Civic Intelligence

Springfield CIVIC Watchdog Group

EIN 88-1166703 • 501(c)4 • Springfield, IL

Profile

Promote civic activity in the Springfield Illinois area and inform the public. Promote the general interest above special interests.

425 E Washington StSpringfield, IL 62701

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$24,607

Up $15,697 (+176%) from 2024

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$24,607

Up $15,697 (+176%) from 2024

Operations

Revenue

Up

$30,000

Up $30,000 from 2024

Expenses

Up

$14,303

Up $13,703 (+2284%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$15,697

Up $16,297 (+2716%) from 2024

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Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $9,705Net Assets 2022: $9,7052022Assets 2023: $9,510Net Assets 2023: $9,5102023Assets 2024: $8,910Net Assets 2024: $8,9102024Assets 2025: $24,607Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $24,6072025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$24,607
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$24,607
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2022: $20,000Expenses 2022: $10,295Net Income 2022: $9,7052022Revenue 2023: $20,000Expenses 2023: $20,195Net Income 2023: -$1952023Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $600Net Income 2024: -$6002024Revenue 2025: $30,000Expenses 2025: $14,303Net Income 2025: $15,6972025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$30,000
Expenses$14,303
Net Income$15,697
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,607
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$24,607
Revenue
$30,000
Expenses
$14,303
Net income
$15,697
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.6$0.00$24.6$30.0$14.3$15.7
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.91$8.91$0.00$0.60$0.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.51$9.51$20.0$20.2$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.71$9.71$20.0$10.3$9.71
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 7, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$30,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote civic activity in the Springfield Illinois area and inform the public. Promote the general interest above special interests.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Promote civic activity in the Springfield IL area and inform the public$0$4,960
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joseph E McMenaminDirector-$0--
Lynn C McMenaminPresident-$0--
Mark MahoneyDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Springfield Civic Watchdog Group
EIN
88-1166703
Phone
2172012956
Address
425 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62701-1207

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph E McMenamin
Title
Director
Phone
2172012956
Signed
2026-04-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Eck Schafer & Punke Llp
Address
227 S Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Preparer
Robin Malloy
Phone
2175251111
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity Classification: . Grantee Name: Report for America. Date of Gift: 05/07/25. Amount Given: 2,000.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity Classification: . Grantee Name: Report for America. Date of Gift: 09/10/25. Amount Given: 2,000.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity Classification: . Grantee Name: Community Foundation for Land of Lincoln. Date of Gift: 11/05/25. Amount Given: 960. Total included on Form 990-EZ, line 10: 4,960.”

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