Civic Intelligence

Strong Communities Action

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-2950170

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Mar 03, 2024

Organization Profile
15236 N 21st StPhoenix, AZ 85022

(913) 484-8404

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.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$36,272

Down $18,560 (-34%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$36,272

Down $18,560 (-34%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$81,611

Up $10,858 (+15%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$85,883

Up $31,279 (+57%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$4,272

Down $20,421 (-126%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2021: $35,270Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $35,2702021Assets 2022: $54,832Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $54,8322022Assets 2023: $36,272Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $36,2722023Assets 2024: $76,525Net Assets 2024: $76,5252024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$36,272
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$36,272
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $94,908Expenses 2021: $59,638Net Income 2021: $35,2702021Revenue 2022: $70,753Expenses 2022: $54,604Net Income 2022: $16,1492022Revenue 2023: $81,611Expenses 2023: $85,883Net Income 2023: -$4,2722023Revenue 2024: $144,196Expenses 2024: $98,230Net Income 2024: $45,9662024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$81,611
Expenses$85,883
Net Income-$4,272
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Mar 3, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$81,611
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Formed to educate Arizone citizens on the democratic process to create better communities empowering vulueable people to thrive.

Educate Arizona citizens on democratic

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Scott Presler event, education in voter registration. Weekly event to educate prople on civics, legislature, the constitution, how to run for office, how to engage elected official-$12,400
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Merissa HamiltonChairperson Of Board Of DirectorsPT$0--
Merissa HamitonCEOFT$0--
Jeff CaldwellSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Strong Communities Action
EIN
86-2950170
Address
15236 N 21st St, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Caldwell
Title
Secretary
Phone
9134848404
Signed
2024-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Southwest Tax Specialists LLC
Address
3623 W Salter Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308
Preparer
James Tinney
Phone
6235215129
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other revenue Part I line 8

“Description AmountUncategorized income 750”

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountAdverising & marketing 8,911Listing Fees 250Insurance 589meals 22Software 6,391office equipment 1,618Internet & TV services 4,086Office Supplies 5,954Uncategotized Expenses 1,440Vehicle expenses 5,326”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$36,272
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$36,272
Revenue
$81,611
Expenses
$85,883
Net income
-$4,272
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.77$1.44$0.98$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.82$0.86$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.71$0.55$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.95$0.60$0.35