Civic Intelligence

Center for CIVIC Progress Inc

EIN 86-2568802 • 501(c)4 • Brooklyn, NY

Profile

Center for Civic Progress, Inc. exists to spur the revitalization of New York by supporting multifaceted voter turnout, education, and engagement initiatives.

278 Highland BlvdBrooklyn, NY 11207
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

28th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-97%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Down

$0

Down $3,795 (-100%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$250

Up $250 from 2021

Net Assets

Down

-$250

Down $4,045 (-107%) from 2021

Revenue

Down

$32,314

Down $1,249,226 (-97%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$36,359

Down $1,241,386 (-97%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$4,045

Down $7,840 (-207%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0K$2.0K$0-$2.0KAssets 2021: $3,795Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $3,7952021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $250Net Assets 2022: -$2502022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$0
Liabilities$250
Net Assets-$250

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $1,281,540Expenses 2021: $1,277,745Net Income 2021: $3,7952021Revenue 2022: $32,314Expenses 2022: $36,359Net Income 2022: -$4,0452022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$32,314
Expenses$36,359
Net Income-$4,045

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 22, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$32,314
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Center for Civic Progress, Inc. exists to spur the revitalization of New York by supporting multifaceted voter turnout, education, and engagement initiatives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,795--
Total Assets$3,795$0▼ $3,795
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$250-
Total Liabilities$0$250▲ $250
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,795$-250▼ $4,045
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,795$-250▼ $4,045
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,795$0▼ $3,795
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Darryl TownsPresident Treasurer
Christian HyltonBoard Member
Manuel BurgosSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$32,314
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$32,314
Change in Net Assets
$-4,045
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$36,359
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$24,000$1,045-$24,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,000-$8,000
Fees for Services Legal-$3,314-$3,314
Total Functional Expenses$24,000$12,359$0$36,359
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

Each Member is sent a copy for review prior to finalizing and filing of the 990.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Document are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Civic Progress Inc
EIN
86-2568802
Address
278 Highland Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Signing Officer

Name
Darryl Towns
Title
President
Phone
7185414858
Signed
2023-05-22
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Gilbert S Deans
Address
251 Post Ave STE 2D, Westbury, NY 11590
Preparer
Gilbert Deans
Phone
7189288731
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