Civic Intelligence

Independent Action

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 47-2833146

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Aug 31, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
727 East 16th AvenueDenver, CO 80203

(303) 279-6536

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

92nd percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

98th percentile

257%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2019

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

100%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$120,766

Up $111,283 (+1173%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$120,691

Up $111,208 (+1173%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$75

Up $75 from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$270,775

Up $203,220 (+301%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$159,159

Up $83,164 (+109%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$111,616

Up $120,056 (+1422%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $18,032Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $18,0322016Assets 2017: $9,483Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $9,4832017Assets 2019: $120,766Liabilities 2019: $75Net Assets 2019: $120,6912019Assets 2020: $191,657Liabilities 2020: $70Net Assets 2020: $191,5872020Assets 2021: $225,105Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $225,1052021Assets 2022: $351,507Liabilities 2022: $51Net Assets 2022: $351,4562022Assets 2023: $442,244Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $442,2442023

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$120,766
Liabilities$75
Net Assets$120,691
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2016: $432,725Expenses 2016: $414,693Net Income 2016: $18,0322016Revenue 2017: $67,555Expenses 2017: $75,995Net Income 2017: -$8,4402017Revenue 2019: $270,775Expenses 2019: $159,159Net Income 2019: $111,6162019Revenue 2020: $140,232Expenses 2020: $69,336Net Income 2020: $70,8962020Revenue 2021: $125,016Expenses 2021: $91,498Net Income 2021: $33,5182021Revenue 2022: $200,122Expenses 2022: $73,771Net Income 2022: $126,3512022Revenue 2023: $152,422Expenses 2023: $61,634Net Income 2023: $90,7882023

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$270,775
Expenses$159,159
Net Income$111,616
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Aug 31, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$270,775
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization shall advance policies and engage in public education that promote limited government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,075$120,766▲ $111,691
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-
Total Assets$9,075$120,766▲ $111,691
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$75-
Total Liabilities$0$75▲ $75
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$9,075$120,691▲ $111,616
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,075$120,691▲ $111,616
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,075$120,766▲ $111,691
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amy Oliver CookPresident
Dick WadhamsTrustee
Damon SassoAccting Officer
Jon CaldaraSec'y/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$270,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$775
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$270,000
Change in Net Assets
$111,616
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$159,159
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 Other$30,500--$30,500
Fees for Services Legal$4,251--$4,251
Fees for Services Accounting$848--$848
Office Expenses$737--$737
Travel$273--$273
Insurance$240--$240
Other Expenses$60--$60
Total Functional Expenses$159,159$0$0$159,159
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
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 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Two board officers were compensated as executive officers of the related organization.”

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

“The bookkeeper carefully reviews the form 990 and discusses it with the tax preparer, then a copy is made available to the trustees.”

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

“All documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Colorado Independent Action Inc
EIN
47-2833146
Phone
3032796536
Address
727 EAST 16TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO 80203

Signing Officer

Name
Damon Sasso
Title
Accting Officer
Signed
2020-08-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Damon Sasso
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Rita Kay Gilbert PC
Address
2004 S Owens Ct, Lakewood, CO 80227
Preparer
Rita Kay Gilbert PC
Phone
3037262267
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$120,766
Liabilities
$75
Net assets
$120,691
Revenue
$270,775
Expenses
$159,159
Net income
$111,616
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.42$0.00$4.42$1.52$0.62$0.91
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.52$0.00$3.51$2.00$0.74$1.26
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.25$0.00$2.25$1.25$0.91$0.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.00$1.92$1.40$0.69$0.71
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.00$1.21$2.71$1.59$1.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.68$0.76$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$4.33$4.15$0.18