Civic Intelligence

Catchlight

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-1912845

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization Profilewww.catchlight.io
1150 25th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107

(510) 646-0210

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

89th percentile

58%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$264,026

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

272%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

159%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,559,579

Up $1,871,507 (+272%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,334,764

Up $1,780,087 (+321%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$224,815

Up $91,420 (+69%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,095,707

Up $1,899,406 (+159%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,315,620

Up $339,931 (+35%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,780,087

Up $1,559,475 (+707%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $267,822Liabilities 2016: $5,653Net Assets 2016: $262,1692016Assets 2018: $321,958Liabilities 2018: $29,145Net Assets 2018: $292,8132018Assets 2019: $381,997Liabilities 2019: $47,932Net Assets 2019: $334,0652019Assets 2020: $688,072Liabilities 2020: $133,395Net Assets 2020: $554,6772020Assets 2021: $2,559,579Liabilities 2021: $224,815Net Assets 2021: $2,334,7642021Assets 2022: $1,638,980Liabilities 2022: $137,781Net Assets 2022: $1,501,1992022Assets 2024: $2,769,814Liabilities 2024: $198,417Net Assets 2024: $2,571,3972024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$2,559,579
Liabilities$224,815
Net Assets$2,334,764
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2016: $262,719Expenses 2016: $283,354Net Income 2016: -$20,6352016Revenue 2018: $961,528Expenses 2018: $752,116Net Income 2018: $209,4122018Revenue 2019: $1,016,065Expenses 2019: $974,813Net Income 2019: $41,2522019Revenue 2020: $1,196,301Expenses 2020: $975,689Net Income 2020: $220,6122020Revenue 2021: $3,095,707Expenses 2021: $1,315,620Net Income 2021: $1,780,0872021Revenue 2022: $1,112,098Expenses 2022: $1,921,392Net Income 2022: -$809,2942022Revenue 2024: $3,711,054Expenses 2024: $3,287,416Net Income 2024: $423,6382024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,095,707
Expenses$1,315,620
Net Income$1,780,087
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,095,707
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CatchLight leverages the poser of visuals to inform, connect and transform communities. It acts as a catalyst bringing resources and networks together to foster a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of the world. It does so by supporting innovators in the field of visual arts. In 2019 it launched CatchLight Local, a new systemic approach to connecting visual artists with their communities and local news organizations to fulfill information needs. IT also holds an annual convening to move the visual field forward. _

CatchLight is a hybrid nonprofit media organization combining the practices of art, journalism and social justice. We are a transformational force, urgently bringing resources and organizations together to nurture and grow a thriving visual ecosystem. We leverage the power of visuals to inform, connect and transform communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$660,923$1,337,738▲ $676,815
Accounts Receivable-$1,204,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$23,113$15,168▼ $7,945
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,136$773▼ $1,363
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$688,072$2,559,579▲ $1,871,507
Other Assets Total$1,900$1,900→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$113,434$180,000▲ $66,566
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,961$44,815▲ $24,854
Total Liabilities$133,395$224,815▲ $91,420
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$77,041$1,631,806▲ $1,554,765
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$477,636$702,958▲ $225,322
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$554,677$2,334,764▲ $1,780,087
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$688,072$2,559,579▲ $1,871,507

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$773$18,242$19,015
Other Land Buildings-$12,361$12,361
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elodie MaillietCEOFT$235,685$28,341$264,026

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nancy FareseChairman
Deirdre Atkin HockettDirector
Ed KashiDirector
Mike RamsayDirector
Robert RosenthalDirector
Stacy-Marie IshmaelDirector
Stephen MayesDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,094,957
Program Service Revenue
$750
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,980,557
Change in Net Assets
$1,780,087
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$760,982
Other Expenses$275,488
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$243,650
Total Fundraising Expense$155,030
Professional Fundraising Fees$35,500

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$308,567$15,900$56,468$380,935
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$200,000$25,000$25,000$250,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$153,400--$153,400
Fees for Services Other$98,352$2,284$4,631$105,267
Office Expenses$66,005$3,079$4,651$73,735
Other Employee Benefits$45,697$2,675$11,849$60,221
Foreign Grants$51,250--$51,250
Payroll Taxes$34,286$2,428$5,438$42,152
Grants to Domestic Orgs$39,000--$39,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$35,500$35,500
Pension Plan Contributions$19,935$4,241$3,498$27,674
Information Technology$16,256$6,038$4,105$26,399
Occupancy$16,830$1,472$1,980$20,282
Travel$17,073$529$640$18,242
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,347-$16,347
Conferences and Meetings$9,484$627$1,134$11,245
Insurance$467$2,086$55$2,608
Depreciation Depletion$1,242$40$81$1,363
Total Functional Expenses$1,077,844$82,746$155,030$1,315,620
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Bayete Kenan LLCNew York, NY-fellowship award$30,000
Rivas Creative Services LLCOakland, CA-Fellowship Award$9,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaGrants to recipient-00$0
EuropeFellowship grants-00$0
MexicoFellowship grant-00$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$35,500
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
MediaStorm Brian StormHusband of CEOlicensing of softwareNo$5,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
PPP loan & Fiscal sponsor liab$180,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings

“The Board of Directors does not have committees that vote on any issues outside of full Board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Chair/Executive Director reviews the tax return and a copy of the tax return is provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“In 2020, the Board upheld a handbook outlining procedures and policies as well as a code of conduct with: sexual harassment policy, confidentiality agreement, and conflict of interest policy. The organization has implemented development policies and adopted nationally recognized best practices consistent with those described by the National Association of Fundraising Professionals. CatchLight joined the Institute for Non-Profit news and adhered to its donor transparency policy by disclosing all major donors to the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Board provides oversight for the compensation of top management based on industry comps. Salary rates are secured by an offer letter. The Organization follows the same process as that of top management.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The Organization's tax returns and organizing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Catchlight
EIN
27-1912845
Phone
5106460210
Address
1150 25th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Signing Officer

Name
Elodie Mailliet
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nancy Richards Farese
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Shining Star Consulting LLC
Address
2320 Oak St, Berkeley, CA 94708
Preparer
Monte Meyers
Phone
5109996712
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services

“CatchLight launched the CatchLight Local Visual Desk in California looking helping staff 6 news organization in the state of California with visual journalists and surrounding them with visual editing and engagement services.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services

“CatchLight sunset its second CatchLight Local pilot in Chicago.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,559,579
Liabilities
$224,815
Net assets
$2,334,764
Revenue
$3,095,707
Expenses
$1,315,620
Net income
$1,780,087
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.77$0.20$2.57$3.71$3.29$0.42
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.64$0.14$1.50$1.11$1.92$0.81
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.56$0.22$2.33$3.10$1.32$1.78
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.13$0.55$1.20$0.98$0.22
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.05$0.33$1.02$0.97$0.04
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.03$0.29$0.96$0.75$0.21
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.01$0.26$0.26$0.28$0.02
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