Government Accountability Alliance
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $1.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-4204629
Organization Overview
Government Accountability Alliance, operating under the name Illinois Policy Action Illinois Policy, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., 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. Illinois Policy Action Illinois Policy 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 12/2022, Illinois Policy Action Illinois Policy generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Illinois Policy Action Illinois Policy has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $8,591,405. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG ADVOCATING FOR THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS AND WORKING TO TURN FREE-MARKET IDEAS INTO LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AN INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT WATCHDOG ADVOCATING FOR THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS AND WORKING TO TURN FREE-MARKET IDEAS INTO LAW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Paprocki President | Officer | 12 | $155,752 |
John Tillman Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Art Margulis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard T Weiss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Bachrach Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bearing Tree Inc Administrative, Development, And Stategi | 12/30/22 | $912,500 |
Iron Light Inc Marketing And Promotion | 12/30/22 | $384,000 |
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 | $5,529,880 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,529,880 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $31,672 |
| 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 | $5,679,809 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,089,000 |
| 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. | $168,704 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,176 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,092,185 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,900 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,815 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,292 |
| Fees for services: Management | $912,500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $433,392 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $82,278 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $600,329 |
| Advertising and promotion | $261,081 |
| Office expenses | $59,790 |
| Information technology | $218,496 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,791 |
| Travel | $22,050 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,582 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,510 |
| All other expenses | $50 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,180,745 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,126,836 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,047 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,744 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $181,852 |
| 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 | $1,064 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,630,194 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $214,851 |
| Total assets | $4,163,588 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $222,565 |
| Grants payable | $90,000 |
| 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 | $161,709 |
| Total liabilities | $474,274 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,689,314 |
| 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 | $4,163,588 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Government Accountability Alliance has awarded $2,089,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ILLINOIS POLICY PAC PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH SHARES IN A SIMILIAR MISSION. | $24,000 |
VOTER PROTECTION NFP PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH SHARES IN A SIMILIAR MISSION. | $50,000 |
VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 1 NFP PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH SHARES IN A SIMILIAR MISSION. | $1,240,000 |
AMERICAN JOBS AND GROWTH FUND PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH SHARES IN A SIMILIAR MISSION. | $350,000 |
COMMON SENSE REFORMS PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH SHARES IN A SIMILIAR MISSION. | $425,000 |