Civic Intelligence

Great Lakes and St Lawrence Cities Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-1628958

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 15, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.GLSLCITIES.ORG
20 N Wacker Dr Ste 2700Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 201-4516

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-153%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$111,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 65.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-78%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-73%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$88,716

Down $317,949 (-78%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$70,049

Down $257,324 (-79%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$18,667

Down $60,625 (-76%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$168,687

Down $453,763 (-73%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$426,011

Up $57,855 (+16%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$257,324

Down $511,618 (-201%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $271,699Liabilities 2011: $49,492Net Assets 2011: $222,2072011Assets 2012: $244,627Liabilities 2012: $1,999Net Assets 2012: $242,6282012Assets 2013: $88,595Liabilities 2013: $15,516Net Assets 2013: $73,0792013Assets 2014: $406,665Liabilities 2014: $79,292Net Assets 2014: $327,3732014Assets 2015: $88,716Liabilities 2015: $18,667Net Assets 2015: $70,0492015Assets 2016: $382,020Liabilities 2016: $5,603Net Assets 2016: $376,4172016Assets 2017: $113,294Liabilities 2017: $10,374Net Assets 2017: $102,9202017Assets 2018: $248,909Liabilities 2018: $24,663Net Assets 2018: $224,2462018Assets 2019: $186,064Liabilities 2019: $10,905Net Assets 2019: $175,1592019Assets 2020: $196,375Liabilities 2020: $105,324Net Assets 2020: $91,0512020Assets 2021: $777,685Liabilities 2021: $4,489Net Assets 2021: $773,1962021Assets 2022: $662,454Liabilities 2022: $46,883Net Assets 2022: $615,5712022Assets 2023: $684,797Liabilities 2023: $79,942Net Assets 2023: $604,8552023Assets 2024: $630,567Liabilities 2024: $195,970Net Assets 2024: $434,5972024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$88,716
Liabilities$18,667
Net Assets$70,049
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $275,110Expenses 2011: $329,905Net Income 2011: -$54,7952011Revenue 2012: $404,269Expenses 2012: $383,848Net Income 2012: $20,4212012Expenses 2013: $336,4232013Revenue 2014: $622,450Expenses 2014: $368,156Net Income 2014: $254,2942014Revenue 2015: $168,687Expenses 2015: $426,011Net Income 2015: -$257,3242015Revenue 2016: $684,710Expenses 2016: $378,342Net Income 2016: $306,3682016Revenue 2017: $164,330Expenses 2017: $437,827Net Income 2017: -$273,4972017Revenue 2018: $592,311Expenses 2018: $470,985Net Income 2018: $121,3262018Revenue 2019: $416,576Expenses 2019: $465,663Net Income 2019: -$49,0872019Revenue 2020: $285,181Expenses 2020: $369,289Net Income 2020: -$84,1082020Revenue 2021: $830,011Expenses 2021: $436,347Net Income 2021: $393,6642021Revenue 2022: $526,645Expenses 2022: $684,270Net Income 2022: -$157,6252022Revenue 2023: $1,387,600Expenses 2023: $1,398,316Net Income 2023: -$10,7162023Revenue 2024: $1,453,373Expenses 2024: $1,623,631Net Income 2024: -$170,2582024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$168,687
Expenses$426,011
Net Income-$257,324
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 15, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$168,687
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

WORK WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADVANCE the PROTECTION, RESTORATION, and sustainability OF the GREAT LAKES AND ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, A RESOURCE THAT REPRESENTS 20% OF THE WORLD'S surface FRESHWATER SUPPLY AND PROVIDES DRINKING WATER TO OVER 40 MILLION PEOPLE.

