Civic Intelligence

Proconorg Listed as Procon Org in IRS Records

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 57-1210185

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 05, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.PROCON.ORG
233 Wilshire Blvd Suite 200Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 587-1407

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

28th percentile

-4.4%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2019

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$160,678

Down $36,550 (-19%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$147,443

Down $23,370 (-14%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$13,235

Down $13,180 (-50%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$533,385

Up $153,678 (+40%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$556,755

Down $156,184 (-22%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$23,370

Up $309,862 (+93%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $31,050Liabilities 2010: $33,183Net Assets 2010: -$2,1332010Assets 2011: $718,853Liabilities 2011: $18,304Net Assets 2011: $700,5492011Assets 2012: $156,606Liabilities 2012: $32,964Net Assets 2012: $123,6422012Assets 2013: $77,650Liabilities 2013: $39,777Net Assets 2013: $37,8732013Assets 2014: $66,534Liabilities 2014: $17,267Net Assets 2014: $49,2672014Assets 2015: $73,910Liabilities 2015: $29,555Net Assets 2015: $44,3552015Assets 2016: $351,805Liabilities 2016: $17,561Net Assets 2016: $334,2442016Assets 2017: $529,089Liabilities 2017: $25,044Net Assets 2017: $504,0452017Assets 2018: $197,228Liabilities 2018: $26,415Net Assets 2018: $170,8132018Assets 2019: $160,678Liabilities 2019: $13,235Net Assets 2019: $147,4432019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $2,477,295Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,477,2952022Assets 2023: $2,553,245Liabilities 2023: $365Net Assets 2023: $2,552,8802023

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$160,678
Liabilities$13,235
Net Assets$147,443
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $616,8362010Expenses 2011: $581,9212011Expenses 2012: $655,2692012Revenue 2013: $590,935Expenses 2013: $676,704Net Income 2013: -$85,7692013Revenue 2014: $693,395Expenses 2014: $682,001Net Income 2014: $11,3942014Revenue 2015: $874,512Expenses 2015: $879,424Net Income 2015: -$4,9122015Revenue 2016: $1,074,035Expenses 2016: $784,146Net Income 2016: $289,8892016Revenue 2017: $840,842Expenses 2017: $671,041Net Income 2017: $169,8012017Revenue 2018: $379,707Expenses 2018: $712,939Net Income 2018: -$333,2322018Revenue 2019: $533,385Expenses 2019: $556,755Net Income 2019: -$23,3702019Revenue 2020: $132,839Expenses 2020: $280,282Net Income 2020: -$147,4432020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $0Net Income 2021: $02021Revenue 2022: $2,478,129Expenses 2022: $834Net Income 2022: $2,477,2952022Revenue 2023: $95,108Expenses 2023: $19,523Net Income 2023: $75,5852023

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$533,385
Expenses$556,755
Net Income-$23,370
Open 2019 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 5, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$583,385
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan primarily pro-con format.

Promoting critical thinking by presenting the pros and cons of controversial issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$89,908$124,688▲ $34,780
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,983$7,505▲ $522
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,500$4,500→ $0
Accounts Receivable$10,317$304▼ $10,013
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$197,228$160,678▼ $36,550
Other Assets Total$85,520$23,681▼ $61,839
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,415$13,235▼ $13,180
Total Liabilities$26,415$13,235▼ $13,180
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$108,755$140,877▲ $32,122
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$62,058$6,566▼ $55,492
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$170,813$147,443▼ $23,370
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,228$160,678▼ $36,550

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$23,680--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kambiz AkhavanCEOFT$68,110$4,628$72,738
Mark HarrisTreasurerPT$24,000-$24,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff HarrisChairman
Jack Girardi JdDirector
Jadwiga Sz- Markoff Md PhdDirector
Jennifer Owens MsjDirector
Michael G KlienDirector
Mike Gatto JdDirector
Stanley F Shimohara CPADirector
Steve C MarkoffDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$518,148
Program Service Revenue
$10,237
Investment Income
$5,000
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$518,148
Change in Net Assets
$-23,370

