Civic Intelligence

Americans for Public Trust

EIN 84-4413894 • 501(c)3 • Alexandria, VA

Profile

The Organization's mission is to restore trust in government by holding officials and groups accountable for corrupt and unethical behavior through investigation, legal action, and reporting.

107 S West St STE 442Alexandria, VA 22314

www.americansforpublictrust.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

57th percentile

7.8%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

99th percentile

462%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$190,077

Up $156,252 (+462%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$3,514

Up $1,183 (+51%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$186,563

Up $155,069 (+492%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,990,218

Up $525,218 (+36%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,835,149

Up $287,994 (+19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$155,069

Up $237,224 (+289%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2020: $65,075Liabilities 2020: $1,443Net Assets 2020: $63,6322020Assets 2021: $249,074Liabilities 2021: $2,842Net Assets 2021: $246,2322021Assets 2022: $115,053Liabilities 2022: $1,404Net Assets 2022: $113,6492022Assets 2023: $33,825Liabilities 2023: $2,331Net Assets 2023: $31,4942023Assets 2024: $190,077Liabilities 2024: $3,514Net Assets 2024: $186,5632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$190,077
Liabilities$3,514
Net Assets$186,563
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2020: $1,489,300Expenses 2020: $1,425,668Net Income 2020: $63,6322020Revenue 2021: $3,628,537Expenses 2021: $3,445,937Net Income 2021: $182,6002021Revenue 2022: $1,584,035Expenses 2022: $1,716,618Net Income 2022: -$132,5832022Revenue 2023: $1,465,000Expenses 2023: $1,547,155Net Income 2023: -$82,1552023Revenue 2024: $1,990,218Expenses 2024: $1,835,149Net Income 2024: $155,0692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,990,218
Expenses$1,835,149
Net Income$155,069
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$190,077
Liabilities
$3,514
Net assets
$186,563
Revenue
$1,990,218
Expenses
$1,835,149
Net income
$155,069
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.00$0.19$1.99$1.84$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.47$1.55$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.11$1.58$1.72$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$3.63$3.45$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.06$1.49$1.43$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,990,218
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Working to restore trust in government by exposing corruption and unethical behavior.

The Organizations mission is to restore trust in government by holding officials and groups accountable for corrupt and unethical behavior through investigation legal action and reporting

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$31,184$188,071▲ $156,887
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$31,494$186,563▲ $155,069
Accounts Receivable$635--
Total Assets$33,825$190,077▲ $156,252
Other Assets Total$2,006$2,006→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,331$3,514▲ $1,183
Total Liabilities$2,331$3,514▲ $1,183
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$31,494$186,563▲ $155,069
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$33,825$190,077▲ $156,252
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Caitlin SutherlandExecutive DirectorFT$200,000$48,539$248,539
Nathaniel SerslevStaff AttorneyFT$145,000$5,922$150,922
Joseph J Barron IvResearch DirectorFT$135,000$6,205$141,205

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Annie TalleyDirectorPresidentSec
Leelle SliferDirector
Mimi WaltersDirector
Caleb CrosbyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
CRC AdvisorsPublic relations2850 EISENHOWER AVE Ste 100, Alexandria, VA 22314$586,643
Holtzman VogelLegal2300 N Street NW Ste 643, Washington, DC 20037$510,142
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,990,218
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,990,218
Change in Net Assets
$155,069
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,258,712
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$576,437
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$141,427$380,635-$522,062
Fees for Services Other$503,870$16,603-$520,473
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$392,000$88,000-$480,000
Advertising$146,475--$146,475
Other Employee Benefits$29,899$12,342-$42,241
Payroll Taxes$29,415$6,306-$35,721
Occupancy$26,107$5,393-$31,500
Pension Plan Contributions$15,027$3,448-$18,475
Other Expenses$10,517$2,753-$13,270
Travel$2,464$7,941-$10,405
Insurance$937$7,107-$8,044
Office Expenses$46$4,587-$4,633
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,850-$1,850
Total Functional Expenses$1,298,184$536,965$0$1,835,149
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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

Part VI Line 11B

“Prior to filing a draft of form 990 is provided to members of the”

Part VI Line 11B

“governing board for their review and comments.”

Part VI Line 19

“The organization does not make these documents available to the public.”

Part VI 12C

“The organization works to enforce and monitor its conflicts of interest”

Part VI 12C

“Policy by applying it through the year to instances that may involve”

Part VI 12C

“Potential conflicts. Additionally, the organization also reviews the”

Part VI 12C

“Conflict of interest policy during its annual board meeting, along with its”

Part VI 12C

“Other governance policies.”

PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

“The organization's independent directors annually review and approve the”

PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

“Compensation paid to the organization's officers based on the experience,”

PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

“The services provided, and the salary paid by comparable organizations. The”

PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:

“Discussions of the independent directors are contemporaneously documented.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Americans for Public Trust
EIN
84-4413894
In Care Of
% Caitlin Sutherland
Phone
2026565175
Address
107 S West St STE 442, Alexandria, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Caitlin Sutherland
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026565175
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caitlin Sutherland
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Howard Sckolnik CPA
Address
8203 E Sierra Pinta Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Preparer
Howard Sckolnik
Phone
6025240974
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX Line 11G

“Compliance Total expenses - $16603.00 Program service expenses - $0.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $16603.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part IX Line 11G

“Public relations Total expenses - $220050.00 Program service expenses - $220050.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part IX Line 11G

“Research consulting Total expenses - $281820.00 Program service expenses - $281820.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part IX Line 11G

“Strategic consulting Total expenses - $2000.00 Program service expenses - $2000.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part V 2A

“The organization utilizes a peo which files all required payroll”

Part V 2A

“Reports including form w-3.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Prior to filing a draft of form 990 is provided to members of the
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1governing board for their review and comments.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization does not make these documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compliance Total expenses - $16603.00 Program service expenses - $0.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $16603.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Public relations Total expenses - $220050.00 Program service expenses - $220050.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Research consulting Total expenses - $281820.00 Program service expenses - $281820.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Strategic consulting Total expenses - $2000.00 Program service expenses - $2000.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENFORCE AND MONITOR ITS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8POLICY BY APPLYING IT THROUGH THE YEAR TO INSTANCES THAT MAY INVOLVE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO REVIEWS THE
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEW AND APPROVE THE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13COMPENSATION PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE,
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14THE SERVICES PROVIDED, AND THE SALARY PAID BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15DISCUSSIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES A PEO WHICH FILES ALL REQUIRED PAYROLL
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17REPORTS INCLUDING FORM W-3.
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