Civic Intelligence

Root Cause Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-0703238

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

50 Milk Street 16th FloorBoston, MA 02109

(617) 492-2300

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.28x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

16th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$184,273

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$1,058,859

Down $481,304 (-31%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$762,271

Down $465,025 (-38%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$296,588

Down $16,279 (-5.2%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$2,566,466

Down $302,605 (-11%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$3,031,491

Down $436,150 (-13%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$465,025

Up $133,545 (+22%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $491,900Liabilities 2010: $324,929Net Assets 2010: $166,9712010Assets 2011: $1,111,702Liabilities 2011: $346,210Net Assets 2011: $765,4922011Assets 2012: $2,929,922Liabilities 2012: $113,137Net Assets 2012: $2,816,7852012Assets 2013: $2,333,716Liabilities 2013: $357,145Net Assets 2013: $1,976,5712013Assets 2014: $2,830,317Liabilities 2014: $526,538Net Assets 2014: $2,303,7792014Assets 2015: $1,540,163Liabilities 2015: $312,867Net Assets 2015: $1,227,2962015Assets 2016: $1,058,859Liabilities 2016: $296,588Net Assets 2016: $762,2712016Assets 2017: $1,509,337Liabilities 2017: $197,503Net Assets 2017: $1,311,8342017Assets 2018: $1,942,206Liabilities 2018: $330,116Net Assets 2018: $1,612,0902018Assets 2019: $1,670,114Liabilities 2019: $135,647Net Assets 2019: $1,534,4672019Assets 2020: $1,517,814Liabilities 2020: $256,042Net Assets 2020: $1,261,7722020Assets 2021: $1,560,820Liabilities 2021: $388,585Net Assets 2021: $1,172,2352021Assets 2022: $1,290,299Liabilities 2022: $528,758Net Assets 2022: $761,5412022Assets 2023: $874,826Liabilities 2023: $232,271Net Assets 2023: $642,5552023Assets 2024: $861,999Liabilities 2024: $247,443Net Assets 2024: $614,5562024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,058,859
Liabilities$296,588
Net Assets$762,271

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $2,774,6182010Expenses 2011: $2,589,4602011Revenue 2012: $4,685,773Expenses 2012: $2,634,480Net Income 2012: $2,051,2932012Revenue 2013: $2,642,821Expenses 2013: $3,483,035Net Income 2013: -$840,2142013Revenue 2014: $4,049,372Expenses 2014: $3,722,164Net Income 2014: $327,2082014Revenue 2015: $2,869,071Expenses 2015: $3,467,641Net Income 2015: -$598,5702015Revenue 2016: $2,566,466Expenses 2016: $3,031,491Net Income 2016: -$465,0252016Revenue 2017: $2,453,617Expenses 2017: $1,904,054Net Income 2017: $549,5632017Revenue 2018: $2,412,497Expenses 2018: $2,098,325Net Income 2018: $314,1722018Revenue 2019: $2,316,252Expenses 2019: $2,393,875Net Income 2019: -$77,6232019Revenue 2020: $2,255,463Expenses 2020: $2,528,158Net Income 2020: -$272,6952020Revenue 2021: $1,770,100Expenses 2021: $1,859,637Net Income 2021: -$89,5372021Revenue 2022: $1,617,375Expenses 2022: $2,028,069Net Income 2022: -$410,6942022Revenue 2023: $1,781,143Expenses 2023: $1,943,879Net Income 2023: -$162,7362023Revenue 2024: $1,912,922Expenses 2024: $1,940,921Net Income 2024: -$27,9992024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,566,466
Expenses$3,031,491
Net Income-$465,025
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,569,905
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Root cause is a nonprofit research and consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, philanthropy, government, and business to advance solutions to today's toughest social issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$783,139$423,630▼ $359,509
Accounts Receivable$344,768$407,621▲ $62,853
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$38,010$46,273▲ $8,263
Pledges and Grants Receivable$250,000$28,916▼ $221,084
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$75,413$26,092▼ $49,321
Total Assets$1,540,163$1,058,859▼ $481,304
Other Assets Total$48,833$126,327▲ $77,494
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$82,388$132,778▲ $50,390
Grants Payable$23,833$118,833▲ $95,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$188,151$44,977▼ $143,174
Other Liabilities$18,495$0▼ $18,495
Total Liabilities$312,867$296,588▼ $16,279
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$780,208$609,069▼ $171,139
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$447,088$153,202▼ $293,886
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,227,296$762,271▼ $465,025
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,540,163$1,058,859▼ $481,304

