Civic Intelligence

Committee for Fair and Equal Representation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 06-1824413

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 04, 2017

450 Prairie AveCalumet City, IL 60409

(773) 501-6227

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

90th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$37,635

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

100th percentile

447%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$94,999

Up $77,635 (+447%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$94,999

Up $77,635 (+447%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue

Up

$283,831

Up $53,001 (+23%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$200,677

Down $16,130 (-7.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$83,154

Up $69,131 (+493%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $44,995Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $44,9952011Assets 2012: $58,555Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $58,5552012Assets 2013: $8,618Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $8,6182013Assets 2014: $3,341Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $3,3412014Assets 2015: $17,364Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $17,3642015Assets 2016: $94,999Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $94,9992016Assets 2017: $88,945Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $88,9452017Assets 2018: $121,068Liabilities 2018: $225Net Assets 2018: $120,8432018Assets 2019: $215,105Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $215,1052019Assets 2020: $261,249Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $261,2492020Assets 2021: $261,377Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $261,3772021Assets 2022: $286,876Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $286,8762022Assets 2023: $306,586Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $306,5862023Assets 2024: $366,299Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $366,2992024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$94,999
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$94,999

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $230,135Expenses 2011: $185,692Net Income 2011: $44,4432011Revenue 2012: $250,813Expenses 2012: $237,253Net Income 2012: $13,5602012Revenue 2013: $249,534Expenses 2013: $299,471Net Income 2013: -$49,9372013Revenue 2014: $212,444Expenses 2014: $231,167Net Income 2014: -$18,7232014Revenue 2015: $230,830Expenses 2015: $216,807Net Income 2015: $14,0232015Revenue 2016: $283,831Expenses 2016: $200,677Net Income 2016: $83,1542016Revenue 2017: $215,498Expenses 2017: $221,552Net Income 2017: -$6,0542017Revenue 2018: $320,087Expenses 2018: $229,535Net Income 2018: $90,5522018Revenue 2019: $290,502Expenses 2019: $225,267Net Income 2019: $65,2352019Revenue 2020: $296,014Expenses 2020: $249,870Net Income 2020: $46,1442020Revenue 2021: $299,079Expenses 2021: $293,297Net Income 2021: $5,7822021Revenue 2022: $325,280Expenses 2022: $302,341Net Income 2022: $22,9392022Revenue 2023: $418,795Expenses 2023: $400,698Net Income 2023: $18,0972023Revenue 2024: $427,049Expenses 2024: $367,336Net Income 2024: $59,7132024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$283,831
Expenses$200,677
Net Income$83,154
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 4, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$283,831
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Represent union workers under collective bargaining agreement for an approximate membership of 380.

Represent union workers under collective bargaining agreement for an approximate membership of 480.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,845$91,762▲ $79,917
Accounts Receivable-$3,237-
Total Assets$11,845$94,999▲ $83,154
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$11,845$94,999▲ $83,154
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,845$94,999▲ $83,154
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,845$94,999▲ $83,154
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Carrie UpshawPresidentFT$37,635$37,635
Will DavisVice-presidentPT$28,254$28,254
Crystal CobenTreasurerFT$20,513$20,513
Anthony JenningsSecretaryPT$16,945$16,945
Wt MossChief Union StewardPT$15,337$15,337
Chris FleckVice-presidentPT$1,944$1,944
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$283,831
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$83,154
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$134,373
Other Expenses$66,304
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$96,502$24,126-$120,628
Fees for Services Legal$19,221--$19,221
Payroll Taxes$6,650$6,648-$13,298
Occupancy$12,600--$12,600
Office Expenses$7,128$2,620-$9,748
Insurance-$2,952-$2,952
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,915-$2,915
Other Expenses$2,435$150-$2,435
Travel$1,671$397-$2,068
Conferences and Meetings$1,236--$1,236
Other Salaries and Wages$447--$447
Total Functional Expenses$160,869$39,808$0$200,677
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

The Committee for Fair and Equal Representation has amended Charter to set pay for all board members and require the board approval of any raises or pay changes.

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

Union members elect Board Members and ratify CBA. All salaries are set in bylaws and voted on by union members. Amounts are available for review to all union members.

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

The union members elect the executive board every three years.

Governing body decisions Part VI line 7B

Union members approve increases in dues, ratify contracts and changes to bylaws.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Form 990 and related financial data are reviewed by board at regular meetings.

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

Board member salaries are currently voted on by members and salary information is available to all members. Elections for members are held every three years. CFER Union salaries are outlined in bylaws and changes to salaries voted on by union members.

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

CFER Union wages were determined utilizing U.S. Dept of Labor standards for board member salaries.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Governing documents and bylaws are available online. Also, every new union member receives a packet containing copies of all governing documents. Members can call and request documents and other information from board at any time.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Committee for Fair and Equal Representation
EIN
06-1824413
Address
450 PRAIRIE AVE, Calumet City, IL 60409
Doing Business As
Cfer Union

Signing Officer

Name
Crystal Coben
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7088019672
Signed
2017-07-04
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Timothy Haggerty CPA
Address
1325 S Wabash STE 301, Chicago, IL 60605
Preparer
Timothy Haggerty
Phone
7733146719
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Balance Sheet Part X

Adjustment to prior year cash balance to reflect actual balance after corrections of accounting errors related to accounts receivable and cash versus accrual reporting.

General explanation attachment

Pt VI, Line 12c CFER Union board discusses and reviews policy and possible conflicts periodically.pt VI, Line 15b Executive board discussions governed by limits set in bylaws & financial budget

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Committee for Fair and Equal Representation has amended Charter to set pay for all board members and require the board approval of any raises or pay changes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Union members elect Board Members and ratify CBA. All salaries are set in bylaws and voted on by union members. Amounts are available for review to all union members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The union members elect the executive board every three years.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Union members approve increases in dues, ratify contracts and changes to bylaws.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Form 990 and related financial data are reviewed by board at regular meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Board member salaries are currently voted on by members and salary information is available to all members. Elections for members are held every three years. CFER Union salaries are outlined in bylaws and changes to salaries voted on by union members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CFER Union wages were determined utilizing U.S. Dept of Labor standards for board member salaries.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Governing documents and bylaws are available online. Also, every new union member receives a packet containing copies of all governing documents. Members can call and request documents and other information from board at any time.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Adjustment to prior year cash balance to reflect actual balance after corrections of accounting errors related to accounts receivable and cash versus accrual reporting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Pt VI, Line 12c CFER Union board discusses and reviews policy and possible conflicts periodically.pt VI, Line 15b Executive board discussions governed by limits set in bylaws & financial budget
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Organizational document changes Part VI line 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Balance Sheet Part X
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9General explanation attachment
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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.66$0.00$3.66$4.27$3.67$0.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.07$0.00$3.07$4.19$4.01$0.18
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.87$0.00$2.87$3.25$3.02$0.23
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.61$0.00$2.61$2.99$2.93$0.06
2020Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.61$0.00$2.61$2.96$2.50$0.46
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.15$0.00$2.15$2.91$2.25$0.65
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.00$1.21$3.20$2.30$0.91
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.89$0.00$0.89$2.15$2.22$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$2.84$2.01$0.83
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$2.31$2.17$0.14
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$2.12$2.31$0.19
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$2.50$2.99$0.50
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$2.51$2.37$0.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.00$0.45$2.30$1.86$0.44
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