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 |