Civic Intelligence

Climate Democracy Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 92-0943342

Oct 31, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Aug 26, 2024

co Alliance Center 1536 Wynkoop STEDenver, CO 80202

(303) 406-9191

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

98th percentile

96%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

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.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2022

Assets

Up

$347,213

Up $347,213 from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$347,213

Up $347,213 from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$361,213

Up $361,213 from 2022

Expenses

Up

$14,000

Up $14,000 from 2022

Net Income

Up

$347,213

Up $347,213 from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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 2022: $347,213Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $347,2132022Assets 2023: $387,000Liabilities 2023: $473,772Net Assets 2023: -$86,7722023Assets 2024: $321,180Liabilities 2024: $16,674Net Assets 2024: $304,5062024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$347,213
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$347,213

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2022: $361,213Expenses 2022: $14,000Net Income 2022: $347,2132022Revenue 2023: $387,000Expenses 2023: $473,772Net Income 2023: -$86,7722023Revenue 2024: $732,235Expenses 2024: $687,773Net Income 2024: $44,4622024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$361,213
Expenses$14,000
Net Income$347,213
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 31, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Aug 26, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$361,213
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Operate as public charities and private foundation.

Protect democracy to mitigate the climate crisis. We can only solve the climate crisis by protecting and evolving democracy. CDI communicates, convenes, and catalyzes action to solve the intertwined twin crises of global heating and assault on democracy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$347,213-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$347,213-
Total Assets$0$347,213▲ $347,213
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$347,213▲ $347,213
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$347,213▲ $347,213
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John PowersPresident
Dr David OrrBoard Member
Peter BrownSecretary
John Spike BuckleyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$361,213
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$361,213
Change in Net Assets
$347,213
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$14,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$14,000-$14,000
Total Functional Expenses$0$14,000$0$14,000
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
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

No committees exist. The board acts as a committee of the whole.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

All board members are provided the completed draft form 990, requested to review it and raise any questions to be answered and incorporated before the final version is completed and filed.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

These documents are made available upon request to the executive director.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Climate Democracy Initiative
EIN
92-0943342
Address
co Alliance Center 1536 Wynkoop STE, Denver, CO 80202

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Brown
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
3034069191
Signed
2024-08-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
2

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Amended return information

Organization updated its Accounting program.

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