Civic Intelligence

Freedom to Read Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 23-7102086

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.FTRF.ORG
50 East Huron StreetChicago, IL 60611

(312) 944-6780

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

8th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$106,080

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 48.4% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-33%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,123,216

Down $104,698 (-8.5%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$962,078

Down $150,538 (-14%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$161,138

Up $45,840 (+40%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$219,020

Down $108,579 (-33%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$300,812

Up $42,699 (+17%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$81,792

Down $151,278 (-218%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $1,227,914Liabilities 2014: $115,298Net Assets 2014: $1,112,6162014Assets 2015: $1,123,216Liabilities 2015: $161,138Net Assets 2015: $962,0782015Assets 2016: $1,119,975Liabilities 2016: $187,189Net Assets 2016: $932,7862016Assets 2019: $1,383,530Liabilities 2019: $95,842Net Assets 2019: $1,287,6882019Assets 2020: $2,071,080Liabilities 2020: $73,588Net Assets 2020: $1,997,4922020Assets 2021: $2,379,346Liabilities 2021: $86,985Net Assets 2021: $2,292,3612021Assets 2022: $2,059,511Liabilities 2022: $114,215Net Assets 2022: $1,945,2962022Assets 2023: $2,190,407Liabilities 2023: $118,797Net Assets 2023: $2,071,6102023Assets 2024: $2,588,477Liabilities 2024: $150,546Net Assets 2024: $2,437,9312024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,123,216
Liabilities$161,138
Net Assets$962,078
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $327,599Expenses 2014: $258,113Net Income 2014: $69,4862014Revenue 2015: $219,020Expenses 2015: $300,812Net Income 2015: -$81,7922015Revenue 2016: $199,987Expenses 2016: $250,471Net Income 2016: -$50,4842016Revenue 2019: $491,117Expenses 2019: $258,041Net Income 2019: $233,0762019Revenue 2020: $1,017,433Expenses 2020: $324,276Net Income 2020: $693,1572020Revenue 2021: $272,000Expenses 2021: $250,583Net Income 2021: $21,4172021Revenue 2022: $283,365Expenses 2022: $394,635Net Income 2022: -$111,2702022Revenue 2023: $400,005Expenses 2023: $390,688Net Income 2023: $9,3172023Revenue 2024: $570,518Expenses 2024: $441,498Net Income 2024: $129,0202024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$219,020
Expenses$300,812
Net Income-$81,792
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$233,914
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote and protect the freedom of speech and the press and protect the public's right of access to information and materials stored in the nation's libraries.

Promote freedom of speech and the press

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,066,321$1,052,919▼ $13,402
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$53,540$43,948▼ $9,592
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$101,720$23,253▼ $78,467
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,237$0▼ $3,237
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,096$3,096→ $0
Total Assets$1,227,914$1,123,216▼ $104,698
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$115,298$161,138▲ $45,840
Total Liabilities$115,298$161,138▲ $45,840
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,085,474$935,866▼ $149,608
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$27,142$26,212▼ $930
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,112,616$962,078▼ $150,538
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,227,914$1,123,216▼ $104,698

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$12,290$12,290
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Barbara M JonesExcutive Director and Secr$106,080$106,080

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
J Douglas ArcherAla Ifc Chair
Courtney YoungAla President Elect
Sari FeldmanAla President Elect
Julius C Jefferson JrPresident
Robert P DoyleVice President
Keith Michael FieldsAla Executive Director
Chris FinanDirector
Em Clare KnowlesDirector
Eva PooleDirector
Gretchen MccordDirector
Helen AdamsDirector
Herbert KrugDirector
Kathy IshizukaDirector
Martin GarnarDirector
James G NealTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$184,562
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$45,753
Other Revenue
$-11,295
All Other Contributions
$28,072
Change in Net Assets
$-81,792

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$233,914
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-14,894
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-68,747
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-14,894
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$165,167
Total Revenue per Form 990
$219,020
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$126,052
Other Expenses$124,915
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$49,845
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$107,202$18,850-$126,052
Grants to Domestic Orgs$49,845--$49,845
Advertising$16,289$6,471-$22,760
Conferences and Meetings$19,874--$19,874
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,630-$17,630
Office Expenses$1,825$5,474-$7,299
Depreciation Depletion-$3,237-$3,237
Other Expenses$4,115$3,134-$3,134
All Other Expenses$270$809-$1,079
Total Functional Expenses$245,207$55,605$0$300,812

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$315,706
Expenses per Audited Statements$300,812
Total Expenses per Form 990$300,812
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$14,894
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Media CoalitionNew York, NY-To Promote and Protect the Freedon of Speech and of the Press.$33,845
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,894
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$9,525-$2,940-
Total Events$9,525-$14,894$-14,894
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
Audit committee
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The executive director and program coordinator review the form 990 in detail and then it is discussed with the entire board of directors before finalizing and filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public via the internet and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Freedom to Read Foundation
EIN
23-7102086
Phone
3129446780
Address
50 EAST HURON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Signing Officer

Name
Barbara M Jones
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3129446780
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Barbara M Jones
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Steinberg Advisors Ltd
Address
5 REVERE DRIVE, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Richard D Spiegel CPA
Phone
8472054700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Unrealized loss on investments -68,746.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses allocated to revenue”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses allocated to revenue”

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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
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IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
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IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-14894
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO REVENUE
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO REVENUE
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0219020
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0165167
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0315706
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt09525
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt014894
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt011954
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd0IL
IRS990ScheduleG/SpecialFundraisingEventsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt033845
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE FREEDON OF SPEECH AND OF THE PRESS.

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,123,216
Liabilities
$161,138
Net assets
$962,078
Revenue
$219,020
Expenses
$300,812
Net income
-$81,792
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.59$0.15$2.44$0.57$0.44$0.13
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.19$0.12$2.07$0.40$0.39$0.01
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.11$1.95$0.28$0.39$0.11
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.38$0.09$2.29$0.27$0.25$0.02
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.07$0.07$2.00$1.02$0.32$0.69
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.38$0.10$1.29$0.49$0.26$0.23
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.19$0.93$0.20$0.25$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.16$0.96$0.22$0.30$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.12$1.11$0.33$0.26$0.07
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