Civic Intelligence

Center Forward

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-2429741

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 04, 2016

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325 7th St NWWashington, DC 20004

(202) 550-0888

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

57th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$273,031

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.7% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

98th percentile

219%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

61%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$521,080

Up $357,973 (+219%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$518,471

Up $358,191 (+223%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$2,609

Down $218 (-7.7%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,536,667

Up $1,341,305 (+61%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$3,178,476

Down $138,138 (-4.2%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$358,191

Up $1,479,443 (+132%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2012: $134,347Liabilities 2012: $262Net Assets 2012: $134,0852012Assets 2013: $1,285,411Liabilities 2013: $3,879Net Assets 2013: $1,281,5322013Assets 2014: $163,107Liabilities 2014: $2,827Net Assets 2014: $160,2802014Assets 2015: $521,080Liabilities 2015: $2,609Net Assets 2015: $518,4712015Assets 2016: $477,335Liabilities 2016: $1,514Net Assets 2016: $475,8212016Assets 2017: $190,488Liabilities 2017: $2,823Net Assets 2017: $187,6652017Assets 2019: $724,188Liabilities 2019: $24,281Net Assets 2019: $699,9072019Assets 2020: $1,489,152Liabilities 2020: $1,783Net Assets 2020: $1,487,3692020Assets 2021: $3,661,131Liabilities 2021: $2,806Net Assets 2021: $3,658,3252021Assets 2022: $4,614,144Liabilities 2022: $56,595Net Assets 2022: $4,557,5492022Assets 2023: $5,514,799Liabilities 2023: $8,098Net Assets 2023: $5,506,7012023Assets 2024: $5,921,873Liabilities 2024: $143,974Net Assets 2024: $5,777,8992024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$521,080
Liabilities$2,609
Net Assets$518,471
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2012: $5,688,1862012Revenue 2013: $1,694,735Expenses 2013: $547,288Net Income 2013: $1,147,4472013Revenue 2014: $2,195,362Expenses 2014: $3,316,614Net Income 2014: -$1,121,2522014Revenue 2015: $3,536,667Expenses 2015: $3,178,476Net Income 2015: $358,1912015Revenue 2016: $2,486,132Expenses 2016: $2,528,782Net Income 2016: -$42,6502016Revenue 2017: $3,245,691Expenses 2017: $3,533,847Net Income 2017: -$288,1562017Revenue 2019: $5,039,639Expenses 2019: $4,635,470Net Income 2019: $404,1692019Revenue 2020: $10,647,032Expenses 2020: $9,859,570Net Income 2020: $787,4622020Revenue 2021: $18,823,440Expenses 2021: $16,652,484Net Income 2021: $2,170,9562021Revenue 2022: $14,146,007Expenses 2022: $12,974,128Net Income 2022: $1,171,8792022Revenue 2023: $12,964,445Expenses 2023: $12,301,854Net Income 2023: $662,5912023Revenue 2024: $7,261,803Expenses 2024: $6,947,275Net Income 2024: $314,5282024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$3,536,667
Expenses$3,178,476
Net Income$358,191
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 4, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$3,536,667
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To give centrist allies the information they need to craft common sense solutions

To advance the mainstream principles espoused by the moderate movement by providing a series of forums and programs through which participants can engage in thoughtful discussion and debate on federal issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$160,280$518,471▲ $358,191
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$157,406$512,885▲ $355,479
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,701$4,304▼ $1,397
Total Assets$163,107$521,080▲ $357,973
Other Assets Total-$3,891-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,827$2,609▼ $218
Total Liabilities$2,827$2,609▼ $218
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$160,280$518,471▲ $358,191
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$163,107$521,080▲ $357,973

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,304$5,294$9,598
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Cori SmithExecutive DirectorFT$273,031$273,031
Cori Smith--$273,031$273,031

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert Bud CramerBoard Chair
Cindy BrownDirector
Elizabeth GreerDirector
John TannerDirector
Baron HillFormer Director
Vickie WallingSecretary
Jefferies MurrayTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
4c PartnersMedia Buys & Production117 9TH ST NE, Washington, DC 20002$1,337,350
Message & Media INCAdvertising100 ALBANY ST, New Brunswick, NJ 08901$660,000
Global Strategy GroupPolling895 BROADWAY 5TH FL, New York, NY 10003$475,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,530,750
Program Service Revenue
$5,500
Investment Income
$417
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,530,750
Change in Net Assets
$358,191
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,821,036
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$287,440
Total Fundraising Expense$179,873
Professional Fundraising Fees$70,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$138,015$41,405$96,611$276,031
Fees for Services Other$175,895$0$0$175,895
Conferences and Meetings$82,102$741$832$83,675
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$70,000$70,000
Occupancy$15,000$10,500$4,500$30,000
Travel$17,368$7,559$95$25,022
Payroll Taxes$5,705$1,711$3,993$11,409
Fees for Services Accounting$0$7,889$0$7,889
Office Expenses$3,266$1,287$2,306$6,859
Fees for Services Legal$2,014$4,354$0$6,368
Information Technology$300$1,287$0$1,587
Depreciation Depletion$699$209$489$1,397
Insurance$0$1,145$0$1,145
Other Expenses$0$834$0$834
Total Functional Expenses$2,919,114$79,489$179,873$3,178,476
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$70,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Lobbying activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$300
Section 527 Activity Spending$300
Total Exempt Function Spending$300
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Balance$2,609
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center Forward
EIN
27-2429741
Phone
2025500888
Address
325 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004

Signing Officer

Name
Jefferies Murray
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2025500888
Signed
2016-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jefferies Murray
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Mark Heinitz CPA
Address
6433 BURWELL ST, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Preparer
Mark Heinitz
Phone
7039241245
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 8A

“The organization did not maintain contemporaneous written record of every board action during the reporting period.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“The organization has no separate committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The organization's executive director and legal counsel review form 990 prior to review and approval by the board of directors.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Directors and officers are required to disclose to the board any financial interest in which the officer or director directly or indirectly has in any person or entity which is a party to a transaction under consideration by the board. The interested director or officer is required to abstain from voting on the transaction.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The organization's independent directors approve the compensation of the executive director.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes available for inspection and copying all documents required to be made publicly available.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$521,080
Liabilities
$2,609
Net assets
$518,471
Revenue
$3,536,667
Expenses
$3,178,476
Net income
$358,191
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.92$0.14$5.78$7.26$6.95$0.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.51$0.01$5.51$13.0$12.3$0.66
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.61$0.06$4.56$14.1$13.0$1.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.66$0.00$3.66$18.8$16.7$2.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.00$1.49$10.6$9.86$0.79
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.02$0.70$5.04$4.64$0.40
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$3.25$3.53$0.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$2.49$2.53$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.00$0.52$3.54$3.18$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$2.20$3.32$1.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.28$1.69$0.55$1.15
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.00$0.13$5.69