Civic Intelligence

Clcs Action

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 83-4431049

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Feb 10, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.CLCSACTION.ORG
104 N Broadway Suite 400Denver, CO 80203

(303) 989-5356

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

93rd percentile

67%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

100th percentile

3232%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

2119%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$3,262,263

Up $3,164,369 (+3232%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$3,215,108

Up $3,132,664 (+3800%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$47,155

Up $31,705 (+205%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,675,767

Up $4,465,086 (+2119%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,543,103

Up $1,414,866 (+1103%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$3,132,664

Up $3,050,220 (+3700%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $97,894Liabilities 2021: $15,450Net Assets 2021: $82,4442021Assets 2022: $3,262,263Liabilities 2022: $47,155Net Assets 2022: $3,215,1082022Assets 2023: $2,210,879Liabilities 2023: $55,256Net Assets 2023: $2,155,6232023Assets 2024: $840,249Liabilities 2024: $56,232Net Assets 2024: $784,0172024Assets 2025: $2,258,878Liabilities 2025: $65,281Net Assets 2025: $2,193,5972025

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$3,262,263
Liabilities$47,155
Net Assets$3,215,108
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2021: $210,681Expenses 2021: $128,237Net Income 2021: $82,4442021Revenue 2022: $4,675,767Expenses 2022: $1,543,103Net Income 2022: $3,132,6642022Revenue 2023: $808,245Expenses 2023: $1,867,730Net Income 2023: -$1,059,4852023Revenue 2024: $558,841Expenses 2024: $1,930,447Net Income 2024: -$1,371,6062024Revenue 2025: $3,368,206Expenses 2025: $1,958,626Net Income 2025: $1,409,5802025

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$4,675,767
Expenses$1,543,103
Net Income$3,132,664
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Feb 10, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$4,675,767
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Clcs action is a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization committed to advocating for systemic changes to colorado public education to increase quality, choice and equity for the benefit of all learners and families.

Clcs action is a nonprofit 501c4 organization committed to advocating for systemic changes to colorado public education to increase quality, choice and equity for the benefit of all learners and families.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$97,894$1,662,263▲ $1,564,369
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$1,600,000-
Total Assets$97,894$3,262,263▲ $3,164,369
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,450$47,155▲ $31,705
Total Liabilities$15,450$47,155▲ $31,705
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$82,444$3,215,108▲ $3,132,664
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,444$3,215,108▲ $3,132,664
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$97,894$3,262,263▲ $3,164,369
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel SchallerChair
Cole WistBoard Member
Greg HatcherBoard Member
Lang SiasBoard Member
Polly LawrenceBoard Member
Rosemary RodriguezBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,675,767
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,675,767
Change in Net Assets
$3,132,664
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$765,091
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$563,045
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$214,967
Total Fundraising Expense$33,478
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$453,147$104,572$23,238$580,957
Grants to Domestic Orgs$563,045--$563,045
Other Salaries and Wages$163,671$37,771$8,393$209,835
Fees for Services Lobbying$140,355--$140,355
Fees for Services Other$24,989$5,767$1,282$32,038
Payroll Taxes$4,003$924$205$5,132
Occupancy$3,744$864$192$4,800
Information Technology$2,813$649$144$3,606
Insurance-$2,313-$2,313
Travel$475$110$24$609
Office Expenses-$413-$413
Total Functional Expenses$1,356,242$153,383$33,478$1,543,103
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Clcs Action IecDenver, CO-Political Activity$310,000
Parents for Great SchoolsDenver, CO-Political Activity$90,000
We Mean BusinessLakewood, CO-Political Activity$50,000
Denver Students FamiliesWashington, DC-Political Activity$40,000
Ready Colorado Action FundGreenwood Village, CO-Political Activity$30,045
Clcs Action 527Denver, CO-Political Activity$23,000
Raising ColoradoLittleton, CO-Political Activity$20,000
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$563,045
Total Exempt Function Spending$563,045

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
84-3453373Denver, CO$310,000
-Denver, CO$90,000
-Lakewood, CO$50,000
-Washington, DC$40,000
-Greenwood Village, CO$30,045
84-3400406Denver, CO$23,000
-Littleton, CO$20,000
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee prior to filing electronically with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board conducts an annual self-evaluation for potential conflicts of interest, including the perception of such a conflict. Whenever the board is making a decision that might involve a financial conflict for a board member, that member recuses themself from any part of the decision making process.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Clcs Action
EIN
83-4431049
Address
104 N BROADWAY SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80203

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Schaller
Title
Chair
Signed
2023-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Schaller
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Taylor Roth and Company
Address
800 GRANT ST STE 205, DENVER, CO 80203-2944
Preparer
Diane Granger
Phone
3038308109
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Filings

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,262,263
Liabilities
$47,155
Net assets
$3,215,108
Revenue
$4,675,767
Expenses
$1,543,103
Net income
$3,132,664
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.07$2.19$3.37$1.96$1.41
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.06$0.78$0.56$1.93$1.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.06$2.16$0.81$1.87$1.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$0.05$3.22$4.68$1.54$3.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.02$0.08$0.21$0.13$0.08