Civic Intelligence

Scholars Strategy Network

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-0480740

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 31, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.SCHOLARSSTRATEGYNETWORK.ORG

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675 Massachusetts Ave 8th FloorCambridge, MA 02139

(617) 333-8205

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.8%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$136,680

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

75th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Up

$415,315

Up $45,701 (+12%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$302,745

Down $26,047 (-7.9%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$112,570

Up $71,748 (+176%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,478,111

Up $19,168 (+1.3%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,504,158

Up $310,966 (+26%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$26,047

Down $291,798 (-110%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $40,074Liabilities 2011: $2,960Net Assets 2011: $37,1142011Assets 2012: $115,848Liabilities 2012: $450Net Assets 2012: $115,3982012Assets 2013: $77,473Liabilities 2013: $48,022Net Assets 2013: $29,4512013Assets 2015: $369,614Liabilities 2015: $40,822Net Assets 2015: $328,7922015Assets 2016: $415,315Liabilities 2016: $112,570Net Assets 2016: $302,7452016Assets 2017: $830,264Liabilities 2017: $83,741Net Assets 2017: $746,5232017Assets 2018: $828,680Liabilities 2018: $82,975Net Assets 2018: $745,7052018Assets 2020: $2,540,688Liabilities 2020: $56,880Net Assets 2020: $2,483,8082020Assets 2021: $3,250,757Liabilities 2021: $80,700Net Assets 2021: $3,170,0572021Assets 2024: $6,138,636Liabilities 2024: $128,228Net Assets 2024: $6,010,4082024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$415,315
Liabilities$112,570
Net Assets$302,745
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $110,000Expenses 2011: $71,812Net Income 2011: $38,1882011Expenses 2012: $269,7502012Revenue 2013: $452,063Expenses 2013: $538,010Net Income 2013: -$85,9472013Revenue 2015: $1,458,943Expenses 2015: $1,193,192Net Income 2015: $265,7512015Revenue 2016: $1,478,111Expenses 2016: $1,504,158Net Income 2016: -$26,0472016Revenue 2017: $2,468,257Expenses 2017: $2,024,479Net Income 2017: $443,7782017Revenue 2018: $2,724,745Expenses 2018: $2,725,563Net Income 2018: -$8182018Revenue 2020: $3,771,995Expenses 2020: $2,231,390Net Income 2020: $1,540,6052020Revenue 2021: $2,794,376Expenses 2021: $2,107,525Net Income 2021: $686,8512021Revenue 2024: $3,574,629Expenses 2024: $3,440,170Net Income 2024: $134,4592024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,478,111
Expenses$1,504,158
Net Income-$26,047
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 31, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,736,321
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To seek to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars working in america's colleges and universities, and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, citizens associations, and the media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$56,952$188,137▲ $131,185
Pledges and Grants Receivable$260,910$110,000▼ $150,910
Accounts Receivable$505$41,273▲ $40,768
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,745$22,087▼ $10,658
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,254$15,399▲ $13,145
Intangible Assets-$13,533-
Total Assets$369,614$415,315▲ $45,701
Other Assets Total$16,248$24,886▲ $8,638
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,415$93,705▲ $68,290
Other Liabilities$15,407$18,865▲ $3,458
Total Liabilities$40,822$112,570▲ $71,748
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-77,882$192,745▲ $270,627
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$406,674$110,000▼ $296,674
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$328,792$302,745▼ $26,047
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$369,614$415,315▲ $45,701

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,399$57,699$73,098
Other Assets Org$24,886--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Avi GreenExecutive DiFT$109,516$27,164$136,680
Theda SkocpolSecretary/trPT$35,000-$35,000
Jacob HackerDirector-$15,000-$15,000
Suzanne MettlerDirector-$15,000-$15,000
Amy FriedDirector-$3,000-$3,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert BowditchPresident
David DesjardinsDirector
Ian SimmonsDirector
Lawrence JacobsDirector
Lee WassermanDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,442,862
Program Service Revenue
$40,997
Investment Income
$-5,748
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,442,862
Change in Net Assets
$-26,047

