Civic Intelligence

Fdd Action

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-2602916

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 22, 2024

Organization Profilewww.fddaction.org
1800 M Street NW 800SWashington, DC 20036-5876

(202) 207-0190

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-7.0%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$825,654

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 74.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

48%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$533,542

Down $89,877 (-14%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$374,938

Down $77,590 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$158,604

Down $12,287 (-7.2%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,106,163

Up $360,309 (+48%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,183,753

Up $469,936 (+66%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$77,590

Down $109,627 (-342%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2019: $37,104Liabilities 2019: $24,578Net Assets 2019: $12,5262019Assets 2020: $47,871Liabilities 2020: $79,286Net Assets 2020: -$31,4152020Assets 2022: $623,419Liabilities 2022: $170,891Net Assets 2022: $452,5282022Assets 2023: $533,542Liabilities 2023: $158,604Net Assets 2023: $374,9382023Assets 2024: $607,533Liabilities 2024: $543,241Net Assets 2024: $64,2922024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$533,542
Liabilities$158,604
Net Assets$374,938
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $230,000Expenses 2019: $166,496Net Income 2019: $63,5042019Revenue 2020: $466,600Expenses 2020: $510,541Net Income 2020: -$43,9412020Revenue 2022: $745,854Expenses 2022: $713,817Net Income 2022: $32,0372022Revenue 2023: $1,106,163Expenses 2023: $1,183,753Net Income 2023: -$77,5902023Revenue 2024: $1,775,956Expenses 2024: $2,094,156Net Income 2024: -$318,2002024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,106,163
Expenses$1,183,753
Net Income-$77,590
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 22, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,131,260
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fdd action is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(4) organization established to advocate for effective policies to promote u.s. National security and defend free nations.

Advocate for effective policies to promote U.S. national security and defend free nations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$588,035$491,230▼ $96,805
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$35,384$33,312▼ $2,072
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$9,000-
Total Assets$623,419$533,542▼ $89,877
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$129,793$81,510▼ $48,283
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$41,098$77,094▲ $35,996
Total Liabilities$170,891$158,604▼ $12,287
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$452,528$365,938▼ $86,590
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$9,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$452,528$374,938▼ $77,590
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$623,419$533,542▼ $89,877
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Matthew ZweigSenior Director of PolicyFT$194,615$78,217$272,832
Toby DershowitzSenior Vice PresidentPT$85,846$77,749$163,595
Tyler StapletonDirector of Congressional RelationsFT$119,665$30,441$150,106
William McCarthySecretary/Treasurer-$660$598,267$660
Clifford MayPresident-$488$800,054$488

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lawrence MuscantVice President
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,105,847
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$316
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$605,847
Change in Net Assets
$-77,590

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$25,097Fair Market Value (FMV) (High/Low Average)
Total Noncash Contributions1$25,097-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$971,598
Other Expenses$212,155
Total Fundraising Expense$34,748
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$605,369$15,249$11,699$632,317
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$146,765$9,790$11,374$167,929
Other Employee Benefits$86,071$4,332$2,506$92,909
Payroll Taxes$60,218$285$1,679$62,182
Office Expenses$51,273$1,953$1,697$54,923
Occupancy$32,659$2,003$1,048$35,710
Insurance$33,167$390$942$34,499
Information Technology$26,198$761$684$27,643
Fees for Services Legal$6,484$8,912$1,960$17,356
Depreciation Depletion$15,468$517$464$16,449
Pension Plan Contributions$15,466$403$392$16,261
Fees for Services Accounting$2,987$7,372$85$10,444
Fees for Services Other$7,725$19$218$7,962
Travel$4,300--$4,300
Conferences and Meetings$2,597--$2,597
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$272-$272
Total Functional Expenses$1,096,747$52,258$34,748$1,183,753
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Intercompany payable$81,510
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“A complete draft of Form 990 was provided to all Board Members for review before submitting to the IRS.”

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

“FDD Action asks those covered by the Conflict of Interest Policy to complete a disclosure form annually. In the case that they do have an actual or potential conflict of interest, they are asked to promptly disclose all pertinent facts to the President, the CEO or the Chairman of the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Compensation Committee of FDD, a related organization, reviews, sets, and approves salary and bonuses for the President and CEO. Quatt & Associates conducted a compensation study to assist the Compensation Committee in setting compensation for the President and CEO. Minutes are taken of the meeting and decisions are confirmed via email. Compensation for other officers is recommended by the President and CEO, and reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee. Quatt & Associates conducted a compensation study for FDD to assist the President, CEO, and the Compensation Committee in setting and approving compensation for the other officers. Salary and bonus recommendations for other officers are documented in writing by the President and CEO, which are then provided to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee's review and approval of the recommendations is included in the Compensation Committee minutes and confirmed by email.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and Form 990 are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
FDD Action
EIN
83-2602916
Phone
2022070190
Address
1800 M Street NW 800S, Washington, DC 20036-5876

Signing Officer

Name
William McCarthy
Title
Secretary & Treasurer
Phone
2022070190
Signed
2024-10-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William McCarthy
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
7
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Yong Zhang CPA
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“No change from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Management has evaluated the Action's tax positions and concluded that the consolidated financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Lawrence Muscant
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1Clifford May
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm2Toby Dershowitz
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm3William McCarthy
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm4Matthew Zweig
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm5Tyler Stapleton
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0Vice President
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1President
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt2Senior Vice President
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt3Secretary/Treasurer
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt4Senior Director of Policy
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt5Director of Congressional Relations
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Bonus targets are set annually by management and the Compensation Committee. Bonuses are paid to staff based on performance and accomplishments. Regular employee bonuses are approved by management. Bonuses to the President, CEO, and officers are set and approved by the Compensation Committee.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FDD Action's related organization, FDD, uses the following methods to establish the compensation of its President: Compensation Committee; Independent Compensation Consultant; Form 990 of Other Organizations; Written Employment Contract; Compensation Survey; and Approval by the Compensation Committee
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A complete draft of Form 990 was provided to all Board Members for review before submitting to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FDD Action asks those covered by the Conflict of Interest Policy to complete a disclosure form annually. In the case that they do have an actual or potential conflict of interest, they are asked to promptly disclose all pertinent facts to the President, the CEO or the Chairman of the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Compensation Committee of FDD, a related organization, reviews, sets, and approves salary and bonuses for the President and CEO. Quatt & Associates conducted a compensation study to assist the Compensation Committee in setting compensation for the President and CEO. Minutes are taken of the meeting and decisions are confirmed via email. Compensation for other officers is recommended by the President and CEO, and reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee. Quatt & Associates conducted a compensation study for FDD to assist the President, CEO, and the Compensation Committee in setting and approving compensation for the other officers. Salary and bonus recommendations for other officers are documented in writing by the President and CEO, which are then provided to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee's review and approval of the recommendations is included in the Compensation Committee minutes and confirmed by email.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The governing documents, Conflict of Interest Policy and Form 990 are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No change from prior year.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$533,542
Liabilities
$158,604
Net assets
$374,938
Revenue
$1,106,163
Expenses
$1,183,753
Net income
-$77,590
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.54$0.06$1.78$2.09$0.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.16$0.37$1.11$1.18$0.08
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.62$0.17$0.45$0.75$0.71$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.05$0.08$0.03$0.47$0.51$0.04
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.04$0.02$0.01$0.23$0.17$0.06