Civic Intelligence

Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute

EIN 83-2989543 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

The hamilton lincoln law institute (hlli) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that was formed to engage in litigation that advances the public interest. Hlli completes its mission by challenging adminstrative and regulatory actions or abuses of the class action and civil justice system that exceed constitutional limits, promote rentseeking, or otherwise improperly create deadweight loss; and challenging improper restrictions on speech and other actions beyond constitutional bounds.

1629 K Street NW 300Washington, DC 20006

hlli.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

54th percentile

6.4%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$307,659

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

64th percentile

8.9%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,531,929

Up $124,898 (+8.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$56,821

Up $25,850 (+83%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,475,108

Up $99,048 (+7.2%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$1,542,420

Down $309,471 (-17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,443,372

Up $135,302 (+10%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$99,048

Down $444,773 (-82%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $303,523Liabilities 2019: $131,063Net Assets 2019: $172,4602019Assets 2020: $171,876Liabilities 2020: $147,516Net Assets 2020: $24,3602020Assets 2021: $1,060,959Liabilities 2021: $24,157Net Assets 2021: $1,036,8022021Assets 2022: $857,946Liabilities 2022: $25,707Net Assets 2022: $832,2392022Assets 2023: $1,407,031Liabilities 2023: $30,971Net Assets 2023: $1,376,0602023Assets 2024: $1,531,929Liabilities 2024: $56,821Net Assets 2024: $1,475,1082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,531,929
Liabilities$56,821
Net Assets$1,475,108

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $928,769Expenses 2019: $756,309Net Income 2019: $172,4602019Revenue 2020: $655,193Expenses 2020: $803,293Net Income 2020: -$148,1002020Revenue 2021: $1,905,707Expenses 2021: $893,265Net Income 2021: $1,012,4422021Revenue 2022: $907,310Expenses 2022: $1,111,873Net Income 2022: -$204,5632022Revenue 2023: $1,851,891Expenses 2023: $1,308,070Net Income 2023: $543,8212023Revenue 2024: $1,542,420Expenses 2024: $1,443,372Net Income 2024: $99,0482024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,542,420
Expenses$1,443,372
Net Income$99,048

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,542,420
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The hamilton lincoln law institute (hlli) is a nonprofit public interest law firm that was formed to engage in litigation that advances the public interest. Hlli completes its mission by challenging adminstrative and regulatory actions or abuses of the class action and civil justice system that exceed constitutional limits, promote rentseeking, or otherwise improperly create deadweight loss; and challenging improper restrictions on speech and other actions beyond constitutional bounds.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$1,491,490-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,406,419$35,439▼ $1,370,980
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$5,000-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,407,031$1,531,929▲ $124,898
Other Assets Total$612$0▼ $612
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,971$56,821▲ $25,850
Total Liabilities$30,971$56,821▲ $25,850
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,376,060$1,475,108▲ $99,048
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,376,060$1,475,108▲ $99,048
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,407,031$1,531,929▲ $124,898
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Theodore H FrankTreasurerFT$280,325$27,334$307,659
Anna St JohnPresidentPT$175,203$32,944$208,147
Adam E SchulmanAttorneyFT$161,217$26,683$187,900
Neville HedleyAttorneyFT$133,154$37,597$170,751
Michael Frank BednarzSecretaryPT$117,784$4,711$122,495

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alida KassTrustee
Caleb JohnsonTrustee
William Thomas HaynesTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$791,715
Program Service Revenue
$724,668
Investment Income
$26,037
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$791,715
Change in Net Assets
$99,048

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,542,420
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,542,420
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,542,420
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,184,647
Other Expenses$231,625
Total Fundraising Expense$124,582
Professional Fundraising Fees$27,100
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$586,845$32,883$18,574$638,302
Other Salaries and Wages$374,676$20,994$11,859$407,529
Fees for Services Other$41,045$95$62,105$103,245
Payroll Taxes$65,582$3,675$2,076$71,333
Other Employee Benefits$47,505$2,662$1,503$51,670
Insurance$26,379$1,478$835$28,692
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$27,100$27,100
Pension Plan Contributions$14,538$815$460$15,813
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,058-$15,058
Travel$7,781--$7,781
Office Expenses-$3,470-$3,470
Other Expenses$1,344-$70$1,344
Total Functional Expenses$1,237,660$81,130$124,582$1,443,372

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,443,372
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,443,372
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,443,372
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$27,100
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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 treasurer and president will review the 990 in connection with the audited financial statements. The 990 will then be presented to the full board for comments before filing.

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

Board members and officers are annually required to attest that no conflicts exist and report any conflicts that do exist.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

The organization provides to board members a survey of comparable positions. The board members use this survey to make salary decisions for officers and key employees.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No documents available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute
EIN
83-2989543
Phone
9173272392
Address
1629 K STREET NW 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Anna St John
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Anna St John
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
LaCaze Moss & Company CPAs LLC
Address
2901 Ridgelake Dr Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70002
Preparer
Scott LaCaze CPA
Phone
5048358247
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

THE INSTITUTE IS ORGANIZED AS A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(a) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(c)(3), THAT QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION, AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT IS UNRELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE INSTITUTE IS NOT SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX AND HAS NOT FILED AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) WITH THE IRS.MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE INSTITUTE HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING ITS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE INSTITUTE WOULD RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED OT UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND LIABILITIES IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IF SUCH INTEREST AND PENALTIES ARE INCURRED.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INSTITUTE IS ORGANIZED AS A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(a) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(c)(3), THAT QUALIFIES FOR THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION, AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO FILE A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX ON NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT IS UNRELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE INSTITUTE IS NOT SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX AND HAS NOT FILED AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) WITH THE IRS.MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE INSTITUTE HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING ITS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE INSTITUTE WOULD RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED OT UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND LIABILITIES IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IF SUCH INTEREST AND PENALTIES ARE INCURRED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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