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The Point Magazine

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-0945071

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jun 25, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.THEPOINTMAG.COM
2 N Lasalle Street No 2300Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 345-3224

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

28th percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$56,562

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$101,609

Down $16,317 (-14%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$87,519

Down $16,317 (-16%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$14,090

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$241,007

Up $28,692 (+14%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$257,324

Up $59,596 (+30%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$16,317

Down $30,904 (-212%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2017: $117,926Liabilities 2017: $14,090Net Assets 2017: $103,8362017Assets 2018: $101,609Liabilities 2018: $14,090Net Assets 2018: $87,5192018Assets 2019: $13,829Liabilities 2019: $11,379Net Assets 2019: $2,4502019Assets 2020: $63,606Liabilities 2020: $30,311Net Assets 2020: $33,2952020Assets 2021: $54,079Liabilities 2021: $1,518Net Assets 2021: $52,5612021Assets 2022: $34,686Liabilities 2022: $3,460Net Assets 2022: $31,2262022Assets 2023: $36,934Liabilities 2023: $2,581Net Assets 2023: $34,3532023Assets 2024: $42,943Liabilities 2024: $1,592Net Assets 2024: $41,3512024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$101,609
Liabilities$14,090
Net Assets$87,519
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $212,315Expenses 2017: $197,728Net Income 2017: $14,5872017Revenue 2018: $241,007Expenses 2018: $257,324Net Income 2018: -$16,3172018Revenue 2019: $300,452Expenses 2019: $385,522Net Income 2019: -$85,0702019Revenue 2020: $353,122Expenses 2020: $332,593Net Income 2020: $20,5292020Revenue 2021: $346,370Expenses 2021: $327,104Net Income 2021: $19,2662021Revenue 2022: $327,983Expenses 2022: $349,318Net Income 2022: -$21,3352022Revenue 2023: $405,811Expenses 2023: $402,684Net Income 2023: $3,1272023Revenue 2024: $423,391Expenses 2024: $416,393Net Income 2024: $6,9982024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$241,007
Expenses$257,324
Net Income-$16,317
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jun 25, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$244,547
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The point magazine is an organization dedicated to bringing the best of the academy-intellectual rigor and pointed analysis-to everyday life. We publish a print and digital magazine of philosophical writing on contemporary culture and politics and organize panels, talks and other events that aim to provoke public conversation on topics from privacy to protest.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Intangible Assets$69,001$69,001→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$45,925$29,608▼ $16,317
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,000$3,000→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$117,926$101,609▼ $16,317
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$10,316$10,316→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$3,774$3,774→ $0
Total Liabilities$14,090$14,090→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$103,836$87,519▼ $16,317
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$103,836$87,519▼ $16,317
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$117,926$101,609▼ $16,317

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$1,802$1,802
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rachel WisemanManaging EditorFT$56,562$56,562
Nathaniel G PerrinBusiness ManagerFT$19,292$19,292
Isabelle LimBusiness ManagerFT$10,792$10,792

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jonathan BaskinChair
Jonny ThakkarSecretary
Etay ZwickTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$176,075
Program Service Revenue
$65,195
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-263
All Other Contributions
$176,075
Change in Net Assets
$-16,317

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$241,007
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$7,500
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$248,507
Total Revenue per Form 990
$241,007
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$151,271
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$106,053
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,575$27,050-$67,625
Office Expenses$23,332$14,121-$37,453
Other Salaries and Wages$17,390$11,593-$28,983
Payroll Taxes$5,283$3,522-$8,805
Information Technology$4,795$3,196-$7,991
Advertising$7,366--$7,366
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,449-$4,449
Travel$869$1,304-$2,173
Other Expenses$88,527$1,021-$1,021
Occupancy$596$398-$994
Royalties-$875-$875
Other Employee Benefits$384$256-$640
Conferences and Meetings-$422-$422
Total Functional Expenses$189,117$68,207$0$257,324

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$264,824
Expenses per Audited Statements$257,324
Total Expenses per Form 990$257,324
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$7,500
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,354
Fundraising Gross Income$570
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Subscription Liability$10,316
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“Immediately upon election or appointment to the board, all directors shall disclose any relevant interest which may pose conflict of interest questions. Disclosure shall include any interest, financial or otherwise, in any corporation, organization, or partnership which provides professional or other services to the corporation. Disclosure statements shall be available to any director of the corporation on request. When any matter comes before the board or any committee of the board in which a director has an interest, that interest shall be immediately disclosed to the board or committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not have governing documents or a conflict of interest policy. The organization makes its financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Point Magazine
EIN
27-0945071
Phone
3123453224
Address
2 N LASALLE STREET NO 2300, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Signing Officer

Name
Jonathan W Baskin
Title
Chair
Phone
3123453224
Signed
2019-06-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jonathan W Baskin
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Mueller & Co Llp
Address
1707 N RANDALL RD STE 200, ELGIN, IL 60123
Preparer
Beth Ulbrich
Phone
8478888600
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$101,609
Liabilities
$14,090
Net assets
$87,519
Revenue
$241,007
Expenses
$257,324
Net income
-$16,317
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.02$0.41$4.23$4.16$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.03$0.34$4.06$4.03$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.03$0.31$3.28$3.49$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.02$0.53$3.46$3.27$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.30$0.33$3.53$3.33$0.21
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.11$0.02$3.00$3.86$0.85
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.14$0.88$2.41$2.57$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.14$1.04$2.12$1.98$0.15