Civic Intelligence

Committee for Skeptical Inquiry Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 16-1117777

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Jul 23, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.CSICOP.ORG

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3965 Rensch Road14228

(716) 636-7571

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.90x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

6th percentile

-46%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$88,758

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-55%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$606,848

Down $747,223 (-55%) from 2012

Net Assets

Down

$57,886

Down $579,004 (-91%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$548,962

Down $168,219 (-23%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,329,689

Down $1,421,856 (-52%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$1,941,628

Up $28,834 (+1.5%) from 2012

Net Income

Down

-$611,939

Down $1,450,690 (-173%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $821,672Liabilities 2010: $708,719Net Assets 2010: $112,9532010Assets 2011: $474,120Liabilities 2011: $677,101Net Assets 2011: -$202,9812011Assets 2012: $1,354,071Liabilities 2012: $717,181Net Assets 2012: $636,8902012Assets 2013: $606,848Liabilities 2013: $548,962Net Assets 2013: $57,8862013Assets 2014: $461,581Liabilities 2014: $541,953Net Assets 2014: -$80,3722014

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$606,848
Liabilities$548,962
Net Assets$57,886
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,665,6002010Expenses 2011: $1,965,0322011Revenue 2012: $2,751,545Expenses 2012: $1,912,794Net Income 2012: $838,7512012Revenue 2013: $1,329,689Expenses 2013: $1,941,628Net Income 2013: -$611,9392013Revenue 2014: $1,333,904Expenses 2014: $1,468,550Net Income 2014: -$134,6462014

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$1,329,689
Expenses$1,941,628
Net Income-$611,939
Open 2013 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Jul 23, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,333,799
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To publish scholarly magazines and newsletters ("skeptical inquirer" and "skeptical briefs") & to hold educational conferences to increase public appreciation for science education.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$89,351$284,477▲ $195,126
Accounts Receivable$43,360$35,716▼ $7,644
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$32,672$32,779▲ $107
Inventories for Sale or Use$30,933$32,153▲ $1,220
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,563$5,927▲ $1,364
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$866▲ $866
Total Assets$1,354,071$606,848▼ $747,223
Other Assets Total$1,153,192$214,930▼ $938,262
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$617,544$521,609▼ $95,935
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$99,637$27,353▼ $72,284
Total Liabilities$717,181$548,962▼ $168,219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-327,737$30,975▲ $358,712
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$964,627$26,911▼ $937,716
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$636,890$57,886▼ $579,004
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,354,071$606,848▼ $747,223

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$866$20,680-
Other Assets Org$214,930--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Barry KarrCFO, TreasurerPT-$88,758$88,758
Ronald LindsayPresident, CEOPT-$88,472$88,472
Thomas FlynnSecretary--$67,740$67,740
Kendrick FrazierDirectorFT$36,000-$36,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Edward TabashChairman
Barry a KosminDirector
Elisabeth CornwellDirector
Jonathan TobertDirector
Judith WalkerDirector
Leonard TramielDirector
Richard SchroederDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$684,871
Program Service Revenue
$611,622
Investment Income
$1,658
Other Revenue
$31,538
All Other Contributions
$267,801
Change in Net Assets
$-611,939

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,316,739
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$12,950
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,925,196
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,241,935
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,329,689
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,466,029
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$475,599
Total Fundraising Expense$119,470
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$745,526$72,055$102,357$919,938
Grants to Domestic Orgs$475,599--$475,599
Advertising$66,727-$1,370$68,097
All Other Expenses$44,870$5,769$3,498$54,137
Other Expenses$0$44,827$0$44,827
Insurance$11,008$4,718$1,184$16,910
Travel$8,562$824$455$9,841
Fees for Services Other$2,577$4,316$132$7,025
Fees for Services Legal$804$1,348$41$2,193
Office Expenses$1,128$282$106$1,516
Depreciation Depletion-$133-$133
Total Functional Expenses$360,989$0$7,863$368,852

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,472,930
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,576,129
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,941,628
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,896,801
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$44,827
Other Expense Adjustments$31,877
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
16-1553469-501 (c)(3)General Support$475,599
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Unearned Subscriptions$495,199
Due to Affiliates$20,773
Annuity Obligations Payable$3,296
Discount for Future Interest$2,341
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 was provided to the president. The president provided a digital copy of the form 990 to each voting member of the organization's governing body. The governing body approved the form 990 prior to submission to the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Disclosure is required when conflict occurs, but not reviewed annually. Policy has been consistently enforced and directors are reminded of the policy to allow them to self report.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request by contacting ronald lindsay.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
16-1117777
Phone
7166367571

Signing Officer

Name
Ronald a Lindsay
Title
President/CEO
Phone
7166367571
Signed
2014-07-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ronald a Lindsay
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Preparer
Keith R Bookbinder
Phone
7162049000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:

“Published skeptical inquirer magazine; conducted conference in tacoma, wa in conjunction with center for inquiry, inc. And council for secular humanism, inc.; held training & educational seminar (the skeptic's toolbox) in eugene, or; in conjunction with center for inquiry, inc., petitioned the fda to tighten regulation of homeopathic product; helped center for inquiry with their annual summer camp for children; and developed electronic distribution of content platforms.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Christopher s thomas estate k-1 not recorded on books 31,877.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“No changes in reporting to audit committee.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Uncertainty in income taxes the organizations believe that their status as tax exempt organizations would be sustained upon examination. The organizations are open to examination for tax years 2009 through 2012 by the major taxing jurisdictions to which they are subject. There are currently no tax audits in process and there are no unsettled income tax assessments outstanding. The organization's policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax positions in interest expense and tax expense, respectively. No amounts of such expenses are currently accrued.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Revenues of affiliated organizations consolidated for financial statements”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses of affiliated organizations consolidated for financial statements”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Christopher s thomas estate k-1 not recorded on books”

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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$606,848
Liabilities
$548,962
Net assets
$57,886
Revenue
$1,329,689
Expenses
$1,941,628
Net income
-$611,939
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.54$0.08$1.33$1.47$0.13
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.55$0.06$1.33$1.94$0.61
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.35$0.72$0.64$2.75$1.91$0.84
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.47$0.68$0.20$1.97
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.82$0.71$0.11$1.67