Civic Intelligence

Action Tank

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-3099604

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 25, 2021

880 Rue DE LA Paix Unit 5Cincinnati, OH 45220

(202) 697-2977

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

76th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$1,100

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

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Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2020

Assets

$50,606

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Net Assets

$50,606

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$157,178

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Expenses

$115,345

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Net Income

$41,833

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $50,606Net Assets 2020: $50,6062020Assets 2021: $100,084Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $100,0842021Assets 2022: $108,753Liabilities 2022: $20,026Net Assets 2022: $88,7272022Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $02023

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2020

Assets$50,606
Liabilities-
Net Assets$50,606

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2020: $157,178Expenses 2020: $115,345Net Income 2020: $41,8332020Revenue 2021: $218,109Expenses 2021: $168,631Net Income 2021: $49,4782021Revenue 2022: $226,709Expenses 2022: $238,066Net Income 2022: -$11,3572022Revenue 2023: $48,563Expenses 2023: $137,290Net Income 2023: -$88,7272023

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2020

Revenue$157,178
Expenses$115,345
Net Income$41,833
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 25, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$157,178
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Action tank is a think tank that partners with artists to research and promote new public policy solutions at the local government level. We focus on planning and policy solutions to advance opportunity in neighborhoods and working with residents to promote policy changes that best meet everyones needs. We use creative placemaking approaches, working with artists, arts organizations, and designers to conduct research, build awareness, engage residents, and more. We also work on civic engagement and best government practices, including transparency, evidence-based policy, accessible policymaking, and creative community engagement.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CITY COUNCIL SCHOOL IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR ENGAGED RESIDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR CINCINNATI CITY COUNCIL AND/OR WANT A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CITYS GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES TO SUCCESSFULLY CHAMPION NEW POLICY. CITY COUNCIL SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE WITH PANELISTS REPRESENTING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION LEADERSHIP AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, POLITICAL DECISION-MAKERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF, JOURNALISTS, COUNCIL CLERKS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHERS WHO PLAY CRITICAL ROLES IN SHAPING LOCAL POLICY PROCESS AND OUTCOMES.-$108,336
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KATHERINE VOGELTreasurer-$1,100-$1,100
IOANNA PARASKEVOPOULOSPresident-$700-$700
MICHAELA OLDFIELDVice Preside-$0--
SARAH HENRYSecretary-$0--
JOSSELYN OKORODUDUBoard Member-$0--
ANDREW FREEZEBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Action Tank
EIN
83-3099604
Phone
2026972977
Address
880 RUE DE LA PAIX UNIT 5, CINCINNATI, OH 45220

Signing Officer

Name
Ioanna Paraskevopoulos
Title
President
Phone
2026972977
Signed
2021-03-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sheldon Reder Cpas Inc
Address
1230 SPRINGFIELD PIKE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215
Preparer
Mark Reder
Phone
5137714100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising 1,138 bank charges 2 dues & subscription 195 fundraising expenses 2,123 honorariums and facilitat 13,958 meals & entertainment 77 office supplies 677 other business exp 11,858 equipment purchases 122 reimbursable expenses 300 taxes & licenses 75 total 30,525

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Beg unrestricted net assets before 990-ez requirem 8,773

Form 990-ez, Part III

Action tank is a think tank that partners with artists to research and promote new public policy solutions at the local government level. We focus on planning and policy solutions to advance opportunity in neighborhoods and working with residents to promote policy changes that best meet everyones needs. We use creative placemaking approaches, working with artists, arts organizations, and designers to conduct research, build awareness, engage residents, and more. We also work on civic engagement and best government practices, including transparency, evidence-based policy, accessible policymaking, and creative community engagement.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

City council school is a free program for engaged residents who are interested in running for cincinnati city council and/or want a deeper understanding of the citys government systems and practices to successfully champion new policy. City council school participants engage with panelists representing government administration leadership and subject matter experts, political decision-makers, elected officials and their staff, journalists, council clerks, community leaders, and others who play critical roles in shaping local policy process and outcomes.

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