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,478,111
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,478,111
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,478,111
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$796,891
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$691,267
Total Fundraising Expense$164,548
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$322,196$36,686$77,885$436,767
Fees for Services Other$350,553$27,452-$378,005
Conferences and Meetings$141,730$1,604$4,735$148,069
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,896$22,965$22,965$114,826
Travel$78,058$706$10,608$89,372
Occupancy$56,331$8,727$14,282$79,340
Other Employee Benefits$53,698$7,856$11,778$73,332
Payroll Taxes$32,823$5,085$8,321$46,229
Office Expenses$21,324$2,206$4,052$27,582
Pension Plan Contributions$12,648$2,423$5,042$20,113
Grants to Domestic Orgs$16,000--$16,000
All Other Expenses$8,782$3,110$780$12,672
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,679-$9,679
Insurance$5,016$777$1,272$7,065
Other Expenses$8,590$4,928$2,178$4,928
Depreciation Depletion$2,566$398$650$3,614
Advertising-$761-$761
Total Functional Expenses$1,195,202$144,408$164,548$1,504,158

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,504,158
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,504,158
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,504,158
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Oklahoma Policy InstituteTulsa, OK--$8,000
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN--$8,000
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
Yes
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payroll and Related$18,865
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by and approved by the board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Annual statements are reviewed periodically and consistently to ensure full compliance, and disclosure forms are revised accordingly.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Key employees are compensated at a rate with similar organizations. Compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the executive committee.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Key employees are compensated at a rate with similar organizations. Compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the executive committee.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Scholars Strategy Network
EIN
27-0480740
Phone
6173338205
Address
675 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 8TH FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Bowditch
Title
President
Signed
2017-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Bowditch
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
18

Preparer

Firm
Gonzalez and Associates Pc
Address
14 PAGE TERRACE, STOUGHTON, MA 02072
Preparer
Lillian Gonzalez CPA Mst Csep Csrp
Phone
7813441040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To seek to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars working in america's colleges and universities, and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, citizens associations, and the media.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants 350,553 27,452 0”

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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOLARS STRATEGY NETWORK PROVIDED RESEARCH TO INFORM POLICY REFORMS ON ISSUES INCLUDING HEALTH CARE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HOUSING, EDUCATION, TRADE, CLIMATE CHANGE, IMMIGRATION, VOTING RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC POLICY.
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0ACCRUED PAYROLL AND RELATED
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0OKLAHOMA POLICY INSTITUTE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0907 S DETROIT AVE SUITE 1005
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1301 29TH AVE SE
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REPORTING ON USE OF GRANT FUNDS IS REQUIRED AND ARE REVIEWED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt02
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO SEEK TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY AND STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY BY ORGANIZING SCHOLARS WORKING IN AMERICA'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND CONNECTING SCHOLARS AND THEIR RESEARCH TO POLICYMAKERS, CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS, AND THE MEDIA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ANNUAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY AND CONSISTENTLY TO ENSURE FULL COMPLIANCE, AND DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVISED ACCORDINGLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED AT A RATE WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED AT A RATE WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6CONSULTANTS 350,553 27,452 0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$415,315
Liabilities
$112,570
Net assets
$302,745
Revenue
$1,478,111
Expenses
$1,504,158
Net income
-$26,047
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.14$0.13$6.01$3.57$3.44$0.13
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.25$0.08$3.17$2.79$2.11$0.69
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.54$0.06$2.48$3.77$2.23$1.54
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.08$0.75$2.72$2.73$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.08$0.75$2.47$2.02$0.44
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.11$0.30$1.48$1.50$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.04$0.33$1.46$1.19$0.27
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.05$0.03$0.45$0.54$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.27
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.11$0.07$0.04