Civic Intelligence

Article IV

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-2820532

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 31, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.ARTICLEFOUR.ORG
2200 Wilson Blvd Ste 102-72Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 430-6260

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$28,666,792

Up $23,668,959 (+474%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$28,314,837

Up $23,516,972 (+490%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$351,955

Up $151,987 (+76%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Up

$35,817,208

Up $24,927,399 (+229%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$12,300,236

Up $4,026,451 (+49%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$23,516,972

Up $20,900,948 (+799%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2021: $2,283,410Liabilities 2021: $101,569Net Assets 2021: $2,181,8412021Assets 2022: $4,997,833Liabilities 2022: $199,968Net Assets 2022: $4,797,8652022Assets 2023: $28,666,792Liabilities 2023: $351,955Net Assets 2023: $28,314,8372023Assets 2024: $3,590,442Liabilities 2024: $127,386Net Assets 2024: $3,463,0562024Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$28,666,792
Liabilities$351,955
Net Assets$28,314,837
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$100M$50M$0-$50MRevenue 2021: $6,371,750Expenses 2021: $4,189,909Net Income 2021: $2,181,8412021Revenue 2022: $10,889,809Expenses 2022: $8,273,785Net Income 2022: $2,616,0242022Revenue 2023: $35,817,208Expenses 2023: $12,300,236Net Income 2023: $23,516,9722023Revenue 2024: $52,513,355Expenses 2024: $77,365,136Net Income 2024: -$24,851,7812024Expenses 2025: $1,728,2732025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$35,817,208
Expenses$12,300,236
Net Income$23,516,972
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 31, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$35,817,208
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to advance policies that promote freedom and opportunity for all Americans by promoting ideas that make government closer to the people they serve.

Our mission is to advance policies that promote freedom and opportunity for all Americans by promoting ideas cont schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$19,041,666-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$8,158,603-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,968,489$1,425,978▼ $3,542,511
Accounts Receivable$12,000--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$17,344$4,840▼ $12,504
Total Assets$4,997,833$28,666,792▲ $23,668,959
Other Assets Total-$35,705-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$199,968$351,955▲ $151,987
Total Liabilities$199,968$351,955▲ $151,987
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$4,797,865$28,314,837▲ $23,516,972
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,797,865$28,314,837▲ $23,516,972
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,997,833$28,666,792▲ $23,668,959

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$35,705--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
George Wellde IiiExecutive DirPresFT$201,000$201,000
Seth LondonDirector-$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Awenate CobinaDirector
Sam MarDirectorSecretary
Emily HsiehCoocfo
Cabell HobbsTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Guidant Polling and StratePolling strategy300 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003$805,700
HBS Plus LLCStrategy733 10th Street NW Ste 900, Washington, DC 20001$345,977
Husch Blackwell StrategiesStrategies301 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 1202, Washington, DC 20001$210,000
Six-7 StrategiesStrategy6037 S Fort Apache Road Ste 130, Las Vegas, NV 89148$197,500
Neal Levine ConsultingLLCStrategy-$192,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$35,547,902
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$269,306
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$35,547,902
Change in Net Assets
$23,516,972

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$35,547,902
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$35,547,902
Total Revenue per Form 990
$35,547,902
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,635,171
Other Expenses$5,564,439
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$100,626
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,635,171--$6,635,171
Fees for Services Other$1,362,366$228,956-$1,591,322
Other Salaries and Wages$79,644--$79,644
Travel$77,762--$77,762
Occupancy-$45,841-$45,841
Other Expenses$37,310--$37,310
Office Expenses$25,941$4,515-$30,456
Fees for Services Legal-$27,984-$27,984
Conferences and Meetings$18,698--$18,698
Insurance-$15,820-$15,820
Other Employee Benefits-$13,500-$13,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,000-$11,000
Payroll Taxes$7,482--$7,482
Total Functional Expenses$11,952,620$347,616$0$12,300,236

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$12,300,237
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$12,300,237
Total Expenses per Form 990$12,300,237
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Oregon Ranked Choice VotinCorvallis, OR501c4General support$1,125,000
One Person One VoteColumbus, OH501c4General support$850,000
FairVote MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN501c4General support$690,000
Citizens Not PoliticiansColumbus, OH501c4General support$550,000
FairVote ActionSilver Spring, MD501c4General support$500,000
Alaskans for Better ElectiAnchorage, AK501c4General support$400,000
Ballot Access MississippiRidgeland, MS501c4General support$300,000
Wyoming FREETorrington, WY501c4General support$200,834
American Unity FundAnnandale, VA501c4General support$200,000
Vermont Public Interest ReMontpelier, VT501c4General support$200,000
Eternal Vigilance Action ICanton, GA501c4General support$160,000
Utah Ranked Choice VotingHeber City, UT501c4General support$157,000
Nebraskans for Better GovNorfolk, NE501 c4General support$150,000
Nebraska VotesLincoln, NE501 c4GEneral support$140,000
Common CauseWashington, DC501c4General support$125,000
Veterans for Political InnSaint Louis, MO501c3General support$120,000
Fix the System Wisconsin AMiddleton, WI501c4General support$100,000
Rank the Vote OhioStow, OH501c3General support$90,000
Four for Montana Action FuHelena, MT501c4General support$80,000
Platte Institute for EconoOmaha, NE501c3General support$75,000
Center for Civic Design ICambridge, MD501 c3General support$50,000
Votes Idaho CompanyBoise, ID501c4General support$37,500
Partners in Democracy IncCambridge, MA501c4General support$35,000
South Dakota Voters FirstSioux Falls, SD501c4General support$25,000
Open Primaries IncNew York, NY501c4General support$21,000
FairVote WashingtonBothell, WA501c4General support$12,500
R Street InstituteWashington, DC501c3General support$7,500
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
Audit committee
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
Yes
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

Part VI Line 11B

“A draft of the Organizations 990 is provided to members of the governing”

Part VI Line 11B

“body prior to filing.”

Part VI Line 12C

“At the annual board meeting, the Board of Directors reviews the COI policy”

Part VI Line 12C

“and ensures no conflicts of interest exist.”

Part VI Line 18

“Upon written request a copy of Form 990 will be provided.”

Part VI Line 19

“These documents are not made available.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Article IV
EIN
86-2820532
In Care Of
% George Wellde III
Phone
2024306260
Address
2200 Wilson Blvd Ste 102-72, Arlington, VA 22201

Signing Officer

Name
George Wellde Iii
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2024306260
Signed
2024-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George Wellde Iii
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Howard Sckolnik
Address
8203 E Sierra Pinta Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Preparer
Howard Sckolnik
Phone
6025240974
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX Line 11G

“Admin support Total expenses - $222956.00 Program service expenses - $0.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $222956.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part IX Line 11G

“Consultants Total expenses - $1368366.00 Program service expenses - $1362366.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $6000.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part I Mission

“that make government closer to the people they serve.”

Part III 4A cont

“impactful change is highest. Our advisors played a crucial role in”

Part III 4A cont

“fostering collaborations with localal stakeholders, advocacy groups, and”

Part III 4A cont

“political leaders, ensuring our initiatives are primed for impact.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$28,666,792
Liabilities
$351,955
Net assets
$28,314,837
Revenue
$35,817,208
Expenses
$12,300,236
Net income
$23,516,972
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.73
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.59$0.13$3.46$52.5$77.4$24.9
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.7$0.35$28.3$35.8$12.3$23.5
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.00$0.20$4.80$10.9$8.27$2.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$0.10$2.18$6.37$4.19$2.18