Civic Intelligence

Clcs Action

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-4431049

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 03, 2024

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

45th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-131%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$34,498

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-32%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-83%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,210,879

Down $1,051,384 (-32%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$2,155,623

Down $1,059,485 (-33%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$55,256

Up $8,101 (+17%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$808,245

Down $3,867,522 (-83%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,867,730

Up $324,627 (+21%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$1,059,485

Down $4,192,149 (-134%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th 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

2023

Assets$2,210,879
Liabilities$55,256
Net Assets$2,155,623
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd 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

2023

Revenue$808,245
Expenses$1,867,730
Net Income-$1,059,485
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 3, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$808,245
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$1,662,263$1,396,760▼ $265,503
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,600,000$800,000▼ $800,000
Accounts Receivable-$14,119-
Total Assets$3,262,263$2,210,879▼ $1,051,384
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,155$55,256▲ $8,101
Total Liabilities$47,155$55,256▲ $8,101
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$2,009,734-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,215,108$145,889▼ $3,069,219
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,215,108$2,155,623▼ $1,059,485
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,262,263$2,210,879▼ $1,051,384
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kyle DebeerExecutive DiFT$31,988$2,510$34,498

Board Members and Trustees

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

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
GmmbMedia3050 K STREET NW SUITE 400, Washington, DC 20007$500,000
Clcs Action IecElection104 N BROADWAY SUITE 400, Denver, CO 80203$346,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$808,245
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$808,245
Change in Net Assets
$-1,059,485
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,347,113
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$504,551
Total Fundraising Expense$61,714
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,066
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Lobbying$641,784--$641,784
Other Salaries and Wages$265,834$39,383$22,974$328,191
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$102,718$15,217$8,876$126,811
Payroll Taxes$31,922$4,730$2,759$39,411
Fees for Services Legal$20,756--$20,756
Grants to Domestic Orgs$16,066--$16,066
Office Expenses$10,288$1,632$597$12,517
Travel$11,246$1,249-$12,495
Other Employee Benefits$5,152$763$446$6,361
Occupancy$4,128$432$240$4,800
Insurance$3,248$340$189$3,777
Pension Plan Contributions$3,060$453$264$3,777
Other Expenses$2,761$289$160$3,210
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,280$120$2,400
Fees for Services Other$1,096--$1,096
All Other Expenses$644$67$38$749
Total Functional Expenses$1,738,686$67,330$61,714$1,867,730
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ready Colorado Action FundGreenwood Village, CO-Political Activity$10,000
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$532,500
Total Exempt Function Spending$532,500

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
84-3453373Denver, CO$346,500
-Denver, CO$96,000
-Denver, CO$60,000
84-3400406Denver, CO$10,000
-Louisville, CO$10,000
-Denver, CO$10,000
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
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
2024-04-03
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
6

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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Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$2,210,879
Liabilities
$55,256
Net assets
$2,155,623
Revenue
$808,245
Expenses
$1,867,730
Net income
-$1,059,485
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