Civic Intelligence

Decentralization Research Center

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 99-4541398

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Sep 17, 2025

2200 Wilson Boulevard STE 102-72Arlington, VA 22201

(540) 273-7382

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

95th percentile

70%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $500k-$1M 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

Assets

$553,874

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$528,874

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$25,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$758,268

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$229,394

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$528,874

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2024: $553,874Liabilities 2024: $25,000Net Assets 2024: $528,8742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$553,874
Liabilities$25,000
Net Assets$528,874

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2024: $758,268Expenses 2024: $229,394Net Income 2024: $528,8742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$758,268
Expenses$229,394
Net Income$528,874
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$758,268
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocate for decentralization as a fundamental characteristic of emerging technologies. Includes the development of blockchain protocols and applications that are immutable, censorship resistant, transparent, secure, and enable data self-sovereignty.

Advocate for decentralization as a fundamental characteristic of emerging technologies Includes the development of blockchain protocols and applications that are immutable censorship resistant transparent secure and enable data selfsovereignty

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$553,874-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$528,874-
Total Assets$0$553,874▲ $553,874
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$25,000-
Total Liabilities$0$25,000▲ $25,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$528,874▲ $528,874
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$553,874▲ $553,874
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Connor SpelliscyBoard PresExec Director
Tony DouglasDirector of Strategy Ops
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$755,730
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,538
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$755,730
Change in Net Assets
$528,874
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$229,394
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
Other Expenses$127,000--$127,000
Fees for Services Other$100,775--$100,775
Conferences and Meetings$1,000--$1,000
Office Expenses-$619-$619
Total Functional Expenses$228,775$619$0$229,394
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
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 11B

Prior to filing a draft of form 990 is provided to the members of the

Part VI Line 11B

governing body for their review and comments.

Part VI Line 12C

THe conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually and as potential

Part VI Line 12C

conflicts arise.

Part VI Line 19

These documents are not made available.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Decentralization Research Center
EIN
99-4541398
In Care Of
% Tony Douglas Director
Phone
5402737382
Address
2200 Wilson Boulevard STE 102-72, Arlington, VA 22201

Signing Officer

Name
Tony Douglas Director
Title
Director of Strategy & Ops
Phone
5402737382
Signed
2025-09-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tony Douglas
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0

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

Strategy Total expenses - $95000.00 Program service expenses - $95000.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00

Part IX Line 11G

Research/writing Total expenses - $5775.00 Program service expenses - $5775.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00

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