Civic Intelligence

American Energy Action

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-2212257

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization ProfileN/A
1501 M Street NW No 950Washington, DC 20005

(202) 383-2548

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

14th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$135,000

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-46%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

83%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Down

$834,879

Down $718,195 (-46%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$834,879

Down $718,195 (-46%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,695,440

Up $2,575,299 (+83%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$6,413,635

Up $4,846,568 (+309%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$718,195

Down $2,271,269 (-146%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2016: $1,553,074Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,553,0742016Assets 2017: $834,879Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $834,8792017Assets 2018: $95,031Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $95,0312018Assets 2019: $2,159,624Liabilities 2019: $187,000Net Assets 2019: $1,972,6242019Assets 2020: $1,503,757Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,503,7572020Assets 2021: $3,221,218Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $3,221,2182021Assets 2022: $396,732Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $396,7322022Assets 2023: $2,056,278Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,056,2782023Assets 2024: $11,387,616Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $11,387,6162024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$834,879
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$834,879
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2016: $3,120,141Expenses 2016: $1,567,067Net Income 2016: $1,553,0742016Revenue 2017: $5,695,440Expenses 2017: $6,413,635Net Income 2017: -$718,1952017Revenue 2018: $1,177,108Expenses 2018: $1,916,956Net Income 2018: -$739,8482018Revenue 2019: $3,220,500Expenses 2019: $1,342,907Net Income 2019: $1,877,5932019Revenue 2020: $4,353,950Expenses 2020: $4,822,817Net Income 2020: -$468,8672020Revenue 2021: $5,038,400Expenses 2021: $3,320,939Net Income 2021: $1,717,4612021Revenue 2022: $8,782,500Expenses 2022: $11,606,986Net Income 2022: -$2,824,4862022Revenue 2023: $4,745,000Expenses 2023: $3,085,454Net Income 2023: $1,659,5462023Revenue 2024: $15,355,819Expenses 2024: $6,024,481Net Income 2024: $9,331,3382024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$5,695,440
Expenses$6,413,635
Net Income-$718,195
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$5,695,440
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

American energy action (aea) is organized to promote social welfare within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code, including but not limited to, educating the public and raising awareness of the issues affecting wind energy, advocating for policies necessary for the economic, social, and environmental benefits of wind energy, and holding elected officials and policy makers accountable for their positions on wind energy issues.

American wind action (awa) is organized to promote social welfare within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code, including but not limited to, educating the public and raising awareness of the issues affecting wind energy, advocating for policies necessary for the economic, social, and environmental benefits of wind energy, and holding elected officials and policy makers accountable for their positions on wind energy issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,553,074$834,879▼ $718,195
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,553,074$834,879▼ $718,195
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,553,074$834,879▼ $718,195
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,553,074$834,879▼ $718,195
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,553,074$834,879▼ $718,195
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Phil MusserExecutive Director (thru Oct. 2017)PT$135,000$135,000
Rob CollinsExecutive Director (as of Dec 2017)PT$20,000$20,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sam EnfieldPresident
Jeff ClarkSecretary
James ReillyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Target Enterprises LLCMedia Services15260 VENTURA BLVD STE 1240, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403$2,000,000
S-3 Public Affairs LLCMedia Services703 D STREET SE, Washington, DC 20003$1,529,500
Imge LLCMedia Services108 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FLR, Alexandria, VA 22314$1,507,129
Del Cielo Media LLCMedia Services1427 LESLIE AVENUE SUITE 102, Alexandria, VA 22301$467,842
Ascent Media LLCMedia Services7600 E EASTMEN AVE STE 405, Denver, CO 80231$138,250
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,695,440
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,695,440
Change in Net Assets
$-718,195
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,243,635
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$150,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,000
Total Fundraising Expense$20,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$567,790$136,750-$704,540
Grants to Domestic Orgs$150,000--$150,000
Fees for Services Management$33,750$101,250-$135,000
Other Expenses$83,635$40,000-$83,635
Advertising$50,000$519-$50,519
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$20,000$20,000
Fees for Services Legal-$15,554-$15,554
Travel-$8,451-$8,451
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,998-$4,998
Insurance-$3,298-$3,298
All Other Expenses-$2,705-$2,705
Office Expenses-$1,624-$1,624
Total Functional Expenses$6,078,486$315,149$20,000$6,413,635
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Wind Energy FoundationWashington, DC501(c)(3)Education and Mobilization of People in Order to Strengthen Wind Energy Policies.$150,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$74,000
Section 527 Activity Spending$74,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$74,000
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Phil MusserExecutive Director for Awa (through October 2017)PHIL MUSSER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR AWA (THROUGH OCTOBER 2017), OWNED MORE THAN 35% OF IMGE FOR A SHORT PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 2017 - OCT 2017. OF THE $1,507,129 PAID TO IMGE IN 2017, $350,000 REPRESENTED A RETAINER TO THE FIRM FOR MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING. THE OTHER PAYMENTS COVERED EXPENSES THAT WERE PASSED THROUGH IMGE TO OTHER VENDORS INCLUDING $1,129,500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDIA TIME FOR ADVERTISEMENTS RUN BY AWA.No$1,507,129
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
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Sam enfield (president) is on the board of directors and jim reilly (treasurer) is an employee of american wind energy association, a related entity.”

