Civic Intelligence

Rail Security Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-1250980

Nov 01, 2022 to Oct 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 16, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
750 9th Street NW 650Washington, DC 20001

(202) 280-1965

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.51x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

14th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-3.2%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$218,190

Down $96,384 (-31%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$107,815

Down $194,189 (-64%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$110,375

Up $97,805 (+778%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$905,000

Down $60,000 (-6.2%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,084,483

Up $209,077 (+24%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$179,483

Down $269,077 (-300%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2016: $195,910Liabilities 2016: $95,000Net Assets 2016: $100,9102016Assets 2017: $132,984Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $132,9842017Assets 2018: $194,356Liabilities 2018: $10,000Net Assets 2018: $184,3562018Assets 2019: $141,386Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $141,3862019Assets 2020: $224,980Liabilities 2020: $12,570Net Assets 2020: $212,4102020Assets 2021: $314,574Liabilities 2021: $12,570Net Assets 2021: $302,0042021Assets 2023: $218,190Liabilities 2023: $110,375Net Assets 2023: $107,8152023Assets 2024: $180,406Liabilities 2024: $110,375Net Assets 2024: $70,0312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$218,190
Liabilities$110,375
Net Assets$107,815
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $650,000Expenses 2016: $549,090Net Income 2016: $100,9102016Revenue 2017: $845,000Expenses 2017: $812,926Net Income 2017: $32,0742017Revenue 2018: $885,000Expenses 2018: $833,628Net Income 2018: $51,3722018Revenue 2019: $1,065,000Expenses 2019: $1,107,970Net Income 2019: -$42,9702019Revenue 2020: $1,025,000Expenses 2020: $953,976Net Income 2020: $71,0242020Revenue 2021: $965,000Expenses 2021: $875,406Net Income 2021: $89,5942021Revenue 2023: $905,000Expenses 2023: $1,084,483Net Income 2023: -$179,4832023Revenue 2024: $875,000Expenses 2024: $912,784Net Income 2024: -$37,7842024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$905,000
Expenses$1,084,483
Net Income-$179,483
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 16, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$905,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation is organized and operated to support and encourage the adoption and enactment of u.s. Policies, procedures and laws that are designed to promote the security of the railroads and railroad system of the united states of america.

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$168,618$130,690▼ $37,928
Accounts Receivable$131,250$87,500▼ $43,750
Total Assets$299,868$218,190▼ $81,678
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,570$110,375▲ $97,805
Total Liabilities$12,570$110,375▲ $97,805
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$287,298$107,815▼ $179,483
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$287,298$107,815▼ $179,483
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$299,868$218,190▼ $81,678
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jack ToddChair
Gina TrombleyBoard Member
Jack IsselmannBoard Member
Jason TillmannsBoard Member
Michael CarterBoard Member
Erik OlsonExecutive Director (see Schedule O)
Jim BeallSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Venn StrategiesLobbying & Management Support1341 G ST NW 6TH FLOOR, Washington, DC 20005$560,000
The Jeff Eller Group LLCCommunications & Public Affairs3112 WINDSOR RD 138, Austin, TX 78703$212,838
Hogan Lovells US LLPLegal Services555 13TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20004$111,011
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$905,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-179,483
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,084,483
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$418,871--$418,871
Fees for Services Lobbying$363,436--$363,436
Fees for Services Management-$290,936-$290,936
Fees for Services Legal-$8,375-$8,375
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,000-$1,000
Other Expenses-$324-$324
Total Functional Expenses$782,307$302,176$0$1,084,483
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$363,436
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$-434,996
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Jim Beall, Partner of Summit Strategies, Is an Officer of Rsa.Summit Strategies Provides Lobbying Services to Rsa.No$67,500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
No
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Rail security alliance has an agreement with venn strategies to provide management support and lobbying services for the organization. Under this agreement, erik olson, venn strategies president, serves as an officer of rail security alliance. In fy2023, venn strategies was paid a fee of $560,000 for its services, of which, $290,936 was for management services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the executive director of rsa. A copy of the final 990 was provided to the board prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not make its governing documents or financial statements available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rail Security Alliance
EIN
81-1250980
Phone
2022801965
Address
750 9TH STREET NW 650, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Erik Olson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2022801965
Signed
2024-09-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erik Olson
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman
Address
4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N, BETHESDA, MD 20814-2930
Preparer
Elizabeth W Heller
Phone
3019519090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other contract services: program service expenses 206,920. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 206,920. Communications & public affairs: program service expenses 211,951. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 211,951.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0RAIL SECURITY ALLIANCE HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH VENN STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND LOBBYING SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, ERIK OLSON, VENN STRATEGIES PRESIDENT, SERVES AS AN OFFICER OF RAIL SECURITY ALLIANCE. IN FY2023, VENN STRATEGIES WAS PAID A FEE OF $560,000 FOR ITS SERVICES, OF WHICH, $290,936 WAS FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RSA. A COPY OF THE FINAL 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 206,920. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 206,920. COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 211,951. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 211,951.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$218,190
Liabilities
$110,375
Net assets
$107,815
Revenue
$905,000
Expenses
$1,084,483
Net income
-$179,483
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.11$0.07$0.88$0.91$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.11$0.11$0.91$1.08$0.18
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.01$0.30$0.97$0.88$0.09
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.01$0.21$1.03$0.95$0.07
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.00$0.14$1.07$1.11$0.04
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.01$0.18$0.89$0.83$0.05
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.85$0.81$0.03
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.10$0.10$0.65$0.55$0.10