Civic Intelligence

Governance Protection Project

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 92-3686121

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
800 W Broad StreetFalls Church, VA 22046

(215) 888-1012

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.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

6th percentile

-62%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-25%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$301,456

Down $92,768 (-24%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$301,456

Down $92,768 (-24%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$150,000

Down $50,000 (-25%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$242,768

Down $62,698 (-21%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$92,768

Up $12,698 (+12%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2023: $500,000Liabilities 2023: $310Net Assets 2023: $499,6902023Assets 2024: $394,224Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $394,2242024Assets 2025: $301,456Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $301,4562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$301,456
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$301,456
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2023: $500,000Expenses 2023: $310Net Income 2023: $499,6902023Revenue 2024: $200,000Expenses 2024: $305,466Net Income 2024: -$105,4662024Revenue 2025: $150,000Expenses 2025: $242,768Net Income 2025: -$92,7682025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$150,000
Expenses$242,768
Net Income-$92,768
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 29, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$150,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To organize and provide financial support for elected officials facing anti-democratic attempts at removal from office.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$394,224$301,456▼ $92,768
Total Assets$394,224$301,456▼ $92,768
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0--
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$394,224$301,456▼ $92,768
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$394,224$301,456▼ $92,768
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$394,224$301,456▼ $92,768
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jason DownsPresident
Joseph CalebSecretary
Ben WolffTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Miller & ChevalierLegal900 16TH ST NW, Washington, DC 20006$242,188
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$150,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$150,000
Change in Net Assets
$-92,768
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$242,768
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$242,018$0$0$242,018
Fees for Services Accounting$0$750$0$750
Total Functional Expenses$242,018$750$0$242,768
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Governance Protection Project
EIN
92-3686121
Phone
2158881012
Address
800 W BROAD STREET, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046

Signing Officer

Name
Ben Wolff
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2158881012
Signed
2026-03-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Trudy Strassburger
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Daniel Sharon
Address
126 MOTT AVENUE, ROSLYN, NY 11576
Preparer
Daniel Sharon
Phone
5164283633
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8A

“Minutes were recorded for all meetings”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Tax return was distributed to all members for review”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Members were asked often in any conflicts exist”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Policy are available upon request”

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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$301,456
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$301,456
Revenue
$150,000
Expenses
$242,768
Net income
-$92,768
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.01$0.00$3.01$1.50$2.43$0.93
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.94$0.00$3.94$2.00$3.05$1.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.00$0.00$5.00$5.00$0.00$5.00