Civic Intelligence

Citizens Project

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 84-1241911

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

Organization Profilewww.citizensproject.org
P O Box 2085Colorado Springs, CO 80901

(719) 520-9899

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Balance Sheet

Assets

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$134,339

Flat from 2016

Net Assets

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$131,511

Flat from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$2,828

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

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$115,778

Flat from 2016

Expenses

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$123,071

Flat from 2016

Net Income

Flat

-$7,293

Flat from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $206,298Liabilities 2011: $6,176Net Assets 2011: $200,1222011Assets 2012: $200,782Liabilities 2012: $8,300Net Assets 2012: $192,4822012Assets 2013: $194,088Liabilities 2013: $7,767Net Assets 2013: $186,3212013Assets 2014: $151,942Liabilities 2014: $2,934Net Assets 2014: $149,0082014Assets 2015: $140,663Liabilities 2015: $4,759Net Assets 2015: $135,9042015Assets 2016: $134,339Liabilities 2016: $2,828Net Assets 2016: $131,5112016Assets 2016: $134,339Liabilities 2016: $2,828Net Assets 2016: $131,5112016Assets 2017: $166,544Liabilities 2017: $4,430Net Assets 2017: $162,1142017Assets 2018: $181,198Liabilities 2018: $4,626Net Assets 2018: $176,5722018Assets 2019: $203,178Liabilities 2019: $2,826Net Assets 2019: $200,3522019Assets 2020: $306,308Liabilities 2020: $18,881Net Assets 2020: $287,4272020Assets 2021: $355,758Liabilities 2021: $10,748Net Assets 2021: $345,0102021Assets 2022: $249,307Liabilities 2022: $3,874Net Assets 2022: $245,4332022Assets 2024: $785,520Liabilities 2024: $4,285Net Assets 2024: $781,2352024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$134,339
Liabilities$2,828
Net Assets$131,511
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2011: $178,591Expenses 2011: $165,989Net Income 2011: $12,6022011Expenses 2012: $144,5402012Revenue 2013: $148,359Expenses 2013: $154,520Net Income 2013: -$6,1612013Revenue 2014: $131,742Expenses 2014: $139,357Net Income 2014: -$7,6152014Revenue 2015: $104,674Expenses 2015: $117,778Net Income 2015: -$13,1042015Revenue 2016: $115,778Expenses 2016: $123,071Net Income 2016: -$7,2932016Revenue 2016: $115,778Expenses 2016: $123,071Net Income 2016: -$7,2932016Revenue 2017: $144,705Expenses 2017: $123,197Net Income 2017: $21,5082017Revenue 2018: $152,608Expenses 2018: $128,157Net Income 2018: $24,4512018Revenue 2019: $177,907Expenses 2019: $166,457Net Income 2019: $11,4502019Revenue 2020: $217,147Expenses 2020: $133,393Net Income 2020: $83,7542020Revenue 2021: $193,015Expenses 2021: $145,840Net Income 2021: $47,1752021Revenue 2022: $185,294Expenses 2022: $258,522Net Income 2022: -$73,2282022Revenue 2024: $101,906Expenses 2024: $362,333Net Income 2024: -$260,4272024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$115,778
Expenses$123,071
Net Income-$7,293
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$115,778
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Citizens Project is a fearless, bold advocate and an engaging voice that challenges our community to embrace equity, diversity, and separation of church and state.

Citizens Project spotlights issues in the Pikes Peak region and mobilizes people to strengthen the traditional values of our nation: equal rights, individual freedoms, separation of church and state, civic engagement and respect for diversity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100,906$105,105▲ $4,199
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,260$21,207▲ $3,947
Pledges and Grants Receivable$17,238$4,823▼ $12,415
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,330$1,744▲ $414
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,219$1,063▼ $1,156
Total Assets$140,663$134,339▼ $6,324
Other Assets Total$1,710$397▼ $1,313
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,759$2,828▼ $1,931
Total Liabilities$4,759$2,828▼ $1,931
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$118,666$131,511▲ $12,845
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$17,238--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$135,904$131,511▼ $4,393
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$140,663$134,339▼ $6,324

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,744$10,744-
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve MackChair
Brendan CurranVice-Chair
Andrew HershberberBoard Member
Cynthia NimerichterBoard Member
Jane Ard-smithBoard Member
Judy CaseyBoard Member
Lisa KemppainenBoard Member
Michael PearlmutterBoard Member
Norm BouchardBoard Member
Pete LeeBoard Member
Jan TannerSecretary
Dana CapozzellaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$114,753
Program Service Revenue
$773
Investment Income
$252
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$114,753
Change in Net Assets
$-7,293
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$67,354
Other Expenses$55,717
Total Fundraising Expense$14,397
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$42,739$8,321$8,060$59,120
Advertising$10,526$47$46$10,619
Occupancy$5,886$1,145$1,109$8,140
Office Expenses$5,966$1,337$594$7,897
All Other Expenses$567$6,974$0$7,541
Information Technology$3,646$710$687$5,043
Payroll Taxes$3,269$637$617$4,523
Other Employee Benefits$2,874$353$484$3,711
Insurance$1,646$320$310$2,276
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,890$0$1,890
Depreciation Depletion$424$82$80$586
Other Expenses$40$0$0$40
Total Functional Expenses$86,103$22,571$14,397$123,071
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
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
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 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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens Project
EIN
84-1241911
Phone
7195209899
Address
P O Box 2085, Colorado Springs, CO 80901

Signing Officer

Name
Steve Mack
Title
Board Chair
Phone
7195209899
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Mack
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
55

Preparer

Firm
Gregory Jamieson
Address
615 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Preparer
Gregory Jamieson
Phone
7194406062
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Treasurer, Board Chair and Executive Director review the 990 before it is filed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Possible conflicts of interest are discussed annually and on a case by case basis as needed.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Executive Director receives an annual written evaluation and the Board independently determines the salary. No Board members are paid.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Newsletter/Communications 23323. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“In-Kind Service Donations 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bad Debt 6974. 0. 6974. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Volunteer Recognition 567. 567. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Possible conflicts of interest are discussed annually and on a case by case basis as needed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Director receives an annual written evaluation and the Board independently determines the salary. No Board members are paid.
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$134,339
Liabilities
$2,828
Net assets
$131,511
Revenue
$115,778
Expenses
$123,071
Net income
-$7,293
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.86$0.04$7.81$1.02$3.62$2.60
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.49$0.04$2.45$1.85$2.59$0.73
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.56$0.11$3.45$1.93$1.46$0.47
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.06$0.19$2.87$2.17$1.33$0.84
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.03$0.03$2.00$1.78$1.66$0.11
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.81$0.05$1.77$1.53$1.28$0.24
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.67$0.04$1.62$1.45$1.23$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.03$1.32$1.16$1.23$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.34$0.03$1.32$1.16$1.23$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.05$1.36$1.05$1.18$0.13
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.52$0.03$1.49$1.32$1.39$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.94$0.08$1.86$1.48$1.55$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.01$0.08$1.92$1.45
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.06$0.06$2.00$1.79$1.66$0.13