Citizen Action Coalition Inc
- Assets
- $78.0k
- Revenue
- $615.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-1345514
Organization Overview
Citizen Action Coalition Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizen Action Coalition Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizen Action Coalition 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.
For the year ending 12/2021, Citizen Action Coalition Inc generated $615.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $755.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) 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
TO INITIATE & COORDINATE CITIZENS ACTION DIRECTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ALL INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA THROUGH PRINCIPLED ADVOCACY OF PUBLIC POLICIES TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY, CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, AND TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CAC ORGANIZERS ADVOCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. WE ADVOCATE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS. CAC SUPPORTS LEAST COST UTILITY SERVICE AND LEGISLATION THAT AIDS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH WEATHERIZATION EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE IN PAYING THEIR BILLS. CAC TESTIFIED BEFORE A NUMBER OF REGULATORY COMMITTEES DEALING WITH ENERGY AND HUMAN SERVICE ISSUES. CAC HAS REPRESENTED CUSTOMERS BEFORE INDIANA REGULATORS IN RATE CASES AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR OVER 40 YEARS. OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR, PHONE CANVASS AND PROGRAM STAFF ARE UTILIZED IN MAJOR RATE CASES. WE WILL ACT AS A PUBLIC INTERVENOR IN THOSE RATE CASES AND ARGUE IN THE CUSTOMER'S INTEREST. IN 2021 CAC WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS CASES BEFORE THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION.
CAC ORGANIZERS ADVOCATE THE PUBLIC CONCERNS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. WE ADVOCATE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENTS. CAC SUPPORTS LEAST COST UTILITY SERVICE AND LEGISLATION THAT AIDS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH WEATHERIZATION EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE IN PAYING THEIR BILLS. CAC TESTIFIED BEFORE A NUMBER OF REGULATORY COMMITTEES DEALING WITH ENERGY AND HUMAN SERVICE ISSUES. CAC HAS REPRESENTED CUSTOMERS BEFORE INDIANA REGULATORS IN RATE CASES AND OTHER PROCEDURES FOR OVER 40 YEARS. OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR, PHONE CANVASS AND PROGRAM STAFF ARE UTILIZED IN MAJOR RATE CASES. WE WILL ACT AS A PUBLIC INTERVENOR IN THOSE RATE CASES AND ARGUE IN THE CUSTOMER'S INTEREST. IN 2021 CAC WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS CASES BEFORE THE INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kerwin Olson Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $65,660 |
Mark Bailey Financial Di | Trustee | 20 | $20,659 |
Sharon Hirsch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Andrea Price Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Craig Shumaker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Grant Smith President | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $434,527 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,067 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $604,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| 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 | $615,104 |
| 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 | $418,269 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,583 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,198 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,246 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $40,198 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,978 |
| Travel | $1,799 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $326 |
| Interest | $6,002 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,460 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $348 |
| Total functional expenses | $755,548 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,627 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,933 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,462 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $78,022 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,148 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $225,048 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$147,026 |
| 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 | $78,022 |
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