Civic Intelligence

Center for Science in the Public Interest

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-7122879

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 08, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.CSPINET.ORG

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1220 L Street NW No 300Washington, DC 20005

(202) 777-8304

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

36th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$241,423

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

$9,948,441

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$7,955,281

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$1,993,160

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

$14,021,655

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$14,060,702

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$39,047

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2016: $9,948,441Liabilities 2016: $1,993,160Net Assets 2016: $7,955,2812016Assets 2017: $12,281,229Liabilities 2017: $2,761,402Net Assets 2017: $9,519,8272017Assets 2018: $13,065,623Liabilities 2018: $3,147,564Net Assets 2018: $9,918,0592018Assets 2019: $13,761,819Liabilities 2019: $2,240,754Net Assets 2019: $11,521,0652019Assets 2020: $26,079,913Liabilities 2020: $7,216,521Net Assets 2020: $18,863,3922020Assets 2021: $21,632,992Liabilities 2021: $6,066,071Net Assets 2021: $15,566,9212021Assets 2022: $42,108,388Liabilities 2022: $11,560,150Net Assets 2022: $30,548,2382022Assets 2023: $40,185,567Liabilities 2023: $10,899,860Net Assets 2023: $29,285,7072023Assets 2024: $44,277,891Liabilities 2024: $10,059,990Net Assets 2024: $34,217,9012024

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2016

Assets$9,948,441
Liabilities$1,993,160
Net Assets$7,955,281
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2016: $14,021,655Expenses 2016: $14,060,702Net Income 2016: -$39,0472016Revenue 2017: $13,830,179Expenses 2017: $12,565,933Net Income 2017: $1,264,2462017Revenue 2018: $14,409,744Expenses 2018: $14,052,951Net Income 2018: $356,7932018Revenue 2019: $15,223,198Expenses 2019: $13,799,128Net Income 2019: $1,424,0702019Revenue 2020: $25,098,313Expenses 2020: $14,022,582Net Income 2020: $11,075,7312020Revenue 2021: $14,159,324Expenses 2021: $19,805,891Net Income 2021: -$5,646,5672021Revenue 2022: $36,719,898Expenses 2022: $18,820,314Net Income 2022: $17,899,5842022Revenue 2023: $16,181,828Expenses 2023: $18,005,982Net Income 2023: -$1,824,1542023Revenue 2024: $19,796,365Expenses 2024: $17,289,504Net Income 2024: $2,506,8612024

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2016

Revenue$14,021,655
Expenses$14,060,702
Net Income-$39,047
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 8, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$14,664,723
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for science in the public interest (cspi) is a not for profit organization operating in the united states that seeks to provide useful, objective information to the public and to conduct research on nutrition, food safety, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues; to represent citizens' interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies on nutrition, food safety, alcohol, health, the environment, and other issues; and to ensure that advances in science are used for the public's good.

Cspi conducts research, education, and advocacy on nutrition, food safety and health issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$6,640,393$6,729,109▲ $88,716
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$833,750$1,656,260▲ $822,510
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$731,559$569,206▼ $162,353
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,420,500$517,500▼ $903,000
Accounts Receivable$121,584$141,599▲ $20,015
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$141,803$141,254▼ $549
Inventories for Sale or Use$319,055$130,127▼ $188,928
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,417$1,186▼ $231
Total Assets$10,272,261$9,948,441▼ $323,820
Other Assets Total$62,200$62,200→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,284,959$1,184,400▼ $100,559
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,026,618$808,760▼ $217,858
Total Liabilities$2,311,577$1,993,160▼ $318,417
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$5,969,353$6,803,652▲ $834,299
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,617,500$777,798▼ $839,702
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$373,831$373,831→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,960,684$7,955,281▼ $5,403
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,272,261$9,948,441▼ $323,820

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$530,271$693,435$1,223,706
Equipment$38,935$412,945$451,880

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$373,831---$373,831
2014$373,831---$373,831
2013$373,831---$373,831
2012$372,831$1,000--$373,831
2011$361,659$11,172--$372,831
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael JacobsonExecutive Director/secrFT$227,492$13,931$241,423
Bonnie LiebmanDirector of NutritionFT$185,226$6,029$191,255
Stephen SchmidtEditor, HealthletterFT$180,400$8,610$189,010
Margo WootanNutrition Policy DirectorFT$178,313$7,580$185,893
JAMES O'HARADirector of Health Promotion PolicyFT$166,754$8,019$174,773
Gregory JaffeDirector of BiotechnologyFT$148,540$15,644$164,184
Ken WaldmillerDirector of Information ServicesFT$144,010$15,574$159,584

