Civic Intelligence

Cool Choices Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 26-4702751

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 09, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.COOLCHOICES.COM
634 W Main St No 300Madison, WI 53704

(608) 443-4270

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

4.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

5th percentile

-59%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$56,154

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 70.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-6.7%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2019

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-53%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,620,775

Down $241,960 (-13%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,268,116

Down $469,420 (-27%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$352,659

Up $227,460 (+182%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$80,053

Down $276,360 (-78%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$127,236

Down $769,007 (-86%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$47,183

Up $492,647 (+91%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $4,255,382Liabilities 2011: $58,107Net Assets 2011: $4,197,2752011Assets 2012: $3,827,748Liabilities 2012: $53,545Net Assets 2012: $3,774,2032012Assets 2013: $3,352,740Liabilities 2013: $114,063Net Assets 2013: $3,238,6772013Assets 2014: $3,093,844Liabilities 2014: $61,129Net Assets 2014: $3,032,7152014Assets 2015: $2,790,827Liabilities 2015: $40,886Net Assets 2015: $2,749,9412015Assets 2016: $2,337,705Liabilities 2016: $39,391Net Assets 2016: $2,298,3142016Assets 2017: $1,862,735Liabilities 2017: $125,199Net Assets 2017: $1,737,5362017Assets 2019: $1,620,775Liabilities 2019: $352,659Net Assets 2019: $1,268,1162019Assets 2020: $1,299,915Liabilities 2020: $3,008Net Assets 2020: $1,296,9072020Assets 2021: $1,237,041Liabilities 2021: $1,649Net Assets 2021: $1,235,3922021Assets 2022: $956,490Liabilities 2022: $1,755Net Assets 2022: $954,7352022Assets 2023: $778,811Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $778,8112023Assets 2024: $558,718Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $558,7182024Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,620,775
Liabilities$352,659
Net Assets$1,268,116
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $604,0922011Expenses 2012: $500,5842012Revenue 2013: $92,177Expenses 2013: $651,667Net Income 2013: -$559,4902013Revenue 2014: $433,643Expenses 2014: $655,130Net Income 2014: -$221,4872014Revenue 2015: $437,793Expenses 2015: $654,645Net Income 2015: -$216,8522015Revenue 2016: $275,287Expenses 2016: $793,470Net Income 2016: -$518,1832016Revenue 2017: $356,413Expenses 2017: $896,243Net Income 2017: -$539,8302017Revenue 2019: $80,053Expenses 2019: $127,236Net Income 2019: -$47,1832019Revenue 2020: $45,520Expenses 2020: $22,066Net Income 2020: $23,4542020Revenue 2021: $113,048Expenses 2021: $163,717Net Income 2021: -$50,6692021Revenue 2022: -$2,351Expenses 2022: $56,709Net Income 2022: -$59,0602022Revenue 2023: -$55,741Expenses 2023: $305,386Net Income 2023: -$361,1272023Revenue 2024: $105,334Expenses 2024: $303,479Net Income 2024: -$198,1452024Revenue 2025: $12,118Expenses 2025: $570,836Net Income 2025: -$558,7182025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$80,053
Expenses$127,236
Net Income-$47,183
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 9, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$198,018
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire and assist individuals, communities, and businesses to achieve meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through voluntary action.

The organization implemented programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through voluntary actions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,031,132$1,110,033▲ $78,901
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$403,003$404,265▲ $1,262
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$230,801$10,763▼ $220,038
Accounts Receivable$33,785$5,700▼ $28,085
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,987$1,024▼ $13,963
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,547$830▼ $10,717
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,848$510▼ $2,338
Total Assets$1,734,990$1,620,775▼ $114,215
Other Assets Total$6,887$87,650▲ $80,763
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$200,160$352,659▲ $152,499
Other Liabilities$302,978$0▼ $302,978
Total Liabilities$503,138$352,659▼ $150,479
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,231,852$1,268,116▲ $36,264
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,231,852$1,268,116▲ $36,264
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,734,990$1,620,775▼ $114,215

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$510$2,026$2,536
Other Assets Org$80,763--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kathy KuntzFormer Executive DirectorFT$47,195$8,959$56,154

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark RedstenPresident
Amanda GoetschDirector
Cari Anne RenlundDirector
David GillesDirector
Matthew FrankDirector
Paul MeierSecretary
Thomas EggertTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7
Program Service Revenue
$34,843
Investment Income
$44,591
Other Revenue
$612
All Other Contributions
$7
Change in Net Assets
$-47,183
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$82,023
Other Expenses$45,213
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$55,343$6,260-$61,603
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,700-$20,700
Other Employee Benefits$9,218$668-$9,886
Occupancy$6,238$3,203-$9,441
Fees for Services Other$5,760--$5,760
Payroll Taxes$4,904$580-$5,484
Pension Plan Contributions$4,506$544-$5,050
Insurance$1,963$1,197-$3,160
Advertising$2,593--$2,593
Information Technology$1,087$68-$1,155
Depreciation Depletion$609$314-$923
Travel$818--$818
Office Expenses$100$243-$343
Fees for Services Legal$255--$255
Conferences and Meetings$65--$65
Total Functional Expenses$93,459$33,777$0$127,236
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 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
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 prepared form 990 is reviewed by the members of the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

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

“All significant contracts are vetted by the executive committee and/or the governing body and any director, officer, or employee with a potential conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the discussions and decisions relating to such contracts. All directors and officers are also required to disclose interests that could give rise to conflicts at least annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“In 2019, the governing body reviewed the executive director's performance and compensation package, referring again to the comparability data provided in 2019 by an independent executive search firm.”

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
Cool Choices Inc
EIN
26-4702751
Phone
6084434270
Address
634 W MAIN ST NO 300, MADISON, WI 53704

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Redsten
Title
President
Phone
6084434270
Signed
2020-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Redsten
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Grobe & Associates Cpas LLC
Address
37 KESSEL COURT SUITE 205, MADISON, WI 53711
Preparer
John Bakunowicz CPA
Phone
6082101200
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc2RESERVE FOR WI U/C
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL SIGNIFICANT CONTRACTS ARE VETTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND/OR THE GOVERNING BODY AND ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS RELATING TO SUCH CONTRACTS. ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS AT LEAST ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IN 2019, THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE, REFERRING AGAIN TO THE COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED IN 2019 BY AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,620,775
Liabilities
$352,659
Net assets
$1,268,116
Revenue
$80,053
Expenses
$127,236
Net income
-$47,183
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.57$0.56
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.11$0.30$0.20
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.78$0.00$0.78$0.06$0.31$0.36
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.00$0.95$0.00$0.06$0.06
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.24$0.00$1.24$0.11$0.16$0.05
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.30$0.00$1.30$0.05$0.02$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.35$1.27$0.08$0.13$0.05
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.86$0.13$1.74$0.36$0.90$0.54
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.34$0.04$2.30$0.28$0.79$0.52
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.79$0.04$2.75$0.44$0.65$0.22
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.09$0.06$3.03$0.43$0.66$0.22
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.35$0.11$3.24$0.09$0.65$0.56
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.83$0.05$3.77$0.50
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.26$0.06$4.20$0.60