CITIZENS FOR RENEWING AMERICA INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CITIZENS FOR RENEWING AMERICA INC

EIN 86-1769922

What they do

to Renew A Consensus of America As A Nation Under God With Unique Interests Worthy of Defending That Flow From Its People, Institutions, and History, Where Individuals Enjoyment of Freedom is Predicated On Just Laws and Healthy Communities. Citizens Will Be Focused On Grassroots Lobbying and Citizen Mobilization.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $94.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

117.42%of revenue went to mission work94.1% of expenses · Program services

5.65%of revenue went to fundraising4.5% of expenses

$124.74spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

1.67%of revenue went to management and office costs1.3% of expenses

$0.15in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $156,002 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $36,841 for MICAH MEADOWCROFT (RESEARCH DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$630,478

Mission workProgram services$740,292117.42% of revenue94.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$10,5431.67% of revenue1.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$35,6455.65% of revenue4.5% of expenses

Total expenses$786,480124.74% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 94.1% mission · 1.3% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 124.74% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 92.2% mission · 4.6% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 166.03% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 93.7% mission · 4.5% management · 1.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 178.81% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 71.6% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 221.67% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$630,478

Expenses$786,480

Annual shortfall $156,002 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$740,292 · 94.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$10,543 · 1.3% of expenses

Fundraising$35,645 · 4.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$630,478

Expenses$786,480

Assets$114,770

Contributions$621,524

Mission work (program services)$740,292

Fundraising$35,645

Grants given$633,200

Average grant$316,600

Management and general$10,543

Accounting fees$7,350

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICAH MEADOWCROFTRESEARCH DIRECTOR · 4 hrs/week $36,841Base · Other $36,841

RUSSELL VOUGHTPRESIDENT · 4 hrs/week $35,584Base · Other $35,584

JOSEPH WADE MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 4 hrs/week $31,515Base · Other $31,515

JEFFREY CLARKSR. FELLOW & DIR. OF LITIGATION · 4 hrs/week $25,911Base · Other $25,911

RACHEL SEMMELCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR · 4 hrs/week $23,289Base · Other $23,289

HEATHER CORDASCOSR. ADVISOR, DEVELOPMENT · 4 hrs/week $18,904Base · Other $18,904

ASHLEY FRAZIERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 4 hrs/week $9,896Base · Other $9,896

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

MICAH MEADOWCROFTRESEARCH DIRECTOR

RUSSELL VOUGHTPRESIDENT

JOSEPH WADE MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JEFFREY CLARKSR. FELLOW & DIR. OF LITIGATION

RACHEL SEMMELCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

HEATHER CORDASCOSR. ADVISOR, DEVELOPMENT

ASHLEY FRAZIERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

EDWARD CORRIGANBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER BAIRDBOARD MEMBER

KEVIN KOOKOGEYCHAIRMAN & SECRETARY

WESLEY DENTONTREASURER

About this charity

Location: 300 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
County: District of Columbia
In care of: Eric Teetsel
Primary officer: Eric Teetsel, Chief Executive Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 656-8825

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Grant-giving organization: Yes