Civic Intelligence

American Constitutional Rights Union

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 52-2121856

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Sep 17, 2019

Organization Profilewww.theacru.org

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3213 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

(877) 730-2278

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

19th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$148,000

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-59%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,073,187

Down $424,561 (-28%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,065,258

Down $184,789 (-15%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$7,929

Down $239,772 (-97%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,279,467

Down $1,839,998 (-59%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$1,437,765

Down $2,105,060 (-59%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$158,298

Up $265,062 (+63%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th 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

2018

Assets$1,073,187
Liabilities$7,929
Net Assets$1,065,258
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th 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

2018

Revenue$1,279,467
Expenses$1,437,765
Net Income-$158,298
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Sep 17, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,293,990
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$144,247$600,941▲ $456,694
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,128,899$258,914▼ $869,985
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$152,059$171,266▲ $19,207
Accounts Receivable$43,653$0▼ $43,653
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$18,377$23,058▲ $4,681
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$11,493-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,513$7,515▼ $2,998
Total Assets$1,497,748$1,073,187▼ $424,561
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$247,701$7,929▼ $239,772
Total Liabilities$247,701$7,929▼ $239,772
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,250,047$1,065,258▼ $184,789
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,250,047$1,065,258▼ $184,789
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,497,748$1,073,187▼ $424,561

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,515$19,761$27,276
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan A CarlesonChairman, CEO and TreasurerFT$148,000$148,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David LeedomDirector
Edwin Meese IIIDirector
Morton BlackwellDirector
Wendy Borcherdt LeroyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,102,964
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13,628
Other Revenue
$162,875
All Other Contributions
$1,102,964
Change in Net Assets
$-158,298

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,279,467
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-26,491
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,252,976
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,279,467
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,121,731
Total Fundraising Expense$439,956
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$182,504
Professional Fundraising Fees$133,530
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$349,839$10,521$959$361,319
Fees for Services Other$164,455$80,513$2,220$247,188
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$74,000$37,000$37,000$148,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$133,530$133,530
All Other Expenses$25,965$19,802$8,493$54,260
Fees for Services Accounting$0$22,035$0$22,035
Other Salaries and Wages$11,000$5,500$5,500$22,000
Other Expenses$5,926$733$9,953$16,612
Payroll Taxes$6,252$3,126$3,126$12,504
Travel$9,035$144$0$9,179
Occupancy$63$6,743$0$6,806
Information Technology$5,982$303$0$6,285
Insurance$0$3,056$0$3,056
Depreciation Depletion$0$2,999$0$2,999
Office Expenses$227$1,106$33$1,366
Interest$0$189$0$189
Total Functional Expenses$160,830$19,200$248,571$428,601

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,437,765
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,437,765
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,437,765
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$133,530
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
8777302278
Address
3213 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Carleson
Title
Chairman
Phone
8777302278
Signed
2019-09-17
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
10201 Fairfax Blvd Suite 480, Fairfax, VA 22030
Preparer
Douglas S Corey CPA
Phone
7033542900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“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 based partly on executive compensation of”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“similar organizations.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 approves and documents any salary changes.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The most recently completed financial statements are available on the website.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The financial statements for the two preceding years, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available upon request”

Pt XI

“Rounding”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Each employee or volunteer senior officer must sign the”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“policy stating that they will inform the Chairman or the”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Board of Directors if they become aware of any situation”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“that poses an actual, potential or the appearance of”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Books, subscriptions and reference 12766. 12766. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank and credit card charges 12158. 3858. 1844. 6456.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Member dues and fees 10762. 1000. 9762. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Meals and entertainment 3282. 3043. 239. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Educational materials 361. 361. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone 1304. 886. 418. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payroll processing 5450. 0. 5450. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 1740. 0. 1740. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Registration fees 980. 945. 35. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Workers comp insurance 436. 218. 109. 109.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“List rental 3475. 1388. 159. 1928.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Donation 1500. 1500. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Taxes 46. 0. 46. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“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, 2017. The organization's 2015”

Pt X, Line 2

“through 2017 tax years are open for examination by”

Pt X, Line 2

“federal taxing authorities.”

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Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,073,187
Liabilities
$7,929
Net assets
$1,065,258
Revenue
$1,279,467
Expenses
$1,437,765
Net income
-$158,298
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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