Civic Intelligence

American Constitutional Rights Union

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 52-2121856

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jun 23, 2015

Organization Profilewww.theacru.org

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3213 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

(703) 807-0242

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.06x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

55th percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$130,000

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.4% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-2.0%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,333,297

Down $27,325 (-2.0%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$1,198,765

Up $123,544 (+11%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$134,532

Down $150,869 (-53%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,396,366

Down $464,430 (-16%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$2,290,894

Down $508,652 (-18%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$105,472

Up $44,222 (+72%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth32nd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $1,376,390Liabilities 2010: $125,127Net Assets 2010: $1,251,2632010Assets 2011: $1,126,297Liabilities 2011: $358,884Net Assets 2011: $767,4132011Assets 2012: $1,279,884Liabilities 2012: $261,972Net Assets 2012: $1,017,9122012Assets 2013: $1,360,622Liabilities 2013: $285,401Net Assets 2013: $1,075,2212013Assets 2014: $1,333,297Liabilities 2014: $134,532Net Assets 2014: $1,198,7652014Assets 2015: $1,414,915Liabilities 2015: $59,616Net Assets 2015: $1,355,2992015Assets 2016: $1,711,455Liabilities 2016: $54,517Net Assets 2016: $1,656,9382016Assets 2017: $1,497,748Liabilities 2017: $247,701Net Assets 2017: $1,250,0472017Assets 2018: $1,073,187Liabilities 2018: $7,929Net Assets 2018: $1,065,2582018Assets 2019: $980,433Liabilities 2019: $41,258Net Assets 2019: $939,1752019Assets 2020: $992,100Liabilities 2020: $15,081Net Assets 2020: $977,0192020Assets 2021: $834,937Liabilities 2021: $11,451Net Assets 2021: $823,4862021Assets 2022: $963,315Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $963,3152022Assets 2023: $762,761Liabilities 2023: $152,989Net Assets 2023: $609,7722023Assets 2024: $1,306,611Liabilities 2024: $7,097Net Assets 2024: $1,299,5142024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$1,333,297
Liabilities$134,532
Net Assets$1,198,765
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $4,175,9112010Expenses 2011: $3,526,9592011Expenses 2012: $2,432,2302012Revenue 2013: $2,860,796Expenses 2013: $2,799,546Net Income 2013: $61,2502013Revenue 2014: $2,396,366Expenses 2014: $2,290,894Net Income 2014: $105,4722014Revenue 2015: $4,761,663Expenses 2015: $4,591,647Net Income 2015: $170,0162015Revenue 2016: $4,192,713Expenses 2016: $3,900,863Net Income 2016: $291,8502016Revenue 2017: $3,119,465Expenses 2017: $3,542,825Net Income 2017: -$423,3602017Revenue 2018: $1,279,467Expenses 2018: $1,437,765Net Income 2018: -$158,2982018Revenue 2019: $811,946Expenses 2019: $965,788Net Income 2019: -$153,8422019Revenue 2020: $810,590Expenses 2020: $820,321Net Income 2020: -$9,7312020Revenue 2021: $600,658Expenses 2021: $782,229Net Income 2021: -$181,5712021Revenue 2022: $1,407,516Expenses 2022: $1,152,759Net Income 2022: $254,7572022Revenue 2023: $869,613Expenses 2023: $1,241,113Net Income 2023: -$371,5002023Revenue 2024: $2,320,110Expenses 2024: $1,675,476Net Income 2024: $644,6342024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$2,396,366
Expenses$2,290,894
Net Income$105,472
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jun 23, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,415,175
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Engage in legal and educational activities for defending constitutional rights of americans.

Engage in legal and educational activities for defending civil rights of Americans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$892,239$915,131▲ $22,892
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$193,056$192,720▼ $336
Accounts Receivable$119,576$99,456▼ $20,120
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$115,631$84,015▼ $31,616
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$36,904$40,308▲ $3,404
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,216$1,667▼ $1,549
Total Assets$1,360,622$1,333,297▼ $27,325
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$285,401$134,532▼ $150,869
Total Liabilities$285,401$134,532▼ $150,869
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,075,221$1,198,765▲ $123,544
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,075,221$1,198,765▲ $123,544
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,360,622$1,333,297▼ $27,325

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,667$11,812$13,479
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan a CarlesonChairman, CEO and TreasurerFT$130,000$130,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David LeedomDirector
Edwin Meese IiiDirector
Morton BlackwellDirector
Wendy Borcherdt LeroyDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Southwest PublishingPrint and mailshop2600 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66617$254,442
HSP DirectDirect Mail Consulting13755 Sunrise Valley Dr 450, Herndon, VA 20171$203,878
Image DirectPrint and mailshop4600 Wedgewood Blvd Suite N, Frederick, MD 21703$162,329
NoVA ListList rental20130 Lakeview Cntr Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147$133,334
Sunrise Data ServicesList rental20130 Lakeview Center Plaza Suite 3, Dulles, VA 20147$131,443
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,141,438
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$19,459
Other Revenue
$235,469
All Other Contributions
$2,141,438
Change in Net Assets
$105,472

