2021-09-29T13:39:09-07:00 2020-12-31 Douglas Corey & Associates PC 10201 Fairfax Blvd Suite 480 Fairfax VA 22030 990 2020-01-01 364534086 Independent Women's Voice INDE 2028573293 4 Weems Lane Winchester VA 22601 Amber Schwartz Acting President 2028573293 2021-09-29 true Amber Schwartz XXX-XX-XXXX Douglas S Corey CPA P00635040 7033542900 2021-09-29 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Amber Schwartz 4 Weems Lane 312 Winchester VA 22601 3174478 false X www.iwvoice.org X 2003 VA Engage more individuals in legislative advocacy, educate them about the impact of public policies on their lives and our economy, and build support for policies that empower individuals by giving them greater freedom and autonomy. 4 2 0 2 0 0 686348 2628619 0 41220 29762 3833 1922 731401 2660303 0 0 639201 681961 0 147747 987705 2386640 1626906 3068601 -895505 -408298 2317513 1922840 15505 29130 2302008 1893710 Engage more individuals in legislative advocacy, educate them about the impact of public policies on their lives and our economy, and build support for policies that empower individuals by giving them greater freedom and autonomy. false false 2694382 0 0 Educate the public about the impact of public policies on American families and the economy, and encourage their engagement and action so that policymakers hear the voices of mainstream women and independents. 2694382 false false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 12 0 0 false false false false true true false false false X 4 2 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AL AR WI CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MN MO MS ND NH NJ NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV NV X Peter Lips 5408884752 4 Weems Lane 312 Winchester VA 22601 Heather R Higgins CEO 40.00 X X 0 0 0 Grover Norquist Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Peter Lips Treasurer 12.00 X 24748 0 0 Carrie Lukas Vice President 8.00 X 39182 0 0 Tammy Bruce President 38.00 X X 130005 0 0 Somerlyn Cothran VP of Investor Relations 22.00 X 143780 0 0 Christie Herrera Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 337715 0 0 2 false false false Ashdown Forest Strategies 35 N Moore St Apt 2A New York NY 10013 Management Consulting 156000 Right Voter LLC 7915 S Emerson Ave Ste B101 Indianapolis IN 46234 Test campaigning 317142 2 2628619 513193 2628619 27248 0 27248 516689 514175 2514 2514 0 0 2514 Other income 900099 1922 1922 0 0 1922 2660303 1922 0 29762 337715 243154 60789 33772 290628 210865 53669 26094 4239 2514 1452 273 49379 29770 15794 3815 43479 25697 17782 0 32088 0 32088 0 758655 691604 15600 51451 30251 24230 5554 467 40303 40303 0 0 45559 24425 1030 20104 14130 13787 264 79 4791 418 4320 53 Active engagement 970870 970870 0 0 Polling 231342 231342 0 0 Copywriting 46592 46592 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 43697 43265 432 0 124883 95546 17698 11639 3068601 2694382 226472 147747 165982 498580 58299 45285 2025000 1266379 11301 20653 111576 19633 55949 91943 982 0 2317513 1922840 15505 29130 0 15505 29130 X 2302008 1849460 44250 2302008 1893710 2317513 1922840 -408298 X false true X true false 803350 0 0 0 0 false true true false Pt I-A Line 1 IWV is an educational and issue advocacy organization Pt I-A Line 1 engaged in reaching conservative and mainstream Pt I-A Line 1 independents and women on the most important policy and Pt I-A Line 1 legislative battles of the day. 0 0 7326 6422 904 104250 13211 91039 91943 0 0 0 X 2660303 2660303 2660303 3068601 3068601 3068601 Pt X, Line 2 IWV is exempt from income taxes on all activities Pt X, Line 2 directly related to its exempt purpose under the Pt X, Line 2 Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(4). The Pt X, Line 2 Organization is liable for income taxes on unrelated Pt X, Line 2 business income. There was no taxable net unrelated Pt X, Line 2 business income for the year ended December 31, 2020. Pt X, Line 2 Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made Pt X, Line 2 in these financial statements. Pt X, Line 2 The Organization evaluated its tax positions and Pt X, Line 2 determined it has no uncertain tax positions as of Pt X, Line 2 December 31, 2020. The Organization's 2017 through 2020 Pt X, Line 2 tax years are open for examination by federal taxing Pt X, Line 2 authorities. Ashdown Forest Strategies LLC See Supplemental info 156000 Management consulting false Suasion Insights LLC See Supplemental Info 90000 Messaging consulting false Pt IV, Line 1 Ashdown Forest Strategies, LLC is wholly owned by Heather Higgins, Pt IV, Line 1 the CEO of IWV. Part IV, Line 2 Suasion Insights, LLC is wholly owned by Heather Higgins, the CEO of IWV. X 2 513193 fair market value false false false Pt VI, Line 12c Board members are given the policy and are asked to Pt VI, Line 12c confirm there are no conflicts, or, if there are, to Pt VI, Line 12c address them with the board. The review is ongoing via Pt VI, Line 12c review of invoices/financial data. In addition, the CEO Pt VI, Line 12c regularly points out to board members and consultants Pt VI, Line 12c that compliance policies are worthless without an ethical Pt VI, Line 12c culture. The board requires assurance that there are no Pt VI, Line 12c conflicts in any contractual relationship, while Pt VI, Line 12c requiring full disclosure and evaluation where there may Pt VI, Line 12c be a conflict. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the board and outside counsel prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 15a IWV's top management official has a monthly consulting Pt VI, Line 15a contract approved by the board. The board has discretion Pt VI, Line 15a to adjust the annual compensation based on executive Pt VI, Line 15a compensation of similar organizations. Pt VI, Line 19 The documents are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 8b All committees are included in board meetings and Pt VI, Line 8b deliberations are noted in full board minutes. Pt VI, Line 2 The Treasurer and Vice President are father/daughter. Pt VI, Line 15b The board approves the compensation of key personnel Pt VI, Line 15b based on comparative data of similar organizations. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Management services 156000. 109200. 15600. 31200. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Test campaigning 17724. 17724. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Messaging and education 90000. 90000. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Development services 20251. 0. 0. 20251. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Educational services 356430. 356430. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other research and consulting 10000. 10000. 0. 0. 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