Civic Intelligence

Fga Action Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 47-3125722

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 26, 2016

Organization ProfileFGAACTION.ORG
15275 Collier Blvd Suite 201-322Naples, FL 34119

(850) 792-4704

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.3%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

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.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

$1,638

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,110

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$528

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

$400,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$398,890

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,110

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2015: $1,638Liabilities 2015: $528Net Assets 2015: $1,1102015Assets 2016: $116,515Liabilities 2016: $53,971Net Assets 2016: $62,5442016Assets 2017: $894,182Liabilities 2017: $47,722Net Assets 2017: $846,4602017Assets 2018: $2,983,543Liabilities 2018: $1,480,693Net Assets 2018: $1,502,8502018Assets 2019: $2,427,242Liabilities 2019: $184,879Net Assets 2019: $2,242,3632019Assets 2020: $2,709,662Liabilities 2020: $192,852Net Assets 2020: $2,516,8102020Assets 2021: $3,587,302Liabilities 2021: $384,057Net Assets 2021: $3,203,2452021Assets 2022: $4,065,833Liabilities 2022: $319,870Net Assets 2022: $3,745,9632022Assets 2023: $5,245,852Liabilities 2023: $517,070Net Assets 2023: $4,728,7822023Assets 2024: $5,243,394Liabilities 2024: $315,652Net Assets 2024: $4,927,7422024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,638
Liabilities$528
Net Assets$1,110
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2015: $400,000Expenses 2015: $398,890Net Income 2015: $1,1102015Revenue 2016: $575,000Expenses 2016: $513,565Net Income 2016: $61,4352016Revenue 2017: $1,850,000Expenses 2017: $1,066,084Net Income 2017: $783,9162017Revenue 2018: $2,402,006Expenses 2018: $1,745,616Net Income 2018: $656,3902018Revenue 2019: $2,672,441Expenses 2019: $1,937,683Net Income 2019: $734,7582019Revenue 2020: $2,540,034Expenses 2020: $2,213,532Net Income 2020: $326,5022020Revenue 2021: $4,141,360Expenses 2021: $3,454,225Net Income 2021: $687,1352021Revenue 2022: $4,043,739Expenses 2022: $3,501,021Net Income 2022: $542,7182022Revenue 2023: $4,637,733Expenses 2023: $3,654,914Net Income 2023: $982,8192023Revenue 2024: $3,458,790Expenses 2024: $3,259,830Net Income 2024: $198,9602024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$400,000
Expenses$398,890
Net Income$1,110
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 26, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$400,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Opportunity Solutions Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of families and taxpayers by advocating for public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, individual liberty, and a limited, accountable government.

Fga action is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of families and taxpayers by advocating for public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, individual liberty, and a limited, accountable government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$1,638-
Total Assets$0$1,638▲ $1,638
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$528-
Total Liabilities$0$528▲ $528
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$1,110-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$1,110▲ $1,110
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$1,638▲ $1,638
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dean ClancyChairman
Bridgett WagnerDirector
Joyce ErrercartDirector
Tarren BragdonCEO
Jonathan BechtleOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$400,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$400,000
Change in Net Assets
$1,110
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$296,446
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$95,744
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,700
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$165,114--$165,114
Other Salaries and Wages$79,844--$79,844
Advertising$68,687--$68,687
Information Technology$44,500--$44,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,521$12,379-$15,900
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,700--$6,700
Office Expenses$5,126$890-$6,016
Fees for Services Legal-$6,000-$6,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,825-$5,825
Fees for Services Lobbying$200--$200
Other Expenses$104--$104
Total Functional Expenses$373,796$25,094$0$398,890
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Conduit for Commerce--Public Education$6,700
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$79,664
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$79,664
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Shared ServicesShared ServicesNo$325,967
-Shared OfficerSee Part VNo$12,379
-Shared OfficerSee Part VNo$3,521
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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

“A copy is provided to all members of the board, and they are given a reasonable amount of time to provide feedback or suggest corrections before the form 990 is filed.”

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

“The board of directors annually reviews the policy in a meeting, and each director individually reviews, identifies any potential conflict, and signs a statement listing any conflicts or stating that no conflicts exist.”

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

“No compensation was given to any officers. If it had been, the board of directors would have gathered research on industry benchmarks for compensation, and used them as part of its determination of appropriate compensation.”

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

“No compensation was given to any officers. If it had been, the board of directors would have gathered research on industry benchmarks for compensation, and used them as part of its determination of appropriate compensation.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fga Action Inc
EIN
47-3125722
Phone
8507924704
Address
15275 COLLIER BLVD SUITE 201-322, NAPLES, FL 34119

Signing Officer

Name
Tarren Bragdon
Title
CEO
Phone
8507924704
Signed
2016-10-26

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tarren Bragdon
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Brink Key & Chludzinski Pc
Address
1300 W CENTRE AVE STE 200, PORTAGE, MI 49024
Preparer
Ryan T Cook
Phone
2693219200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Fga action is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives of families and taxpayers by advocating for public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, individual liberty, and a limited, accountable government.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Outreach, pr, & polling 165,114 0 0”

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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TARREN BRAGDON IS THE CEO AND PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE CEO OF FGA ACTION. THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO A SERVICES AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH FGA ACTION FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF ALLOCATING AND ASSIGNING PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS. JONATHAN BECHTLE IS THE COO AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND AN OFFICER OF FGA ACTION. THE FOUNDATION HAS ENTERED INTO A SERVICES AND COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH FGA ACTION FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF ALLOCATING AND ASSIGNING PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS AND EXPENSES BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, AND THEY ARE GIVEN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK OR SUGGEST CORRECTIONS BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE POLICY IN A MEETING, AND EACH DIRECTOR INDIVIDUALLY REVIEWS, IDENTIFIES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT, AND SIGNS A STATEMENT LISTING ANY CONFLICTS OR STATING THAT NO CONFLICTS EXIST.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,638
Liabilities
$528
Net assets
$1,110
Revenue
$400,000
Expenses
$398,890
Net income
$1,110
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.24$0.32$4.93$3.46$3.26$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.25$0.52$4.73$4.64$3.65$0.98
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.07$0.32$3.75$4.04$3.50$0.54
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.59$0.38$3.20$4.14$3.45$0.69
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$0.19$2.52$2.54$2.21$0.33
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.18$2.24$2.67$1.94$0.73
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$1.48$1.50$2.40$1.75$0.66
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.05$0.85$1.85$1.07$0.78
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.05$0.06$0.58$0.51$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.40$0.00