Liabilities / Assets
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Jack Brooks Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-3647565
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.10x
Liabilities / Revenue
Score unavailable
Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.
Net Margin
100th percentile
Higher net margin than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
98th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Asset Growth
5th percentile
Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$276,591
Down $558,635 (-67%) from 2019
Net Assets
Down$247,575
Down $586,099 (-70%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$29,016
Up $27,464 (+1770%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down-$142,226
Down $763,345 (-123%) from 2019
Expenses
Up$435,975
Up $83,265 (+24%) from 2019
Net Income
Down-$578,201
Down $846,610 (-315%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Nov 15, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $313,208
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Through education and service, illuminate the impact of Public Policy on its nation and its citizens, both today and tomorrow.
See Schedule O
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $833,676 | $247,575 | ▼ $586,101 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $307,053 | $154,852 | ▼ $152,201 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $528,175 | $121,739 | ▼ $406,436 |
| Total Assets | $835,228 | $276,591 | ▼ $558,637 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,552 | $29,016 | ▲ $27,464 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,552 | $29,016 | ▲ $27,464 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $833,676 | $247,575 | ▼ $586,101 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $835,228 | $276,591 | ▼ $558,637 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Bassana | President | FT | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Jack Brooks | Chairman | FT | $28,035 | $28,035 |
| Stephanie Williams | Treasurer | - | $7,058 | $7,058 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Annella Metoyer | Secretary |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $-142,226
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $-578,201
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $225,817 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $210,158 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $105,290 | $22,746 | - | $128,036 |
| Advertising | $100,576 | - | - | $100,576 |
| Fees for Services Other | $80,457 | $11,409 | - | $91,866 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $48,291 | $7,421 | - | $55,712 |
| Office Expenses | $12,659 | $1,889 | - | $14,548 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $14,385 | - | - | $14,385 |
| Payroll Taxes | $10,479 | $1,546 | - | $12,025 |
| Travel | $5,729 | - | - | $5,729 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $4,560 | - | $4,560 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $3,082 | - | $3,082 |
| Information Technology | $2,950 | - | - | $2,950 |
| Insurance | - | $2,506 | - | $2,506 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $380,816 | $55,159 | $0 | $435,975 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
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 35% controlled entity
- No
- 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
Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
“Stephanie Williams and Jack Brooks - Business RelationshipJon Bassana and Jack Brooks - Business Relationship”
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“The President and the Treasurer review the Form 990 in detail together. The full Form 990 is then provided to the Board via email prior to filing with the IRS.”
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“Regular monitoring and enforcement of the conflict of interest policy is part of normal operations. Annual review of the policy is also performed.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Jack Brooks Foundation
- EIN
- 82-3647565
- Address
- 1940 Fountain View STE 1033, Houston, TX 77057-3206
Signing Officer
- Name
- Stephanie Williams
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 4098965552
- Signed
- 2021-11-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Jack Brooks
- Formed
- 2017
- Legal Domicile
- De
- Voting Board Members
- 4
- Independent Board Members
- 2
- Employees
- 3
Preparer
- Firm
- Stephanie Williams CPA
- Address
- 2717 Commercial Center, Katy, TX 77494
- Preparer
- Stephanie Williams
- Phone
- 4098965552
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2
“The Jack Brooks Foundation is a nonprofit organization developing independent and non-partisan activities designed to empower, educate and motivate individual Americans to particpate in the voting process. Every U.S. citizen has the right to vote, and we inspire people to exercise that right. Our initiatives change the way Americans think about and participate in the nations representative democracy. During 2020, the Foundation developed and launched the Help America Vote Challenge which will award a small prize for the best non-partisan idea for how to improve voter turnout. Also during 2020, the Foundation developed and launched the Jack Brooks Foundation Leadership Award which works to spotlight an elected official or organization leader working to improve voter participation.”
List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G
“The Foundation, as part of its mission, contracts with various vendors to plan, prepare and launch and maintain the existing and new programs within the organization. It paid for consulting services from four vendors totalling $80,456 during the 2020 tax year.”
General explanation attachment
“The Jack Brooks Foundation was created to honor and remember the late Congressman Jack Brooks, a man whose legacy includes strong bi-partisan legislation and improved access to voting for all American citizens. Through education and service, the Foundation wants to illuminate the impact of public policy on its nation and its citizens, both today and tomorrow. The Foundation, through its programs, wants to engage to inspire and inspire to vote.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The Jack Brooks Foundation is a nonprofit organization developing independent and non-partisan activities designed to empower, educate and motivate individual Americans to particpate in the voting process. Every U.S. citizen has the right to vote, and we inspire people to exercise that right. Our initiatives change the way Americans think about and participate in the nations representative democracy. During 2020, the Foundation developed and launched the Help America Vote Challenge which will award a small prize for the best non-partisan idea for how to improve voter turnout. Also during 2020, the Foundation developed and launched the Jack Brooks Foundation Leadership Award which works to spotlight an elected official or organization leader working to improve voter participation. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | The Jack Brooks Foundation was created to honor and remember the late Congressman Jack Brooks, a man whose legacy includes strong bi-partisan legislation and improved access to voting for all American citizens. Through education and service, the Foundation wants to illuminate the impact of public policy on its nation and its citizens, both today and tomorrow. The Foundation, through its programs, wants to engage to inspire and inspire to vote. |
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Displayed year
2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $276,591
- Liabilities
- $29,016
- Net assets
- $247,575
- Revenue
- -$142,226
- Expenses
- $435,975
- Net income
- -$578,201