Civic Intelligence

The Marathon Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-0983902

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.THEMARATHONINITIATIVE.ORG
1730 Rhode Island Ave NW 201Washington, DC 20036

(202) 480-3498

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

15th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$399,716

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 37.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-10%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Down

$361,828

Down $41,531 (-10%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$311,155

Down $92,204 (-23%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$50,673

Up $50,673 from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,073,838

Down $138,439 (-11%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,306,159

Up $177,446 (+16%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$232,321

Down $315,885 (-378%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $24,016Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $24,0162020Assets 2021: $319,795Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $319,7952021Assets 2022: $403,359Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $403,3592022Assets 2023: $361,828Liabilities 2023: $50,673Net Assets 2023: $311,1552023Assets 2024: $166,369Liabilities 2024: $116,638Net Assets 2024: $49,7312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$361,828
Liabilities$50,673
Net Assets$311,155
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $301,100Expenses 2020: $277,084Net Income 2020: $24,0162020Revenue 2021: $1,570,234Expenses 2021: $1,250,439Net Income 2021: $319,7952021Revenue 2022: $1,212,277Expenses 2022: $1,128,713Net Income 2022: $83,5642022Revenue 2023: $1,073,838Expenses 2023: $1,306,159Net Income 2023: -$232,3212023Revenue 2024: $842,245Expenses 2024: $1,103,669Net Income 2024: -$261,4242024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,073,838
Expenses$1,306,159
Net Income-$232,321
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,073,838
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the marathon initiative is to develop the diplomatic, military, and economic strategies that the united states needs to navigate protracted competitions with great power rivals. Motivated by the conviction that strategy is possible and necessary, marathon's focus is on developing such strategies through deep, rigorous, and independent research, informed by history, geography, and scholarship. Marathon's goal is to equip america and its leaders with strategies for the hardest problems of great power competition, strategies that are of the utmost rigor but at the same time relevant, realistic, and viable

The mission of the marathon initiative is to develop the diplomatic, military, and economic strategies that the united states needs to navigate protracted competitions with great power rivals. Motivated by the conviction that strategy is possible and necessary, marathon's focus is on developing such strategies through deep, rigorous, and independent research, informed by history, geography, and scholarship. Marathon's goal is to equip america and its leaders with strategies for the hardest problems of great power competition, strategies that are of the utmost rigor but at the same time relevant, realistic, and viable.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$528,659$346,097▼ $182,562
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$15,731▲ $15,731
Accounts Receivable$14,817--
Total Assets$543,476$361,828▼ $181,648
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$50,673-
Total Liabilities$0$50,673▲ $50,673
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$262,887$170,909▼ $91,978
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$280,589$140,246▼ $140,343
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$543,476$311,155▼ $232,321
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$543,476$361,828▼ $181,648

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$15,731$8,540$24,271
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elbridge a ColbyDirector and SecretaryFT$377,216$22,500$399,716
A Wess MitchellDirector and TreasurerFT$374,000$22,500$396,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laurence E HirschChairman
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,073,838
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$747,500
Change in Net Assets
$-232,321
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$829,498
Other Expenses$476,661
Total Fundraising Expense$88,749
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$636,973$79,623$79,622$796,218
Fees for Services Management$205,386$77,215-$282,601
Fees for Services Accounting-$83,375-$83,375
Fees for Services Other$7,269$33,304$909$41,482
Payroll Taxes$26,624$3,328$3,328$33,280
Travel$18,498$6,805$2,312$27,615
Occupancy$20,562$2,519$2,541$25,622
Fees for Services Legal-$13,168-$13,168
Conferences and Meetings$1,608--$1,608
Office Expenses-$807-$807
Depreciation Depletion$307$39$37$383
Total Functional Expenses$917,227$300,183$88,749$1,306,159
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
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

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

“The treasurer and secretary jointly oversaw the 990 filing. The organization outsourced the preparation of the 990 form to its cpa firm. The treasurer and secretary jointly reviewed the draft copy and presented it to the chairman. The board reviewed the document before submission.”

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

“The organization maintains a written conflicts policy that precludes officers from making any decisions from which they will benefit financially. The policy requires that any potential conflicts be disclosed. Potential conflicts of interest are required to be reviewed and determinations are made as they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Officers' salaries and senior employees' salaries are determined by the chairman on the basis of performance and comparisons to employees with similar responsibilities at comparable organizations in the same geographic area to ensure compensation reflects market standards.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial documents are publicly disclosed annually by the irs via form 990, as required of all 501(c)(3) organizations. When required by 501 (c)(3) organizations, documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Marathon Initiative
EIN
85-0983902
Phone
2024803498
Address
1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 201, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Elbridge a Colby
Title
Director and Secretary
Phone
2024803498
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elbridge a Colby
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
2
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Renner and Company CPA Pc
Address
700 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET SUITE 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Preparer
Joan M Renner CPA
Phone
7035351200
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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$361,828
Liabilities
$50,673
Net assets
$311,155
Revenue
$1,073,838
Expenses
$1,306,159
Net income
-$232,321
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.12$0.05$0.84$1.10$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.05$0.31$1.07$1.31$0.23
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.40$0.00$0.40$1.21$1.13$0.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.00$0.32$1.57$1.25$0.32
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.30$0.28$0.02