Cicero Action is located in Austin, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cicero 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CICERO ACTION PARTNERS WITH COURAGEOUS GOVERNMENT LEADERS ON POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT USE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COMPETITION TO ENABLE INNOVATION AND UPLIFT MILLIONS OF OUR FELLOW CITIZENS. BY APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES THAT ALLOW A FREE SOCIETY TO THRIVE, WE CAN OVERCOME SPECIAL INTERESTS AND ENTRENCHED BUREAUCRACIES TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY AND ENHANCE LIBERTY FOR ALL AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATE OUTREACH/LOBBYING ENGAGEMENT:CICERO ACTION IS ACTIVE IN NINE STATES FOCUSING ON THE LEGISLATIVE ADVANCEMENT OF INNOVATIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF HOMELESSNESS, PUBLIC SAFETY, HIGHER EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, FINANCE, AND REGULATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph Lonsdale President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Brickman Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tayler Lonsdale Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jen Dirmeyer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dhani Jones Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clay Spence Director - Outgoing | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,302,418 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,302,418 |
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 | $1,302,418 |
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 | $14,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $414,495 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,717 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $95,859 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $115 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $29,914 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $112 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $974 |
Insurance | $12,609 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $573,967 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $568,140 |
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 | $156,519 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,401 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $747,060 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,609 |
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 | $18,609 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $728,451 |
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 | $747,060 |
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