Civic Intelligence

Govern for America Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-5444128

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Feb 28, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.GOVERN4AMERICA.ORG
1629 K St NW 300Washington, DC 20006

(401) 368-9290

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

76th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$98,336

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

68%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

47%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,029,954

Up $418,038 (+68%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$886,493

Up $380,863 (+75%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$143,461

Up $37,175 (+35%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,719,708

Up $548,430 (+47%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,338,845

Up $425,271 (+47%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$380,863

Up $123,159 (+48%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $64,062Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $64,0622019Assets 2020: $218,276Liabilities 2020: $44,624Net Assets 2020: $173,6522020Assets 2021: $262,926Liabilities 2021: $15,000Net Assets 2021: $247,9262021Assets 2022: $611,916Liabilities 2022: $106,286Net Assets 2022: $505,6302022Assets 2023: $1,029,954Liabilities 2023: $143,461Net Assets 2023: $886,4932023Assets 2024: $689,775Liabilities 2024: $186,127Net Assets 2024: $503,6482024Assets 2025: $430,758Liabilities 2025: $118,506Net Assets 2025: $312,2522025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,029,954
Liabilities$143,461
Net Assets$886,493
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $154,847Expenses 2019: $90,785Net Income 2019: $64,0622019Revenue 2020: $452,474Expenses 2020: $342,884Net Income 2020: $109,5902020Revenue 2021: $608,311Expenses 2021: $534,037Net Income 2021: $74,2742021Revenue 2022: $1,171,278Expenses 2022: $913,574Net Income 2022: $257,7042022Revenue 2023: $1,719,708Expenses 2023: $1,338,845Net Income 2023: $380,8632023Revenue 2024: $1,735,917Expenses 2024: $2,118,762Net Income 2024: -$382,8452024Revenue 2025: $1,653,591Expenses 2025: $1,844,987Net Income 2025: -$191,3962025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,719,708
Expenses$1,338,845
Net Income$380,863
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Feb 28, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,719,708
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Govern for america is building the next generation of public sector leaders to create more diverse, effective, and responsive government.

Govern for america's mission is to build the next generation of public servants to create a more responsive government that better reflects and serves communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$602,500-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$528,833$383,701▼ $145,132
Accounts Receivable$82,363$22,920▼ $59,443
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$720$20,833▲ $20,113
Total Assets$611,916$1,029,954▲ $418,038
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$106,286$143,461▲ $37,175
Total Liabilities$106,286$143,461▲ $37,175
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$372,756$868,026▲ $495,270
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$132,874$18,467▼ $114,407
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$505,630$886,493▲ $380,863
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$611,916$1,029,954▲ $418,038
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Octavia AbellChief Executive Officer &FT$97,899$437$98,336
Kyleigh RussChief Operating Officer (until August 2022)FT$56,960$77$57,037
Jorge Luis Paniagua ValleChief Operating Officer (beg. August 2022)FT$40,019$488$40,507

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kyra BarryChairperson
Beni ChhunTrustee
Brian WhittakerTrustee
Sagar DesaiTrustee
Scott WarrenTrustee
Jeffrey NordhausTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,648,339
Program Service Revenue
$70,058
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,311
All Other Contributions
$1,648,339
Change in Net Assets
$380,863

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,719,708
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,719,708
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,719,708
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$857,140
Other Expenses$481,705
Total Fundraising Expense$108,389
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$431,645$15,021$58,750$505,416
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,296$154,566$34,191$241,053
Fees for Services Other$68,626$41,898-$110,524
Payroll Taxes$41,636$13,683$7,991$63,310
Travel$54,132$7,311-$61,443
Other Employee Benefits$38,125$1,978$7,258$47,361
Office Expenses$6,447$21,536-$27,983
Fees for Services Accounting-$23,500-$23,500
Advertising$14,361--$14,361
Insurance-$4,644-$4,644
Other Expenses$8,200$2,063-$2,063
All Other Expenses--$199$199
Total Functional Expenses$943,753$286,703$108,389$1,338,845

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,338,845
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,338,845
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,338,845
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
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
Audit committee
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the chief executive officer. The complete form 990 is provided to the finance and executive committee as well as as to the board for their review prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

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

“The organization requires each board member and key employee to complete an annual certification of ethical conduct, conflict of interest and compensation policies. The certification form requires the board members and key employees to indicate if they have any conflicts or have any interest that may give rise to a conflict. The conflict of interest policy is monitored throughout the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation for ceo and other officers and key employees is established based on other similar sized organizations in the area. There will also be a formal process in place to establish on-going compensation. Compensation will be based on looking at similar size and mission organizations in the area as well as measuring performance against agreed upon measures. This will be approved by the board as part of the budgeting process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Govern for America Inc
EIN
82-5444128
Phone
4013689290
Address
1629 K ST NW 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Octavia Abell
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
4013689290
Signed
2024-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Octavia Abell
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
13
Volunteers
93

Preparer

Firm
Mercadien Pc
Address
PO BOX 7648, PRINCETON, NJ 08543-7648
Preparer
Lovepreet Buttar CPA
Phone
6096899700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XII, Line 2C

“The organization has a committee that oversees review of financial statements. This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“U.s. Gaap requires management to evaluate tax positions taken by the organization and recognize a tax liability if the organization has takekn an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Management evaluated the organization's tax positions and concluded that the organization had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,029,954
Liabilities
$143,461
Net assets
$886,493
Revenue
$1,719,708
Expenses
$1,338,845
Net income
$380,863
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.12$0.31$1.65$1.84$0.19
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.19$0.50$1.74$2.12$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.14$0.89$1.72$1.34$0.38
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.11$0.51$1.17$0.91$0.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.02$0.25$0.61$0.53$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.04$0.17$0.45$0.34$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.15$0.09$0.06