Liabilities / Assets
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
71st percentile
Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
61st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
$1,044,060
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$1,043,467
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$593
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
$4,205,003
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$3,161,536
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$1,043,467
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Feb 4, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Nov 12, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.1
- Gross Receipts
- $4,205,003
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Center action now (can) is committed to rebuilding the political center and uniting all americans around shared values and a pragmatic approach to policy and politics. Can educates americans on how to participate in politics in a strategic fashion rather than ceding the arena to those on the extremes.
Center action now is committed to rebuilding the political center and uniting all americans around shared values and a pragmatic approach to policy and politics. We activate like-minded americans to participate in politics in a strategic fashion rather than ceding the arena to those on the extremes.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | - | $1,022,358 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $21,702 | - |
| Total Assets | $0 | $1,044,060 | ▲ $1,044,060 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | - | $593 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $593 | ▲ $593 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | - | $1,043,467 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $0 | $1,043,467 | ▲ $1,043,467 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $0 | $1,044,060 | ▲ $1,044,060 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Timothy Miller | President |
| John Stubbs | Secretary |
| Sarah Longwell | Treasurer |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversant | Advertising | 3100 EASTIN SQUARE PLACE, Columbus, OH 43219 | $1,500,000 |
| Longwell Partners INC | Advertising, Communications, Research, A | 925 15TH ST NW 5TH FLOOR, Washington, DC 20005 | $476,207 |
| Defending Democracy Together | Acquisition Cost-sharing | 925 15TH ST NW 5TH FLOOR, Washington, DC 20005 | $300,000 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,205,003
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $4,205,003
- Change in Net Assets
- $1,043,467
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,617,366 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $544,170 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $1,116 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | $1,909,489 | - | - | $1,909,489 |
| Fees for Services Other | $653,529 | - | - | $653,529 |
| Comp Disqual Persons | $512,342 | $31,003 | $825 | $544,170 |
| Information Technology | $24,966 | $1,875 | - | $26,841 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $16,345 | - | $16,345 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $3,475 | $2,831 | - | $6,306 |
| Office Expenses | $3,575 | $210 | - | $3,785 |
| Travel | $180 | $179 | - | $359 |
| Other Expenses | - | $421 | $291 | $291 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $3,107,556 | $52,864 | $1,116 | $3,161,536 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | See Part V | See Part V | No | $476,670 |
| - | See Part V | See Part V | No | $52,500 |
| - | See Part V | See Part V | No | $15,000 |
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
- 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
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- Yes
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3
“Longwell partners inc. Was the management company for center action now during 2020. Sarah longwell, treasurer of center action now, was compensated as an employee of longwell partners inc. During 2020. Due to the organization's established accounting and financial control processes, which have been approved by an independent accounting firm, the confidential compensation information is unavailable to the preparer and the signing officer.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B
“Center action now did not establish any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body in 2020.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Center action now's form 990 was reviewed by management. Members of the governing body and outside legal counsel both received and reviewed copies of this form 990. Comments were addressed before the return was filed.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Center action now requires the officers and directors to read and sign the policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest they may have to the entire board. The board then decides whether or not there exists a conflict. Any officers or board members with conflicts are recused from voting upon issues involving their particular conflict.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Center action now requires that compensation for the directors and employees be reviewed and approved by the board of directors; persons with conflicts of interest regarding the compensation arrangement at issue are recused. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping are maintained with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Center action now does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection. Copies of its 990s are made available upon request at the organization's headquarters in washington dc as required by law.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Center Action Now
- EIN
- 84-4552289
- Phone
- 2026434303
- Address
- 925 15TH ST NW 5TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Signing Officer
- Name
- Sarah Longwell
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 2026434303
- Signed
- 2021-11-12
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Timothy Miller
- Formed
- 2020
- Legal Domicile
- Dc
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Cherry Bekaert Llp
- Address
- 6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD STE 600, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
- Preparer
- Amanda Adams
- Phone
- 3015899000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“List building/acquisition : program service expenses 310,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 310,000. Market research and outreach: program service expenses 343,529. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 343,529.”
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| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | ENTITY IS MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY SARAH LONGWELL, TREASURER |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE RESEARCH AND MONITORING/ANALYSIS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE ORGANIZATION, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, MEETING PLANNING, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES AS NEEDED IN MEETING THE OBJECTIVE OF CENTER ACTION NOW IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS MISSION AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ENTITY OWNED BY TIMOTHY MILLER, PRESIDENT |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | MEDIA CONSULTING |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | ENTITY OWNED BY JOHN STUBBS, SECRETARY |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART IV, LINE 1, COLUMN (B) - DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART IV, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) - DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTIONS: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | PART IV, LINE 2, COLUMN (B) - DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | PART IV, LINE 2, COLUMN (D) - DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTIONS: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | PART IV, LINE 3, COLUMN (B) - DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP: |
| IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | PART IV, LINE 3, COLUMN (D) - DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTIONS: |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | LONGWELL PARTNERS INC. WAS THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR CENTER ACTION NOW DURING 2020. SARAH LONGWELL, TREASURER OF CENTER ACTION NOW, WAS COMPENSATED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF LONGWELL PARTNERS INC. DURING 2020. DUE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ESTABLISHED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CONTROL PROCESSES, WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, THE CONFIDENTIAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION IS UNAVAILABLE TO THE PREPARER AND THE SIGNING OFFICER. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | CENTER ACTION NOW DID NOT ESTABLISH ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY IN 2020. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | CENTER ACTION NOW'S FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL BOTH RECEIVED AND REVIEWED COPIES OF THIS FORM 990. COMMENTS WERE ADDRESSED BEFORE THE RETURN WAS FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | CENTER ACTION NOW REQUIRES THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO READ AND SIGN THE POLICY AND TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. THE BOARD THEN DECIDES WHETHER OR NOT THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT. ANY OFFICERS OR BOARD MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS ARE RECUSED FROM VOTING UPON ISSUES INVOLVING THEIR PARTICULAR CONFLICT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | CENTER ACTION NOW REQUIRES THAT COMPENSATION FOR THE DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE RECUSED. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING ARE MAINTAINED WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | CENTER ACTION NOW DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. COPIES OF ITS 990S ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON DC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | LIST BUILDING/ACQUISITION : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 310,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 310,000. MARKET RESEARCH AND OUTREACH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 343,529. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 343,529. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G |
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Filings
Displayed year
2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,044,060
- Liabilities
- $593
- Net assets
- $1,043,467
- Revenue
- $4,205,003
- Expenses
- $3,161,536
- Net income
- $1,043,467