Paragon Foundation Inc is located in Alamogordo, NM. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, 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. Paragon Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS AND SUPPORT LITIGATION IN DEFENSE OF THOSE RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTION OF AND MASS MAILINGS OF NEWSLETTERS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS REGARDING INDIVIDUALS RIGHTS USING THE RESULTS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND LITIGATION.
VARIOUS SEMINARS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC OF THEIR RIGHTS.
FUNDING FOR LITIGATION IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Don Lee Acting President | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Gb Oliver III Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Alice Eppers Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
William Reynolds Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Robert Jones Jr Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
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 | $296 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $296 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5 |
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 | $301 |
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 | $17,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,372 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25 |
Advertising and promotion | $74 |
Office expenses | $1,080 |
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 | $1,316 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $138 |
Total functional expenses | $39,566 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $602 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $719 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,167,099 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,022 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $100,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,900 |
Total assets | $1,283,347 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $347 |
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 | $347 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $1,083,000 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $200,000 |
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 | $1,283,000 |
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