Civic Intelligence

The Agenda Project Action Fund Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 80-0378174

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2019

1701 K Street NW No 750Washington, DC 20006

(202) 446-0489

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

8th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$311,523

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-35%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-9.3%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Down

$222,179

Down $117,443 (-35%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$122,443

Down $285,912 (-175%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$344,622

Up $168,469 (+96%) from 2017

Revenue

Down

$805,469

Down $82,724 (-9.3%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,091,381

Up $300,179 (+38%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$285,912

Down $382,903 (-395%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2010: $65,046Liabilities 2010: $41,246Net Assets 2010: $23,8002010Assets 2011: $43,535Liabilities 2011: $132,918Net Assets 2011: -$89,3832011Assets 2012: $13,095Liabilities 2012: $36,608Net Assets 2012: -$23,5132012Assets 2013: $14,100Liabilities 2013: $34,490Net Assets 2013: -$20,3902013Assets 2014: $29,651Liabilities 2014: $27,124Net Assets 2014: $2,5272014Assets 2015: $68,201Liabilities 2015: $26,828Net Assets 2015: $41,3732015Assets 2016: $250,204Liabilities 2016: $34Net Assets 2016: $250,1702016Assets 2017: $339,622Liabilities 2017: $176,153Net Assets 2017: $163,4692017Assets 2018: $222,179Liabilities 2018: $344,622Net Assets 2018: -$122,4432018Assets 2019: $433,508Liabilities 2019: $207,118Net Assets 2019: $226,3902019Assets 2020: $105,767Liabilities 2020: $122,928Net Assets 2020: -$17,1612020Assets 2021: $304,697Liabilities 2021: $191,943Net Assets 2021: $112,7542021Assets 2022: $123,537Liabilities 2022: $227,002Net Assets 2022: -$103,4652022Assets 2023: $270,231Liabilities 2023: $184,381Net Assets 2023: $85,8502023Assets 2024: $517,193Liabilities 2024: $159,266Net Assets 2024: $357,9272024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$222,179
Liabilities$344,622
Net Assets-$122,443

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $616,4172010Revenue 2011: $583,866Expenses 2011: $697,049Net Income 2011: -$113,1832011Expenses 2012: $48,7332012Revenue 2013: $83,700Expenses 2013: $80,577Net Income 2013: $3,1232013Revenue 2014: $161,782Expenses 2014: $138,865Net Income 2014: $22,9172014Revenue 2015: $304,925Expenses 2015: $266,079Net Income 2015: $38,8462015Revenue 2016: $669,199Expenses 2016: $460,402Net Income 2016: $208,7972016Revenue 2017: $888,193Expenses 2017: $791,202Net Income 2017: $96,9912017Revenue 2018: $805,469Expenses 2018: $1,091,381Net Income 2018: -$285,9122018Revenue 2019: $1,347,354Expenses 2019: $998,521Net Income 2019: $348,8332019Revenue 2020: $753,138Expenses 2020: $996,689Net Income 2020: -$243,5512020Revenue 2021: $1,264,966Expenses 2021: $1,135,051Net Income 2021: $129,9152021Revenue 2022: $1,106,509Expenses 2022: $1,322,728Net Income 2022: -$216,2192022Revenue 2023: $890,195Expenses 2023: $700,880Net Income 2023: $189,3152023Revenue 2024: $1,100,043Expenses 2024: $827,271Net Income 2024: $272,7722024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$805,469
Expenses$1,091,381
Net Income-$285,912
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$805,469
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Tesseract, inc. Is a non-profit corporation dedicated to fostering and promoting knowledge, public advocacy concerning social and political issues through meetings and events.

