Civic Intelligence

Boundary Line Foundation

EIN 87-2487293 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The Boundary Line Foundation seeks to restore the national balance of power by bringing education and resources to County governments and local citizens during administrative decision-making. By applying foundational authorities to the initiatives of federal executive agencies, elected officials of state geopolitical subdivisions are well positioned to meaningfully assess, participate, and potentially affect federal programs using government-to-government authority, restoring self-determinism, and bringing power closer to the people.

53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1734Chicago, IL 60604

https//boundarylinefoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

27th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

258%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

201%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$229,354

Up $136,065 (+146%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$156,240

Up $156,240 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$73,114

Down $20,175 (-22%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$137,011

Down $50,989 (-27%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$157,186

Up $62,475 (+66%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$20,175

Down $113,464 (-122%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $5,000Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5,0002021Assets 2023: $93,289Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $93,2892023Assets 2024: $229,354Liabilities 2024: $156,240Net Assets 2024: $73,1142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$229,354
Liabilities$156,240
Net Assets$73,114
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2021: $5,000Expenses 2021: $0Net Income 2021: $5,0002021Revenue 2023: $188,000Expenses 2023: $94,711Net Income 2023: $93,2892023Revenue 2024: $137,011Expenses 2024: $157,186Net Income 2024: -$20,1752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$137,011
Expenses$157,186
Net Income-$20,175
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$229,354
Liabilities
$156,240
Net assets
$73,114
Revenue
$137,011
Expenses
$157,186
Net income
-$20,175
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$1.56$0.73$1.37$1.57$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.00$0.93$1.88$0.95$0.93
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.00$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$137,011
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Boundary Line Foundation seeks to restore the national balance of power by bringing education and resources to County governments and local citizens during administrative decision-making. By applying foundational authorities to the initiatives of federal executive agencies, elected officials of state geopolitical subdivisions are well positioned to meaningfully assess, participate, and potentially affect federal programs using government-to-government authority, restoring self-determinism, and bringing power closer to the people.

restore the national balance of power by bringing education and resources to County governments and local citizens

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
By applying foundational authorities to the initiatives of federal executive agencies, elected officials of state geopolitical subdivisions are well positioned to meaningfully assess, participate, and affect federal programs using$137,000$157,186
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JAMES CARLSONPresidentPT$0--
KARL PETERJOHNSecretary-$0--
PHIL LYMANTreasurer-$0--
ROSS BUTCHEROfficer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boundary Line Foundation
EIN
87-2487293
Phone
6203905453
Address
53 W JACKSON BLVD STE 1734, Chicago, IL 60604

Signing Officer

Name
Donna Carlson
Title
President
Phone
6203905453
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hamilton CPA Pa
Address
8020 EAST PEACH TREE LANE, WICHITA, KS 67207-1140
Preparer
Gary G Hamilton CPA
Phone
3166441585
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8, Other Revenue

“Discounts/refunds given 11”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Travel 962”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 17,667”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“BANK SERVICES CHARGE 337”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“BUSINESS EXPENSES 2,515”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“OFFICE EXPENSES 1,106”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

“EQUITY Beginning of year 18,321, End of year 212,545”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

“CREDIT CARDS PAYABLE Beginning of year 0, End of year 7,443”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

“JIM NOTE PAYABLE, NET OF EQUITY Beginning of year 0, End of year 148,797”

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