Civic Intelligence

Ecologic Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-2679057

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

1630 Connecticut Avenue NWWashington, DC 20009

(202) 888-0206

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

7th percentile

-58%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$83,477

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-80%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-7.0%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$76,174

Down $309,333 (-80%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$35,840

Down $183,812 (-84%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$40,334

Down $125,521 (-76%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$246,120

Down $18,494 (-7.0%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$389,778

Up $141,892 (+57%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$143,658

Down $160,386 (-959%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $385,507Liabilities 2015: $165,855Net Assets 2015: $219,6522015Assets 2016: $76,174Liabilities 2016: $40,334Net Assets 2016: $35,8402016Assets 2017: $167,925Liabilities 2017: $9,988Net Assets 2017: $157,9372017Assets 2018: $87,115Liabilities 2018: $23,978Net Assets 2018: $63,1372018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$76,174
Liabilities$40,334
Net Assets$35,840

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $264,614Expenses 2015: $247,886Net Income 2015: $16,7282015Revenue 2016: $246,120Expenses 2016: $389,778Net Income 2016: -$143,6582016Revenue 2017: $404,740Expenses 2017: $282,443Net Income 2017: $122,2972017Revenue 2018: $410,313Expenses 2018: $504,749Net Income 2018: -$94,4362018

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$246,120
Expenses$389,778
Net Income-$143,658
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$246,120
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The conduct and promotion of independent research in the areas of nature conservation and environmental protection, ecologically sustainable resource management, and environmentally friendly economic and social development.

The conduct and promotion of independent research in the areas of nature conservation and environmental protection, ecologically sustainable resource management, and environmentallyfriendly economic and social development.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$174,969$45,394▼ $129,575
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$203,496$26,718▼ $176,778
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,042$4,062▼ $2,980
Total Assets$385,507$76,174▼ $309,333
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$27,869$35,151▲ $7,282
Deferred Revenue$137,986$5,183▼ $132,803
Total Liabilities$165,855$40,334▼ $125,521
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$55,138$55,138→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$164,514$-19,298▼ $183,812
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$219,652$35,840▼ $183,812
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$385,507$76,174▼ $309,333

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$4,062$9,843$13,905
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Max GruenigPresidentPT$53,000$30,477$83,477

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
R Andreas KraemerChairman and Treasurer
Michael A MehlingDirector
Sascha Mueller-KraennerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$225,357
Program Service Revenue
$24,506
Investment Income
$12
Other Revenue
$-3,755
Change in Net Assets
$-143,658
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$211,138
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$178,640
Total Fundraising Expense$25,221
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$89,864$15,796$1,562$107,222
Travel$57,746$3,367$1,279$62,392
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,980$10,070$7,950$53,000
Conferences and Meetings$47,171-$1,082$48,253
Occupancy$22$45,049$1,933$47,004
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,737-$17,737
Fees for Services Other$2,916$8,439$3,070$14,425
Payroll Taxes$10,459$2,553$797$13,809
All Other Expenses$31,154$-27,318$7,548$11,384
Other Employee Benefits-$4,609-$4,609
Depreciation Depletion-$2,980-$2,980
Insurance-$2,091-$2,091
Advertising$1,114$182-$1,296
Other Expenses-$1,234-$1,234
Fees for Services Legal-$270-$270
Total Functional Expenses$275,426$89,131$25,221$389,778
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
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

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

Two of the Board members of the organization, Messrs. R. Andreas Kraemer and Sascha Mueller-Kraemer served during 2015 also as members of the Board of Ecologic Institute Gemeinnuetzige GmbH, a related non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany.

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

The organization has not formed yet any committee with authority to act on behalf of the Board.

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Form 990 s circulated to each board member, via electronic mail prior to filing, inviting comments and any necessary corrections. In the event that a correction or amendment is needed, such changes are discussed in a conference call with the Board, management and the outside accountant.

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

An annual statement of potential conflicts of interest is distributed to Board members who are required to disclose in writing the existence of any conflict of interest.

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

Board members consulted with contacts in the Washington, DC non-profit world, considered salary data available through the Internet (GuideStar.org) and factored-in previous salary and experience. The proposed salary is reviewed and concurred by an external Human Resources Professional.

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

For key employees and staff, the organization uses salary data for comparable nonprofit organizations as a benchmark and factors-in previous salary level and experience.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

These documents are made available to the public upon request and also from the organizations Website.

Compensation reported on A part-year basis from related organization Part VII Col D E F

Part VII, Col E The president, Max Gruenig, received compensation in fiscal year 2015 from Ecologic Institut Gemeinnuetzige Gmbh, a related non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany.Mr.Gruenig had the U.S sourced compensation from the related organization for the 2015 reporting year, as disclosed in Part VII.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ecologic Institute
EIN
26-2679057
Address
1630 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Max Gruenig
Title
President
Phone
2025509072
Signed
2017-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Max Gruenig
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
5
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Bmd Professional Consulting LLC
Address
9632 SAYBROOKE DR, Bristow, VA 20136
Preparer
Birhanu Demissie CPA
Phone
5712922559
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Other revenues not included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 2D)

Foreign exchange loss - $5504

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Part II Ln 10 - 2015 Other Income and Currency Exchange - $ (7,011)Other Additional InfoSchedule A,Part II, Line 1- The organization receives a substantial part of its support from Ecologic Institut Gemeinnuetzige, a related nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany, which is organized and operated within the meaning of Section 51 and Seq. of the German Tax Code. Management, after reasonable judgement, has made an equivalency determination, that the related organization meets the requirements of a charitable organization as described in Section 501 c 3 of the IRC.The calculations of the public support test are based on this determination.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Two of the Board members of the organization, Messrs. R. Andreas Kraemer and Sascha Mueller-Kraemer served during 2015 also as members of the Board of Ecologic Institute Gemeinnuetzige GmbH, a related non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization has not formed yet any committee with authority to act on behalf of the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 s circulated to each board member, via electronic mail prior to filing, inviting comments and any necessary corrections. In the event that a correction or amendment is needed, such changes are discussed in a conference call with the Board, management and the outside accountant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3An annual statement of potential conflicts of interest is distributed to Board members who are required to disclose in writing the existence of any conflict of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Board members consulted with contacts in the Washington, DC non-profit world, considered salary data available through the Internet (GuideStar.org) and factored-in previous salary and experience. The proposed salary is reviewed and concurred by an external Human Resources Professional.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5For key employees and staff, the organization uses salary data for comparable nonprofit organizations as a benchmark and factors-in previous salary level and experience.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6These documents are made available to the public upon request and also from the organizations Website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Part VII, Col E The president, Max Gruenig, received compensation in fiscal year 2015 from Ecologic Institut Gemeinnuetzige Gmbh, a related non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany.Mr.Gruenig had the U.S sourced compensation from the related organization for the 2015 reporting year, as disclosed in Part VII.
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