Vision America Action is located in Keller, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (I01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vision America 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHRISTIAN CIVIC EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISION AMERICA ACTION SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE AND MOBILIZE PASTORS TO BE PROACTIVE IN RESTORING JUDEO-CHRISTIAN VALUES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2016 THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED LUNCHEONS AND CONFERENCES FOR PASTORS TO DISCUSS RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED 6 MILLION VOTER GUIDES THROUGH FACEBOOK AND PRINT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rick Scarbourough President/di | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Cook Treasurer/di | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Smith Secretary/di | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Blair Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Fisher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Delay Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $604,201 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $604,201 |
| 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 | $604,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $48,500 |
| 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. | $1,520 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,520 |
| 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 | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $171,065 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,228 |
| Office expenses | $37,121 |
| Information technology | $41,221 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,292 |
| Travel | $110,287 |
| 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 | $15,458 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $625,614 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $956 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,883 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $64,839 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $64,839 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| 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 | $64,839 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vision America Action has awarded $46,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITED IN PURPOSE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
VISION AMERICA MOBILIZED PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Childrens Advocacy Center Of Hidalgo County Edinburg, TX | $1,354,037 | $3,154,614 |
Louisiana State Troopers Assn Pac Baton Rouge, LA | $1,895,714 | $1,325,748 |
Vision America Action Keller, TX | $64,839 | $604,201 |
Casa Of Bee Live Oak And Mcmullen Counties Inc Beeville, TX | $563,222 | $592,098 |
Proclaim Justice Inc Austin, TX | $136,922 | $361,465 |
Decarcerate Little Rock, AR | $77,118 | $259,481 |
Excellence And Advancement Foundation Pflugerville, TX | $67,403 | $192,510 |
Casa 3rd Judicial District Inc Ash Flat, AR | $72,150 | $205,035 |
Protect Arkansas Families Foundation Little Rock, AR | $12,406 | $0 |
Moss Farm Alliance Against Crime Dallas, TX | $98,500 | $0 |
Restorative Justice Alliance Houston, TX | $21,612 | $0 |
Dna Saves Carlsbad, NM | $307,113 | $0 |
Alliance For Judicial Funding Inc Houston, TX | $8,622 | $0 |
Bancourtpacking Org Inc Springdale, AR | $3,600 | $0 |
Jem-Justice-Equality-Mercy- Foundation Yukon, OK | $0 | $0 |