Civic Intelligence

National Coalition for Public School

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-3562529

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Mar 06, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.PUBLICSCHOOLOPTIONS.ORG
2100 M Street NW Suite 170-257Washington, DC 20037-1233

(866) 588-2874

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

46th percentile

4.6%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2016

Asset Growth

78th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

2.0%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets51st percentile

Assets

Up

$874,970

Up $88,012 (+11%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$799,722

Up $100,247 (+14%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$75,248

Down $12,235 (-14%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,192,660

Up $42,830 (+2.0%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$2,092,413

Up $10,462 (+0.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$100,247

Up $32,368 (+48%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $519,476Liabilities 2013: $28,642Net Assets 2013: $490,8342013Assets 2014: $756,861Liabilities 2014: $94,445Net Assets 2014: $662,4162014Assets 2015: $786,958Liabilities 2015: $87,483Net Assets 2015: $699,4752015Assets 2016: $874,970Liabilities 2016: $75,248Net Assets 2016: $799,7222016Assets 2018: $406,679Liabilities 2018: $91,328Net Assets 2018: $315,3512018Assets 2019: $278,392Liabilities 2019: $132,496Net Assets 2019: $145,8962019Assets 2020: $305,758Liabilities 2020: $82,808Net Assets 2020: $222,9502020Assets 2021: $398,047Liabilities 2021: $41,566Net Assets 2021: $356,4812021Assets 2022: $494,138Liabilities 2022: $48,248Net Assets 2022: $445,8902022Assets 2023: $435,695Liabilities 2023: $6,420Net Assets 2023: $429,2752023Assets 2024: $686,500Liabilities 2024: $40,940Net Assets 2024: $645,5602024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$874,970
Liabilities$75,248
Net Assets$799,722
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $1,466,499Expenses 2013: $1,246,560Net Income 2013: $219,9392013Revenue 2014: $1,553,353Expenses 2014: $1,381,771Net Income 2014: $171,5822014Revenue 2015: $2,149,830Expenses 2015: $2,081,951Net Income 2015: $67,8792015Revenue 2016: $2,192,660Expenses 2016: $2,092,413Net Income 2016: $100,2472016Revenue 2018: $2,218,388Expenses 2018: $2,181,378Net Income 2018: $37,0102018Revenue 2019: $2,576,869Expenses 2019: $2,746,324Net Income 2019: -$169,4552019Revenue 2020: $3,814,926Expenses 2020: $3,737,872Net Income 2020: $77,0542020Revenue 2021: $3,479,643Expenses 2021: $3,346,112Net Income 2021: $133,5312021Revenue 2022: $3,757,003Expenses 2022: $3,667,594Net Income 2022: $89,4092022Revenue 2023: $3,760,858Expenses 2023: $3,777,473Net Income 2023: -$16,6152023Revenue 2024: $3,940,587Expenses 2024: $3,724,302Net Income 2024: $216,2852024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,192,660
Expenses$2,092,413
Net Income$100,247
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Mar 6, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,192,660
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The coalition advocates for public school options, educating policymakers about the need for expanding access to school choice options. The coalition engages media to generate news coverage about public school options.

The coalition advocates for public school options, educating policymakers about the need for expanded access to school choice options. The coalition engages media to generate news coverage about public school options.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$699,475$799,722▲ $100,247
Accounts Receivable$484,713$454,253▼ $30,460
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$298,615$418,014▲ $119,399
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,630$2,703▼ $927
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$786,958$874,970▲ $88,012
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$87,483$75,248▼ $12,235
Total Liabilities$87,483$75,248▼ $12,235
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$699,475$799,722▲ $100,247
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$786,958$874,970▲ $88,012

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,750$1,250$3,000
Equipment$953$681$1,634
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tillie ElvrumPresident
Amy ThreewittDirector
Christin White KaiserDirector
Peder BergDirector
Alisa Hug - ResignedFormer Director
Sandy Smith - ResignedFormer Treasurer
Colleen CookSecretary-treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Midland StrategiesConsulting ServicesPO BOX 670, Bettendorf, IA 52722$557,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,192,660
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,192,660
Change in Net Assets
$100,247
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,964,663
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$127,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$1,207,224--$1,207,224
Travel$319,941--$319,941
Grants to Domestic Orgs$127,750--$127,750
Fees for Services Legal$74,911--$74,911
All Other Expenses$5,167$16,306-$21,473
Advertising$18,395--$18,395
Other Expenses$14,218--$14,218
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,500-$13,500
Information Technology$11,633--$11,633
Office Expenses-$5,062-$5,062
Insurance-$3,537-$3,537
Depreciation Depletion-$927-$927
Total Functional Expenses$2,053,081$39,332$0$2,092,413
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
ElectColumbus, OH501(c)(4)Unrestricted General Support Grant$125,000
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
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
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 11B

“The board of directors and legal counsel are provided with a draft of the 990 and given a period of time for review and comments prior to the filing of the return.”

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

“Members of the board are required to disclose any potential conflicts. The board of directors monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy at the annual board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Publicschooloptionsorg
EIN
26-3562529
Phone
8665882874
Address
2100 M STREET NW SUITE 170-257, WASHINGTON, DC 20037-1233

Signing Officer

Name
Tillie Elvrum
Title
President
Phone
8665882874
Signed
2018-03-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tillie Elvrum
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Snyder Cohn Pc
Address
11200 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 415, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Preparer
Keith Jennings
Phone
3016526700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Schedule I, Part II, Line 1 (A)

“Form 990 was amended to correctly report name of organization receiving funds as included on schedule i.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$874,970
Liabilities
$75,248
Net assets
$799,722
Revenue
$2,192,660
Expenses
$2,092,413
Net income
$100,247
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.04$0.65$3.94$3.72$0.22
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.01$0.43$3.76$3.78$0.02
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.05$0.45$3.76$3.67$0.09
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.40$0.04$0.36$3.48$3.35$0.13
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.08$0.22$3.81$3.74$0.08
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.13$0.15$2.58$2.75$0.17
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.09$0.32$2.22$2.18$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.08$0.80$2.19$2.09$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.09$0.70$2.15$2.08$0.07
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.09$0.66$1.55$1.38$0.17
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.03$0.49$1.47$1.25$0.22