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,396,366
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$18,068
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,414,434
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,396,366
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,820,439
Total Fundraising Expense$801,619
Professional Fundraising Fees$244,878
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$175,577
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$50,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$254,067$15,530$8,335$277,932
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$244,878$244,878
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,000$32,500$19,500$130,000
Fees for Services Legal$107,325$606$4,805$112,736
All Other Expenses$38,667$11,955$18,939$69,561
Other Expenses$27,807$2,584$20,473$50,864
Grants to Domestic Orgs$50,000--$50,000
Other Salaries and Wages$19,394$4,848$0$24,242
Information Technology$17,209$3,799$0$21,008
Fees for Services Accounting$0$19,556$0$19,556
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$11,232$0$11,232
Payroll Taxes$7,023$2,700$1,379$11,102
Other Employee Benefits$6,140$2,558$1,535$10,233
Travel$3,560$0$0$3,560
Insurance$348$3,061$87$3,496
Occupancy$267$1,550$0$1,817
Depreciation Depletion$0$1,549$0$1,549
Office Expenses$200$930$16$1,146
Total Functional Expenses$818,853$76,089$602,869$1,497,811

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,290,894
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,259,695
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,240,890
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$50,004
Other Expense Adjustments$50,004
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$18,805
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Carleson Center Welfare Reform FundAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)support$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$244,878
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Civil Rights Union
EIN
52-2121856
Phone
7038070242
Address
3213 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Carleson
Title
Chairman
Phone
7038070242
Signed
2015-06-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Carleson
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Douglas Corey & Associates PC
Address
6601 Little River Trnpk Suite 440, Alexandria, VA 22312-1303
Preparer
Douglas S Corey CPA
Phone
7033542900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The CEO, the outsourced accountant, and outside legal”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“legal counsel review the 990 prior to filing. The board”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“of directors receives an electronic copy of the form”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“before it is filed.”

Pt XI

“Rounding”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The CEO's annual salary is set by the board of”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“directors. In accordance with sound corporate”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“governance practices, the CEO recuses herself from”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“any discussion or vote regarding her compensation.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board must approve any subsequent salary increases.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“The 990 is available on the website. Other documents are”

Pt VI, Line 18

“available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The financial statements are available on the website.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Other documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“Bank and credit card charges 19138. 9172. 3226. 6740. Outreach 7026. 1930. 0. 5096. Member dues 7102. 3900. 3202. 0. Meals and entertainment 3360. 3360. 0. 0. Educational materials 8298. 8298. 0. 0. Telephone 3127. 2359. 768. 0. Payroll processing 3827. 0. 3827. 0. Statistical modeling 17683. 9648. 932. 7103.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XII, Line 2D

“The organization evaluated its tax positions and”

Pt X, Line 2

“determined it has no uncertain tax positions as of”

Pt X, Line 2

“December 31, 2014. The organization's 2012 through 2014”

Pt X, Line 2

“tax years are open for examination by federal taxing”

Pt X, Line 2

“authorities.”

Pt XI, Line 2D

“Expenses of consolidated entities.”

Pt XII, Line 4B

“Elimination of intercompany grant.”

Pt XII, Line 4B

“Rounding $4”

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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0301282
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IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0182001
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization evaluated its tax positions and
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1determined it has no uncertain tax positions as of
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2December 31, 2014. The organization's 2012 through 2014
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3tax years are open for examination by federal taxing
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4authorities.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Expenses of consolidated entities.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Elimination of intercompany grant.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Rounding $4
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Pt X, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Pt X, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Pt X, Line 2
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Pt XII, Line 4b
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,333,297
Liabilities
$134,532
Net assets
$1,198,765
Revenue
$2,396,366
Expenses
$2,290,894
Net income
$105,472
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.31$0.01$1.30$2.32$1.68$0.64
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.15$0.61$0.87$1.24$0.37
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.96$0.00$0.96$1.41$1.15$0.25
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.01$0.82$0.60$0.78$0.18
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.99$0.02$0.98$0.81$0.82$0.01
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.98$0.04$0.94$0.81$0.97$0.15
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.01$1.07$1.28$1.44$0.16
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.25$1.25$3.12$3.54$0.42
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.71$0.05$1.66$4.19$3.90$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.06$1.36$4.76$4.59$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.13$1.20$2.40$2.29$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.29$1.08$2.86$2.80$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.28$0.26$1.02$2.43
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.13$0.36$0.77$3.53
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.38$0.13$1.25$4.18