Citizens For Legal Reform Inc is located in Arlington, VA. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Citizens For Legal Reform Inc 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITIZENS FOR LEGAL REFORM IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE SEPARATION OF POWERS AND THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE POLITICAL BRANCHES AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. CLR OPPOSES LAWS THAT OUTSOURCE THE STATE'S REGULATORY POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO PRIVATE "BOUNTY HUNTER" LITIGANTS AND TRIAL LAWYERS. CLR BELIEVES SUCH LAWS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL, EVISCERATE POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY, UNDERMINE THE RULE OF LAW, AND CREATE A PATCHWORK OF LAWS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT WOULD DISINCENTIVIZE INDIVIDUALS FROM EXERCISING THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS. TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION, CLR EDUCATES POLICYMAKERS ABOUT THE WEAKNESSES OF PRIVATE RIGHTS OF ACTION AS AN ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AND ADVOCATES FOR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD STRUCTURALLY PROTECT POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SEPARATION OF POWERS PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCHED THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE ACROSS THE COUNTRY REGARDING PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL LAWS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adam White President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Yoo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Wallison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Harned Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $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 | $1,000,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,000,000 |
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 | $1,000,000 |
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. | $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 | $2,584 |
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 | $202,501 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,003 |
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 | $382 |
Total functional expenses | $206,470 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $798,997 |
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 | $20,000 |
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 | $818,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,467 |
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 | $25,467 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $793,530 |
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 | $818,997 |