Nonprofit · EIN 88-1483509
ADF ACTION
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $901,136 | $738,041 | $163,095 | $354,193 | $5,039 | $349,154 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $823,356 | $483,138 | $340,218 | $429,315 | $243,256 | $186,059 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $185,421 | $339,580 | -$154,159 | $159,821 | $313,980 | -$154,159 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $900,250
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $886
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $320,785
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $390,232
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,399
- Accounting fees
- $8,614
- Occupancy
- $2,373
- Travel
- $128,872
- Depreciation
- $6,292
- Program services (functional)
- $600,362
- Management and general (functional)
- $137,679
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $429,315
- Total assets, end of year
- $354,193
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,039
- Net assets, end of year
- $349,154
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $825
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $349,154
- Gross receipts
- $901,136
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN WAGGONER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $584,869 | $37,875 |
| REBECCA EGGLESTON | SECRETARY (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $363,537 | $35,749 |
| RYAN BANGERT | TREASURER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $291,418 | $42,432 |
| MARK TJERNAGEL | SECRETARY (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $45,316 | $2,523 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Waggoner | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $593,419 | $41,931 |
| Rebecca Eggleston | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $334,286 | $34,219 |
| Ryan Bangert | Treasurer/Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $266,701 | $40,037 |
| Terry Schlossberg | Chairman (Part Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,977 | $0 |
| John Rogers | Vice Chairman (Part Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,272 | $0 |
| Michael Whitehead | Director (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,782 | $0 |
| Scott Scharpen | Director (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,263 | $0 |
| Lisa Fullerton | Director (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,313 | $0 |
| Mark Maddoux | Secretary/Treasurer (Part Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Schlossberg | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Maddoux | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| John Rogers | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Scharpen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Whitehead | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Morgan | Vice Chairman (Part Year) | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Smith | Director (Part Year) | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Waggoner | CEO, President & General Counsel | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Farris | President and CEO (Part Year) | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15100 N 90TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260-2769
- In care of
- % CHERYL PRINCE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 15100 N 90th Street, Scottsdale AZ 85260
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RYAN BANGERT, 15100 N 90TH ST, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ryan Bangert, 15100 N 90th Street, Scottsdale AZ 85260
- Signed the 990
- RYAN BANGERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (480) 444-0020
- Website
- ADFACTION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE IN FAVOR OF PUBLIC POLICIES SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND THE SANCTITY OF LIFE AND MARRIAGE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ADF ACTION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND BILL-TRACKING OF LEGISLATION THAT FURTHERS ITS MISSION IN VARIOUS STATES ACROSS AMERICA.
Program accomplishments
- ADF ACTION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS PROVIDING ADVOCACY AND BILL-TRACKING OF LEGISLATION THAT FURTHERS ITS MISSION IN VARIOUS STATES ACROSS AMERICA.Expenses $600,362
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1483509
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $354,193
- Income (IRS master file)
- $901,136
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $901,136 | $738,041 | $354,193 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $823,356 | $483,138 | $429,315 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $185,421 | $339,580 | $159,821 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ryan Bangert | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-1483509).
Questions about ADF ACTION
- What is the EIN of ADF ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADF ACTION is 88-1483509.
- Is ADF ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2025.
- Are donations to ADF ACTION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ADF ACTION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ADF ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ADF ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ADF ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RYAN BANGERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADF ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ADF ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $901,136, expenses of $738,041 and total assets of $354,193 at year end.
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