Civic Intelligence

Think Freely Media Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-1110796

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 26, 2016

1920 L St NW No 325Washington, DC 20036

(773) 294-5081

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

75th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$64,000

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

84th percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$874,590

Up $166,387 (+23%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$780,677

Up $223,239 (+40%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$93,913

Down $56,852 (-38%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$1,396,996

Up $271,940 (+24%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,173,757

Up $136,081 (+13%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$223,239

Up $135,859 (+155%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2012: $13,406Liabilities 2012: $55,015Net Assets 2012: -$41,6092012Assets 2013: $481,529Liabilities 2013: $11,471Net Assets 2013: $470,0582013Assets 2014: $708,203Liabilities 2014: $150,765Net Assets 2014: $557,4382014Assets 2015: $874,590Liabilities 2015: $93,913Net Assets 2015: $780,6772015Assets 2016: $94,114Liabilities 2016: $123,451Net Assets 2016: -$29,3372016Assets 2017: $219,387Liabilities 2017: $127,588Net Assets 2017: $91,7992017Assets 2018: $1,059,511Liabilities 2018: $111,463Net Assets 2018: $948,0482018Assets 2019: $797,421Liabilities 2019: $33,395Net Assets 2019: $764,0262019Assets 2020: $385,016Liabilities 2020: $31,795Net Assets 2020: $353,2212020Assets 2021: $196,051Liabilities 2021: $86,180Net Assets 2021: $109,8712021Assets 2022: $63,545Liabilities 2022: $31,652Net Assets 2022: $31,8932022Assets 2023: $34,715Liabilities 2023: $15,013Net Assets 2023: $19,7022023Assets 2024: $25,198Liabilities 2024: $35,060Net Assets 2024: -$9,8622024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$874,590
Liabilities$93,913
Net Assets$780,677

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $726,7472012Revenue 2013: $765,308Expenses 2013: $253,641Net Income 2013: $511,6672013Revenue 2014: $1,125,056Expenses 2014: $1,037,676Net Income 2014: $87,3802014Revenue 2015: $1,396,996Expenses 2015: $1,173,757Net Income 2015: $223,2392015Revenue 2016: $1,034,377Expenses 2016: $1,844,391Net Income 2016: -$810,0142016Revenue 2017: $1,639,498Expenses 2017: $1,518,362Net Income 2017: $121,1362017Revenue 2018: $1,633,437Expenses 2018: $777,188Net Income 2018: $856,2492018Revenue 2019: $529,084Expenses 2019: $713,106Net Income 2019: -$184,0222019Revenue 2020: $364,652Expenses 2020: $775,457Net Income 2020: -$410,8052020Revenue 2021: $6,243Expenses 2021: $249,248Net Income 2021: -$243,0052021Revenue 2022: $62,482Expenses 2022: $140,568Net Income 2022: -$78,0862022Revenue 2023: $10,060Expenses 2023: $22,251Net Income 2023: -$12,1912023Revenue 2024: $5,320Expenses 2024: $34,884Net Income 2024: -$29,5642024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,396,996
Expenses$1,173,757
Net Income$223,239
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 26, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,396,996
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Think freely media (tfm) competes in culture, with measurable success, using emotionally compelling stories that highlight and advance the causes of human achievement, freedom and empowerment. Tfm produces content, sponsors tournaments and creates messaging materials all to increase the demand for human freedom and liberty.

Think freely media (tfm) uses new media and traditional communications to educate people about the benefits of limited government. Tfm creates programs that are geared towards citizens under the age of thirty. These programs educate by communicating with younger people in the language and culture that appeals to them, teaching them the personal and societal advantages of limited government and free-market based solutions. Tfm uses new media technology such as blogging, social networks, video production and a website to inform and educate. The organization also conducts seminars and training as well as attends conferences, all with the common goal of teaching young people the importance and responsibility of a free society.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$500,000$805,000▲ $305,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$103,482$64,056▼ $39,426
Receivables From Officers Etc$61,032$3,569▼ $57,463
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,579$1,865▲ $286
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$42,110$100▼ $42,010
Total Assets$708,203$874,590▲ $166,387
Liabilities
Grants Payable$50,000$50,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,266$37,177▲ $31,911
Other Liabilities$95,499$6,736▼ $88,763
Total Liabilities$150,765$93,913▼ $56,852
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$651,601$901,601▲ $250,000
Unrestricted Net Assets$-94,163$-120,924▼ $26,761
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$557,438$780,677▲ $223,239
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$708,203$874,590▲ $166,387

