Citizens For A Sound Government
- Assets
- $288.0k
- Revenue
- $209.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lakewood, CO
- Founding
- 09/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-0924894
Organization Overview
Citizens For A Sound Government is located in Lakewood, CO. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens For A Sound Government is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Citizens For A Sound Government generated $209.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (31.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Citizens For A Sound Government has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $1,537,097. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATE CITIZENS ON PUBLIC ISSUES, INCLUDING THROUGH PROVIDING RESEARCH, HOSTING FORUMS, SENDING DIRECT MAIL, AND PRODUCING RADIO/TELEVISION SPOTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
URGE CASTLE ROCK, CO RESIDENTS TO OPPOSE 4 TAX-HIKE BALLOT MEASURES.
EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE COLORADO CITIZENS TO ENGAGE IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING.
RESEARCH OF AND ISSUE ADVOCACY INVOLVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
RESEARCH OF AND EDUCATION ON ISSUES AND PUBLIC RECORDS IN OTHER VARIOUS STATE & CITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alan Philp President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeff Burton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Reeves Barbour Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $209,100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $209,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $209,100 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,100 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,285 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $15,740 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $223 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $130,848 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $287,980 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $287,980 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $287,980 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $287,980 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Citizens For A Sound Government has awarded $338,869 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ONE AURORA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $111,312 |
CITIZENS FOR A SOUND GOVERNMENT IC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $92,557 |
Littleton, CO PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
Castle Pines, CO PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
NORTH DAKOTA VISION KEEPERS PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Citizens For A Sound Government has recieved totaling $85,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Better Jobs Coalition Littleton, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $85,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Unite America Inc Denver, CO | $1,852,932 | $5,836,987 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Kansas Overland Park, KS | $2,072,087 | $1,846,049 |
Opportunity Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $279,931 | $1,394,680 |
Wyoming Liberty Group Cheyenne, WY | $354,441 | $1,162,000 |
Progressnow New Mexico Education Fund Albuquerque, NM | $804,275 | $1,020,678 |
Centennial State Prosperity Denver, CO | $123,732 | $1,065,390 |
Urban Leaders Fellowship Colorado Springs, CO | $630,908 | $1,108,852 |
Justice For Greenwood Foundation Tulsa, OK | $848,804 | $1,448,852 |
Denver Metro Fair Housing Center Denver, CO | $27,216 | $413,750 |
Center For Civic Action Albuquerque, NM | $1,185,299 | $334,000 |
North Dakota Family Alliance Colorado Springs, CO | $0 | $259,956 |
First Choice Community Healthcare Inc Medical Disability Trust Albuquerque, NM | $0 | $325,360 |