2019-10-22T08:58:59-07:00 2018-12-31 Douglas Corey & Associates PC 10201 Fairfax Blvd Suite 480 Fairfax VA 22030 990 2018-01-01 364534086 Independent Women's Voice INDE 2028573293 1300 I Street NW Washington DC 20005 Tammy Bruce President 2028573293 2019-10-22 true Douglas S Corey CPA P00635040 7033542900 2019-10-22 174.75.73.246 2019-10-22 08:58:52 PD P 0DD024C7954EB71DBFBF8F74A53B936017E95C74 0DD024C7954EB71DBFBF8F74A53B936017E95C74 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z X Tammy Bruce 1875 I Street NW Washington DC 20006 2148976 false X www.iwvoice.org X 2003 DC 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. 3 2 0 1 0 0 2981161 2110958 0 31131 34531 2673 3487 3014965 2148976 0 0 762522 780223 0 106547 1263181 2131381 2025703 2911604 989262 -762628 3986612 3223065 20413 22964 3966199 3200101 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 2616480 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. 2616480 false true 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 true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 0 true false false false false true true false X 3 2 true false false false false false false true false 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 OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV NV X Peter Lips 5408884752 1875 I Street NW Washington DC 20006 Heather R Higgins CEO 40.00 X X 0 0 0 Midge Decter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Lips Treasurer 20.00 X 36358 0 0 Carrie Lukas Vice President 8.00 X 22200 0 0 Tammy Bruce President 5.00 X X 102916 0 0 Somerlyn Cothran VP of Investor Relations 35.00 X X 236000 0 0 397474 0 0 2 false true false Ashdown Forest Strategies 35 N Moore St Apt 2A New York NY 10013 Management Consulting 181000 Campion Research and Consulting 53 White Oak Drive Prospect CT 06712 Mailing/communications services 150000 Sorock Research Group 835 Geneva Pwky N 1 Lake Geneva WI 53147 Polling/surveys 174600 New Troy Strategies 700 S Washington St 310 Alexandria VA 22314 Mailing/communications services 431494 Victory Media Group 1701 E Lake Ave 335 Glenview IL 60025 Mailing/communications services 155477 6 2110958 2110958 34531 0 34531 Other income 900099 3487 3487 0 0 3487 2148976 3487 0 34531 723876 573270 122306 28300 5892 3734 1955 203 50455 39829 8757 1869 40193 40193 0 0 19449 0 19449 0 732525 710037 7247 15241 25667 17643 7388 636 71233 29651 5992 35590 2097 1329 696 72 4252 1346 2833 73 Grass roots activity 19425 19425 0 0 Active engagement 853757 853757 0 0 Polling 206450 206450 0 0 Dues and subscriptions 37612 29887 225 7500 118721 89929 11729 17063 2911604 2616480 188577 106547 1989227 631963 2784 56395 1975000 2475000 9358 52853 26681 23397 3203 3284 7040 3570 3986612 3223065 20413 22964 20413 22964 X 3966199 3200101 3966199 3200101 3986612 3223065 -762628 -3470 X false true X true false 271520 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 7756 4822 2934 18925 18575 350 3284 X 2145506 -3470 -3470 2148976 2148976 2911604 2911604 2911604 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, 2017. 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, 2017. The Organization's 2015 through 2017 Pt X, Line 2 tax years are open for examination by federal taxing Pt X, Line 2 authorities. false false false true false false false true false Somerlyn Cothran 199000 0 37000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 236000 0 0 0 Pt I Line 5a The year-end bonus is based on overall management and Pt I Line 5a performance of IWV, as well as many other factors. A bonus is Pt I Line 5a paid only if there is net cash available after all other Pt I Line 5a bonuses and obligations are satisfied and a sufficient cash Pt I Line 5a cushion is reserved. Pt I Line 7 There was a bonus paid in 2018. Ashdown Forest Strategies LLC See Supplemental info 181000 Management consulting false Suasion Insights LLC See Supplemental Info 130000 Messaging consulting false Pt IV, Line 1 Ashdown Forest Strategies, LLC is wholly owned by Heather Higgins, the CEO Pt IV, Line 1 of IWV. Part IV, Line 2 Suasion Insights, LLC is wholly owned by Heather Higgins, the CEO of IWV. 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 The board does not have any committees. The full board Pt VI, Line 8b makes all decisions. 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 24e Postage and printing 2805. 665. 224. 1916. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Web design and production 59455. 59455. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank charges/merchant fees 7640. 0. 7640. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e State registration fees 9029. 0. 0. 9029. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Communication 10297. 10297. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Cable/telephone 8618. 6378. 2030. 210. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Gifts 5945. 186. 503. 5256. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Events 13248. 12948. 0. 300. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Direct mail 352. 0. 0. 352. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Legal settlement 1332. 0. 1332. 0.