Civic Intelligence

Independence Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 84-0990300

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 16, 2025

727 E 16th AveDenver, CO 80203

(303) 279-6536

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

39th percentile

0.5%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$220,539

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-0.5%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-37%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$6,277,667

Down $30,508 (-0.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,191,945

Up $11,551 (+0.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$85,722

Down $42,059 (-33%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$2,298,705

Down $1,346,194 (-37%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,287,154

Down $458,899 (-17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$11,551

Down $887,295 (-99%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,488,279Liabilities 2010: $84,926Net Assets 2010: $2,403,3532010Assets 2011: $2,489,384Liabilities 2011: $72,371Net Assets 2011: $2,417,0132011Assets 2012: $4,790,818Liabilities 2012: $88,291Net Assets 2012: $4,702,5272012Assets 2013: $5,091,330Liabilities 2013: $74,369Net Assets 2013: $5,016,9612013Assets 2014: $5,009,299Liabilities 2014: $81,646Net Assets 2014: $4,927,6532014Assets 2015: $5,147,253Liabilities 2015: $122,265Net Assets 2015: $5,024,9882015Assets 2016: $4,700,785Liabilities 2016: $86,594Net Assets 2016: $4,614,1912016Assets 2017: $4,151,381Liabilities 2017: $90,815Net Assets 2017: $4,060,5662017Assets 2018: $3,819,480Liabilities 2018: $76,222Net Assets 2018: $3,743,2582018Assets 2019: $4,126,625Liabilities 2019: $125,081Net Assets 2019: $4,001,5442019Assets 2020: $3,786,992Liabilities 2020: $90,570Net Assets 2020: $3,696,4222020Assets 2021: $4,125,460Liabilities 2021: $107,847Net Assets 2021: $4,017,6132021Assets 2022: $5,396,578Liabilities 2022: $115,030Net Assets 2022: $5,281,5482022Assets 2023: $6,308,175Liabilities 2023: $127,781Net Assets 2023: $6,180,3942023Assets 2024: $6,277,667Liabilities 2024: $85,722Net Assets 2024: $6,191,9452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,277,667
Liabilities$85,722
Net Assets$6,191,945

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,527,0472010Expenses 2011: $1,963,6352011Expenses 2012: $1,845,9512012Expenses 2013: $2,255,5662013Revenue 2014: $2,906,044Expenses 2014: $2,995,352Net Income 2014: -$89,3082014Revenue 2015: $2,716,740Expenses 2015: $2,621,981Net Income 2015: $94,7592015Revenue 2016: $1,660,315Expenses 2016: $1,293,943Net Income 2016: $366,3722016Revenue 2017: $2,230,351Expenses 2017: $2,782,204Net Income 2017: -$551,8532017Revenue 2018: $3,196,031Expenses 2018: $3,518,479Net Income 2018: -$322,4482018Revenue 2019: $3,782,950Expenses 2019: $3,524,664Net Income 2019: $258,2862019Revenue 2020: $2,662,306Expenses 2020: $2,967,428Net Income 2020: -$305,1222020Revenue 2021: $3,066,130Expenses 2021: $2,744,939Net Income 2021: $321,1912021Revenue 2022: $3,977,476Expenses 2022: $2,713,541Net Income 2022: $1,263,9352022Revenue 2023: $3,644,899Expenses 2023: $2,746,053Net Income 2023: $898,8462023Revenue 2024: $2,298,705Expenses 2024: $2,287,154Net Income 2024: $11,5512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,298,705
Expenses$2,287,154
Net Income$11,551
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,319,429
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Issues research & education of the public.

