Digital Citizens Action Alliance, operating under the name Digital Citizens Alliance, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Digital Citizens Alliance is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Digital Citizens Alliance generated $1.3m 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 (12.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES DEDICATED TO MAKING THE INTERNET SAFER AND CRIME FREE BY SERVING AS THE UNIFIED VOICE ADVOCATING AGAINST INTERNET CRIME ON BEHALF OF ITS ASSOCIATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVITY TO INCREASE PUBLIC SECURITY ON THE INTERNETTHE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO BE AN ACTIVE VOICE AND ADVOCATE FOR INTERNET CONSUMERS BY PETITIONING POLICYMAKERS AND INTERNET STAKEHOLDERS TO JOIN IN ERADICATING THE INTERNET OF CRIME. THE ORGANIZATION TEAMS WITH PRIVATE CITIZENS, THE HEALTH, PHARMACEUTICAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND ONLINE SAFETY EXPERTS IN ORDER TO ADVOCATE AGAINST ONLINE CRIME.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & CONSUMER EDUCATION:THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, POLICYMAKERS, GOVERNMENTS, SECURITY EXPERTS AND BUSINESSES ON THREATS AND BAD ACTORS THAT CONSUMERS FACE ON THE INTERNET.
THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ON EDUCATIONAL AND POLICY-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary T Bertoni Director | Trustee | 35 | $72,000 |
Daniel Palumbo Secretary, Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Tom Galvin President, Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Concentric Circles Management Services | 12/30/21 | $468,019 |
Ssp Blue Security/privacy Consultants | 12/30/21 | $150,000 |
Vrge Strategies Llc Management/public Relations | 12/30/21 | $259,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,282,000 |
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 | $1,282,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $35,000 |
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. | $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 | $15,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,709 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,605 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,576 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $36,271 |
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 | $5,871 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,449,256 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $822,517 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,000 |
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 | $872,517 |
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 | $872,517 |
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 | $872,517 |
Over the last fiscal year, Digital Citizens Action Alliance has awarded $35,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Elk Grove, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERS OF MEMBER STATES AND JURISDICTIONS TO CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE, COOPERATE ON SUBJECTS OF MUTUAL CONCERN, AND COORDINATE ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS WHICH IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND THEIR CONSTITUENCIES. | $25,000 |
Mckinney, TX PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE YOUTH AND THEIR ADULT INFLUENCERS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS. | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Digital Citizens Action Alliance has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America Washington, DC PURPOSE: general contribution | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
People Incorporated Of Virginia Abingdon, VA | $22,478,644 | $16,537,740 |
Heart Of America Foundation Washington, DC | $21,952,714 | $13,311,439 |
Waterfront Partnership Of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | $10,304,693 | $15,904,703 |
N Street Village Inc Washington, DC | $31,040,838 | $11,867,277 |
Lake Monticello Owners Association Lake Monticello, VA | $27,325,227 | $9,680,580 |
Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | $5,463,449 | $7,758,776 |
Building Bridges Across The River Washington, DC | $56,784,233 | $13,914,024 |
Echelon Community Services Washington, DC | $2,480,354 | $6,411,075 |
American Property Owners Alliance Washington, DC | $1,922,706 | $4,612,000 |
Baltimore Public Markets Corporation Baltimore, MD | $11,139,758 | $2,603,111 |
Basic Acrylic Monomer Manufacturers Inc Williamsburg, VA | $5,992,927 | $2,980,426 |
City Life - Community Builders Baltimore, MD | $1,816,865 | $2,439,608 |