Civic Intelligence

Clcs Action

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 83-4431049

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Mar 07, 2025

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

(303) 989-5356

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Down

$840,249

Down $1,370,630 (-62%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$784,017

Down $1,371,606 (-64%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$56,232

Up $976 (+1.8%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Down

$558,841

Down $249,404 (-31%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,930,447

Up $62,717 (+3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$1,371,606

Down $312,121 (-29%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2024

Assets$840,249
Liabilities$56,232
Net Assets$784,017
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Operations Trend

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

2024

Revenue$558,841
Expenses$1,930,447
Net Income-$1,371,606
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Mar 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$558,841
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$1,396,760$840,249▼ $556,511
Pledges and Grants Receivable$800,000--
Accounts Receivable$14,119--
Total Assets$2,210,879$840,249▼ $1,370,630
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$55,256$56,232▲ $976
Total Liabilities$55,256$56,232▲ $976
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$2,009,734$712,780▼ $1,296,954
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$145,889$71,237▼ $74,652
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,155,623$784,017▼ $1,371,606
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,210,879$840,249▼ $1,370,630
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kyle DebeerExecutive DiFT$159,678$4,779$164,457
Kyle DebeerExecutive Director-$154,121$10,336$164,457
Lauren FreemireDirector Region aFT$113,733$3,042$116,775
Angela SandovalDirector Gov AffaFT$104,374$8,148$112,522

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
Nexus Policy Group INCPublic Policy1410 GRANT STREET STE A101, Denver, CO 80203$104,748
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$558,841
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$558,841
Change in Net Assets
$-1,371,606
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,293,368
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$610,079
Total Fundraising Expense$48,848
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$27,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Lobbying$876,954--$876,954
Other Salaries and Wages$302,336$44,790$26,127$373,253
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$135,145$20,022$11,680$166,847
Fees for Services Other$130,028$30,073$3,036$163,137
Payroll Taxes$36,875$5,464$3,187$45,526
Fees for Services Legal$27,294--$27,294
Grants to Domestic Orgs$27,000--$27,000
Office Expenses$16,540$2,651$961$20,152
Other Employee Benefits$15,622$2,314$1,350$19,286
Advertising$14,250-$750$15,000
Travel$13,442$1,493-$14,935
Occupancy$10,320$1,080$600$12,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,165$535$10,700
Other Expenses$25,000$9,816-$9,816
Pension Plan Contributions$4,186$620$361$5,167
Insurance$2,257$236$131$2,624
All Other Expenses$2,240$235$130$2,605
Total Functional Expenses$1,748,140$133,459$48,848$1,930,447
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Brighter Colorado FutureLafayette, CO501c4-$15,000
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
Total Exempt Function Spending$877,156
Political Expenditures$876,954
Section 527 Activity Spending$208,156

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
-Aurora, CO$485,000
-Boulder, CO$150,000
-Lafayette, CO$75,000
-Denver, CO$35,000
-Chicago, IL$31,711
-Greeley, CO$25,140
-Denver, CO$20,000
84-3400406Denver, CO$19,000
-Mountain Village, CO$15,000
-Fort Lupton, CO$10,000
84-3453373Denver, CO$5,000
-Denver, CO$5,000
-Washington, DC$1,080
-Denver, CO$225
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
Phone
3039895356
Address
104 N BROADWAY SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80203

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Schaller
Title
Chair
Phone
3039895356
Signed
2025-03-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Daniel Schaller
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Taylor Roth and Company
Address
1580 LINCOLN ST STE 520, DENVER, CO 80203-1517
Preparer
Ken Roth
Phone
3038308109
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Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$840,249
Liabilities
$56,232
Net assets
$784,017
Revenue
$558,841
Expenses
$1,930,447
Net income
-$1,371,606
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