CITIZENS PROJECT

EIN: 841241911 501(c)(3) Human Services

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Total Revenue
$1,156,137
Total Expenses
$379,509
Total Assets
$1,037,559
Net Assets
$1,032,175
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
PATIENCE KABWASA
Phone
7195209899
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CITIZENS PROJECT, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 524% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $777K, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

CITIZENS PROJECT IS A FEARLESS, BOLD ADVOCATE AND AN ENGAGING VOICE THAT EMPOWERS AND CHALLENGES OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO EMBRACE EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $255,420

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION/ADVOCACYCITIZENS PROJECT PROVIDES ELECTION EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE SIGNATURE VOTER GUIDE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS BUSINESS JOURNAL...

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION/ADVOCACYCITIZENS PROJECT PROVIDES ELECTION EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE SIGNATURE VOTER GUIDE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS BUSINESS JOURNAL, COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENT, IN OTHER COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS, AND ONLINE. OTHER NONPARTISAN ELECTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FORUMS FOR CANDIDATES AND TO DISCUSS BALLOT MEASURES. EACH ELECTION CITIZENS PROJECT ENGAGES UNDERREPRESENTED VOTERS THROUGH GET-OUT-THE-VOTE WORK. CITIZENS PROJECT RUNS ONGOING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND ADVOCATE OUR VALUES. WE WATCHDOG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THAT EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ARE BEING UPHELD. PROGRAMMING IS RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT EVENTS AND SEEKS TO LOCALIZE ISSUES OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM HOSTING COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS TO LEGISLATIVE MONITORING BY URGING LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO UPHOLD LAWS THAT PROTECT EQUALITY. WE ALSO HOSTED OUR CREATING COMMUNITY BREAKFAST TO CELEBRATE THE VICTORIES WE HAVE HAD AS A COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,160,754
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,568
Other Revenue $-11,185
TOTAL REVENUE $1,156,137

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $236,418
Fundraising Expenses $76,970
Program Expenses $255,420
Other Expenses $143,091
TOTAL EXPENSES $379,509

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,156,137 $185,294 +5.2%
Expenses $379,509 $258,522 +0.5%
Net Income $776,628 $-73,228 -11.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATIENCE KABWASA BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN REPLINGER VICE-CHAIR/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCHUYLER FOERESTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA LEZA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY SUTTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA BARTELS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERELY DULANEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERELY BUCKIEWICZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MASON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVANGELINE RIVERA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,156,137 $379,509 $1,037,559 $776,628
2022 $185,294 $258,522 $249,307 $-73,228
2021 $193,015 $145,840 $355,758 $47,175
2020 $217,147 $133,393 $306,308 $83,754
2019 $177,907 $166,457 $203,178 $11,450
2018 $152,608 $128,157 $181,198 $24,451
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