Civic Intelligence

Jefferson Action

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 65-1213131

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 04, 2015

325 Cedar StreetSt Paul, MN 55101

(651) 209-7672

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2014

Net Margin

1st percentile

-488460%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-84%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-64%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Down

$4,905

Down $25,193 (-84%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$4,905

Down $22,484 (-82%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $2,709 (-100%) from 2013

Revenue

Down

$5

Down $9 (-64%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$24,428

Down $147,363 (-86%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$24,423

Up $147,354 (+86%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $17,141Liabilities 2010: $12,770Net Assets 2010: $4,3712010Assets 2011: $121,358Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $121,3582011Assets 2012: $204,717Liabilities 2012: $7,651Net Assets 2012: $197,0662012Assets 2013: $30,098Liabilities 2013: $2,709Net Assets 2013: $27,3892013Assets 2014: $4,905Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $4,9052014

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$4,905
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$4,905

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $325,092Expenses 2010: $321,986Net Income 2010: $3,1062010Revenue 2011: $483,024Expenses 2011: $363,665Net Income 2011: $119,3592011Expenses 2012: $966,5472012Revenue 2013: $14Expenses 2013: $171,791Net Income 2013: -$171,7772013Revenue 2014: $5Expenses 2014: $24,428Net Income 2014: -$24,4232014

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$5
Expenses$24,428
Net Income-$24,423
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 4, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of jEFFERSON aCTION is to invent and present to the public democratic reforms powerful enough to make a significant improvement in the health of American democracy.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Jefferson Action focused primarily on solidifying and strengthening the organizational infrastructure. We worked to broaden the foundation of relationships and awareness so crucial to success.$20,679-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
NED CROSBYDirectorPT$0--
Tom EcksteinChairman-$0--
Matthew HolmDirector-$0--
Judith Koll HealeyDirector-$0--
PAUL BECKERDirector-$0--
Pat BennDirector-$0--
Gregory HalaganDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Jefferson Action
EIN
65-1213131
Phone
6512097672
Address
325 CEDAR STREET, ST PAUL, MN 55101

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Eckstein
Title
Chairperson
Signed
2015-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Carpenter Evert & Associates
Address
7760 France Ave S 940, Bloomington, MN 55435
Preparer
J Donovan Carpenter
Phone
9528310085
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

| Donee's Name: JEFFERSON CENTER | Donee's Address: 325 CEDAR STREET ST. PAUL, MN 55101 | Relationship of Donee: NONE | Cash Amount Given: $19547

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1417

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2750

Other Expenses.1

Board Expense $25

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $22897 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $754

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $2709 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

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