Civic Intelligence

Center for Humanist Activism of the American Humanist Association

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-2448073

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 31, 2018

Organization Profilewww.cfequality.org
1821 Jefferson Pl NWWashington, DC 20036

(800) 837-3792

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

83%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$53,369

Up $10,931 (+26%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$32,017

Up $2,180 (+7.3%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$21,352

Up $8,751 (+69%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$175,912

Up $79,775 (+83%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$173,732

Down $10,201 (-5.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$2,180

Up $89,976 (+102%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $75,231Liabilities 2013: $28,0662013Assets 2014: $59,189Liabilities 2014: $40,423Net Assets 2014: $18,7662014Assets 2015: $60,287Liabilities 2015: $15,519Net Assets 2015: $44,7682015Assets 2016: $42,438Liabilities 2016: $12,601Net Assets 2016: $29,8372016Assets 2017: $53,369Liabilities 2017: $21,352Net Assets 2017: $32,0172017Assets 2018: $71,266Liabilities 2018: $23,382Net Assets 2018: $47,8842018Assets 2019: $88,399Liabilities 2019: $23,726Net Assets 2019: $64,6732019Assets 2020: $135,016Liabilities 2020: $20,454Net Assets 2020: $114,5622020Assets 2021: $101,101Liabilities 2021: $18,052Net Assets 2021: $83,0492021Assets 2022: $153,193Liabilities 2022: $21,867Net Assets 2022: $131,3262022Assets 2023: $256,637Liabilities 2023: $89,519Net Assets 2023: $167,1182023Assets 2024: $172,502Liabilities 2024: $28,677Net Assets 2024: $143,8252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$53,369
Liabilities$21,352
Net Assets$32,017
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $167,036Expenses 2013: $121,384Net Income 2013: $45,6522013Revenue 2014: $154,984Expenses 2014: $237,210Net Income 2014: -$82,2262014Revenue 2015: $151,170Expenses 2015: $186,526Net Income 2015: -$35,3562015Revenue 2016: $96,137Expenses 2016: $183,933Net Income 2016: -$87,7962016Revenue 2017: $175,912Expenses 2017: $173,732Net Income 2017: $2,1802017Revenue 2018: $196,374Expenses 2018: $180,502Net Income 2018: $15,8722018Revenue 2019: $221,765Expenses 2019: $204,976Net Income 2019: $16,7892019Revenue 2020: $316,937Expenses 2020: $267,048Net Income 2020: $49,8892020Revenue 2021: $304,098Expenses 2021: $335,611Net Income 2021: -$31,5132021Revenue 2022: $305,432Expenses 2022: $257,155Net Income 2022: $48,2772022Revenue 2023: $248,409Expenses 2023: $212,617Net Income 2023: $35,7922023Revenue 2024: $347,320Expenses 2024: $370,613Net Income 2024: -$23,2932024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$175,912
Expenses$173,732
Net Income$2,180
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 31, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$175,912
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for freethought equality (cfe) is a sister organization of the american humanist association (aha) dedicated to lobbying and political advocacy. Cfe will significantly increase humanist activity in key washington coalitions, and has established a permanent lobbyist on the hill that will fight for issues freethought americans care about like the separation of church and state.

The Center for Freethought Equality is a sister organization of the American Humanist Association dedicated to lobbying and political advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,664$42,010▲ $27,346
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$6,500-
Accounts Receivable$27,097$4,420▼ $22,677
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$677$439▼ $238
Total Assets$42,438$53,369▲ $10,931
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,216$19,979▲ $8,763
Other Liabilities$1,385$1,373▼ $12
Total Liabilities$12,601$21,352▲ $8,751
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$29,837$32,017▲ $2,180
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$29,837$32,017▲ $2,180
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$42,438$53,369▲ $10,931

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$439$748$1,187
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rebecca HalePresident
Amanda KniefDirector
Debbie AllenDirector
Gayle JordanDirector
Herb SilvermanDirector
Susan SackettDirector
Roy SpeckhardtExecutive Director
Jason TorpyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$175,795
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$67
Other Revenue
$50
All Other Contributions
$175,795
Change in Net Assets
$2,180

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$175,912
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$175,912
Total Revenue per Form 990
$175,912
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$113,927
Other Expenses$59,805
Total Fundraising Expense$2,488
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$100,748$3,664$1,517$105,929
Fees for Services Management$21,907$797$330$23,034
Advertising$11,713$426$176$12,315
Payroll Taxes$7,606$277$115$7,998
Conferences and Meetings$5,983$218$90$6,291
Other Expenses$5,082$185$77$5,344
Travel$2,657$97$40$2,794
All Other Expenses$1,317$48$19$1,384
Fees for Services Other$581$21$9$611
Depreciation Depletion$225$8$3$236
Total Functional Expenses$165,233$6,011$2,488$173,732

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$173,732
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$173,732
Total Expenses per Form 990$173,732
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$77,167
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$1,373
Other-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Part VI, Line 11B

“The Board of Directors of CFE is the governing body for CFE. After the tax returns are prepared by an independent auditor the returns are reviewed by CFE staff members. CFEs Executive Director approves and signs it.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Center for Freethought Equality
EIN
52-2448073
Phone
8008373792
Address
1821 Jefferson Pl NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Roy Speckhardt
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Roy Speckhardt
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Potomac CPAs and Consultants LLC
Address
20 Pidgeon Hill Drive Suite 203, Sterling, VA 20165
Preparer
Sohaib Tayyab CPA
Phone
5712070583
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$53,369
Liabilities
$21,352
Net assets
$32,017
Revenue
$175,912
Expenses
$173,732
Net income
$2,180
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.29$1.44$3.47$3.71$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$0.90$1.67$2.48$2.13$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.22$1.31$3.05$2.57$0.48
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.18$0.83$3.04$3.36$0.32
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.20$1.15$3.17$2.67$0.50
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.24$0.65$2.22$2.05$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.23$0.48$1.96$1.81$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.21$0.32$1.76$1.74$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.13$0.30$0.96$1.84$0.88
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.60$0.16$0.45$1.51$1.87$0.35
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.40$0.19$1.55$2.37$0.82
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.28$1.67$1.21$0.46