Civic Intelligence

No Blank Checks Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-1972450

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Mar 30, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
2350 Kerner BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 389-6800

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

2.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-101%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-83%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $505,424 (-100%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$1,000,000

Down $505,424 (-102%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$1,000,000

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$500,046

Down $2,499,978 (-83%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,005,470

Down $2,489,130 (-71%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$505,424

Down $10,848 (-2.2%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MAssets 2015: $505,424Liabilities 2015: $1,000,000Net Assets 2015: -$494,5762015Assets 2016: $0Liabilities 2016: $1,000,000Net Assets 2016: -$1,000,0002016Assets 2017: $0Liabilities 2017: $1,000,000Net Assets 2017: -$1,000,0002017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$0
Liabilities$1,000,000
Net Assets-$1,000,000
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $3,000,024Expenses 2015: $3,494,600Net Income 2015: -$494,5762015Revenue 2016: $500,046Expenses 2016: $1,005,470Net Income 2016: -$505,4242016Revenue 2017: $02017Revenue 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$500,046
Expenses$1,005,470
Net Income-$505,424
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Mar 30, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$500,046
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To Educate voters about important fiscal issues, including massive state debt, in California.

Educated voters and citizens of California about the state's fiscal affairs and massive debt.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$1,000,000$1,000,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$505,424$0▼ $505,424
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$-494,576$-1,000,000▼ $505,424
Total Assets$505,424$0▼ $505,424
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$1,000,000$1,000,000→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-494,576$-1,000,000▼ $505,424
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$505,424$0▼ $505,424
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dean A CortopassiPresident & Director
Dale BleecherDirector
Donald LenzDirector
Steven S LucasSecretary & CFO

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Nielsen MerksamerLegal2350 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901$599,735
Meridian Pacific IncCampaign Services925 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825$198,911
MFour Mobile ResearchCampaign Services19800 MacArthur Blvd 700, Irvine, CA 92612$143,724
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$500,030
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$16
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$500,030
Change in Net Assets
$-505,424
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,005,470
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$497,846$100,000-$597,846
Travel$12,021--$12,021
Office Expenses-$3,159-$3,159
Other Expenses$2,691--$2,691
Advertising$1,040--$1,040
All Other Expenses$139--$461
Total Functional Expenses$901,989$103,159$0$1,005,470
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
Yes
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$534,331
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
See Part VBusinessLegalNo-

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,000,000$1,000,000→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents

“On May 10, 2016 this entity changed its name from "Protect Your Right to Vote on Bonds" to "Stop Blank Checks."”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Form 990 was provided to Board Members for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Policies are available to the public according to law.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stop Blank Checks
EIN
47-1972450
Phone
4153896800
Address
2350 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901

Signing Officer

Name
Steven S Lucas
Title
Secretary & CFO
Signed
2017-03-30

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven S Lucas
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Re: Part IV and Schedule L

“Mr. Lucas, Secretary, is a partner with the law firm that provides legal services to the Corporation and bills the Corporation on an hourly basis. Total legal fees paid to the law firm are disclosed in Part IX on Line 11b.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Mr. Lucas, Secretary, is a partner with the law firm that provides legal services to the Corporation and bills the Corporation on an hourly basis. Total legal fees paid to the law firm are disclosed in Part IX on Line 11b.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd0false
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IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt012021
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt012021
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IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
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IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0San Rafael
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IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd094901
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IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt00
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ReturnHeader/BuildTS02017-02-10 21:41:12Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Steven S Lucas
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Secretary & CFO
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02017-03-30
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Stop Blank Checks
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0STOP
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ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum04153896800
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02350 Kerner Blvd
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0San Rafael
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd094901
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02017-03-30T14:25:13-07:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02016-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02016-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02016

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$1,000,000
Net assets
-$1,000,000
Revenue
$500,046
Expenses
$1,005,470
Net income
-$505,424
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$1.00$1.00$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$1.00$1.00$0.50$1.01$0.51
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$1.00$0.49$3.00$3.49$0.49