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$533,385
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$229,887
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$763,272
Total Revenue per Form 990
$533,385
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$357,426
Other Expenses$199,329
Total Fundraising Expense$35,797
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$212,144-$19,551$231,695
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,301$3,606$7,211$72,118
Payroll Taxes$21,696$488$2,194$24,378
Other Employee Benefits$20,306$294$1,901$22,501
Depreciation Depletion$10,538$237$1,066$11,841
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,650-$11,650
Insurance$6,544$147$662$7,353
Pension Plan Contributions$5,993$135$606$6,734
Travel$3,540-$691$4,231
All Other Expenses$633$707$1,043$2,383
Other Expenses$8,628$2,313$872$2,313
Advertising$1,709--$1,709
Office Expenses$724$105-$829
Interest-$745-$745
Total Functional Expenses$473,987$46,971$35,797$556,755

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$786,642
Expenses per Audited Statements$556,755
Total Expenses per Form 990$556,755
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$229,887
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Steven MarkoffDirectorRepurchase Diamond DonatNo$55,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Steven c markoff and jadwiga s. Z-markoff married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to all officers and board members for review and comment, comments are discussed among board members and revisions are communicated to the accountant preparing the form 990. Then the form is finalized and filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“A written and signed conflict of interest statement is obtained from each board member annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Compensation of the president is determined by the compensation committee of the board of directors based on a review of comparable salaries and on performance appraisals.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation of employees is determined by the independent chairman of the board of directors based on a review of comparable salaries and on performance appraisals.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. Audited financial statements are posted on procon.org website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Proconorg
EIN
57-1210185
Phone
3105871407
Address
233 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Harris
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2020-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Harris
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
8
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Daniel R Moore CPA
Address
10414 Olive St, Temple City, CA 91780
Preparer
Daniel R Moore
Phone
6262428345
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 482 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt026415
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt013235
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt010317
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0304
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING BY PRESENTING THE PROS AND CONS OF CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01709
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt01709
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0518148
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01043
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0707
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0633
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt02383
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0MARK HARRIS
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum06264379020
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01605 E ELIZABETH ST
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0PASADENA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd091104
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt089908
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0124688
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt07211
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03606
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt061301
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt072118
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0518148
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt05000
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0199329
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt010237
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-23370
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0357426
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0556755
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt035797
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0533385
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt01066
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0237
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt010538
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt011841
IRS990/Desc0ProCon.org provides nonpartisan research on important policy issues so readers can see both sides of controversial topics, think critically about those issues, and develop or strengthen their own informed opinions. ProCon.org has built and maintains 89 websites dealing with various topics of social interest, which are collectively referred to as the ProCon.org website. The ProCon.org website had more than 19,000,000 users, over 42,000,000 page views in 2019. It has been used by more than 12,000 schools in all 50 states and 90 foreign countries. ProCon.org has been referenced by the mainstream media many times (CNN, BBC, NPR, Forbes, NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, PBS, Fox News, The Economist, etc.). ProCon.org has also been referenced by dozens of state governments, federal agencies, and international governments since its inception in July 2004.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt062058
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt06566
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt08
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0473987
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011650
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt011650
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt01
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0true
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt055.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt121.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt22.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt32.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt42.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt62.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt72.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt82.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt92.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt04628
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0KAMBIZ AKHAVAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1MARK HARRIS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2STANLEY F SHIMOHARA CPA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3JADWIGA SZ- MARKOFF MD PHD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4MIKE GATTO JD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5JACK GIRARDI JD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6JEFF HARRIS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7STEVE C MARKOFF
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8JENNIFER OWENS MSJ
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9MICHAEL G KLIEN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt068110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt124000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CEO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Chairman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02004
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt05000
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt07
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/OtherAmt055000
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0583385
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt07
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0662
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0147
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06544
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt07353
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0745
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt0745
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt04500
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt04500
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt07
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/OtherAmt050000
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING, EDUCATION, AND INFORMED CITIZENSHIP BY PRESENTING ISSUES IN A STRAIGHTFORWARD, NONPARTISAN PRIMARILY PRO-CON FORMAT.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0170813
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0147443
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt05000
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt05000
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0108755
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0140877
