Civic Intelligence

Strong Towns

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-1459378

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 07, 2022

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

76th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

63rd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$136,983

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

95th percentile

129%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

77%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$348,221

Up $195,948 (+129%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$239,143

Up $218,384 (+1052%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$109,078

Down $22,436 (-17%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,070,185

Up $465,008 (+77%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$851,801

Up $166,519 (+24%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$218,384

Up $298,489 (+373%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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

2021

Assets$348,221
Liabilities$109,078
Net Assets$239,143
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th 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

2021

Revenue$1,070,185
Expenses$851,801
Net Income$218,384
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 7, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,070,185
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.

We produce content that analyzes the failures of the post-war north american development pattern while giving citizens the knowledge and tools to start making out places better today.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$75,070$226,599▲ $151,529
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$70,971$111,421▲ $40,450
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,141$4,529▲ $3,388
Inventories for Sale or Use$130$1,998▲ $1,868
Accounts Receivable$2,627$1,940▼ $687
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,334$1,734▼ $600
Total Assets$152,273$348,221▲ $195,948
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$68,370$72,981▲ $4,611
Deferred Revenue$63,144$36,097▼ $27,047
Total Liabilities$131,514$109,078▼ $22,436
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$20,759$239,143▲ $218,384
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$20,759$239,143▲ $218,384
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$152,273$348,221▲ $195,948

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,734$2,635$4,369
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Charles MarohnPresidentFT$136,983$136,983

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$839,413
Program Service Revenue
$230,100
Investment Income
$283
Other Revenue
$389
All Other Contributions
$744,913
Change in Net Assets
$218,384

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,070,185
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,070,185
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,070,185
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$552,988
Other Expenses$298,813
Total Fundraising Expense$105,068
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$365,210$29,217$92,520$486,947
Advertising$125,187--$125,187
Fees for Services Other-$50,923-$50,923
Payroll Taxes$29,539$2,363$7,483$39,385
Travel$38,184--$38,184
Office Expenses$3,415$23,875-$27,290
Other Employee Benefits$19,992$1,599$5,065$26,656
Other Expenses$7,022$25,789-$7,022
Occupancy$4,275$1,425-$5,700
Insurance-$974-$974
Depreciation Depletion-$600-$600
Total Functional Expenses$609,968$136,765$105,068$851,801

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$851,801
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$851,801
Total Expenses per Form 990$851,801
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
2022-10-07
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
12

Preparer

Firm
B Johnson & Assoc Ltd
Address
11610 ANDREW ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401
Preparer
Thaddeus F Johnson CPA
Phone
2188293501
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$348,221
Liabilities
$109,078
Net assets
$239,143
Revenue
$1,070,185
Expenses
$851,801
Net income
$218,384
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