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ObjectId: 201402269349202310 - Submission: 2014-08-14
TIN: 27-1204594
Form
990-EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990
.
OMB No. 1545-1150
20
13
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning
01-01-2013
, and ending
12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
Address change
Name change
Initial return
Terminated
Amended return
Application pending
C
Name of organization
Citizens for a Strong America Inc
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO Box 107
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Columbus
,
WI
53925
D Employer identification number
27-1204594
E
Telephone number
(608) 831-2974
F
Group Exemption
Number.
.
G
Accounting Method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
H
Check
required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
I Website:
http://citizensforamerica.net/
J Tax-exempt status
(check only one) -
501(c)(3)
501(c)
(
4
)
(insert no.)
4947(a)(1)
or
527
K
Form of organization:
Corporation
Trust
Association
Other
L
Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ
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$
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
(see the instructions for Part I)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I
....................
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received
....................
1
2
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts
...............
2
3
Membership dues and assessments
...........................
3
4
Investment income
...........................
4
5a
Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory
.....
5a
b
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
.......
5b
0
c
Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a)
......
5c
6
Gaming and fundraising events
a
Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)
6a
b
Gross income from fundraising events (not including $
of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)
6b
0
c
Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events
...
6c
0
d
Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)
6d
7a
Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances
......
7a
b
Less: cost of goods sold
.............
7b
0
c
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a)
.........
7c
8
.....................
8
9
Total revenue.
Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8
..............
9
0
10
Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O)
............
10
500,000
11
Benefits paid to or for members
................
11
12
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits
................
12
13
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors
............
13
20,151
14
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance
...................
14
11,302
15
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping
..............
15
16
Other expenses (describe in Schedule O)
..............
16
24,106
17
Total expenses.
Add lines 10 through 16
..............
17
555,559
18
Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)
............
18
-555,559
19
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
............
19
614,342
20
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
..........
20
21
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20
.......
21
58,783
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I
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2
Part II
Balance Sheets
(see the instructions for Part II)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II
.................
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
22
Cash, savings, and investments
................
614,342
22
58,783
23
Land and buildings
....................
23
24
Other assets (describe in Schedule O)
..........
24
25
Total assets
......................
614,342
25
58,783
26
Total liabilities
(describe in Schedule O)
.............
26
27
Net assets or fund balances
(line 27 of column (B)
must
agree with line 21)
..
614,342
27
58,783
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
(see the instructions for Part III)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III
.
Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose?
To promote and conduct research on public policies that reduce tax burdens on families, increase public safety, and protect the rights of parents to make decisions about their childrens medical, psychological and educational well-being.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28
To provide support for the policies that affirm family values by protecting parents' rights to make decisions regarding the medical, psychological, and educational welfare of their children. Provided specific support to pro-life and pro traditional marriage organizations. Issue research regarding citizen opinions on second amendment, abortion, and traditional marriage policies.
(Grants $
537,351
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
28a
29
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
29a
30
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
30a
31
Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
31a
32 Total program service expenses
(add lines 28a through 31a)
..........
32
537,351
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
(list each one even if not compensated see the instructions for Part IV)
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV
............
(a)
Name and title
(b)
Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-)
(d)
Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation
(e)
Estimated amount
of other compensation
John Connors
President
5.00
0
Valerie Johnson
Treasurer
5.00
0
Virginia Marschmann
Director
5.00
0
Jessika Stauffacher
Director
5.00
0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
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Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a
detailed description of each activity in Schedule O
...................
33
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy
of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change
on Schedule O (see instructions)
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34
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business
activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)?
............
35a
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a
Form 990-T
for the year? If "No," provide
an explanation in Schedule O
35b
No
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e)
notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during
the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N
................
36
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions.
37a
b
Did the organization file
Form 1120-POL
for this year?
...................
37b
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee
or
were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
..
38a
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved
.
38b
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9
.......
39a
0
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities
.....
39b
0
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911
; section 4912
; section 4955
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit
transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been
reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or
disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958
...
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter
transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T
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40e
No
41
List the states with which a copy of this return is filed.
42a
The organization's books are in care of
Valerie Johnson
Telephone no.
(920) 326-5554
Located at
N1730 North Lost Lake Road
Randolph
,
WI
ZIP + 4
53956
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for
Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
.
.
.
42c
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
43
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of
Form 1041 -
Check here
......
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year
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43
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ
................................
44a
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year?
If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed
instead of Form 990-EZ
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44b
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?
.........
44c
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments?
If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O
............................
44d
No
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
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45a
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ (see instructions)
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45b
No
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No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.
..............
46
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only
All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI
.............
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
.......................
47
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
..
48
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
......
49a
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?
................
49b
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a)
Name and title of each employee
(b)
Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d)
Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation
(e)
Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000
.................
51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a)
Name and business address of each independent contractor
(b)
Type of service
(c)
Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000
..........
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A?
NOTE:
All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1)
nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A
...............
Yes
No
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
2014-08-14
Signature of officer
Date
Valerie Johnson
Treasurer
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
George Sanborn CPA
Preparer's signature
Date
Check
if
self-employed
PTIN
P00200160
Firm's name
Jed Sanborn CPA LLC
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
8426 Red Granite Road
Madison
,
WI
53719
Phone no.
(608) 576-8164
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions
.........
Yes
No
Form
990-EZ
(2013)
Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000170
Software Version:
2013v3.1