Work with local governments for protection and restoration of great lakes and st. Lawrence river.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$211,630$44,840▼ $166,790
Accounts Receivable$188,000$34,953▼ $153,047
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,035$5,757▼ $1,278
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
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$406,665$88,716▼ $317,949
Other Assets Total$0$3,166▲ $3,166
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$39,000$11,090▼ $27,910
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,292$7,577▼ $32,715
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
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$79,292$18,667▼ $60,625
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$307,919$96,910▼ $211,009
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$19,454$-26,861▼ $46,315
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$327,373$70,049▼ $257,324
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$406,665$88,716▼ $317,949

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$1,532$1,532
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David UllrichExecutive DirectorFT$111,000$111,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mayor Mitch TwolanChair
Mayor Denis CoderreVice Chair
Mayor Denis LapointeDirector
Mayor Don NessDirector
Mayor George K HeartwellDirector
Mayor John DickertDirector
Mayor Joseph SinnottDirector
Mayor Karen Freeman-wilsonDirector
Mayor Keith HobbsDirector
Mayor Rahm EmanuelDirector
Mayor Randy HopeDirector
Mayor Regis LabeaumeDirector
Mayor Sandra CooperDirector
Mayor Tom BarrettDirector
Mayor Walter SendzikDirector
Mayor Paul DysterSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$168,680
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$72,305
Change in Net Assets
$-257,324

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$168,687
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$168,687
Total Revenue per Form 990
$168,687
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$212,127
Other Expenses$177,752
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$36,132
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$106,888$18,863-$125,751
Other Salaries and Wages$51,147$9,025$0$60,172
Fees for Services Other$49,053--$49,053
Occupancy$18,083$27,125-$45,208
Foreign Grants$36,132--$36,132
Other Expenses$28,611--$28,611
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,926-$18,926
Travel$15,016--$15,016
Payroll Taxes$12,151$2,144-$14,295
Office Expenses$3,025$4,538-$7,563
Other Employee Benefits$5,403$953-$6,356
Payments to Affiliates$5,900--$5,900
Pension Plan Contributions$4,720$833-$5,553
Insurance-$4,712-$4,712
Conferences and Meetings$1,796--$1,796
Information Technology-$967-$967
Total Functional Expenses$337,925$88,086$0$426,011

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$426,011
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$426,011
Total Expenses per Form 990$426,011
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
4
Employees
0
Spending
$36,132

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
North AmericaProgram ServicesWater Protection40$36,132
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

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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Participating cities are members of the organization and pay dues.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members of the organization elect the full board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Approvals of members are required for changes to by-laws, selection of auditor, audited financial reports and financial statements.”

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

“All members of the board of directors receive a copy of form 990 to review prior to its filing.”

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

“The board of the organization is routinely aware of transactions or relationships that would constitute a conflict of interest. No instances have been identified.”

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

“Executive director compensation is approved by the board of directors during the budget process, and considers comparative data for similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request made to the executive director.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Lakes and St Lawrence Cities
EIN
20-1628958
In Care Of
% DAVID ULLRICH
Phone
3122014516
Address
20 N Wacker Dr Ste 2700, Chicago, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
David Ullrich
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3122014516
Signed
2016-04-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Ullrich
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bkd Llp
Address
1901 S Meyers Road Suite 500, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5209
Preparer
John C DeLand
Phone
6302829500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“GLSLCI is a non-profit organization exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. GLSLCI recognizes the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. There are no ongoing federal or state income tax examinations. Tax returns for the year ended August 31, 2012 and subsequent are subject to examination by tax authorities.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$88,716
Liabilities
$18,667
Net assets
$70,049
Revenue
$168,687
Expenses
$426,011
Net income
-$257,324
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.63$0.20$0.43$1.45$1.62$0.17
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.68$0.08$0.60$1.39$1.40$0.01
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.66$0.05$0.62$0.53$0.68$0.16
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.77$0.83$0.44$0.39
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.11$0.09$0.29$0.37$0.08
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.18$0.42$0.47$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.02$0.22$0.59$0.47$0.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.16$0.44$0.27
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.01$0.38$0.68$0.38$0.31
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.02$0.07$0.17$0.43$0.26
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.08$0.33$0.62$0.37$0.25
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.02$0.07$0.34
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.40$0.38$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.05$0.22$0.28$0.33$0.05
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