Civic Intelligence

Alfa Institute

EIN 99-3106141 • 501(c)4 • Washington, DC

Profile

ALFA is a platform for ideas and technologies that enhance American life.

1220 L Street NW STE 100Washington, DC 20005

buildalfa.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

95th percentile

61%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$121,950

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$121,950

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

$200,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$78,050

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$121,950

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2024: $121,950Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $121,9502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$121,950
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$121,950
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $200,000Expenses 2024: $78,050Net Income 2024: $121,9502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$200,000
Expenses$78,050
Net Income$121,950
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$121,950
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$121,950
Revenue
$200,000
Expenses
$78,050
Net income
$121,950
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$2.00$0.78$1.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$200,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

ALFA is a platform for ideas and technologies that enhance American life.

ALFA is a platform for ideas and technologies that enhance American life

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$121,950-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$121,950-
Total Assets$0$121,950▲ $121,950
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$121,950▲ $121,950
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$121,950▲ $121,950
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan MeyerDirector
Jill ThompsonDirector
Tom RossDirector
Matt SparksExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$200,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$200,000
Change in Net Assets
$121,950
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$78,050
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
Information Technology$61,000--$61,000
Other Expenses$10,600--$10,600
Fees for Services Legal-$6,350-$6,350
Office Expenses-$100-$100
Total Functional Expenses$71,600$6,450$0$78,050
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
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
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 11B

“Prior to filing a draft of form 990 is provided to the governing body for”

Part VI Line 11B

“their review and approval.”

Part VI Line 19

“These documents are not made available.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alfa Institute
EIN
99-3106141
In Care Of
% Matt Sparks
Phone
3016838687
Address
1220 L Street NW STE 100, Washington, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Matt Sparks
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3016838687
Signed
2025-10-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matt Sparks
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

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