Civic Intelligence

Freedom to Read Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-7102086

Sep 01, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 • Filed on Jan 13, 2017

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

59th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.94x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

13th percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$34,529

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

-0.3%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-8.7%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,119,975

Down $3,241 (-0.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$932,786

Down $29,292 (-3.0%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$187,189

Up $26,051 (+16%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$199,987

Down $19,033 (-8.7%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$250,471

Down $50,341 (-17%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$50,484

Up $31,308 (+38%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd 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

2016

Assets$1,119,975
Liabilities$187,189
Net Assets$932,786
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th 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

2016

Revenue$199,987
Expenses$250,471
Net Income-$50,484
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016
Signed
Jan 13, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$256,422
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$1,052,919$1,081,180▲ $28,261
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$43,948$24,045▼ $19,903
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$23,253$10,781▼ $12,472
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,096$3,969▲ $873
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,123,216$1,119,975▼ $3,241
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$161,138$187,189▲ $26,051
Total Liabilities$161,138$187,189▲ $26,051
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$935,866$889,848▼ $46,018
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$26,212$42,938▲ $16,726
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$962,078$932,786▼ $29,292
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,123,216$1,119,975▼ $3,241

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$12,290$12,290
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
James LarueExcutive Director and Secr$34,529$34,529
Barbara M JonesEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECR- THROUGH dECEMBER 31, 2$18,775$18,775

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
J Douglas ArcherAla Ifc Chair
Martin GarnarPresident
Em Clare KnowlesVice President
Candace MorganDirector
Charles BrownsteinDirector
Emily KnoxDirector
Julia Wargadirector
Kathy IshizukaDirector
Mario GonzalezDirector
Neil Richardsdirector
E Herbert KrugTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$150,857
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$49,130
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$59,938
Change in Net Assets
$-50,484

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$199,987
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$21,192
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$221,179
Total Revenue per Form 990
$199,987
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$110,218
Other Expenses$100,218
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$40,035
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$93,685$16,533-$110,218
Grants to Domestic Orgs$40,035--$40,035
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,351-$22,351
Conferences and Meetings$16,460--$16,460
Advertising$4,750$1,583-$6,333
Office Expenses$723$2,167-$2,890
Other Expenses$5,825$2,309-$2,309
Insurance$1,378$243-$1,621
All Other Expenses$248$745-$993
Total Functional Expenses$204,540$45,931$0$250,471

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$250,471
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$250,471
Total Expenses per Form 990$250,471
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Media CoalitionNew York, NY501(c) (6)To Promote and Protect the Freedon of Speech and of the Press.$35,535
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
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
Yes
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 B, line 12C

“The Organization distributes an annual form. The completed form is kept on file for all trustees. The Prsident reminds trustees to declare or recuse themselves form any conflict of interest votes.”

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
james larue
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3129446780
Signed
2017-01-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
james larue
Formed
1969
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli LLP
Address
5 Revere Dr Ste 400, Northbrook, IL 60062
Preparer
Richard D Spiegel CPA
Phone
8472054700
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt035535
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(c) (6)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE FREEDON OF SPEECH AND OF THE PRESS.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MEDIA COALITION
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization distributes an annual form. The completed form is kept on file for all trustees. The Prsident reminds trustees to declare or recuse themselves form any conflict of interest votes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE INTERNET AND UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,119,975
Liabilities
$187,189
Net assets
$932,786
Revenue
$199,987
Expenses
$250,471
Net income
-$50,484
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