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom GegaxPresident
David KesslerDirector
Deborah SzekelyDirector
Denise M ElliottDirector
James SullivanDirector
Lisa HeinzerlingDirector
Lynn Silver ChalfinDirector
Robin Caiola SheekeyDirector
Rudy RuizDirector
Sheila Rabb WeidenfeldDirector
Sushma PalmerDirector
Mark IngramTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Eu ServicesDirect Mail Printing & Production649 NORTH HORNERS LANE, Rockville, MD 20850$1,038,617
Quad Graphics INCNewsletter Printing & ProductionN61W23044 HARRYS WAY, Sussex, WI 53089$1,016,186
The Data CenterMembership Data Support11200 WAPLES MILL ROAD, Fairfax, VA 22030$301,244
Mequoda Systems LLCWebsite Development225 FRANKLIN STREET, Boston, MA 02110$243,255
DirectmailcomPrinter5351 KETCH ROAD, Prince Frederick, MD 20678$180,346
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$11,979,159
Program Service Revenue
$277,393
Investment Income
$134,230
Other Revenue
$1,630,873
All Other Contributions
$5,873,228
Change in Net Assets
$-39,047

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$14,021,655
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$43,485
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$14,065,140
Total Revenue per Form 990
$14,021,655
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$9,484,521
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,576,181
Total Fundraising Expense$2,009,914
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,267,934$77,985$273,266$3,619,185
All Other Expenses$746,567$11,010$205,795$963,372
Occupancy$531,909$125,334$100,696$757,939
Other Expenses$588,984$22,009$41,905$652,898
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$344,437$8,291$29,104$381,832
Payroll Taxes$243,270$6,867$21,609$271,746
Office Expenses$171,195$19,299$75,548$266,042
Other Employee Benefits$222,265$6,431$23,321$252,017
Depreciation Depletion$113,564$23,510$21,502$158,576
Conferences and Meetings$41,985$1,071$12,735$55,791
Pension Plan Contributions$45,333$1,312$4,756$51,401
Advertising$35,483-$521$36,004
Total Functional Expenses$2,030,187$0$1,543,222$3,573,409

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$14,060,702
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$14,060,702
Total Expenses per Form 990$14,060,702
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
4
Employees
16
Spending
$402,827

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 America (canada)Nutrition Action Healthletter-14$201,124
North America (canada)National Legal Affairs-14$157,545
North America (canada)Public Education-14$28,494
North America (canada)Fundraising-14$15,664
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$976,931
Charitable Gift Annuity Liability$186,465
Sublease Deposit$21,004
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
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The governing board has authorized the treasurer and secretary of the board to review and approve the form 990 prior to its submission, and then to present the form 990 to the full board for its approval at its next regularly scheduled meeting.”

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

“Each board member shall annually review the conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflict of interest situations to the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors reviews and approves key employees' compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, mission statement, audited financial statements, form 990 and the original application for exemption available to the public on the organization's website. The documents are also available by mail upon request or for inspection at the organization's offices.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Science in the
EIN
23-7122879
Phone
2027778304
Address
1220 L STREET NW NO 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Jacobson
Title
Exec. Director
Phone
2023329110
Signed
2017-03-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Jacobson
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
66
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Matthews Carter & Boyce
Address
12500 FAIR LAKES CIRCLE SUITE 260, FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Preparer
Charles R Deppe
Phone
7032183600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Foreign currency translation adjustment -9,841.”

Form 990, Part XII Line 2B and 2C

“The form 990 is amended to correct the answers for part xii, lines 2b and 2c. The answer to both questions should be yes. Cspi did have an audit by an independent cpa firm and it has a committee responsible for oversight of the audit.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Cspi has analyzed its tax positions, and has concluded that no liability should be recorded related to any uncertain tax positions. Cspi is not aware of any tax positions which it believes will change materially in the next twelve months. If this position changes, cspi will assess the impact of any such matters on its financial position and results of operations.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18DIRECTOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,948,441
Liabilities
$1,993,160
Net assets
$7,955,281
Revenue
$14,021,655
Expenses
$14,060,702
Net income
-$39,047
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$44.3$10.1$34.2$19.8$17.3$2.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$40.2$10.9$29.3$16.2$18.0$1.82
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$42.1$11.6$30.5$36.7$18.8$17.9
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.6$6.07$15.6$14.2$19.8$5.65
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.1$7.22$18.9$25.1$14.0$11.1
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.8$2.24$11.5$15.2$13.8$1.42
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.1$3.15$9.92$14.4$14.1$0.36
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.3$2.76$9.52$13.8$12.6$1.26
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.95$1.99$7.96$14.0$14.1$0.04