Civic Intelligence

Citizens for Free Enterprise Action

EIN 92-2261982 • 501(c)4 • Littleton, CO

Profile

This Corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC section 501(c)(4). The mission is to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the United States by educating - Cont. Schedule O

7901 Southpark Plaza STE 206Littleton, CO 80120
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$1,000,000

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

219%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

157%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$96,045

Up $65,914 (+219%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$5,313

Up $5,313 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$90,732

Up $60,601 (+201%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,055,095

Up $1,865,095 (+157%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,994,494

Up $1,834,625 (+158%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$60,601

Up $30,470 (+101%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $30,131Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $30,1312023Assets 2024: $96,045Liabilities 2024: $5,313Net Assets 2024: $90,7322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$96,045
Liabilities$5,313
Net Assets$90,732
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2023: $1,190,000Expenses 2023: $1,159,869Net Income 2023: $30,1312023Revenue 2024: $3,055,095Expenses 2024: $2,994,494Net Income 2024: $60,6012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,055,095
Expenses$2,994,494
Net Income$60,601
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$96,045
Liabilities
$5,313
Net assets
$90,732
Revenue
$3,055,095
Expenses
$2,994,494
Net income
$60,601
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.01$0.09$3.06$2.99$0.06
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.19$1.16$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,055,095
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

This Corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC section 501(c)(4). The mission is to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the United States by educating - Cont. Schedule O

This Corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC section 501c4 The mission is to further the common good and general welfare of the citizens of the United States by educating Cont Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,131$96,045▲ $65,914
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$30,131$90,732▲ $60,601
Total Assets$30,131$96,045▲ $65,914
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$5,313-
Total Liabilities$0$5,313▲ $5,313
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$30,131$90,732▲ $60,601
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$30,131$96,045▲ $65,914
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Douglas DuceyCEOFT$1,000,000$1,000,000
Laura RaymondOperations managerFT$162,000$162,000
Matthew KownackiPolicy DirectorFT$155,045$155,045

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe RickettsChairmanPresident
James RickettsDirector
Paul BenneckeDirector
Mark SimmonsTreasurer
Steve ChristensenVP
Alfred LevittVP and Secretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
1895 FilmsPromotional video144144 Ventura Blvd Ste 301, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423$233,406
Monadnock Strategies LLCCommunications consulting6460 Fourth Street, Alexandria, VA 22312$150,000
Goodyear ConsultingStrategy38055 N 95th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262$112,500
Holtzman VogelLegal15405 John Marshall Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169$100,022
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,055,095
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,055,095
Change in Net Assets
$60,601
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,505,287
Other Expenses$1,139,207
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$350,000
Total Fundraising Expense$341,719
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$333,334$333,333$333,333$1,000,000
Fees for Services Other$367,500$108,470-$475,970
Other Salaries and Wages$257,185$143,723-$400,908
Grants to Domestic Orgs$350,000--$350,000
Advertising$297,906--$297,906
Other Expenses$104,383$300-$104,683
Fees for Services Legal-$100,723-$100,723
Payroll Taxes$25,910$23,197$8,386$57,493
Travel$53,963$1,787-$55,750
Other Employee Benefits-$46,886-$46,886
Occupancy-$42,780-$42,780
Conferences and Meetings$32,499$2,872-$35,371
Office Expenses-$17,039-$17,039
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,000-$2,000
Total Functional Expenses$1,829,665$823,110$341,719$2,994,494
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
State Armor ActionChicago, IL501c4General support$300,000
State Solutions IncWashington, DC501c4General support$50,000
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 2

“Directors Joe Ricketts and James Ricketts have a family relationship.”

Part VI Line 11B

“The organization's advisors (accounting, legal, management)”

Part VI Line 11B

“compile the 990 and the board reviews and approves.”

Part VI Line 19

“These documents are not made available.”

Part VI #12

“Officers and Directors are required to affirm on an annual basis that they”

Part VI #12

“have read and understand the Conflict of Interest Policy and agree to”

Part VI #12

“comply with it; under the policy Officers and Directors must”

Part VI #12

“disclose any potential conflict of interest in connection with a”

Part VI #12

“transaction of the organization.”

Part VI #15

“The Directors independently reviewed, analyzed and approved compensation”

Part VI #15

“levels based on a third party evaluation of comparable market data and”

Part VI #15

“other relevant factors.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens for Free Enterprise Action
EIN
92-2261982
In Care Of
% Mark Simmons
Phone
2054402873
Address
7901 Southpark Plaza STE 206, Littleton, CO 80120

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Simmons
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2054402873
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Simmons
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Part IX Line 11G

“Communications Consulting Total expenses - $240000.00 Program service expenses - $240000.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part IX Line 11G

“Strategy consulting Total expenses - $175970.00 Program service expenses - $127500.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $48470.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part IX Line 11G

“Compliance consulting Total expenses - $60000.00 Program service expenses - $0.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $60000.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

Part I & III Mission

“the public about public policy and it's impact on Americans.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Grant recipients are requested to report on their expenditures
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1and activities
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2dent for certain travel
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3by directors & executive-
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4level management. Prior
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5approval for the travel
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6was sought and granted by
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7one or more directors.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Directors Joe Ricketts and James Ricketts have a family relationship.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization's advisors (accounting, legal, management)
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2compile the 990 and the board reviews and approves.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3These documents are not made available.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Communications Consulting Total expenses - $240000.00 Program service expenses - $240000.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Strategy consulting Total expenses - $175970.00 Program service expenses - $127500.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $48470.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Compliance consulting Total expenses - $60000.00 Program service expenses - $0.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $60000.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7the public about public policy and it's impact on Americans.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Officers and Directors are required to affirm on an annual basis that they
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9have read and understand the Conflict of Interest Policy and agree to
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10comply with it; under the policy Officers and Directors must
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11disclose any potential conflict of interest in connection with a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12transaction of the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13The Directors independently reviewed, analyzed and approved compensation
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14levels based on a third party evaluation of comparable market data and
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15other relevant factors.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Part I & III Mission
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