Civic Intelligence

Center for American Ideas

EIN 86-3675838 • 501(c)4 • Mclean, VA

Profile

The center for american ideas (cfai) is dedicated to the promotion of policy solutions that advance economic opportunities for american innovators and entrepreneurs. Our purpose is to identify and educate both elected officials and citizens about ideas that advance and enhance prosperity through personal empowerment and limited government.

1390 Chain Bridge Rd 515Mclean, VA 22101

www.ideachampions.us

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

11th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-44%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Down

$133,482

Down $297,989 (-69%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$9,133

Up $9,133 from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$124,349

Down $307,122 (-71%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,382,385

Down $1,949,658 (-27%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$6,373,340

Down $979,845 (-13%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$990,955

Down $969,813 (-4587%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $452,613Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $452,6132021Assets 2022: $431,471Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $431,4712022Assets 2024: $133,482Liabilities 2024: $9,133Net Assets 2024: $124,3492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$133,482
Liabilities$9,133
Net Assets$124,349
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2021: $1,781,987Expenses 2021: $1,329,374Net Income 2021: $452,6132021Revenue 2022: $7,332,043Expenses 2022: $7,353,185Net Income 2022: -$21,1422022Revenue 2024: $5,382,385Expenses 2024: $6,373,340Net Income 2024: -$990,9552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,382,385
Expenses$6,373,340
Net Income-$990,955
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$133,482
Liabilities
$9,133
Net assets
$124,349
Revenue
$5,382,385
Expenses
$6,373,340
Net income
-$990,955
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.12$5.38$6.37$0.99
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.00$0.43$7.33$7.35$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.00$0.45$1.78$1.33$0.45
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$5,382,385
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for american ideas (cfai) is dedicated to the promotion of policy solutions that advance economic opportunities for american innovators and entrepreneurs. Our purpose is to identify and educate both elected officials and citizens about ideas that advance and enhance prosperity through personal empowerment and limited government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,125,514$133,482▼ $992,032
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,115,304$124,349▼ $990,955
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,125,514$133,482▼ $992,032
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,210$9,133▼ $1,077
Total Liabilities$10,210$9,133▼ $1,077
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,115,304$124,349▼ $990,955
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,125,514$133,482▼ $992,032
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David AvellaChairmanPT$7,606$7,606

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian ConklinDirector
Melodie JohnsonDirector
Peggy GrandeDirector
Molly VinesettChief of Staff
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,382,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$385
All Other Contributions
$5,382,000
Change in Net Assets
$-990,955
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,051,000
Other Expenses$302,684
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$19,656
Total Fundraising Expense$2,162
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,051,000--$6,051,000
Other Expenses-$280,000-$280,000
Fees for Services Other-$12,808-$12,808
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$3,990$5,355$1,155$10,500
Other Salaries and Wages$2,775$3,725$803$7,303
Information Technology-$5,575-$5,575
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,964-$2,964
Payroll Taxes$704$945$204$1,853
Office Expenses-$1,337-$1,337
Total Functional Expenses$6,058,469$312,709$2,162$6,373,340
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Gopac Education FundArlington, VA501(c)(4)TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE$6,051,000
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
Yes
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
Yes
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 draft return is provided by an external accounting firm, is reviewed by the cfo and executive director. Then, it is reviewed with the chairman of the entity. Then, it is circulated to the board of directors.”

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

“There is a written policy in the by-laws which is reviewed with the board of directors on an annual basis. In it, there are steps outlined to be taken should a conflict arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“There is a sub-committee of the bod ("compensation committee") that convenes annually to consider the compensation of the chairman and the executive director. The cfo is an independent contractor whose contract is reviewed annually by the chairman and the ed who, under the authority granted them via the by-laws, may continue the relationship and/or adjust the terms of the contract as they see fit. Also, the by-laws permits the ed and chairman to set compensation for all the employees as they see fit.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Upon request, they are provided without charge.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request, any publicly required documents are provided without charge.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for American Ideas
EIN
86-3675838
Phone
2024645170
Address
1390 CHAIN BRIDGE RD 515, MCLEAN, VA 22101

Signing Officer

Name
Molly Vinesett
Title
Chief of Staff
Phone
2024645170
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Avella
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Tracy Calahan
Phone
5123462086
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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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