Civic Intelligence

Critical Review Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 06-1358463

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 28, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.CRITICALREVIEW.COM

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P O Box 869Helotes, TX 78023

(210) 372-1446

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

47th percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$90,640

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 46.3% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

48th percentile

0.8%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$215,957

Up $1,610 (+0.8%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$210,042

Up $3,915 (+1.9%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$5,915

Down $2,305 (-28%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Down

$195,941

Down $40,557 (-17%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$191,993

Down $60,002 (-24%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$3,948

Up $19,445 (+125%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $200,375Liabilities 2011: $46,872Net Assets 2011: $153,5032011Assets 2012: $195,590Liabilities 2012: $26,337Net Assets 2012: $169,2532012Assets 2013: $256,513Liabilities 2013: $34,927Net Assets 2013: $221,5862013Assets 2014: $214,347Liabilities 2014: $8,220Net Assets 2014: $206,1272014Assets 2015: $215,957Liabilities 2015: $5,915Net Assets 2015: $210,0422015Assets 2016: $177,904Liabilities 2016: $10,628Net Assets 2016: $167,2762016Assets 2017: $123,593Liabilities 2017: $3,465Net Assets 2017: $120,1282017Assets 2018: $77,041Liabilities 2018: $4,065Net Assets 2018: $72,9762018Assets 2019: $33,318Liabilities 2019: $3,466Net Assets 2019: $29,8522019Assets 2020: $89,292Liabilities 2020: $5,055Net Assets 2020: $84,2372020Assets 2021: $138,540Liabilities 2021: $2,184Net Assets 2021: $136,3562021Assets 2022: $64,183Liabilities 2022: $4,595Net Assets 2022: $59,5882022Assets 2023: $36,595Liabilities 2023: $4,461Net Assets 2023: $32,1342023Assets 2024: $8,850Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $8,8502024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$215,957
Liabilities$5,915
Net Assets$210,042
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2011: $269,9542011Expenses 2012: $268,8332012Revenue 2013: $323,163Expenses 2013: $270,695Net Income 2013: $52,4682013Revenue 2014: $236,498Expenses 2014: $251,995Net Income 2014: -$15,4972014Revenue 2015: $195,941Expenses 2015: $191,993Net Income 2015: $3,9482015Revenue 2016: $164,147Expenses 2016: $207,045Net Income 2016: -$42,8982016Revenue 2017: $100,185Expenses 2017: $147,333Net Income 2017: -$47,1482017Revenue 2018: $133,145Expenses 2018: $180,297Net Income 2018: -$47,1522018Revenue 2019: $121,018Expenses 2019: $164,142Net Income 2019: -$43,1242019Revenue 2020: $260,649Expenses 2020: $206,264Net Income 2020: $54,3852020Revenue 2021: $155,204Expenses 2021: $103,085Net Income 2021: $52,1192021Revenue 2022: $114,799Expenses 2022: $191,530Net Income 2022: -$76,7312022Revenue 2023: $74,583Expenses 2023: $105,523Net Income 2023: -$30,9402023Revenue 2024: $85,349Expenses 2024: $108,633Net Income 2024: -$23,2842024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$195,941
Expenses$191,993
Net Income$3,948
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 28, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$195,941
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary purpose of the corporation is to publish a scholarly journal entitled, "critical review," a publication that pays special attention to the epistemological foundations of modern politics.

The primary purpose of the corporation is to publish a scholarly journal entitled, "critical review," a publication that pays special attention to the (see schedule o)

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$206,127$210,042▲ $3,915
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$208,454$190,809▼ $17,645
Accounts Receivable$5,893$25,148▲ $19,255
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$214,347$215,957▲ $1,610
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,220$5,915▼ $2,305
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$8,220$5,915▼ $2,305
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$206,127$210,042▲ $3,915
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$214,347$215,957▲ $1,610
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey FriedmanExec Dir/sec/treas/editorFT$88,000$2,640$90,640

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Samuel DecanioPresident
Bruce CanterVice President
Earl C RavenalVice President
Jaime SneiderDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$155,797
Program Service Revenue
$39,732
Investment Income
$412
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$155,797
Change in Net Assets
$3,948
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$144,398
Other Expenses$47,595
Total Fundraising Expense$13,550
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,640$0$0$90,640
Other Salaries and Wages$38,250$4,250-$42,500
Travel--$11,807$11,807
Office Expenses$8,427$1,509$1,243$11,179
Payroll Taxes$8,985$998-$9,983
Occupancy$6,000--$6,000
Fees for Services Other-$1,959-$1,959
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,750-$1,750
Insurance-$1,332-$1,332
Pension Plan Contributions$1,148$127-$1,275
Other Expenses$116$111$500$111
Total Functional Expenses$166,407$12,036$13,550$191,993
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“After the accountant prepares the form 990 using the records contemporaneously maintained by the managing editor, the managing editor and executive director review the accuracy of the figures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors annually reviews the salary of the executive director which was last performed november 2015.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 19

“The governing documents, financial statements, and form 990 are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Critical Review Foundation Inc
EIN
06-1358463
In Care Of
% SHTERNA FRIEDMAN
Phone
2103721446
Address
P O BOX 869, HELOTES, TX 78023

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Friedman
Title
Exec Dir/sec/treas
Phone
2103428000
Signed
2016-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeffrey Friedman
Formed
1993
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
9901 IH-10 Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78230
Preparer
Joy Reiner
Phone
2103428000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“Epistemological foundations of modern politics.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AFTER THE ACCOUNTANT PREPARES THE FORM 990 USING THE RECORDS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY MAINTAINED BY THE MANAGING EDITOR, THE MANAGING EDITOR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE ACCURACY OF THE FIGURES.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$215,957
Liabilities
$5,915
Net assets
$210,042
Revenue
$195,941
Expenses
$191,993
Net income
$3,948
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.85$1.09$0.23
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.04$0.32$0.75$1.06$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.05$0.60$1.15$1.92$0.77
2021Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$1.39$0.02$1.36$1.55$1.03$0.52
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.89$0.05$0.84$2.61$2.06$0.54
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.03$0.30$1.21$1.64$0.43
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.04$0.73$1.33$1.80$0.47
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.24$0.03$1.20$1.00$1.47$0.47
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.78$0.11$1.67$1.64$2.07$0.43
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.06$2.10$1.96$1.92$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.08$2.06$2.36$2.52$0.15
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$0.35$2.22$3.23$2.71$0.52
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.96$0.26$1.69$2.69
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.00$0.47$1.54$2.70