Civic Intelligence

Climate Democracy Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 92-0943342

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 21, 2024

Organization Profilewww.climatedemocracyinitiative.org

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PO Box 3114Eldorado Springs, CO 80025

(718) 419-4590

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.22x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

18th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

65th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

7.1%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Flat

$387,000

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

-$86,772

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$473,772

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$387,000

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$473,772

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

-$86,772

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $387,000Liabilities 2023: $473,772Net Assets 2023: -$86,7722023Assets 2023: $387,000Liabilities 2023: $473,772Net Assets 2023: -$86,7722023Assets 2024: $321,180Liabilities 2024: $16,674Net Assets 2024: $304,5062024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$387,000
Liabilities$473,772
Net Assets-$86,772
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $387,000Expenses 2023: $473,772Net Income 2023: -$86,7722023Revenue 2023: $387,000Expenses 2023: $473,772Net Income 2023: -$86,7722023Revenue 2024: $732,235Expenses 2024: $687,773Net Income 2024: $44,4622024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$387,000
Expenses$473,772
Net Income-$86,772
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 21, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$387,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operate as public charities and private foundation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$387,000-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$-86,772-
Total Assets$0$387,000▲ $387,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$473,772-
Total Liabilities$0$473,772▲ $473,772
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$-86,772▼ $86,772
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$387,000▲ $387,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter BrownOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$387,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-86,772
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$437,865
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$35,907
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$236,087--$236,087
Other Expenses$95,946--$95,946
Travel$90,783--$90,783
Other Salaries and Wages$27,689--$27,689
Fees for Services Legal$11,525--$11,525
Payroll Taxes$8,218--$8,218
Advertising$3,094--$3,094
Insurance$430--$430
Total Functional Expenses$473,772$0$0$473,772
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

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“Foundation is outlining schedule for committee meetings.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Foundation is engaging in committee to conduct body review.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents are being made ready for public view.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Climate Democracy Initiative
EIN
92-0943342
Address
PO BOX 3114, Eldorado Springs, CO 80025

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Brown
Title
Manager
Signed
2024-02-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Ashack & Associates Inc
Address
PO BOX 665, Niwot, CO 80544
Preparer
Leonard Ashack
Phone
3032470148
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Unrelated business income explanation Part V line 3B

“PUBLIC DONATIONS.”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Administrative expenses.”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Administrative Expenses.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$387,000
Liabilities
$473,772
Net assets
-$86,772
Revenue
$387,000
Expenses
$473,772
Net income
-$86,772
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.21$0.17$3.05$7.32$6.88$0.44
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.87$4.74$0.87$3.87$4.74$0.87
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.87$4.74$0.87$3.87$4.74$0.87
2022Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00