Civic Intelligence

Africa Action

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 52-1166473

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Oct 06, 2015

Organization ProfileN/A

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611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE No 133Washington, DC 20003-4303

(202) 546-7961

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.39x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-180%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

96%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$280,801

Down $39,145 (-12%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$273,151

Down $35,302 (-11%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$7,650

Down $3,843 (-33%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$19,599

Up $9,619 (+96%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$54,901

Up $18,013 (+49%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$35,302

Down $8,394 (-31%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $261,568Liabilities 2010: $182,512Net Assets 2010: $79,0562010Assets 2011: $201,848Liabilities 2011: $1,532Net Assets 2011: $200,3162011Assets 2012: $336,363Liabilities 2012: $1,002Net Assets 2012: $335,3612012Assets 2013: $319,946Liabilities 2013: $11,493Net Assets 2013: $308,4532013Assets 2014: $280,801Liabilities 2014: $7,650Net Assets 2014: $273,1512014Assets 2015: $203,605Liabilities 2015: $7,950Net Assets 2015: $195,6552015

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2014

Assets$280,801
Liabilities$7,650
Net Assets$273,151
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $492,4432010Expenses 2011: $31,4102011Revenue 2012: $207,709Expenses 2012: $72,664Net Income 2012: $135,0452012Revenue 2013: $9,980Expenses 2013: $36,888Net Income 2013: -$26,9082013Revenue 2014: $19,599Expenses 2014: $54,901Net Income 2014: -$35,3022014Revenue 2015: $9,365Expenses 2015: $86,861Net Income 2015: -$77,4962015

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2014

Revenue$19,599
Expenses$54,901
Net Income-$35,302
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Oct 6, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$19,599
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Africa action works to support political, economic and social justice in africa by changing u.s. Policies. It provides accessible information and analyses and mobilizes public participation to improve policies of the u.s. And multinational institutions toward africa.

To support political, economic and social justice in africa by changing u.s. Policies. It provides accessible information and analyses and mobilizes public participation to improve the policies of the u.s. And multinational institutions toward africa.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$317,528$271,699▼ $45,829
Accounts Receivable-$9,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,418$102▼ $2,316
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$319,946$280,801▼ $39,145
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,493$7,650▼ $3,843
Total Liabilities$11,493$7,650▼ $3,843
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$1,000,000$1,000,000→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$308,453$273,151▼ $35,302
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$-1,000,000$-1,000,000→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$308,453$273,151▼ $35,302
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$319,946$280,801▼ $39,145

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$48,453-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adotei AkweiBoard Chair
Emira WoodsDirector
Imani CountessDirector
John RigganDirector
Makani Themba NixonDirector
Marcia ThomasDirector
William FletcherDirector
Folabi OlagbajuTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,046
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$45
Other Revenue
$10,508
All Other Contributions
$9,046
Change in Net Assets
$-35,302

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$19,599
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$19,599
Total Revenue per Form 990
$19,599
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$54,901
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 Management-$34,861-$34,861
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,200-$7,200
Insurance-$4,322-$4,322
Royalties-$2,332-$2,332
Information Technology-$891-$891
Occupancy-$692-$692
Office Expenses-$396-$396
Other Expenses-$44-$44
Total Functional Expenses$0$54,901$0$54,901

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$54,901
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$54,901
Total Expenses per Form 990$54,901
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 11

“A copy of the completed 990 was e-mailed to each board member to give them an opportunity to review and comment prior to filing the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“The policy is to follow up by regularly asking board members at meetings if any conflicts of interest exist.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the general public only upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Africa Action
EIN
52-1166473
Phone
2025467961
Address
611 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE NO 133, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4303

Signing Officer

Name
Adotei Akwei
Title
Chair
Phone
2025467961
Signed
2015-10-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adotei Akwei
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ribis Jones & Maresca Pa
Address
1730 M STREET NW SUITE 805, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
David Jones
Phone
4108840220
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Africa action believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements or that would have an effect on its tax-exempt status. There are no unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities that need to be recorded.”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$280,801
Liabilities
$7,650
Net assets
$273,151
Revenue
$19,599
Expenses
$54,901
Net income
-$35,302
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.08$1.96$0.09$0.87$0.77
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.08$2.73$0.20$0.55$0.35
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.11$3.08$0.10$0.37$0.27
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.36$0.01$3.35$2.08$0.73$1.35
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.02$0.02$2.00$0.31
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.62$1.83$0.79$4.92