Committee For A Strong Lakeland is located in Tallahassee, FL. Committee For A Strong Lakeland 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
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOCAL COMMITTEE FORMED TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ISSUES RELATED TO THE CITY OF LAKELAND'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PETITIONERS' COMMITTEE WAS FORMED IN ORDER TO ATTEMPT TO AMEND THE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF LAKELAND, FLORIDA. A WEBSITE WAS CREATED AND PETITIONS WERE PRINTED AND CIRCULATED TO REFLECT THE CHANGE BEING PROPOSED. VARIOUS FORMS OF ADVERTISING WAS CIRCULATED TO NOTIFY OTHERS OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES AND A LAW FIRM WAS ENGAGED TO HELP WITH THE DRAFTING OF THE REVISED LANGUAGE FOR THE CHARTER. THE EFFORTS WERE UNSUCESSFUL AND THE COMMITTEE HAS THUS DISBANDED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Anderson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gregory Fancelli Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Usman Faruq Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Mclaughlin Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pablo Sologaistoa Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brooke Agnini Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Front Line Strategies Adv & Consultin | 12/30/17 | $708,674 |
Hill Ward Henderson Attorneys At La Legal Fees | 12/30/17 | $138,992 |
| 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 | $912,275 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $912,275 |
| 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 | $912,275 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $157,095 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,176 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $139,944 |
| Advertising and promotion | $593,678 |
| Office expenses | $1,738 |
| Information technology | $140 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,136 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $891 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $920,848 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |