Civic Intelligence

Independence Initiative Inc

EIN 99-3369815 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Independence initiative is dedicated to advancing foundational american ideals such as democracy, individual rights, and equality under the law, and strives to empower individuals and organizations with innovative ideas and facilitate the flow of philanthropic capital to allow nonprofits to carry out their missions.

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601 Pennsylvania Ave NW S Bldg 90Washington, DC 20004

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

29th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

97th percentile

91%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

15th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

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 / Assets29th percentile

Assets

$11,115,660

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$533,658

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$10,582,002

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

$11,600,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$1,017,998

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$10,582,002

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.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2024: $11,115,660Liabilities 2024: $533,658Net Assets 2024: $10,582,0022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$11,115,660
Liabilities$533,658
Net Assets$10,582,002
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Revenue 2024: $11,600,000Expenses 2024: $1,017,998Net Income 2024: $10,582,0022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$11,600,000
Expenses$1,017,998
Net Income$10,582,002
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
$11,115,660
Liabilities
$533,658
Net assets
$10,582,002
Revenue
$11,600,000
Expenses
$1,017,998
Net income
$10,582,002
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.1$0.53$10.6$11.6$1.02$10.6
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 20, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$11,600,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Independence initiative is dedicated to advancing foundational american ideals such as democracy, individual rights, and equality under the law, and strives to empower individuals and organizations with innovative ideas and facilitate the flow of philanthropic capital to allow nonprofits to carry out their missions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$11,087,491-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$28,169-
Total Assets$0$11,115,660▲ $11,115,660
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$533,658-
Total Liabilities$0$533,658▲ $533,658
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$10,582,002-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$10,582,002▲ $10,582,002
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$11,115,660▲ $11,115,660
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay15th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brina MilikowskyPresident
Layla ZaidaneSecretary
Heather RenwickTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Golden Age LLCConsulting Services8280 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR STE, Fairfax, VA 22031$426,100
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$11,600,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$11,600,000
Change in Net Assets
$10,582,002

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,600,000
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$11,600,000
Total Revenue per Form 990
$11,600,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,017,998
Total Fundraising Expense$36,500
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$857,005$2,310$1,500$860,815
Fees for Services Accounting-$53,200-$53,200
Office Expenses$702$1,236$35,000$36,938
Conferences and Meetings$26,507--$26,507
Travel$20,764--$20,764
Fees for Services Legal$8,493$6,712-$15,205
Information Technology$19$3,298-$3,317
Occupancy-$740-$740
Insurance-$512-$512
Total Functional Expenses$913,490$68,008$36,500$1,017,998

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,017,998
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,017,998
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,017,998
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Independence initiative did not establish any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body in 2024.”

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

“Independence initiative's form 990 was reviewed by management and members of the governing body. Comments were addressed before the return was filed.”

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

“Independence initiative requires the officers and directors to read and sign the policy and to disclose any conflicts of interest they may have to the entire board. The board then decides whether or not there exists a conflict. Any officers or board members with conflicts are recused from voting upon issues involving their particular conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Independence initiative did not compensate any employees or directors in 2024, but its policy requires that compensation for the directors and employees be reviewed and approved by the board of directors; person(s) with conflicts of interest regarding the compensation arrangement at issue are recused. Contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping are maintained with respect to deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Independence initiative does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available for public inspection. Copies of its 990s are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Independence Initiative Inc
EIN
99-3369815
Phone
5717770494
Address
601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW S BLDG 90, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Doing Business As
Crisis Communications

Signing Officer

Name
Heather Renwick
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5717770494
Signed
2025-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Heather Renwick
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Adam Kuczynski CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Item C

“Dba: democracy notes dba: democratic futures institute dba: center for ballot freedom dba: civic (re)solve ten”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 848,879. Management and general expenses 2,051. Fundraising expenses 1,500. Total expenses 852,430. Other professional fees: program service expenses 8,126. Management and general expenses 259. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,385.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 848,879. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,051. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,500. TOTAL EXPENSES 852,430. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,126. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 259. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,385.
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