Civic Intelligence

Future Forward USA Action

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 82-4170762

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 17, 2020

Organization Profilewww.futureforwardusa.org
3458 Kenneth DrPalo Alto, CA 94303

(202) 552-0221

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

10th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

72nd percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$180,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

86th percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets10th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,339,563

Up $1,308,821 (+32%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$5,339,563

Up $1,308,821 (+32%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,115,681

Down $1,792,858 (-26%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$3,806,860

Up $929,063 (+32%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$1,308,821

Down $2,721,921 (-68%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2018: $4,030,742Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $4,030,7422018Assets 2019: $5,339,563Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $5,339,5632019Assets 2020: $6,864,441Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $6,864,4412020Assets 2021: $3,267,542Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $3,267,5422021Assets 2022: $7,498,475Liabilities 2022: $30,800Net Assets 2022: $7,467,6752022Assets 2024: $26,668,352Liabilities 2024: $15,341Net Assets 2024: $26,653,0112024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$5,339,563
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,339,563
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$800M$600M$400M$200M$0-$200MRevenue 2018: $6,908,539Expenses 2018: $2,877,797Net Income 2018: $4,030,7422018Revenue 2019: $5,115,681Expenses 2019: $3,806,860Net Income 2019: $1,308,8212019Revenue 2020: $150,902,844Expenses 2020: $149,377,966Net Income 2020: $1,524,8782020Revenue 2021: $13,185,535Expenses 2021: $16,782,434Net Income 2021: -$3,596,8992021Revenue 2022: $65,724,763Expenses 2022: $61,524,630Net Income 2022: $4,200,1332022Revenue 2024: $615,262,254Expenses 2024: $601,020,098Net Income 2024: $14,242,1562024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$5,115,681
Expenses$3,806,860
Net Income$1,308,821
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 17, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$10,212,092
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Future Forward USA Action has the mission to create a stronger American democracy and advocate for common sense solutions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,030,742$5,339,275▲ $1,308,533
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$288-
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$4,030,742$5,339,563▲ $1,308,821
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,030,742$5,339,563▲ $1,308,821
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,030,742$5,339,563▲ $1,308,821
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,030,742$5,339,563▲ $1,308,821
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Chauncey McLeanPresidentFT$180,000$180,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gaurav ShiroleDirector
Reed ShawCOO
Gregory ShoveTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
AT&T ServicesTV Ad Buy4513 Western Ave, Lisle, IL 60532$1,009,005
MO Research IncDigital Ad Buy1090 Vermont Ave NE Suite 750, Washington, DC 20005$347,399
Xandr IncTV Ad Buy1 Rockefeller Plaza 7th Floor, New York, NY 10020$273,317
Fromowitz LLCContract Work505 Court St Unit 1H, Brooklyn, NY 11231$204,686
David Binder ResearchPolling and Analytics44 Page St 404, San Francisco, CA 94102$154,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,096,340
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$19,341
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,096,340
Change in Net Assets
$1,308,821

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$5,096,300Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$5,096,300-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,155,956
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$441,630
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$209,274
Total Fundraising Expense$25,740
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$2,241,402$1,118-$2,242,520
Other Expenses$450,038--$450,038
Grants to Domestic Orgs$441,630--$441,630
Fees for Services Other$179,950$137,288$13,262$330,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$23,812$147,756$8,432$180,000
Fees for Services Legal-$80,892-$80,892
Travel$12,292$11,868$2,516$26,676
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,034-$20,034
Other Salaries and Wages$1,970$12,224$698$14,892
Payroll Taxes$1,639$11,980$763$14,382
Office Expenses$289$1,594$69$1,952
Information Technology-$1,865-$1,865
Insurance-$1,479-$1,479
Total Functional Expenses$3,353,022$428,098$25,740$3,806,860
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Future Forward USA PACWashington, DC527General Support$441,630
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$1,493,012
Total Exempt Function Spending$1,493,012
Section 527 Activity Spending$1,051,382

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
83-0791921Washington, DC$441,630
Insider Transactions and Loans

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 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
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is provided to the governing body and outside counsel for review prior to filing.”

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

“Organization inquires annually to the directors, officers, and key employees regarding any potential conflicts.”

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

“The independent directors reviewed guidestar compensation survey data for similar positions in similarly sized organizations.”

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

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Future Forward USA Action
EIN
82-4170762
Phone
2025520221
Address
3458 Kenneth Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Signing Officer

Name
Chauncey McLean
Title
President
Signed
2020-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chauncey McLean
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
MBA Consulting Group
Address
611 Pennsylvania Ave SENum 143, Washington, DC 20003
Preparer
Katherine Cassell
Phone
2025520221
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,339,563
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,339,563
Revenue
$5,115,681
Expenses
$3,806,860
Net income
$1,308,821
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$26.7$0.02$26.7$615$601$14.2
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.50$0.03$7.47$65.7$61.5$4.20
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.27$0.00$3.27$13.2$16.8$3.60
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.86$0.00$6.86$151$149$1.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.34$0.00$5.34$5.12$3.81$1.31
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.03$0.00$4.03$6.91$2.88$4.03