Civic Intelligence

Citizens Project

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 84-1241911

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2018

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

(719) 520-9899

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

70th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

74th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$166,544

Up $32,205 (+24%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$162,114

Up $30,603 (+23%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$4,430

Up $1,602 (+57%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$144,705

Up $28,927 (+25%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$123,197

Up $126 (+0.1%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$21,508

Up $28,801 (+395%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

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 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

2017

Assets$166,544
Liabilities$4,430
Net Assets$162,114
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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 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

2017

Revenue$144,705
Expenses$123,197
Net Income$21,508
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$144,705
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Citizens Project spotlights issues

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$111,307-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$105,105$42,513▼ $62,592
Pledges and Grants Receivable$4,823$8,959▲ $4,136
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,063$1,095▲ $32
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,744$1,058▼ $686
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,207$862▼ $20,345
Total Assets$134,339$166,544▲ $32,205
Other Assets Total$397$750▲ $353
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,828$4,430▲ $1,602
Total Liabilities$2,828$4,430▲ $1,602
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$131,511$153,155▲ $21,644
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$8,959-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$131,511$162,114▲ $30,603
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$134,339$166,544▲ $32,205

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,058$11,430$12,488
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jane Ard-smithChair
Andrew HershbergerBoard Member
Jason ThompsonBoard Member
Judy CaseyBoard Member
Kathy DreilingBoard Member
Lisa KemppainenBoard Member
Norm BouchardBoard Member
Pete LeeBoard Member
Steve MackBoard Member
Sue GrantBoard Member
Cynthia NimerichterSecretary
Jan TannerSecretary
Michael PearlmutterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$136,467
Program Service Revenue
$6,192
Investment Income
$2,046
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$136,467
Change in Net Assets
$21,508
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$64,178
Other Expenses$59,019
Total Fundraising Expense$24,544
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$36,235$10,692$12,474$59,401
Occupancy$6,822$740$658$8,220
Other Expenses$7,446$0$392$7,838
Insurance$3,624$1,901$416$5,941
Information Technology$4,547$493$438$5,478
Payroll Taxes$3,201$812$764$4,777
Office Expenses$2,660$524$1,009$4,193
Advertising$2,014$224$0$2,238
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,066$109$2,175
All Other Expenses$1,253$171$437$1,861
Depreciation Depletion$569$62$55$686
Total Functional Expenses$80,453$18,200$24,544$123,197
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
Deb Walker
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7195209899
Signed
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Mack
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
2
Volunteers
62

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 25461. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“In-Kind Service Donations 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 703. 668. 35. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Volunteer Recognition 801. 585. 136. 80.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bad Debt 357. 0. 0. 357.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EDUCATION/ADVOCACY CITIZENS PROJECT RUNS ONGOING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND ADVOCATE FOR OUR VALUES. WE WATCHDOG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THAT EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE ARE BEING UPHELD. PROGRAMMING IS RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT EVENTS AND SEEKS TO LOCALIZE ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM HOSTING PANEL DISCUSSIONS OR FILM SCREENINGS TO URGING LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO UPHOLD LAWS THAT PROTECT EQUALITY. THE ACTIVIST NE
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Treasurer, Board Chair and Executive Director review the 990 before it is filed.
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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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$166,544
Liabilities
$4,430
Net assets
$162,114
Revenue
$144,705
Expenses
$123,197
Net income
$21,508
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.04$1.62$1.45$1.23$0.22
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