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,865$1,092$2,957
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
John TillmanChairman, Former PresidentPT$64,000$64,000
Eric TubbsPresident, Treasurer, SecretaryPT$13,500$13,500
Kosta SkoulikarisBoard Member-$4,050$4,050

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John TsarpalasBoard Member

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Starfish Consulting INCConsulting505 N LAKE SHORE DR APT 516, Chicago, IL 60611$108,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,394,673
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,323
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,394,673
Change in Net Assets
$223,239

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,396,996
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,396,996
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,396,996
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$783,656
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$335,101
Total Fundraising Expense$183,663
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$55,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$296,029-$2,025$298,054
Other Salaries and Wages$222,309$16,476$49,135$287,920
Fees for Services Other-$38,940$40,598$79,538
All Other Expenses$15,162$11,547$30,367$57,076
Grants to Domestic Orgs$55,000--$55,000
Occupancy-$32,250-$32,250
Other Expenses$27,107$2,326$3,269$29,433
Other Employee Benefits$20,472$1,517$4,525$26,514
Payroll Taxes$15,957$1,183$3,527$20,667
Travel$6,339$3,377$6,871$16,587
Insurance-$4,216-$4,216
Office Expenses$1,960$2,020$133$4,113
Advertising-$1,633-$1,633
Depreciation Depletion-$976-$976
Total Functional Expenses$873,378$116,716$183,663$1,173,757

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,173,757
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,173,757
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,173,757
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI501(c)(3)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as Think Freely Media.$30,000
Action InstituteGrand Rapids, MI501(c)(3)Grant to Other Organization That Shares the Same Principles as Think Freely Media.$25,000
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
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-An Entity of Which an Officer Has an Ownership InterestPayment for Work Performed Through a Labor Sharing AgreementNo$39,959

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,032$3,569▼ $57,463
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Related Party$6,736
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organzation for review.

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

The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy once a year with the board of directors & employees and inquires of any material changes.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation of ceo is determined by an examination of comparable data for other ceo's in the industry countrywide and in the chicagoland area. The information from that research is shared with the board of directors who then approve compensation for the ceo. Note that an independent consultant is not utilized in the process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

All governing documents, policies, and financial statements will be available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Think Freely Media
EIN
27-1110796
Phone
7732945081
Address
1920 L ST NW NO 325, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
John Tillman
Title
Director
Phone
7732945081
Signed
2016-10-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Tillman
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
The Hechtman Group Ltd
Address
5250 OLD ORCHARD RD STE 400, SKOKIE, IL 60077-4460
Preparer
Jordan Werblow
Phone
8472563100
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. As of december 31, 2015, tfm had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The federal and state tax returns of tfm will be subject to examination by the internal revenue service and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they are filed.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS, THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, TFM HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS OF TFM WILL BE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED.
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS THINK FREELY MEDIA.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS THINK FREELY MEDIA.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1ACTION INSTITUTE
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1GRAND RAPIDS
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL SPENDING IS MONITORED THROUGH THE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS. A NARRATIVE SUMMARY IS ALSO KEPT OF ALL PROJECTS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CROWDSKOUT LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0AN ENTITY OF WHICH AN OFFICER HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0PAYMENT FOR WORK PERFORMED THROUGH A LABOR SHARING AGREEMENT
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IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CROWDSKOUT LLC
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANZATION FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ONCE A YEAR WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EMPLOYEES AND INQUIRES OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF CEO IS DETERMINED BY AN EXAMINATION OF COMPARABLE DATA FOR OTHER CEO'S IN THE INDUSTRY COUNTRYWIDE AND IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. THE INFORMATION FROM THAT RESEARCH IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. NOTE THAT AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS NOT UTILIZED IN THE PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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