Civic Intelligence

Campaign for CIVIL Debate

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 87-1060634

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 14, 2025

Organization Profile
1655 Fort Myer Dr Ste 700Arlington, VA 22209

(202) 737-8808

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

67th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$5,000

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

100th percentile

2087%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Up

$358,579

Up $342,184 (+2087%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$358,579

Up $342,184 (+2087%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,590,417

Down $426,133 (-21%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,248,233

Down $751,922 (-38%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$342,184

Up $325,789 (+1987%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $16,395Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $16,3952023Assets 2024: $358,579Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $358,5792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$358,579
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$358,579
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2023: $2,016,550Expenses 2023: $2,000,155Net Income 2023: $16,3952023Revenue 2024: $1,590,417Expenses 2024: $1,248,233Net Income 2024: $342,1842024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,590,417
Expenses$1,248,233
Net Income$342,184
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,590,417
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See schdule O

The Corporation is established primarily to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the United States of America and will be operated primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$16,395$358,579▲ $342,184
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$16,395$358,579▲ $342,184
Total Assets$16,395$358,579▲ $342,184
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$16,395$358,579▲ $342,184
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$16,395$358,579▲ $342,184
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Michael D MckeonIncorporator$5,000$5,000

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Actum LLCGovt RelationsMedia Serv70 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10016$1,215,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,590,417
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,590,417
Change in Net Assets
$342,184
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,243,233
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$1,215,000--$1,215,000
Fees for Services Other$15,000--$15,000
Fees for Services Legal-$11,593-$11,593
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,300-$1,300
Office Expenses-$340-$340
Total Functional Expenses$1,235,000$13,233$0$1,248,233
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
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 11B

“Prior to filing a draft of form 990 is provided to the governing body for”

Part VI Line 11B

“their review and comments.”

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
Campaign for Civil Debate
EIN
87-1060634
In Care Of
% Michael D McKeon Chairperson
Phone
2027378808
Address
1655 FORT MYER DR STE 700, Arlington, VA 22209

Signing Officer

Name
Michael D Mckeon Chairperson
Title
Incorporator
Phone
2027378808
Signed
2025-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael D McKeon
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0

Preparer

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

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$358,579
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$358,579
Revenue
$1,590,417
Expenses
$1,248,233
Net income
$342,184
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$1.59$1.25$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$2.02$2.00$0.02