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0105
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0724
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0829
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt085520
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt023681
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt01901
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0294
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt020306
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt022501
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0OUTSIDE SERVICE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1COMPUTER AND WEBSITE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2PARKING FEES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3TAXES AND LICENSES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0872
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt026351
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1193
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt22313
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt098724
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt121507
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt28628
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0125075
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt121507
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt29693
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32313
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt019551
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0212144
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0231695
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt02194
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0488
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt021696
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt024378
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt0606
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0135
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05993
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt06734
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt06983
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt07505
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0MARK HARRIS
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0AD REVENUE
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1LICENSE FEES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt07033
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt13204
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt07033
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt13204
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0351370
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0206858
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt028337
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-333232
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0499271
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0712939
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt06810
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0379707
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-23370
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt015684
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/FactsAndCircumstancesTestTxt0Current Year Facts and Circumstances: ProCon.org had 28.22% of its support from the general public in 2019. Procon.org maintains a program for the solicitation of funds from the general public. The ProCon.org website has a section for users to make donations. ProCon.org had 452 unique donors and sponsors in 2019. ProCon.org provides nonpartisan research on important policy issues so readers can see both sides of controversial topics, think critically about those issues, and develop or strengthen their own informed opinions. ProCon.org has built and maintains 89 websites dealing with various topics of social interest, which are collectively referred to as the ProCon.org website. The ProCon.org website had more than 19,000,000 users, over 42,000,000 page views in 2019. It has been used by more than 12,000 schools in all 50 states and 90 foreign countries. ProCon.org has been referenced by the mainstream media many times (CNN, BBC, NPR, Forbes, NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, PBS, Fox News, The Economist, etc.). ProCon.org has also been referenced by dozens of state governments, federal agencies, and international governments since its inception in July 2004
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0517701
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0301862
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0830292
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01052732
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0874453
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt03577040
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.28360
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.28340
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt01014273
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt02562767
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TenPctFactsCrcmstncsTestCYInd0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0517701
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0301862
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0830292
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01052732
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0874453
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03577040
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03577040
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt0229887
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt0229887
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt0229887
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0556755
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt01
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt123680
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0GOODS FOR SALE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1Rounding
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc2WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0229887
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0533385
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt023681
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0556755
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0533385
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0763272
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0786642
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0STEVEN MARKOFF
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd0false
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt055000
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0REPURCHASE DIAMOND DONAT
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Steve Markoff donated diamonds to ProCon.org in December 2018. Steve got an offer from a jeweler for $50,000 for them form an earlier time, therefore providing a fair market value. The intent of the donation was for ProCon.org to sell the diamonds to provide cash for operations. ProCon.org needed cash quickly and was unable to sell the diamonds quickly so Steve Markoff purchased the diamonds back for $55,000.00 there by providing quick cash for Procon.org and paying more than fair market value. So Steve Markoff did not benefit in any way from this transaction.
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0STEVEN C MARKOFF AND JADWIGA S. Z-MARKOFF MARRIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT, COMMENTS ARE DISCUSSED AMONG BOARD MEMBERS AND REVISIONS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE ACCOUNTANT PREPARING THE FORM 990. THEN THE FORM IS FINALIZED AND FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A WRITTEN AND SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS OBTAINED FROM EACH BOARD MEMBER ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES AND ON PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES AND ON PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON PROCON.ORG WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$160,678
Liabilities
$13,235
Net assets
$147,443
Revenue
$533,385
Expenses
$556,755
Net income
-$23,370
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.55$0.00$2.55$0.10$0.02$0.08
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.48$0.00$2.48$2.48$0.00$2.48
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.28$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.01$0.15$0.53$0.56$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.38$0.71$0.33
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.03$0.50$0.84$0.67$0.17
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.02$0.33$1.07$0.78$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.03$0.04$0.87$0.88$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.05$0.69$0.68$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.04$0.04$0.59$0.68$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.03$0.12$0.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.02$0.70$0.58
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.62
Peer Organizations

Similar nonprofits based on the same Siviq industry and scale cohort. 2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits