Civic Intelligence

Backbone Campaign

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 93-1271427

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 29, 2018

Organization ProfileBACKBONECAMPAIGN.ORG
PO Box 278Vashon, WA 98070

(206) 408-8058

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

65th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

95th percentile

111%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

55%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Up

$129,658

Up $68,131 (+111%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$125,608

Up $68,186 (+119%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$4,050

Down $55 (-1.3%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$645,253

Up $229,662 (+55%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$578,878

Up $125,404 (+28%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$66,375

Up $104,258 (+275%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $5,115Liabilities 2010: $1,352Net Assets 2010: $3,7632010Assets 2011: $88,774Liabilities 2011: $1,795Net Assets 2011: $86,9792011Assets 2012: $84,386Liabilities 2012: $1,101Net Assets 2012: $83,2852012Assets 2013: $86,397Liabilities 2013: $2,503Net Assets 2013: $83,8942013Assets 2014: $96,154Liabilities 2014: $2,574Net Assets 2014: $93,5802014Assets 2015: $100,838Liabilities 2015: $5,533Net Assets 2015: $95,3052015Assets 2016: $61,527Liabilities 2016: $4,105Net Assets 2016: $57,4222016Assets 2017: $129,658Liabilities 2017: $4,050Net Assets 2017: $125,6082017Assets 2018: $121,890Liabilities 2018: $2,936Net Assets 2018: $118,9542018Assets 2019: $111,901Liabilities 2019: $4,090Net Assets 2019: $107,8112019Assets 2020: $196,991Liabilities 2020: $4,290Net Assets 2020: $192,7012020Assets 2021: $418,596Liabilities 2021: $3,688Net Assets 2021: $414,9082021Assets 2022: $380,751Liabilities 2022: $5,526Net Assets 2022: $375,2252022Assets 2023: $448,660Liabilities 2023: $8,672Net Assets 2023: $439,9882023Assets 2024: $811,532Liabilities 2024: $12,739Net Assets 2024: $798,7932024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$129,658
Liabilities$4,050
Net Assets$125,608
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $73,010Expenses 2010: $149,508Net Income 2010: -$76,4982010Expenses 2011: $205,3422011Expenses 2012: $212,9522012Revenue 2013: $206,458Expenses 2013: $205,849Net Income 2013: $6092013Revenue 2014: $390,944Expenses 2014: $381,258Net Income 2014: $9,6862014Revenue 2015: $485,108Expenses 2015: $483,383Net Income 2015: $1,7252015Revenue 2016: $415,591Expenses 2016: $453,474Net Income 2016: -$37,8832016Revenue 2017: $645,253Expenses 2017: $578,878Net Income 2017: $66,3752017Revenue 2018: $366,305Expenses 2018: $373,115Net Income 2018: -$6,8102018Revenue 2019: $283,749Expenses 2019: $312,162Net Income 2019: -$28,4132019Revenue 2020: $369,795Expenses 2020: $266,667Net Income 2020: $103,1282020Revenue 2021: $457,893Expenses 2021: $290,124Net Income 2021: $167,7692021Revenue 2022: $306,121Expenses 2022: $300,795Net Income 2022: $5,3262022Revenue 2023: $411,808Expenses 2023: $380,065Net Income 2023: $31,7432023Revenue 2024: $762,462Expenses 2024: $424,572Net Income 2024: $337,8902024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$645,253
Expenses$578,878
Net Income$66,375
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 29, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$645,253
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The backbone campaign uses creative tools and strategies to educate the public on issues of government transparency, civic participation and democracy.

Educate the public about progressive issues and a more sustainable environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$11,911$71,440▲ $59,529
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,950$46,276▲ $12,326
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$9,387$7,106▼ $2,281
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,174$4,826▼ $1,348
Total Assets$61,527$129,658▲ $68,131
Other Assets Total$105$10▼ $95
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,055$4,000▼ $55
Grants Payable$50$50→ $0
Total Liabilities$4,105$4,050▼ $55
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$57,422$125,608▲ $68,186
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$57,422$125,608▲ $68,186
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$61,527$129,658▲ $68,131

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,826$19,935$24,761
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
William MoyerExecutive DirectorFT$59,012$59,012
Amy MorrisonDeputy DirectorFT$52,000$52,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim FarrellChair
Anthony Rogers-wrightBoard Member
Derek HoshikoBoard Member
Jeffrey SnyderBoard Member
Kyle TannerBoard Member
Mary Lou FinleyBoard Member
Sabina VirgoBoard Member
Scott Silber Resigned 91217Board Member
Susannah HaleBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$562,369
Program Service Revenue
$82,122
Investment Income
$92
Other Revenue
$670
All Other Contributions
$562,369
Change in Net Assets
$66,375
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$201,394
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$193,288
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$182,395
Total Fundraising Expense$39,972
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,801

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$183,221--$183,221
Other Salaries and Wages$117,661$29,610$25,769$173,040
Travel$23,616$894$8$24,518
Occupancy$10,818$7,224-$18,042
Office Expenses$5,844$5,556$6,279$17,679
Foreign Grants$10,067--$10,067
Information Technology$1,806$5,311$2,376$9,493
Other Employee Benefits$3,119$3,118$3,118$9,355
Fees for Services Other$7,912$36$22$7,970
Other Expenses$6,360$4,796$280$6,360
Insurance$4,100$2,220-$6,320
All Other Expenses$5,156$330$20$5,506
Fees for Services Legal$1,486$1,345-$2,831
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,610-$2,610
Depreciation Depletion$2,597--$2,597
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$1,801$1,801
Fees for Services Management-$897$274$1,171
Conferences and Meetings-$762-$762
Advertising-$320-$320
Payments to Affiliates-$198$25$223
Total Functional Expenses$473,679$65,227$39,972$578,878
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Beautiful TroubleNew York, NY-To Build a More Just, Healthy, and Equitable World Using Strategic Tools and Trainings.$183,221

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$1,801
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
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 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

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Backbone campaign has a council of electors whose role is to elect the board each year. They are the only ones who can add or remove board members. The council of electors is established in the bylaws of the organization and is composed of founders, previous board members and previous key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 will be distributed two weeks prior to finalizing and signing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are asked to sign a board agreement which includes adherence to the conflict of interest policy. The board co-chairs follow up with each board member to ensure it is completed and received by the organization's corporate secretary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board approves salary rates during the budget approval process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backbone Campaign
EIN
93-1271427
Phone
2064088058
Address
PO BOX 278, VASHON, WA 98070

Signing Officer

Name
William Moyer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2064088058
Signed
2018-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Moyer
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Jacobson Jarvis & Co Pllc
Address
200 FIRST AVE WEST SUITE 200, SEATTLE, WA 98119-4219
Preparer
Howard Donkin CPA
Phone
2066288990
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3AV PRODUCTION
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04796
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt038307
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt136677
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt214932
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt36360
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt136677
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt214932
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt36360
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IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0670
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt029610
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0117661
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0173040
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/FundraisingAmt025
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0198
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt0223
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0WILLIAM MOYER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1611710
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0ARTFUL ACTIVISM
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1NW CHANGE AGENT TRAINI
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt049040
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt133082
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt049040
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt133082
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0NW CHANGE AGENT TRAININGS/CENTER: BACKBONE CAMPAIGN TRAINS NEW AND SEASONED ACTIVISTS IN BEST PRACTICES OF HOW TO BE A CHANGE AGENT FOR POSITIVE PROGRESSIVE CHANGE THAT MAKES A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES AND BUILDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2017, WE TRAINED OVER 100 PEOPLE AT OUR ANNUAL ACTION CAMP ON VASHON ISLAND AND AT OTHER TRAININGS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0122633
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt050255
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt033082
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SOLUTIONARY RAIL: THE SOLUTIONARY RAIL PROJECT IS A PROPOSAL TO DECARBONIZE THE TRANSPORTATION AND ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE USHERING IN A GREEN, RENEWABLE FUTURE THAT CAN SIGNIFICANTLY CURB CLIMATE CHANGE.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0114408
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt046389
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0369230
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0146730
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt073
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0176035
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0350
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt045938
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-37883
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0130709
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0453474
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0415591
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt066375
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt049040
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt011911
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt071440
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0562369
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0369230
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0445073
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0368766
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0205267
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01950705
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt092
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt073
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0130
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt058
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0162
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0515
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0189343
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0670
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0670
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.79610
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.75700
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt01553885
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0396820
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0445073
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0368766
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0205267
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01950705
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01951890
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/GrassrootsNontaxableGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalDirectLobbyingGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalLobbyingExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/AgentTrusteeEtcInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt019935
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt024761
IRS990ScheduleD/InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt04826
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt010067
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0PROGRAM SERVICES IN CANADA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0BRITISH COLUMBIA
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE CANADIAN NOT FOR PROFIT THAT GRANT FUNDS WERE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0183221
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO BUILD A MORE JUST, HEALTHY, AND EQUITABLE WORLD USING STRATEGIC TOOLS AND TRAININGS.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BEAUTIFUL TROUBLE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0472115720
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0139 NORFOLK ST
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0NEW YORK
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0NY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd010002
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING A WRITTEN REPORT AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS. EACH REPORT SHALL DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED INCLUDING AMOUNTS SPEND ON EACH PROGRAM.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt01
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BACKBONE CAMPAIGN HAS A COUNCIL OF ELECTORS WHOSE ROLE IS TO ELECT THE BOARD EACH YEAR. THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN ADD OR REMOVE BOARD MEMBERS. THE COUNCIL OF ELECTORS IS ESTABLISHED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IS COMPOSED OF FOUNDERS, PREVIOUS BOARD MEMBERS AND PREVIOUS KEY EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO FINALIZING AND SIGNING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN A BOARD AGREEMENT WHICH INCLUDES ADHERENCE TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD CO-CHAIRS FOLLOW UP WITH EACH BOARD MEMBER TO ENSURE IT IS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE SECRETARY.

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$129,658
Liabilities
$4,050
Net assets
$125,608
Revenue
$645,253
Expenses
$578,878
Net income
$66,375
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.12$0.13$7.99$7.62$4.25$3.38
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.49$0.09$4.40$4.12$3.80$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.81$0.06$3.75$3.06$3.01$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.19$0.04$4.15$4.58$2.90$1.68
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.97$0.04$1.93$3.70$2.67$1.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.12$0.04$1.08$2.84$3.12$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.03$1.19$3.66$3.73$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.04$1.26$6.45$5.79$0.66
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.04$0.57$4.16$4.53$0.38
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.01$0.06$0.95$4.85$4.83$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.03$0.94$3.91$3.81$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.03$0.84$2.06$2.06$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.01$0.83$2.13
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.02$0.87$2.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.73$1.50$0.76