Civic Intelligence

First Five Action Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 85-1075023

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Apr 21, 2025

Organization Profilewww.firstfiveaction.org
50 F Street NW 740Washington, DC 20001

(202) 730-0943

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

85th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$352,182

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.1% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

59%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

285%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,038,612

Up $492,453 (+19%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,700,373

Up $560,326 (+26%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$338,239

Down $67,873 (-17%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,947,753

Down $1,552,247 (-44%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$1,087,975

Down $999,291 (-48%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$859,778

Down $552,956 (-39%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2021: $898,448Liabilities 2021: $65,495Net Assets 2021: $832,9532021Assets 2022: $2,546,159Liabilities 2022: $406,112Net Assets 2022: $2,140,0472022Assets 2024: $3,038,612Liabilities 2024: $338,239Net Assets 2024: $2,700,3732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,038,612
Liabilities$338,239
Net Assets$2,700,373
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2021: $900,000Expenses 2021: $67,047Net Income 2021: $832,9532021Revenue 2022: $3,500,000Expenses 2022: $2,087,266Net Income 2022: $1,412,7342022Revenue 2024: $1,947,753Expenses 2024: $1,087,975Net Income 2024: $859,7782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,947,753
Expenses$1,087,975
Net Income$859,778
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 21, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,947,753
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Through education activities, issue advocacy, and lobbying at the federal level, FFAF works to sustain and expand federal-level support for early care and education (ECE), and identify and advance new and innovative ways to increase access to high-quality ECE for children from under-resourced communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,196,767$3,038,612▲ $1,841,845
Pledges and Grants Receivable$714,226$0▼ $714,226
Total Assets$1,910,993$3,038,612▲ $1,127,619
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,930$271,835▲ $222,905
Other Liabilities$21,468$66,404▲ $44,936
Total Liabilities$70,398$338,239▲ $267,841
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,126,377$2,700,373▲ $1,573,996
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$714,218$0▼ $714,218
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,840,595$2,700,373▲ $859,778
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,910,993$3,038,612▲ $1,127,619
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sarah RittlingPresident
Kelly King DibbleDirector
Kevin MaddenDirector
Libby DoggettDirector
Diana RaunerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Precision Strategies LLCGovernment Relations Services901 New York Ave NW Suite 930, Washington, DC 20001$220,000
S-3 Group LLCGovernment Relations Services418 C Street NE, Washington, DC 20002$204,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,947,753
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,947,753
Change in Net Assets
$859,778

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,947,753
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,947,753
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,947,753
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,087,975
Total Fundraising Expense$65,373
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$343,750--$343,750
Fees for Services Other$125,413$206,961-$332,374
Fees for Services Lobbying-$232,500-$232,500
Fees for Services Management$68,681-$65,373$134,054
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,833-$16,833
Fees for Services Legal-$14,145-$14,145
Travel$7,117--$7,117
All Other Expenses$146$3,661-$3,807
Information Technology-$3,022-$3,022
Office Expenses-$373-$373
Total Functional Expenses$545,107$477,495$65,373$1,087,975

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,087,975
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,087,975
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,087,975
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Start Early$66,404
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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 B, line 11B

“The Form 990 is prepared by a national public accounting firm. The Board of Directors receives the draft Form 990 prior to its electronic filing with the IRS.”

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

“The director or key employee is obligated to disclose any conflict of interest. The executive committee reviews and votes on recommendations to the Board regarding the conflict of interest. The full Board takes action on the recommendations. The minutes of the meeting are disclosed to the full Board membership.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Organization's policy regarding making certain documents public: The financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Five Action Fund
EIN
85-1075023
Phone
2027300943
Address
50 F Street NW 740, Washington, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Rittling
Title
President
Phone
3124531952
Signed
2025-04-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Rittling
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Rsm US Llp
Address
30 S Wacker Dr Ste 3300, Chicago, IL 60606
Preparer
Rebekuh Eley
Phone
3126343400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 125,413. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 125,413. Administrative Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 14,210. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,210. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 192,751. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 192,751.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“FFAF is exempt from income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 501(c)(4), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the IRC. FFAF has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status, to identify and report unrelated income, to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus, and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. FFAF did not have taxable income and did not pay taxes during 2024 and 2023. The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, disclosed and presented in the financial statements. This requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are more likely than not of being sustained when challenged or when examined by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more likely than not threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense and liability in the current year. Management has determined there are no material uncertain income tax positions for the years ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The director or key employee is obligated to disclose any conflict of interest. The executive committee reviews and votes on recommendations to the Board regarding the conflict of interest. The full Board takes action on the recommendations. The minutes of the meeting are disclosed to the full Board membership.
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Filings

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

Open filing
Assets
$3,038,612
Liabilities
$338,239
Net assets
$2,700,373
Revenue
$1,947,753
Expenses
$1,087,975
Net income
$859,778
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.04$0.34$2.70$1.95$1.09$0.86
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.55$0.41$2.14$3.50$2.09$1.41
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.90$0.07$0.83$0.90$0.07$0.83