Citizens Project is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Citizens Project generated $193.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CITIZENS PROJECT IS A FEARLESS, BOLD ADVOCATE AND AN ENGAGING VOICE THAT CHALLENGES OUR COMMUNITY TO EMBRACE EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CITIZENS PROJECT PROVIDES ELECTION EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE SIGNATURE VOTER GUIDE REACHES MORE THAN 180,000 PEOPLE BY BEING PUBLISHED IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS BUSINESS JOURNAL, COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENT, IN OTHER COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS, AND ONLINE. OTHER NONPARTISAN ELECTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FORUMS FOR CANDIDATES AND TO DEBATE BALLOT MEASURES. EACH ELECTION CITIZENS PROJECT ENGAGES UNDERREPRESENTED VOTERS THOUGH GET-OUT-THE-VOTE WORK.
EDUCATION/ADVOCACY CITIZENS PROJECT RUNS ONGOING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND ADVOCATE FOR OUR VALUES. WE WATCHDOG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THAT EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE ARE BEING UPHELD. PROGRAMMING IS RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT EVENTS AND SEEKS TO LOCALIZE ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM HOSTING PANEL DISCUSSIONS OR FILM SCREENINGS TO URGING LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO UPHOLD LAWS THAT PROTECT EQUALITY. THE ACTIVIST NETWORK ALERTS CITIZENS TO SPEAK OUT IN A TIMELY WAY ON LEGISLATION AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATIVE REPORT CARD INFORMS THE COMMUNITY OF HOW THEY ARE REPRESENTED ON ISSUES THAT REFLECT THEIR VALUES. OVER FIFTY "TABLE CAPTAINS" INVITE GUESTS TO LEARN ABOUT CITIZENS PROJECT'S EFFORTS IN THE COMMUNITY AND ENJOY A MEAL TOGETHER. IT IS ALSO A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND AS THE END OF THE PROGRAM, GUESTS ARE INVITED TO INVEST IN THE CAUSE BY MAKING A DONATION.
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE CITIZENS PROJECT IS A UNIQUE LOCAL RESOURCE ON SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, PARTICULARLY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CITIZENS PROJECT FREQUENTLY FACILITATES SEMINARS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES ON ENSURING A RELIGIOUSLY NEUTRAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kim Dulaney Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Replinger Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Evangeline Rivera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patience Kabwasa Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Buckiewicz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Courtney Sutton Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,448 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $169,056 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,504 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,511 |
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 | $193,015 |
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. | $92,784 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,874 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,744 |
Payroll taxes | $7,420 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,789 |
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 | $303 |
Information technology | $6,389 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,947 |
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 | $100 |
Insurance | $1,875 |
All other expenses | $568 |
Total functional expenses | $145,840 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,393 |
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 | $527 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $135,838 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $355,758 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,748 |
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 | $10,748 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,010 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,000 |
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 | $355,758 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Citizens Project has recieved totaling $7,132.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS | $7,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $82 |
Gill Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50 |
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