committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or executive committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in da's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. To whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

The executive committee of the board of directors is responsible for oversight of the organization's compensation policy for all employees. The executive committee proposes, and board approves, salaries and commitments to top management. These are determined by board experience with nonprofit oversight and a review of salary data at other nonprofits. Nonprofit oversight and a review of salary data at other nonprofits. Management develops a budget for all staff and key contractors, which is reviewed and approved by the board. Salaries for officers and key employees are approved by the board in the budgeting process, with substantial variances reviewed on an as-needed basis by the executive committeee. Salaries are determined based on review of salaries for similar roles in organizations in a similar sector,and consider the relative ability to hire for a given role based on technical or sector expertise.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:

Governing documents are available upon request and available to the public at the organization's office during normal business hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Define American Inc
EIN
46-4610491
In Care Of
% JENN BENDER
Phone
6177921800
Address
453 S SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013

Signing Officer

Name
Nicco Mele
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8135754188
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicco Mele
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
25
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Withumsmithbrownpc
Address
155 SEAPORT BOULEVARD, BOSTON, MA 02210
Preparer
Israel Tannenbaum
Phone
6172273333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:

Define american is a media and culture change organization that uses the power of storytelling to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing america.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The process has not changed from prior years.

Form 990 Part IX Line 11G

Description:contract labor total fees:1155552

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

The organization is exempt from income taxes pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The organization has also been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code. The organization recognizes uncertain income tax positions using the "more-likely-than-not" approach as defined in the asc. No liability for uncertain tax positions has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements.

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