Civics Proficiency Institute is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. Civics Proficiency Institute 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 12/2018, Civics Proficiency Institute generated $50.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (47.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $355.8k during the year ending 12/2018. 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
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING THE BASIC AMERICAN CIVICS IN SCHOOLS BY SPONSORING LEGISLATION IN ALL 50 STATES REQUIRING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PASS THE US CITIZENSHIP TEST AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CIVICS EDUCATION INITIATIVES PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PASS LEGISLATION IN ALL 50 STATES REQUIRING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PASS THE US CITIZENSHIP TEST AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lucian Spataro Director/sec | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Wilder Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Christian Director/tre | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Chamberlain Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Kendrick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karrin Taylor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $50,000 |
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 | $50,000 |
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 | $50,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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 | $22,292 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,770 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,330 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,344 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $296,996 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $961 |
Information technology | $7,946 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,278 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,350 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,982 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $355,790 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,939 |
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 | $92,939 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,384 |
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 | $279 |
Total liabilities | $47,663 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $45,276 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $45,276 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Civics Proficiency Institute has recieved totaling $80,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Joe Foss Institute Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Community Partnership For Child Development Colorado Springs, CO | $11,980,221 | $22,909,576 |
Lotus School For Excellence Inc Aurora, CO | $7,284,947 | $15,341,421 |
Alliance For College-Ready Public Schools Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $10,738,936 |
Carnegie Foundation For Advancement Teaching W Coast Office Education Stanford, CA | $131,360,777 | $20,151,205 |
Human-I-T Bell, CA | $11,089,080 | $12,233,470 |
Association Of California School Administrators Burlingame, CA | $34,914,823 | $16,453,112 |
Illustrative Mathematics Oro Valley, AZ | $5,801,016 | $11,729,780 |
California Apt Association Sacramento, CA | $10,618,601 | $9,881,237 |
Institute For Multicultural Counseling And Education Services Los Angeles, CA | $5,975,934 | $7,424,525 |
Arizona Education Association Phoenix, AZ | $8,129,999 | $7,870,679 |
Los Angeles Education Partnership Los Angeles, CA | $2,987,241 | $7,123,624 |
The Primary School Lab East Palo Alto, CA | $1,109,557 | $3,998,000 |