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$26,092$39,773$65,865
Other Assets Org$118,833--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Andrew WolkDirector, President, CEOFT$170,000$14,273$184,273
Stephen PrattDirector of Advisory ServicesFT$132,788$11,149$143,937
Anand DholakiaSenior ConsultantFT$132,656$11,138$143,794
Judith ZackSenior ConsultantFT$123,500$10,369$133,869
Colette StanzlerPrincipal, Advisory ServicFT$123,000$10,327$133,327

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beth AndersonDirector
Bob Giannino-racineDirector
Greg ParsonsDirector
Howard WolkDirector
Owen StearnsDirector, Treasurer, Clerk
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$442,967
Program Service Revenue
$2,126,312
Investment Income
$-3,439
Other Revenue
$626
All Other Contributions
$442,967
Change in Net Assets
$-465,025

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,566,466
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$12,786
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,579,252
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,566,466
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,172,151
Other Expenses$810,443
Total Fundraising Expense$182,528
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$48,897
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,216,752$433,100$48,360$1,698,212
Occupancy$163,453$43,588$10,897$217,938
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$119,778$36,855$27,641$184,274
Payroll Taxes$104,494$36,774$5,815$147,083
Other Employee Benefits$89,120$31,771$3,325$124,216
Fees for Services Other$33,805$56,905-$90,710
Information Technology$48,956$19,306-$68,262
Travel$65,327$2,501-$67,828
Grants to Domestic Orgs$48,897--$48,897
Office Expenses$35,996$9,599$2,400$47,995
Advertising-$17,520$16,789$34,309
All Other Expenses$13,190$6,392$868$20,450
Depreciation Depletion$15,054$4,015$1,004$20,073
Pension Plan Contributions$13,039$4,592$735$18,366
Insurance$13,537$3,610$902$18,049
Other Expenses$0$15,500$0$15,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,000-$15,000
Total Functional Expenses$2,035,352$813,611$182,528$3,031,491

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,044,277
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,031,491
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,031,491
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$12,786
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Social Innovation Forum IncBoston, MA3General Purpose$20,000
T1d Exchange - Unitio IncBoston, MA3General Purpose$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Colette StanzlerFamily Member of Alan Stanzler, Former Board DirectorCOMPENSATION PAID FOR EMPLOYMENT AT ROOT CAUSE, WHICH IS DETERMINED BY ROOT CAUSE'S CEO CONSISTENT WITH THE OTHER EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION. THIS PERSON WAS EMPLOYED AT ROOT CAUSE BEFORE THE DIRECTOR JOINED THE BOARD.No$133,327
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
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

The two board members with the last name wolk are not related.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

The organization does not currently have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The organization's governing body reviews the 990 by comparing the data to the financial statements and the organization's general information before it is filed.

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

Board of directors members annually sign off on the conflict of interest policy. These annual certifications are gathered and reviewed by management and the board of directors.

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

The board of directors reviews and approves the ceo's compensation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Root Cause Institute Inc
EIN
20-0703238
Phone
6174922300
Address
50 MILK STREET 16TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
Andrew Wolk
Title
President/CEO
Phone
6174922300
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrew Wolk
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
35
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Litmangerson Associates Llp
Address
600 W CUMMINGS PARK SUITE 4400, WOBURN, MA 01801
Preparer
Robert F Hart Jr
Phone
7815694700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

Root cause has a finance and audit committee in place. This committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent auditor. This process has not changed in 2016.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization accounts for the uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with fasb asc topic no. 740, income taxes (asc 740), which prescribes a recognition threshold of more likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements. When necessary, the organization accounts for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for income taxes. The organization does not expect that unrecognized tax benefits arising from tax positions will change significantly within the next twelve months.

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ROOT CAUSE FILED FORM 5768 IN 2009. THERE WAS NO LOBBYING EXPENSES IN 2013, 2014, 2015 OR 2016.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.25$0.61$1.91$1.94$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.23$0.64$1.78$1.94$0.16
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.29$0.53$0.76$1.62$2.03$0.41
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.56$0.39$1.17$1.77$1.86$0.09
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.52$0.26$1.26$2.26$2.53$0.27
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.67$0.14$1.53$2.32$2.39$0.08
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.94$0.33$1.61$2.41$2.10$0.31
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.51$0.20$1.31$2.45$1.90$0.55
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.30$0.76$2.57$3.03$0.47
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.31$1.23$2.87$3.47$0.60
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.83$0.53$2.30$4.05$3.72$0.33
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.36$1.98$2.64$3.48$0.84
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.93$0.11$2.82$4.69$2.63$2.05
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.35$0.77$2.59
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.32$0.17$2.77