Civic Intelligence

The Bell Action Network

EIN 84-1550842 • 501(c)4 • Denver, CO

Profile

The Bell Action Network was formed to promote social welfare and for other educational and charitable purposes. The organization supports public policies that promote opportunity and self-sufficiency in Colorado.

303 E 17th Avenue Suite 400Denver, CO 80203

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-88%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-68%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$41,584

Down $86,951 (-68%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,750

Down $2,465 (-58%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$39,834

Down $84,486 (-68%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$96,000

Down $19,005 (-17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$180,486

Up $84,747 (+89%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$84,486

Down $103,752 (-539%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $8,525Net Assets 2011: $8,5252011Assets 2012: $9,600Liabilities 2012: $136Net Assets 2012: $9,4642012Assets 2013: $33,695Net Assets 2013: $33,6952013Assets 2014: $26,522Net Assets 2014: $26,5222014Assets 2015: $35,216Net Assets 2015: $35,2162015Assets 2016: $33,786Net Assets 2016: $33,7862016Assets 2017: $57,033Net Assets 2017: $57,0332017Assets 2018: $41,211Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $41,2112018Assets 2019: $35,482Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $35,4822019Assets 2020: $32,380Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $32,3802020Assets 2021: $49,895Net Assets 2021: $49,8952021Assets 2022: $106,497Liabilities 2022: $1,443Net Assets 2022: $105,0542022Assets 2023: $128,535Liabilities 2023: $4,215Net Assets 2023: $124,3202023Assets 2024: $41,584Liabilities 2024: $1,750Net Assets 2024: $39,8342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$41,584
Liabilities$1,750
Net Assets$39,834
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $40,501Expenses 2011: $42,383Net Income 2011: -$1,8822011Revenue 2012: $38,100Expenses 2012: $37,161Net Income 2012: $9392012Revenue 2013: $61,050Expenses 2013: $36,819Net Income 2013: $24,2312013Revenue 2014: $25,001Expenses 2014: $21,174Net Income 2014: $3,8272014Revenue 2015: $25,000Expenses 2015: $16,306Net Income 2015: $8,6942015Revenue 2016: $25,001Expenses 2016: $26,431Net Income 2016: -$1,4302016Revenue 2017: $25,001Expenses 2017: $1,754Net Income 2017: $23,2472017Revenue 2018: $36,001Expenses 2018: $51,823Net Income 2018: -$15,8222018Revenue 2019: $33,123Expenses 2019: $38,852Net Income 2019: -$5,7292019Revenue 2020: $164,000Expenses 2020: $167,102Net Income 2020: -$3,1022020Revenue 2021: $116,000Expenses 2021: $98,485Net Income 2021: $17,5152021Revenue 2022: $273,001Expenses 2022: $217,842Net Income 2022: $55,1592022Revenue 2023: $115,005Expenses 2023: $95,739Net Income 2023: $19,2662023Revenue 2024: $96,000Expenses 2024: $180,486Net Income 2024: -$84,4862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$96,000
Expenses$180,486
Net Income-$84,486
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$41,584
Liabilities
$1,750
Net assets
$39,834
Revenue
$96,000
Expenses
$180,486
Net income
-$84,486
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.02$0.40$0.96$1.80$0.84
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.29$0.04$1.24$1.15$0.96$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.01$1.05$2.73$2.18$0.55
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.50$1.16$0.98$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$1.64$1.67$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.33$0.39$0.06
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.36$0.52$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.57$0.25$0.02$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.34$0.25$0.26$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.35$0.25$0.16$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.27$0.25$0.21$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.34$0.61$0.37$0.24
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.00$0.09$0.38$0.37$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.09$0.41$0.42$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$96,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The bell action network was formed to promote social welfare and for other educational and charitable purposes. The organization supports public policies that promote economic mobility for every coloradan through education, communication, and advocacy.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Key Achievements in 2024 included:* Shared research and policy ideas with key leaders, including opportunities to alleviate cost pressures on families, support older adults, strengthen our caring workforce and the recipients of care, support greater educational equity, support consumer protection and financial empowerment, and advance public investments and fiscal reform in support of economic mobility;* Highlighted key policy levers and investments promoting economic mobility through social media and public education campaigns* Shared timely and relevant information about 2024 ballot measures with the public, including their potential impact on tax fairness, racial equity, and economic mobility.-$178,986
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RAYMOND RIVERAChairman-$0--
JEAN DUBOFSKYDirector-$0--
SARAH VAUGHANDirector-$0--
MICHAEL BREWERDirector-$0--
SCOTT WASSERMANPrior President-$0--
JULIE PECAUTSecretary-$0--
ANGELA COBIANDirector-$0--
KELLY NORDINIDirector-$0--
Chris deGruy KennedyPresident-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Bell Action Network
EIN
84-1550842
Phone
3032970456
Address
303 E 17TH AVENUE SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80203

Signing Officer

Name
Chris deGruy Kennedy
Title
President
Signed
2025-09-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC
Address
5161 E Arapahoe Road Suite 100, Centennial, CO 80122
Preparer
Derek Watada
Phone
3038895981
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $85”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $48”

Other Expenses.1

“Public opinion research $57000”

Other Expenses.2

“LICENSES & PERMITS $10”

Other Expenses.3

“Credit card processing fees $10”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $50000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4215 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1750”

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