Civic Intelligence

Americans for Public Safety

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 92-1473092

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jul 07, 2025

Organization Profilewww.theadamsproject.org
2200 Wilson Blvd STE 102-72Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 849-9002

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

5.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on this filing.

Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$40,000

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-93%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No valid filing value is available for this score.

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$7,729

Down $99,080 (-93%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$30,987

Down $133,706 (-130%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$38,716

Up $34,626 (+847%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Down

$133,706

Down $413,575 (-76%) from 2023

Net Income

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2023: $106,809Liabilities 2023: $4,090Net Assets 2023: $102,7192023Assets 2024: $7,729Liabilities 2024: $38,716Net Assets 2024: -$30,9872024

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2024

Assets$7,729
Liabilities$38,716
Net Assets-$30,987
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2023: $650,000Expenses 2023: $547,281Net Income 2023: $102,7192023Expenses 2024: $133,7062024

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2024

Revenue-
Expenses$133,706
Net Income-
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See Schedule O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided education to the general public on evidence-based approaches to criminal justice reform that balances accountability, second chances,due process,and properly-$96,968
training and funding law enforcement. Conducted advocacy efforts in several states advocating for policies that create a more fair and effective justice system.-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICAH DERRYChairmanexec DirectorFT$40,000-$40,000
KAREN BLACKISTONETreasurer-$0--
JOHN KOUFOSSecretary-$0--
JUSTIN KEENERDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Adams Project
EIN
92-1473092
In Care Of
% Justin Keener
Phone
2028499002
Address
2200 Wilson Blvd STE 102-72, Arlington, VA 22201

Signing Officer

Name
Justin Keener
Title
Director
Phone
6029899993
Signed
2025-07-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Howard Sckolnik
Address
8203 E Sierra Pinta Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Preparer
Howard Sckolnik
Phone
6025240974
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I Line 16

“Other office expenses $180.00”

Part I Line 16

“Information technology $2999.00”

Part I Line 16

“Travel $1294.00”

Part I Line 16

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings $175.00”

Part I Line 16

“Insurance $3651.00”

Part I Line 13

“Strategy $52500.00”

Part II Line 26

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses. Beginning:$4090.00 Ending: $38716.00”

Part III Mission

“Promotes principled criminal justice policy and influences elections.”

Part III Mission

“Through targeted campaigns that positively reinforce proven policy”

Part III Mission

“solutions, TAP helps conservatives promote their records of success”

Part III Mission

“reducing crime and increasing public safety.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$7,729
Liabilities
$38,716
Net assets
-$30,987
Revenue
-
Expenses
$133,706
Net income
-
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.39$0.31$1.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.04$1.03$6.50$5.47$1.03