Civic Intelligence

Center for Competitive Democracy

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 68-0615725

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Sep 12, 2017

Organization Profilewww.competitivedemocracy.org
PO Box 21090Washington, DC 20009

(202) 248-9294

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

95th percentile

64%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$254,999

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

$631,330

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$631,330

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

$945,293

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$344,368

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$600,925

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $631,330Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $631,3302016Assets 2017: $276,054Net Assets 2017: $276,0542017Assets 2018: $94,569Net Assets 2018: $94,5692018Assets 2019: $4,425Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $143,065Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $143,0652020Assets 2021: $403,411Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $403,4112021Assets 2022: $335,548Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $335,5482022Assets 2023: $267,675Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $267,6752023

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$631,330
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$631,330
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $945,293Expenses 2016: $344,368Net Income 2016: $600,9252016Revenue 2017: $2,518Expenses 2017: $357,794Net Income 2017: -$355,2762017Revenue 2018: $43,284Expenses 2018: $224,769Net Income 2018: -$181,4852018Revenue 2019: $36Expenses 2019: $99,996Net Income 2019: -$99,9602019Revenue 2020: $263,842Expenses 2020: $125,519Net Income 2020: $138,3232020Revenue 2021: $444,116Expenses 2021: $183,362Net Income 2021: $260,7542021Revenue 2022: $83,202Expenses 2022: $152,501Net Income 2022: -$69,2992022Revenue 2023: $54,886Expenses 2023: $122,759Net Income 2023: -$67,8732023

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$945,293
Expenses$344,368
Net Income$600,925
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Sep 12, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$945,293
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center was founded in 2005 to strengthen american democracy by increasing electoral competition. The center works to identify and eliminate barriers to political participation and to secure free, open and competitive elections by fostering active civic engagement in the political process.

The center works to strengthen american democracy by increasing electoral competition by identifying and eliminating barriers to political participation in an effort to secure free, open and competitive elections by fostering active civic engagement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,405$631,330▲ $600,925
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$30,405$631,330▲ $600,925
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$30,405$631,330▲ $600,925
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$30,405$631,330▲ $600,925
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$30,405$631,330▲ $600,925
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Oliver HallPresidentFT$254,999$254,999

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Basil CulybaVice President
John BransonDirector
Theresa AmatoDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Michael KellyConsulting4806 TIMBERLINE DR, Austin, TX 78746$25,000
Amato & Main LLCConsulting5607 PARKSTON RD, Bethesda, MD 20816$24,999
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$700,100
Program Service Revenue
$245,094
Investment Income
$99
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$700,100
Change in Net Assets
$600,925
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$254,999
Other Expenses$89,369
Total Fundraising Expense$17,219
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$216,749$25,500$12,750$254,999
Fees for Services Legal$71,957$8,465$4,233$84,655
Travel$1,716$202$101$2,019
Information Technology$590$69$35$694
All Other Expenses$211$25$12$248
Office Expenses$164$19$10$193
Other Expenses$129$15$8$152
Total Functional Expenses$292,713$34,436$17,219$344,368
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board of DirectorStrategic ConsultingNo$24,999

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 family members
Yes
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

“A director, theresa amato, is the manager of amato & main, llc, along with her husband, todd main, who was hired by the center to provide strategic communication consultation on specific projects related to its exempt purposes.”

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

“The form 990 is reviewed by the center's officers and directors prior to filing.”

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

“The board of directors are required to accept the center's conflict of interest policy which requires notification of any conflict of interest. Directors are required to recuse themselves from voting on any action in which there is actual or preceived conflict of interest. The officers monitor compliance with board policies.”

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

“The compensation is reviewed by the board of directors annually and in establishing program budgets. Compensation is set in light of similar organizations, the local economy, and professional and occupational references.”

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

“The compensation is reviewed by the board of directors annually and in establishing program budgets. Compensation is set in light of similar organizations, the local economy, and professional and occupational references.”

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

“Copies of the form 990, application for exemption, and organizational documents are provided upon request and are also obtained and posted online by various watchdog organizations, such as guidestar and charity navigator.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Competitive Democracy
EIN
68-0615725
Phone
2022489294
Address
PO BOX 21090, WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Oliver Hall
Title
President
Signed
2017-09-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Oliver Hall
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Frye & Company CPAs
Address
9161 Liberia Ave Ste 304, Manassas, VA 20110
Preparer
Mark R Frye CPA
Phone
7032570660
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT THE CENTER'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES NOTIFICATION OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON ANY ACTION IN WHICH THERE IS ACTUAL OR PRECEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE OFFICERS MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH BOARD POLICIES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY AND IN ESTABLISHING PROGRAM BUDGETS. COMPENSATION IS SET IN LIGHT OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, THE LOCAL ECONOMY, AND PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REFERENCES.
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Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$631,330
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$631,330
Revenue
$945,293
Expenses
$344,368
Net income
$600,925
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.68$0.00$2.68$0.55$1.23$0.68
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.36$0.00$3.36$0.83$1.53$0.69
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$0.00$4.03$4.44$1.83$2.61
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.00$1.43$2.64$1.26$1.38
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.00$1.00$1.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.95$0.43$2.25$1.81
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$2.76$0.03$3.58$3.55
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.31$0.00$6.31$9.45$3.44$6.01