Tesseract, inc. Is dedicated to fostering and promoting knowledge, public advocacy concerning social and political issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$339,622$220,923▼ $118,699
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$1,256▲ $1,256
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$339,622$222,179▼ $117,443
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$135,464$290,231▲ $154,767
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,689$54,391▲ $13,702
Total Liabilities$176,153$344,622▲ $168,469
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$163,469$-122,443▼ $285,912
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$163,469$-122,443▼ $285,912
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$339,622$222,179▼ $117,443

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$16,829$16,829
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erica PaynePresident
Chuck CollinsDirector
Roshanak Ameli-tehraniDirector
Stephen PrinceDirector
Morris PearlTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$805,469
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$805,469
Change in Net Assets
$-285,912

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$805,469
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$805,469
Total Revenue per Form 990
$805,469
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$675,144
Other Expenses$416,237
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$332,671$107,425-$440,096
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$105,635$34,361-$139,996
Information Technology$36,138$14,919-$51,057
Occupancy$36,460$12,280-$48,740
Fees for Services Lobbying$48,000--$48,000
Fees for Services Other$47,688--$47,688
Other Employee Benefits$32,510$11,319-$43,829
Payroll Taxes$29,642$9,881-$39,523
Advertising$29,512$9,838-$39,350
Travel$21,665$7,222-$28,887
Fees for Services Accounting-$23,850-$23,850
Conferences and Meetings$23,812--$23,812
All Other Expenses$14,511$6,819-$21,330
Insurance$10,325$2,299-$12,624
Fees for Services Legal-$12,237-$12,237
Pension Plan Contributions$8,499$3,201-$11,700
Other Expenses$7,278$1,884-$7,278
Office Expenses$2,701$900-$3,601
Total Functional Expenses$829,221$262,160$0$1,091,381

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,091,381
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,091,381
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,091,381
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$150,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Agenda Project C3$290,231
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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 11B

The 990 is sent via email to the the president and board treasurer for review. The draft is also available to the board meeting prior to filing the tax return.

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

The president's compensation and review is done by the board. Employees compensation and review is done by the president.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tesseract Inc
EIN
80-0378174
Phone
2024460489
Address
1701 K STREET NW NO 750, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Erica Payne
Title
President
Phone
2024460489
Signed
2019-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erica Payne
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Dembo Jones Pc
Address
6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD SUITE 500, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Bert L Swain CPA
Phone
3017705100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990. PART V, LINE 2A:

Tesseract, inc. Is related to tesseract research center, inc., who is the common paymaster for tesseract, inc. Form w-2s and all employment tax returns for compensation reported on this form 990 are issued and filed by tesseract research center, inc. Compensation reported on this form 990 is allocated by tesseract research center, inc. To tesseract, inc.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Tesseract, inc. Is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code. However, entities that are classified under this section of the code are taxed on "unrelated business income" as defined by irs regulations. The organization had no unrelated business income for the year ended december 31, 2018 and 2017. Accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america require the organization. To evaluate tax positions taken and recognize a tax liability if it is more likely than not that uncertain tax positions taken would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The organization has analyzed tax positions taken and has concluded that, as of december 31, 2018 and 2017, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. For the year ended december 31, 2018 and 2017, the organization had no interest and penalties related to income taxes. Tesseract, inc. Is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The organization's return is subject to examination by taxing authorities, generally for a period of three years after the returns are filed.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TESSERACT, INC. IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, ENTITIES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED UNDER THIS SECTION OF THE CODE ARE TAXED ON "UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME" AS DEFINED BY IRS REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION. TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ANALYZED TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAXES. TESSERACT, INC. IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE ORGANIZATION'S RETURN IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TESSERACT, INC. IS RELATED TO TESSERACT RESEARCH CENTER, INC., WHO IS THE COMMON PAYMASTER FOR TESSERACT, INC. FORM W-2S AND ALL EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS FOR COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THIS FORM 990 ARE ISSUED AND FILED BY TESSERACT RESEARCH CENTER, INC. COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THIS FORM 990 IS ALLOCATED BY TESSERACT RESEARCH CENTER, INC. TO TESSERACT, INC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD TREASURER FOR REVIEW. THE DRAFT IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION AND REVIEW IS DONE BY THE BOARD. EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION AND REVIEW IS DONE BY THE PRESIDENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.16$0.36$1.10$0.83$0.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.18$0.09$0.89$0.70$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.23$0.10$1.11$1.32$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.19$0.11$1.26$1.14$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.12$0.02$0.75$1.00$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.21$0.23$1.35$1.00$0.35
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.34$0.12$0.81$1.09$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.18$0.16$0.89$0.79$0.10
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.67$0.46$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.03$0.04$0.30$0.27$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.16$0.14$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.03$0.02$0.08$0.08$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.04$0.02$0.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.13$0.09$0.58$0.70$0.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.04$0.02$0.62