Civic Intelligence

Strong Towns

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 27-1459378

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 10, 2024

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

89th percentile

0.71x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

60th percentile

9.1%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$149,725

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

68%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

89%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,588,067

Up $645,037 (+68%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$458,138

Up $211,978 (+86%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,129,929

Up $433,059 (+62%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,342,277

Up $1,099,866 (+89%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,130,299

Up $894,905 (+72%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$211,978

Up $204,961 (+2921%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd 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

2023

Assets$1,588,067
Liabilities$1,129,929
Net Assets$458,138
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th 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

2023

Revenue$2,342,277
Expenses$2,130,299
Net Income$211,978
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,342,277
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 our places better today.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$845,962$1,342,678▲ $496,716
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$45,134$148,256▲ $103,122
Accounts Receivable$31,534$80,623▲ $49,089
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$17,343$12,974▼ $4,369
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,135$1,933▲ $798
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,922$1,603▼ $319
Total Assets$943,030$1,588,067▲ $645,037
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$558,500$951,838▲ $393,338
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$138,370$178,091▲ $39,721
Total Liabilities$696,870$1,129,929▲ $433,059
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$246,160$458,138▲ $211,978
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$246,160$458,138▲ $211,978
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$943,030$1,588,067▲ $645,037

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,933$3,987$5,920
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Charles MarohnPresidentFT$149,725$149,725

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,933,377
Program Service Revenue
$386,344
Investment Income
$19,228
Other Revenue
$3,328
All Other Contributions
$1,933,377
Change in Net Assets
$211,978

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,342,277
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,342,277
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,342,277
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,297,228
Other Expenses$833,071
Total Fundraising Expense$158,685
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$821,793$78,536$38,185$938,514
Fees for Services Other$141,475$46,409$69,875$257,759
Travel$70,586$118,394$7,451$196,431
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$130,261$11,978$7,486$149,725
Conferences and Meetings$125,886--$125,886
Advertising$95,175$1,690$18,525$115,390
Payroll Taxes$75,815$8,408$3,868$88,091
Other Employee Benefits$66,948$7,006$3,892$77,846
Pension Plan Contributions$37,024$3,875$2,153$43,052
Office Expenses$10,148$24,640$5,624$40,412
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,890-$12,890
Occupancy-$5,985-$5,985
Insurance-$5,133-$5,133
Other Expenses$3,888$908$1,500$4,796
Depreciation Depletion-$753-$753
Total Functional Expenses$1,603,589$368,025$158,685$2,130,299

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,130,299
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,130,299
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,130,299
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
No
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 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
2024-09-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Marohn
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
22
Volunteers
74

Preparer

Firm
B Johnson & Assoc Ltd
Address
416 S 6TH ST STE 200, BRAINERD, MN 56401-3580
Preparer
Thaddeus F Johnson CPA
Phone
2188293501
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional services 141,475 46,409 69,875”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,588,067
Liabilities
$1,129,929
Net assets
$458,138
Revenue
$2,342,277
Expenses
$2,130,299
Net income
$211,978
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