Independence institute is established upon the eternal truths of the declaration of independence. Founded in 1985, the independence institute is a non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization, dedicated to providing timely information to concerned citizens, government officials and public opinion leaders. Unlike other organizations which seek government intervention as the best solution to public policy challenges, the independence institute seeks to explore all alternatives, emphasizing free market, private-sector solutions. The independence institute is recognized by friend and foe alike as one of the most effective organizations setting a freedom agenda for colorado and the united states. Through the institute's policy centers, areas of critical importance are addressed with a dedicated focus. The centers allow policy makers, the public and the media, access to a concentrated educational source of expertise and education on specific policy areas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,418,190$3,266,663▼ $151,527
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,947,483$1,873,470▼ $74,013
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$887,302$1,115,834▲ $228,532
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$898,846$910,397▲ $11,551
Accounts Receivable$37,500$4,000▼ $33,500
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$6,308,175$6,277,667▼ $30,508
Other Assets Total$17,700$17,700→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$90,936$59,605▼ $31,331
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$36,845$26,117▼ $10,728
Total Liabilities$127,781$85,722▼ $42,059
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,180,394$6,191,945▲ $11,551
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,308,175$6,277,667▼ $30,508

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,411,219$688,781$2,100,000
Leasehold Improvements$190,767$124,981$315,748
Land$250,000-$250,000
Other Land Buildings$18,903$102,713$121,616
Equipment$2,581$88,820$91,401
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jon C CaldaraPresident of IiFT$205,689$14,850$220,539

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Catherine ShopneckChairman
Deborah DonnerBoard of Trustee
Dick WadhamsBoard of Trustee
Joseph SmithBoard of Trustee
Mark HillmanBoard of Trustee
Mike RosenBoard of Trustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,045,374
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$244,067
Other Revenue
$9,264
All Other Contributions
$2,045,374
Change in Net Assets
$11,551

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,298,705
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,298,705
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,298,705
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,343,737
Other Expenses$843,417
Total Fundraising Expense$223,393
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$100,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$818,993$66,003$120,095$1,005,091
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$167,606$13,507$24,577$205,690
All Other Expenses$110,087$-886$9,213$118,414
Grants to Domestic Orgs$100,000--$100,000
Payroll Taxes$68,807$5,913$10,927$85,647
Depreciation Depletion$80,300--$80,300
Other Expenses$63,350$2,096$3,073$68,519
Other Employee Benefits$41,546$1,314$4,449$47,309
Travel$35,239-$1,248$36,487
Office Expenses$32,386$145$950$33,481
Information Technology$23,641$2,222$2,371$28,234
Fees for Services Other$16,848--$16,848
Fees for Services Legal$15,498-$450$15,948
Insurance$8,662$1,083$1,083$10,828
Advertising$790--$790
Total Functional Expenses$1,967,418$96,343$223,393$2,287,154

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,287,154
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,287,154
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,287,154
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Coloradans for Civil LibertiesGreeley, CO501c4Research$100,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$28,748
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,484
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Liabilities$59,605
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
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 vice president of operations carefully reviews the form 990 and discusses it with the tax preparer, then a copy is made available to the trustees.

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

If an issue arises that has the appearance of a conflict, our attorney would review it.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation is reviewed and voted on by the board, annually. All documents are available upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

All documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Independence Institute
EIN
84-0990300
Phone
3032796536
Address
727 E 16TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80203

Signing Officer

Name
Jon C Caldara
Title
President
Phone
3032796536
Signed
2025-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jon C Caldara
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
20
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
D K Weiss Holt & Associates Pllc
Address
4660 N BRETON COURT SUITE 102, KENTWOOD, MI 49508
Preparer
Dennis K Weiss CPA
Phone
6168711233
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.28$0.09$6.19$2.30$2.29$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.31$0.13$6.18$3.64$2.75$0.90
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.40$0.12$5.28$3.98$2.71$1.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.11$4.02$3.07$2.74$0.32
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.79$0.09$3.70$2.66$2.97$0.31
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.13$4.00$3.78$3.52$0.26
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.82$0.08$3.74$3.20$3.52$0.32
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.15$0.09$4.06$2.23$2.78$0.55
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.70$0.09$4.61$1.66$1.29$0.37
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.15$0.12$5.02$2.72$2.62$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.01$0.08$4.93$2.91$3.00$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.09$0.07$5.02$2.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.79$0.09$4.70$1.85
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.49$0.07$2.42$1.96
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.49$0.08$2.40$1.53