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Adf Action

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-1483509

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 10, 2024

15100 N 90th StScottsdale, AZ 85260

(480) 444-0020

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.96x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

1.69x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

6th percentile

-83%

Higher net margin than 6% 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

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No value available

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Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

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No value available

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Source year 2023

Assets

$159,821

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Net Assets

-$154,159

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Liabilities

$313,980

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Revenue

$185,421

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Expenses

$339,580

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Net Income

-$154,159

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2023: $159,821Liabilities 2023: $313,980Net Assets 2023: -$154,1592023Assets 2024: $429,315Liabilities 2024: $243,256Net Assets 2024: $186,0592024

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2023

Assets$159,821
Liabilities$313,980
Net Assets-$154,159

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2023: $185,421Expenses 2023: $339,580Net Income 2023: -$154,1592023Revenue 2024: $823,356Expenses 2024: $483,138Net Income 2024: $340,2182024

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2023

Revenue$185,421
Expenses$339,580
Net Income-$154,159
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 10, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$185,421
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

TO ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE IN FAVOR OF PUBLIC POLICIES SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND MARRIAGE. ADF Action's primary program accomplishment was providing advocacy and bill-tracking of legislation that furthers its mission in various states across America.

To advocate and educate in favor of public policies supporting religious freedom, freedom of speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life and marriage.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The work of ADF Action includes networking, relationship-building, bill-tracking and advocacy to advance ADF Action's priority bills. Team members that carry out these functions oversee a portfolio of states and are actively engaged within their states during the legislative sessions. The 2023 sessions saw 56 bills containing model language introduced in the 18 states covered by these team members, referred to as state government relations specialists, including at least one bill introduced in each state. These 56 bills, 20 of which became law, focused on protecting religious freedom, freedom of speech, the sanctity of life and parental rights.-$284,441
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Terry SchlossbergChairman-$0--
Mark MaddouxSecretary/Treasurer-$0--
John RogersVice Chairman-$0--
Scott ScharpenDirector-$0--
Michael WhiteheadDirector-$0--
Seth MorganVice Chairman (Part Year)-$0--
Gary SmithDirector (Part Year)-$0--
Kristen WaggonerCEO, President & General Counsel-$0--
Michael FarrisPresident And CEO (Part Year)-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
ADF Action
EIN
88-1483509
Phone
4804440020
Address
15100 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Signing Officer

Name
Kristen Waggoner
Title
CEO, President
Phone
4804440020
Signed
2024-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Capin Crouse LLP
Address
2435 Research Parkway Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Preparer
Ted Batson
Phone
5055022746
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Travel - 57427; Intercompany Management Fees - 55140; Depreciation Expense - 6217; Training - 1624; Professional Dues - 1405; Bank Charges - 875; Fee for Legal Services - 415; Fundraising Expense - 12353; Small Equipment Cost - 5452; Office Supplies - 1404; Internet Development - 2200; Other Marketing - 5100;

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

Intercompany Receivables - BOY:426,EOY:846; Equipment - BOY:0,EOY:12435;

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

Accounts Payable - BOY:0,EOY:238938; Short-Term Liabilities - BOY:426,EOY:75042;

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Exempt Purpose PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE

To advocate and educate in favor of public policies supporting religious freedom, freedom of speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life and marriage.

Form 990EZ, Part III, Line 28 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

The work of ADF Action includes networking, relationship-building, bill-tracking and advocacy to advance ADF Action's priority bills. Team members that carry out these functions oversee a portfolio of states and are actively engaged within their states during the legislative sessions. The 2023 sessions saw 56 bills containing model language introduced in the 18 states covered by these team members, referred to as state government relations specialists, including at least one bill introduced in each state. These 56 bills, 20 of which became law, focused on protecting religious freedom, freedom of speech, the sanctity of life and parental rights.

Schedule C, Part I-A, Line 1 Description of Political Activities

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