Civic Intelligence

Usaction Education Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-2214307

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Sep 20, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.USACTIONEDUCATIONFUND.ORG
1101 17th Street NW No 1220Washington, DC 20037-3202

(202) 263-4520

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

20th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$136,475

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.3% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$236,248

Down $137,385 (-37%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$201,783

Down $126,622 (-39%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$34,465

Down $10,763 (-24%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,107,914

Down $673,193 (-38%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$1,234,536

Down $556,310 (-31%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$126,622

Down $116,883 (-1200%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,800,572Liabilities 2011: $19,088Net Assets 2011: $1,781,4842011Assets 2012: $1,161,229Liabilities 2012: $119,616Net Assets 2012: $1,041,6132012Assets 2013: $498,680Liabilities 2013: $160,536Net Assets 2013: $338,1442013Assets 2014: $373,633Liabilities 2014: $45,228Net Assets 2014: $328,4052014Assets 2015: $236,248Liabilities 2015: $34,465Net Assets 2015: $201,7832015Assets 2016: $35,816Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $35,8162016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$236,248
Liabilities$34,465
Net Assets$201,783
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $2,761,868Expenses 2011: $2,592,201Net Income 2011: $169,6672011Revenue 2012: $2,232,245Expenses 2012: $2,972,116Net Income 2012: -$739,8712012Revenue 2013: $1,697,434Expenses 2013: $2,400,903Net Income 2013: -$703,4692013Revenue 2014: $1,781,107Expenses 2014: $1,790,846Net Income 2014: -$9,7392014Revenue 2015: $1,107,914Expenses 2015: $1,234,536Net Income 2015: -$126,6222015Revenue 2016: $328,291Expenses 2016: $494,258Net Income 2016: -$165,9672016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,107,914
Expenses$1,234,536
Net Income-$126,622
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 20, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,107,914
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY

Usaction education fund's purpose is to educate the public on economic, racial, social and environmental justice issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$349,515$180,402▼ $169,113
Accounts Receivable-$13,194-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$373,633$236,248▼ $137,385
Other Assets Total$24,118$42,652▲ $18,534
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$17,533$25,433▲ $7,900
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,695$9,032▼ $18,663
Total Liabilities$45,228$34,465▼ $10,763
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$234,125$120,250▼ $113,875
Unrestricted Net Assets$94,280$81,533▼ $12,747
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$328,405$201,783▼ $126,622
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$373,633$236,248▼ $137,385

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$21,011$21,011
Other Assets Org$35,152--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$234,125$402,500-$516,375$120,250
2014$229,478$709,333-$704,686$234,125
2013$484,756$295,000-$550,278$229,478
2012$1,610,000$1,004,000-$2,129,244$484,756
2011$650,000$2,143,500-$1,183,500$1,610,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Federico AzcarateExecutive DirectorFT$136,475$136,475
Khalid PittsDirector-$27,500$27,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Janelle CousinoBoard President
Larry MarxDirector
Mary SchaafsmaDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,096,305
Program Service Revenue
$11,593
Investment Income
$16
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,096,305
Change in Net Assets
$-126,622

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,107,914
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,107,914
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,107,914
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$768,082
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$466,454
Total Fundraising Expense$113,979
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$202,354$50,497$28,647$281,498
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,077$19,319$45,149$140,545
Occupancy$38,666$56,362$9,663$104,691
Fees for Services Other$42,000$36,283-$78,283
Information Technology$35,705$7,485$8,399$51,589
Office Expenses$23,266$12,717$14,270$50,253
Other Expenses$46,703--$46,703
Payroll Taxes$23,468$5,239$5,135$33,842
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,307-$10,307
Other Employee Benefits$6,238$1,401$1,282$8,921
Insurance$2,309$558$484$3,351
Travel$1,050$1,179$613$2,842
Interest$1,246$190$259$1,695
Pension Plan Contributions$1,497$73$78$1,648
Fees for Services Legal-$339-$339
Total Functional Expenses$918,608$201,949$113,979$1,234,536

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,234,536
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,234,536
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,234,536
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Vacation$25,433
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The board of directors reviews a copy of the form 990 with the tax preparer before it is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors approves the executive director's compensation when preparing the organization's annual budget. As part of the budget process, the board of directors obtains compensation information from other non profit organizations that are similar in size and mission to usaction education fund, and its affiliate usaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Usaction education fund makes its form 1023 and form 990 available to the public upon written request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Usaction education fund makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Usaction Education Fund
EIN
52-2214307
Phone
2022634520
Address
1101 17TH STREET NW NO 1220, WASHINGTON, DC 20037-3202

Signing Officer

Name
Janelle Cousino
Title
Board President
Phone
2022634520
Signed
2016-09-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Federico Azcarate
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Chaconas & Wilson Pc
Address
2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW SUITE, 580, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
Preparer
Mollie G Lambert
Phone
2024298890
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The board of directors reviews the audit with the auditor before it is finalized. This process has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Temporarily restricted net assets are used for program activities or for general support that is time restricted.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“Usaction education fund has adopted fasb asc 740-10, income taxes, which prescribes measurement and disclosure requirements for current and deferred income tax provisions. The interpretation provides for a consistent approach in identifying and reporting uncertain tax provisions. It is management's belief that usaction education fund does not hold any uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1USACTION EDUCATION FUND HAS ADOPTED FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES MEASUREMENT AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT AND DEFERRED INCOME TAX PROVISIONS. THE INTERPRETATION PROVIDES FOR A CONSISTENT APPROACH IN IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS. IT IS MANAGEMENT'S BELIEF THAT USACTION EDUCATION FUND DOES NOT HOLD ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE TAX PREPARER BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WHEN PREPARING THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET. AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OBTAINS COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR IN SIZE AND MISSION TO USACTION EDUCATION FUND, AND ITS AFFILIATE USACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3USACTION EDUCATION FUND MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4USACTION EDUCATION FUND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE AUDIT WITH THE AUDITOR BEFORE IT IS FINALIZED. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
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Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$236,248
Liabilities
$34,465
Net assets
$201,783
Revenue
$1,107,914
Expenses
$1,234,536
Net income
-$126,622
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.33$0.49$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.03$0.20$1.11$1.23$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.05$0.33$1.78$1.79$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.16$0.34$1.70$2.40$0.70
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.12$1.04$2.23$2.97$0.74
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.80$0.02$1.78$2.76$2.59$0.17