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

“Compliance team reviews financial information to make sure it is accurate and reported correctly; legal counsel, executive director, and board of directors review before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to disclose potential conflicts of interest annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policies, and financial statements are not available to the public. The only information available can be found on irs form 1024.”

FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:

“Phil musser was compensated for his role as executive director (through october 2017) in the day-to-day operations of the organization. Phil was paid through new frontier strategy.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Wind Action
EIN
81-2212257
Phone
2023832548
Address
1501 M STREET NW NO 950, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Amy Farrell
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2023832548
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amy Farrell
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Renae Duncan
Phone
5123462086
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Communications consulting: program service expenses 43,750. Management and general expenses 43,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 87,500. Compliance consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 47,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 47,000. Media consulting: program service expenses 96,000. Management and general expenses 24,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 120,000. Media services: program service expenses 428,040. Management and general expenses 22,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 450,040.”

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IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION OF PEOPLE IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN WIND ENERGY POLICIES.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AMERICAN WIND ACTION (AWA) REQUESTS A PROPOSAL AND DISCUSSES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE PRIOR TO ISSUING THE GRANT.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AMERICAN WIND ACTION (AWA) REQUIRES A GRANT AGREEMENT AND IS IN FREQUENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE GRANTEE FOR ADDITIONAL REVIEW.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0PHIL MUSSER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR AWA (THROUGH OCTOBER 2017), OWNED MORE THAN 35% OF IMGE FOR A SHORT PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 2017 - OCT 2017. OF THE $1,507,129 PAID TO IMGE IN 2017, $350,000 REPRESENTED A RETAINER TO THE FIRM FOR MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING. THE OTHER PAYMENTS COVERED EXPENSES THAT WERE PASSED THROUGH IMGE TO OTHER VENDORS INCLUDING $1,129,500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDIA TIME FOR ADVERTISEMENTS RUN BY AWA.
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SAM ENFIELD (PRESIDENT) IS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND JIM REILLY (TREASURER) IS AN EMPLOYEE OF AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION, A RELATED ENTITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COMPLIANCE TEAM REVIEWS FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS ACCURATE AND REPORTED CORRECTLY; LEGAL COUNSEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ONLY INFORMATION AVAILABLE CAN BE FOUND ON IRS FORM 1024.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PHIL MUSSER WAS COMPENSATED FOR HIS ROLE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH OCTOBER 2017) IN THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. PHIL WAS PAID THROUGH NEW FRONTIER STRATEGY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 43,750. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 43,750. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 87,500. COMPLIANCE CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 47,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 47,000. MEDIA CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 96,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 120,000. MEDIA SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 428,040. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 450,040.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PaidEmployeesSharingInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$834,879
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$834,879
Revenue
$5,695,440
Expenses
$6,413,635
Net income
-$718,195
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.4$0.00$11.4$15.4$6.02$9.33
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.00$2.06$4.75$3.09$1.66
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$8.78$11.6$2.82
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.22$0.00$3.22$5.04$3.32$1.72
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.50$0.00$1.50$4.35$4.82$0.47
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.16$0.19$1.97$3.22$1.34$1.88
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$1.18$1.92$0.74
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$5.70$6.41$0.72
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.55$0.00$1.55$3.12$1.57$1.55