Civic Action
- Assets
- $34.4k
- Revenue
- $75.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 81-4374103
Organization Overview
Civic Action is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (R11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Civic Action 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 12/2020, Civic Action generated $75.0k 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 (30.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $60.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (30.1%) per year over the past 4 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR A PROGRESSIVE PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIC ACTION IMPLEMENTED AN EMAIL ADVOCACY AND FUNDRAISING PROGRAM THAT IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING AND EMBOLDENING PROGRESSIVES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO TAKE DIRECT ACTION ON THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACING AMERICA TODAY. CIVIC ACTION DEVELOPED AND PROMOTED BOLD POLICY IDEAS IN FOUR KEY AREAS: INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY, MIDDLE-OUT ECONOMICS, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND GUN RESPONSIBILITY. BY ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THROUGH EMAIL, CIVIC ACTION COMMUNICATED OUR OUTSIDE-THE-BELTWAY THINKING, AND ENCOURAGED POLITICAL ADVOCACY AMONG GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS AND DONORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicolas Hanauer Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Jay Petterson Treasurer/secretary | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Zachariah Silk Director | Trustee | 40 | $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 | $75,019 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $75,019 |
| 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 | $75,019 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,226 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $520 |
| Total functional expenses | $60,804 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,369 |
| 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 | $34,369 |
| 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 | $34,369 |
| 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 | $34,369 |
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