Civic Intelligence

Education Consumers Foundation C/O East Tennessee Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-3859268

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 07, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.EDUCATION-CONSUMERS.COM
520 W Summit Hill Dr Suite 1101Knoxville, TN 37902

(865) 524-1223

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-600%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-53%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$356,663

Down $131,068 (-27%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$356,663

Down $131,068 (-27%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$16,957

Down $19,275 (-53%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$118,758

Down $25,527 (-18%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$101,801

Up $6,252 (+5.8%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,317,297Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $1,317,2972011Assets 2012: $1,239,021Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,239,0212012Assets 2013: $1,084,634Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,084,6342013Assets 2014: $889,101Liabilities 2014: $365Net Assets 2014: $888,7362014Assets 2015: $732,102Liabilities 2015: $5,194Net Assets 2015: $726,9082015Assets 2016: $584,519Liabilities 2016: $4,219Net Assets 2016: $580,3002016Assets 2017: $487,731Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $487,7312017Assets 2018: $356,663Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $356,6632018Assets 2019: $316,969Liabilities 2019: $2,182Net Assets 2019: $314,7872019Assets 2020: $245,935Liabilities 2020: $1,376Net Assets 2020: $244,5592020Assets 2021: $171,609Liabilities 2021: $1,128Net Assets 2021: $170,4812021Assets 2022: $181,913Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $181,9132022Assets 2023: $128,962Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $128,9622023Assets 2024: $122,478Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $122,4782024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$356,663
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$356,663
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $228,863Expenses 2011: $324,705Net Income 2011: -$95,8422011Revenue 2012: $247,150Expenses 2012: $347,414Net Income 2012: -$100,2642012Revenue 2013: $149,599Expenses 2013: $295,541Net Income 2013: -$145,9422013Revenue 2014: $151,216Expenses 2014: $331,810Net Income 2014: -$180,5942014Revenue 2015: $26,063Expenses 2015: $179,403Net Income 2015: -$153,3402015Revenue 2016: $45,503Expenses 2016: $227,707Net Income 2016: -$182,2042016Revenue 2017: $36,232Expenses 2017: $144,285Net Income 2017: -$108,0532017Revenue 2018: $16,957Expenses 2018: $118,758Net Income 2018: -$101,8012018Revenue 2019: $22,348Expenses 2019: $83,935Net Income 2019: -$61,5872019Revenue 2020: $16,188Expenses 2020: $84,185Net Income 2020: -$67,9972020Revenue 2021: $26,766Expenses 2021: $85,704Net Income 2021: -$58,9382021Revenue 2022: $101,809Expenses 2022: $78,558Net Income 2022: $23,2512022Revenue 2023: -$1,595Expenses 2023: $62,891Net Income 2023: -$64,4862023Revenue 2024: $39,828Expenses 2024: $52,296Net Income 2024: -$12,4682024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$16,957
Expenses$118,758
Net Income-$101,801
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 7, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$121,525
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ecf was created to advance the interests of parent groups, school boards, college trustees, legislative committees, and civic organizations by gathering and disseminating information about education policy and practice

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$481,198$353,508▼ $127,690
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$6,533$3,155▼ $3,378
Total Assets$487,731$356,663▼ $131,068
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$487,731$356,663▼ $131,068
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$487,731$356,663▼ $131,068
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$487,731$356,663▼ $131,068

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$487,731$257▼ $12,567$108,137$356,663
2017$580,299$3,046▲ $48,671$131,701$487,731
2016$726,908$27,690▲ $53,409$212,504$580,299
2015$888,736$26,954▼ $9,379$119,332$726,908
2014$1,084,634$104,539▲ $31,373$212,846$888,736
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John E StonePresident
Ann MactierDirector
George CunninghamDirector
Marilyn ReedDirector
Mark Y HerringDirector
Shepard BarbashDirector
Robert S SpanglerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$16,700
Other Revenue
$257
Change in Net Assets
$-101,801
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$85,645
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$33,113
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$35,108$8,777-$43,885
Other Salaries and Wages$15,195$15,195-$30,390
Information Technology$17,760$4,440-$22,200
Office Expenses$5,575$1,642-$7,217
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,123-$5,123
Occupancy$3,594$899-$4,493
Payroll Taxes$1,361$1,362-$2,723
Travel$1,861--$1,861
Insurance$361$361-$722
Fees for Services Other$62--$62
Conferences and Meetings$45--$45
Other Expenses$37--$37
Total Functional Expenses$80,959$37,799$0$118,758
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive vice president of east tennessee foundation reviews the form 990 and forwards a copy to all board members via email. The form is also sent to the president of education consumers foundation for review and signature.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Officers, directors, and key employees are asked to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure form, which is kept on file in the foundation office. If officers and directors have a conflict of interest regarding an issue which is before the board, they are asked to disclose the conflict and recuse themselves from participation in discussion and voting on that item; such recusals are documented.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Education consumers foundation makes these documents available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Education Consumers Foundation
EIN
20-3859268
Phone
8655241223
Address
520 W SUMMIT HILL DR SUITE 1101, KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

Signing Officer

Name
John E Stone
Title
President
Phone
8655241223
Signed
2019-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John E Stone
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Brown Jake & Mcdaniel Pc
Address
2607 KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 110, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919-3336
Preparer
James E Booher CPA
Phone
8656378600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Seven individuals served in 2018 as volunteers on the foundation's board of directors.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“The foundation's endowment provides ongoing funding to gather and diseminate information to the public about education policy and practice”

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Under accounting standards, an organization must recognize tax benefits associated with tax taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not that the position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities for 2018 and 2017.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$356,663
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$356,663
Revenue
$16,957
Expenses
$118,758
Net income
-$101,801
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.04$0.05$0.01
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.06$0.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.10$0.08$0.02
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.03$0.09$0.06
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.00$0.24$0.02$0.08$0.07
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.00$0.31$0.02$0.08$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.02$0.12$0.10
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.04$0.14$0.11
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.58$0.00$0.58$0.05$0.23$0.18
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.73$0.01$0.73$0.03$0.18$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.15$0.33$0.18
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.00$1.08$0.15$0.30$0.15
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$0.25$0.35$0.10
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.32$0.00$1.32$0.23$0.32$0.10