Civic Intelligence

Committee for Skeptical Inquiry Inc

EIN 16-1117777 • 501(c)3 • Amherst, NY

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Profile

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

3965 Rensch RoadAmherst, NY 14228

www.csicop.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

0.3%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$461,581

Down $145,267 (-24%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$541,953

Down $7,009 (-1.3%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

-$80,372

Down $138,258 (-239%) from 2013

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,333,904

Up $4,215 (+0.3%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$1,468,550

Down $473,078 (-24%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$134,646

Up $477,293 (+78%) from 2013

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$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

2014

Assets$461,581
Liabilities$541,953
Net Assets-$80,372
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest 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

2014

Revenue$1,333,904
Expenses$1,468,550
Net Income-$134,646
Open 2014 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$461,581
Liabilities
$541,953
Net assets
-$80,372
Revenue
$1,333,904
Expenses
$1,468,550
Net income
-$134,646
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
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jul 30, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,359,615
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$284,477$154,817▼ $129,660
Inventories for Sale or Use$32,153$33,586▲ $1,433
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$32,779$31,102▼ $1,677
Accounts Receivable$35,716$21,079▼ $14,637
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,927$4,966▼ $961
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$866$666▼ $200
Total Assets$606,848$461,581▼ $145,267
Other Assets Total$214,930$215,365▲ $435
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$521,609$541,953▲ $20,344
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,353$0▼ $27,353
Total Liabilities$548,962$541,953▼ $7,009
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$26,911$25,908▼ $1,003
Unrestricted Net Assets$30,975$-106,280▼ $137,255
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$57,886$-80,372▼ $138,258
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$606,848$461,581▼ $145,267

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$666$20,880-
Other Assets Org$215,365--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ronald LindsayPresident, CEOPT-$96,374$96,374
Barry KarrCFO, TreasurerPT-$88,342$88,342
Thomas FlynnSecretary--$66,182$66,182
Kendrick FrazierDirectorFT$36,000-$36,000

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$773,652
Program Service Revenue
$529,102
Investment Income
$5,732
Other Revenue
$25,418
All Other Contributions
$363,746
Change in Net Assets
$-134,646

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,324,998
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$8,906
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$5,923,987
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,248,985
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,333,904
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,426,757
Total Fundraising Expense$110,560
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$41,793
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$686,445$67,717$86,559$840,721
Advertising$123,976$36$2,708$126,720
Grants to Domestic Orgs$41,793--$41,793
All Other Expenses$24,453$10,615$4,394$39,462
Other Expenses$29,358$0$642$30,000
Insurance$12,988$5,566$1,397$19,951
Travel$7,059$530$199$7,788
Fees for Services Other$3,300$3,575-$6,875
Depreciation Depletion-$200-$200
Total Functional Expenses$469,135$0$10,288$479,423

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,793,455
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$4,333,811
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,468,550
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,459,644
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$8,906
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Center for Inquiry IncAmherst, NY501 (c)(3)General Support$41,772
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$537,182
Annuity Obligations Payable$2,898
Discount for Future Interest$1,873
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

Filer Name
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry Inc
EIN
16-1117777
Phone
7166367571
Address
3965 RENSCH ROAD, AMHERST, NY 14228

Signing Officer

Name
Ronald a Lindsay
Title
President/CEO
Phone
7166367571
Signed
2015-07-30
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

Firm
Lougenvalentibookbinder&weintraubllp
Address
130 BRYANT WOODS SOUTH, AMHERST, NY 14228
Preparer
Keith R Bookbinder
Phone
7162049000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:

“Published skeptical inquirer magazine; held training & educational seminar (the skeptic's toolbox) in eugene, or; helped center for inquiry with its annual summer camp for children; developed electronic distribution of content platforms; published the skeptical briefs newsletter; and awarded balles prize in critical thinking.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“No changes in reporting to audit committee.”

FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E:

“Committee for skeptical inquiry, inc. Is making the de minimis safe harbor election under reg. Sec. 1.263(a)-1(f).”

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 2010 through 2013 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 organizations' 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”

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