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Strong Towns

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-1459378

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 03, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.STRONGTOWNS.ORG

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1001 Kingwood St Ste 116Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 325-3311

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.86x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

21st percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-3.7%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Down

$152,273

Down $5,931 (-3.7%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$20,759

Down $80,105 (-79%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$131,514

Up $74,174 (+129%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$605,177

Down $100,979 (-14%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$685,282

Up $58,102 (+9.3%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$80,105

Down $159,081 (-201%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth22nd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $7,539Liabilities 2011: $4,214Net Assets 2011: $3,3252011Assets 2012: $89,889Liabilities 2012: $19,340Net Assets 2012: $70,5492012Assets 2013: $65,457Liabilities 2013: $5,106Net Assets 2013: $60,3512013Assets 2014: $68,812Liabilities 2014: $8,061Net Assets 2014: $60,7512014Assets 2015: $68,460Liabilities 2015: $14,892Net Assets 2015: $53,5682015Assets 2016: $101,042Liabilities 2016: $10,335Net Assets 2016: $90,7072016Assets 2017: $80,381Liabilities 2017: $14,789Net Assets 2017: $65,5922017Assets 2018: $71,186Liabilities 2018: $22,955Net Assets 2018: $48,2312018Assets 2019: $158,204Liabilities 2019: $57,340Net Assets 2019: $100,8642019Assets 2020: $152,273Liabilities 2020: $131,514Net Assets 2020: $20,7592020Assets 2021: $348,221Liabilities 2021: $109,078Net Assets 2021: $239,1432021Assets 2022: $943,030Liabilities 2022: $696,870Net Assets 2022: $246,1602022Assets 2023: $1,588,067Liabilities 2023: $1,129,929Net Assets 2023: $458,1382023Assets 2024: $601,355Liabilities 2024: $277,949Net Assets 2024: $323,4062024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$152,273
Liabilities$131,514
Net Assets$20,759
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $28,9662011Expenses 2012: $136,0712012Revenue 2013: $201,670Expenses 2013: $211,868Net Income 2013: -$10,1982013Revenue 2014: $277,093Expenses 2014: $276,043Net Income 2014: $1,0502014Revenue 2015: $242,120Expenses 2015: $249,303Net Income 2015: -$7,1832015Revenue 2016: $345,503Expenses 2016: $308,364Net Income 2016: $37,1392016Revenue 2017: $343,159Expenses 2017: $368,274Net Income 2017: -$25,1152017Revenue 2018: $564,765Expenses 2018: $582,126Net Income 2018: -$17,3612018Revenue 2019: $706,156Expenses 2019: $627,180Net Income 2019: $78,9762019Revenue 2020: $605,177Expenses 2020: $685,282Net Income 2020: -$80,1052020Revenue 2021: $1,070,185Expenses 2021: $851,801Net Income 2021: $218,3842021Revenue 2022: $1,242,411Expenses 2022: $1,235,394Net Income 2022: $7,0172022Revenue 2023: $2,342,277Expenses 2023: $2,130,299Net Income 2023: $211,9782023Revenue 2024: $2,281,342Expenses 2024: $2,416,074Net Income 2024: -$134,7322024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$605,177
Expenses$685,282
Net Income-$80,105
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 3, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$605,177
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of strong towns is to support a model of development that allows america's cities, towns and neighborhoods to become financially strong and resilient.

To support a model for growth that allows america's towns to become financially strong and resilient.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$80,909$75,070▼ $5,839
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,129$70,971▲ $66,842
Accounts Receivable$70,298$2,627▼ $67,671
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,768$2,334▲ $566
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,100$1,141▲ $41
Inventories for Sale or Use-$130-
Total Assets$158,204$152,273▼ $5,931
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$52,590$68,370▲ $15,780
Deferred Revenue$4,750$63,144▲ $58,394
Total Liabilities$57,340$131,514▲ $74,174
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$100,864$20,759▼ $80,105
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$100,864$20,759▼ $80,105
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$158,204$152,273▼ $5,931

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,334$2,035$4,369
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew BurlesonBoard Chair
Charles MarohnPresident
John T ReuterVice Chair
Ian RasmussenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$483,178
Program Service Revenue
$121,373
Investment Income
$166
Other Revenue
$460
All Other Contributions
$307,078
Change in Net Assets
$-80,105

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$605,177
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$605,177
Total Revenue per Form 990
$605,177
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$472,761
Other Expenses$212,521
Total Fundraising Expense$89,098
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$308,780$28,524$78,224$415,528
Advertising$111,281--$111,281
Payroll Taxes$24,652$1,972$6,245$32,869
Other Employee Benefits$18,273$1,462$4,629$24,364
Office Expenses$1,428$14,899-$16,327
Travel$14,644--$14,644
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,467-$13,467
Occupancy$4,339$1,446-$5,785
Other Expenses$3,655$6,988-$3,655
Insurance-$2,581-$2,581
Depreciation Depletion-$617-$617
Total Functional Expenses$503,346$92,838$89,098$685,282

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$685,282
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$685,282
Total Expenses per Form 990$685,282
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
Audit committee
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
No
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

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the organization's board of directors before submission to the irs.”

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

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy in place, as adopted by the board.”

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

“Compensation is reviewed as necessary at a board meeting and is voted on by all board members. Each director is familiar with compensation rates and comparability as related to credentialed staff needed to perform the activities and carry out the mission of strong towns. The board of directors are not compensated.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Strong Towns
EIN
27-1459378
Phone
2183253311
Address
1001 KINGWOOD ST STE 116, BRAINERD, MN 56401

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Marohn
Title
President
Phone
2183253311
Signed
2021-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Marohn
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
14
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
B Johnson & Assoc Ltd
Address
11610 ANDREW ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401
Preparer
Thaddeus F Johnson CPA
Phone
2188293501
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$152,273
Liabilities
$131,514
Net assets
$20,759
Revenue
$605,177
Expenses
$685,282
Net income
-$80,105
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.28$0.32$2.28$2.42$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$1.13$0.46$2.34$2.13$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.70$0.25$1.24$1.24$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.11$0.24$1.07$0.85$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.13$0.02$0.61$0.69$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.06$0.10$0.71$0.63$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.05$0.56$0.58$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.01$0.07$0.34$0.37$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.35$0.31$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.05$0.24$0.25$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.28$0.28$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.20$0.21$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.02$0.07$0.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.03