TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

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)

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

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Initial return

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C Name of organization
THE BELL ACTION NETWORK

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)303 E 17TH AVENUE SUITE 400
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code DENVER, CO80203

D Employer identification number

84-1550842

E Telephone number

(303) 297-0456

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement 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; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE BELL ACTION NETWORK WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR EVERY COLORADAN THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND ADVOCACY.
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 Key Achievements in 2023 included: Shared research and policy ideas with key leaders, including opportunities to alleviate cost pressures on families, support older adults, strengthen our caring workforce and the recipients of care, support greater educational equity, support consumer protection and financial empowerment, and advance pubic investments and fiscal reform in support of economic mobility Highlighted key policy levers and investments promoting economic mobility through social media and public education campaigns Shared timely and relevant information about 2023 ballot measures with the public, including their potential impact on tax fairness, racial equity, and economic mobility (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	94,653
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	94,653

(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
RAYMOND RIVERA CHAIRMAN	0.50	0
JEAN DUBOFSKY DIRECTOR	0.50	0
SARAH VAUGHAN DIRECTOR	0.50	0
MICHAEL BREWER DIRECTOR	0.50	0
SCOTT WASSERMAN President	0.50	0
JULIE PECAUT SECRETARY	0.50	0
ANGELA COBIAN Director	0.50	0
KELLY NORDINI Director	0.50	0
Chris deGruy Kennedy 2024 President	0	0

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

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

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

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


Name of organization THE BELL ACTION NETWORK	Employer identification number 84-1550842
Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)


Name of organization THE BELL ACTION NETWORK	Employer identification number 84-1550842
Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Return Reference	Explanation
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2	\| Donee's Name: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOW \| Donee's Address: 3700 QUEBEC STREET UNIT 100 BOX 189 DENVER CO 80207 \| Cash Amount Given: $15000
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $579
Other Expenses.1	PROGRAM EXPENSES $5100
Other Expenses.3	CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES $35
Other Expenses.4	LICENSES & PERMITS $10
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $50000
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1443 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4215

Return Reference

Explanation

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2

| Donee's Name: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOW | Donee's Address: 3700 QUEBEC STREET UNIT 100 BOX 189 DENVER CO 80207 | Cash Amount Given: $15000

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $579

Other Expenses.1

PROGRAM EXPENSES $5100

Other Expenses.3

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES $35

Other Expenses.4

LICENSES & PERMITS $10

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $50000

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1443 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $4215

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	115,000
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	5
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	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	115,005

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	15,000
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	3,240
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	71,437
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	338
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	5,724
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	95,739

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	19,266
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	105,054
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	124,320

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Name of organization THE BELL ACTION NETWORK			Employer identification number 84-1550842
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.