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Public Trust Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 84-3379897

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 12, 2021

Organization ProfileN/A
98 Wadsworth Blvd 127-3071Lakewood, CO 80226

(720) 588-2008

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

59th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

$86,393

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Net Assets

$86,393

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Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

$757,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$673,207

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$83,793

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $86,393Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $86,3932020Assets 2021: $8,802Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $8,8022021Assets 2022: $60,904Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $60,9042022Assets 2023: $15,073Net Assets 2023: $15,0732023Assets 2024: $14,360Net Assets 2024: $14,3602024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$86,393
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$86,393
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $757,000Expenses 2020: $673,207Net Income 2020: $83,7932020Revenue 2021: $350,100Expenses 2021: $427,691Net Income 2021: -$77,5912021Revenue 2022: $346,721Expenses 2022: $294,619Net Income 2022: $52,1022022Revenue 2023: $150,000Expenses 2023: $195,831Net Income 2023: -$45,8312023Revenue 2024: $150,000Expenses 2024: $150,713Net Income 2024: -$7132024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$757,000
Expenses$673,207
Net Income$83,793
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 12, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$757,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation is organized to uphold colorado's constitution and defend the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility on which colorado was founded.

The corporation is organized to uphold colorado's constitution and defend the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility through public interest litigation activities and providing free legal representation in matters that advance liberty and individual rights and promote accountable, ethical governance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,600$86,393▲ $83,793
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$2,600$86,393▲ $83,793
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$2,600$86,393▲ $83,793
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,600$86,393▲ $83,793
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,600$86,393▲ $83,793
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe SmithOfficer
Katie KennedyOfficer
Troy EidOfficer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Maven Law GroupLegal1600 BROADWAY SUITE 1600, Denver, CO 80202$192,611
Peacefield Counsel LtdConsulting11639 W 74TH PL, Arvada, CO 80005$108,333
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$757,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$757,000
Change in Net Assets
$83,793
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$530,862
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$142,345
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$235,345--$235,345
Fees for Services Other$233,333--$233,333
Grants to Domestic Orgs$142,345--$142,345
Advertising$47,474--$47,474
Fees for Services Accounting$855--$855
Information Technology$210--$210
Other Expenses$9,415$136-$136
All Other Expenses-$10-$10
Total Functional Expenses$668,977$4,230$0$673,207
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Defend ColoradoGreenwood Village, CO501(c)(4)General Assistance$142,345
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization did not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the director prior to filing.”

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

“Counsel reviews all contracts and disbursements.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Public Trust Institute
EIN
84-3379897
Phone
7205882008
Address
98 WADSWORTH BLVD 127-3071, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

Signing Officer

Name
Katie Kennedy
Title
Current Officer
Phone
7205882008
Signed
2021-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Katie Kennedy
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Dalby Wendland & Co Pc
Address
P O BOX 430, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81502
Preparer
Paige a Curtiss CPA
Phone
9702431921
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Conducting public interest litigation on issues of free speech and free association, taxpayers' rights, open and accountable government, and educational opportunity.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“As of june 2020, the corporation discontinued public research and education on ethics requirements and violations by elected officials.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 233,333. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 233,333.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COUNSEL REVIEWS ALL CONTRACTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 233,333. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 233,333.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$86,393
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$86,393
Revenue
$757,000
Expenses
$673,207
Net income
$83,793
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$1.50$1.51$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.15$0.15$1.50$1.96$0.46
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.61$0.00$0.61$3.47$2.95$0.52
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.00$0.09$3.50$4.28$0.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.00$0.86$7.57$6.73$0.84