Citizens United is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1989. 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 United employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens United 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 12/2021, Citizens United generated $7.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.9%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITIZENS UNITED IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING OUR GOVERNMENT TO CITIZEN CONTROL. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATION, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO REASSERT THE TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREEDOM OF ENTERPRISE, STRONG FAMILIES, AND NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND SECURITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO RESTORE THE FOUNDING FATHERS' VISION OF A FREE NATION, GUIDED BY HONESTY, COMMON SENSE, AND THE GOODWILL OF ITS CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ISSUE ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ACTION TO PROMOTE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND BALLOT BOX INTEGRITY.
ISSUE ADVOCACY PROJECT TO MAINTAIN CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES ADOPTED DURING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, AND OPPOSE LIBERAL POLICIES PROMOTED BY THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION, ON ISSUES INCLUDING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, FIRST AND SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS, AND EXPANSION OF THE SUPREME COURT.
CITIZENS UNITED FOR A SECURE AMERICA: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY ISSUES
CITIZENS UNITED PRODUCTIONS: PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS ON DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Bossie President | OfficerTrustee | 19 | $203,117 |
Michael Boos Vp, Sec & Gen Counsel | Officer | 13 | $113,091 |
Richard Kimble VP Of Development | Officer | 15 | $107,285 |
Jt Mastranadi VP Of Government Relations | Officer | 15 | $68,411 |
Lauren Catts CFO | Officer | 13 | $47,530 |
Kirk Risinger It Manager | 15 | $39,102 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Hsp Direct Agency Fees Direct Mail And Marketing | 12/30/21 | $502,467 |
Fulfillment House Fulfillment | 12/30/21 | $490,489 |
Navistar Direct Marketing Direct Mail And Marketing | 12/30/21 | $295,698 |
Rst Postage And Shipping Direct Mail And Marketing | 12/30/21 | $241,220 |
Mdi Imaging Postage And Shipping Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $269,144 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $964,725 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,820,743 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,785,468 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,503 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $487,172 |
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 | $7,274,143 |
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. | $534,176 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,494 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,886 |
Other employee benefits | $92,449 |
Payroll taxes | $96,207 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $33,674 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $262,440 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,047 |
Advertising and promotion | $81,391 |
Office expenses | $246,725 |
Information technology | $190,668 |
Royalties | $1,063 |
Occupancy | $54,000 |
Travel | $10,649 |
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 | $1,186 |
Insurance | $58,011 |
All other expenses | $588,060 |
Total functional expenses | $5,708,338 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,327,259 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,280 |
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 | $297 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,417,360 |
Total assets | $4,761,196 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,480 |
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 | $22,711 |
Total liabilities | $88,191 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,673,005 |
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 | $4,761,196 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Citizens United has recieved totaling $1,675.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gero Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Van Devere Charitable Foundation Inc Akron, OH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500 |
Catherine V & Martin Hofmann Foundation Sinking Spring, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $175 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Global Development Washington, DC | $65,777,264 | $14,319,773 |
Frontstream Global Fund Alexandria, VA | $871,140 | $19,414,740 |
Corus International Inc Baltimore, MD | $10,612,047 | $34,455 |
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Richmond, VA | $9,806,748 | $17,802,660 |
Highland School Inc Warrenton, VA | $41,730,791 | $16,433,775 |
Cornerstones Inc Reston, VA | $6,868,044 | $15,431,284 |
Planning Council Norfolk, VA | $2,554,279 | $14,330,288 |
International Association Of Better Business Bureaus Inc Arlington, VA | $17,726,579 | $13,292,143 |
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Triangle, VA | $123,200,023 | $11,840,546 |
Washington County Community Action Council Inc Hagerstown, MD | $6,621,618 | $12,215,163 |
Union Mission Norfolk, VA | $19,076,349 | $10,467,458 |
Harford Community Action Agency Inc Edgewood, MD | $1,673,036 | $9,657,215 |