Civic Intelligence

Citizens for a Strong Democracy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 85-3257560

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 26, 2022

1401 H Street NW Ste 875Washington, DC 20005

(602) 228-8902

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

1st percentile

-225982%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

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No value available

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

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

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No value available

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Source year 2021

Assets

$5,889

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Net Assets

$5,889

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Liabilities

$0

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Revenue

$34

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Expenses

$76,868

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Net Income

-$76,834

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2021: $5,889Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5,8892021Assets 2022: $5,829Net Assets 2022: $5,8292022Assets 2024: $1,707Net Assets 2024: $1,7072024

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2021

Assets$5,889
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,889

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2021: $34Expenses 2021: $76,868Net Income 2021: -$76,8342021Expenses 2022: $602022Expenses 2024: $2,3172024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$34
Expenses$76,868
Net Income-$76,834
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 26, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$34
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CITIZENS FOR A STRONG DEMOCRACY CSD IS A BIPARTISAN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE VOTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. CSD WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH AND DRAW ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O-$76,750
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
NOAH KROLOFFDirector-$0--
CHAD SWEETDirector-$0--
NEILL SCIARRONEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens for a Strong Democracy
EIN
85-3257560
Phone
6022288902
Address
1401 H STREET NW STE 875, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Noah Kroloff
Title
Director
Phone
6022288902
Signed
2022-10-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Alta CPA Group
Address
59 Franklin St 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Preparer
Jeffrey Griffith
Phone
4103495101
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

OFFICE 118

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28

Citizens for a strong democracy csd is a bipartisan organization whose mission is to educate and engage voters across the country.

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28

Program description continued of its leadership to provide ongoing education to the general public about the practices and institutions that are vital to preserving and promoting democracy in the united states. More specifically, the organization anticipates that public policies that encourage the safety and security of local, state and national political elections, as well as public policies that protect voting rights and ensure the peaceful transfer of power, will be a particular focus of its research and public education efforts. Csd will conduct public awareness and education campaigns and will primarily communicate through national and local broadcast and cable, radio and digital channels, as well as direct mail efforts in all of its research and educational activities, the organization will provide a full and fair exposition of the pertinent facts as to permit individuals and the public to form an independent opinion or conclusion with respect to the subjects or issues presented. In doing so, the organization shall involve appropriate policy analysts in cooperation, joint research, policy analysis, and development. Specific examples of the programs and activities the organization will develop, sponsor and conduct in furtherance of its mission include 1. The creation and distribution to the public of data, research, and public policy analyses concerning the safety and security of elections, including information that explains the voting process 2. Education and awareness campaigns through traditional and digital media regarding democratic processes, election integrity and transparency in the united states, including topics related to the peaceful transfer of power and the continuity of government 3. Research and educational programs concerning the practices and institutions that are necessary to uphold democracy and the democratic process 4. Engagement opportunities for citizens to actively participate in the democratic process, and to connect and collaborate on issues that impact election safety and security, as well as continuity of government.

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