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Common Sense Policy Roundtable Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-4253618

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jul 22, 2019

Organization ProfileCOMMONSENSEPOLICYROUNDTABLE.ORG
6295 Greenwood Plaza BlvdGreenwood Village, CO 80111

(303) 261-8147

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

6th percentile

-76%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$160,200

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 40.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-66%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-38%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$151,344

Down $297,144 (-66%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$137,383

Down $302,823 (-69%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$13,961

Up $5,679 (+69%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$400,649

Down $248,687 (-38%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$703,472

Up $466,514 (+197%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$302,823

Down $715,201 (-173%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $67,641Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $67,6412011Assets 2013: $23,599Liabilities 2013: $10,000Net Assets 2013: $13,5992013Assets 2014: $81,297Liabilities 2014: $15,000Net Assets 2014: $66,2972014Assets 2015: $57,128Liabilities 2015: $10,000Net Assets 2015: $47,1282015Assets 2016: $33,531Liabilities 2016: $5,703Net Assets 2016: $27,8282016Assets 2017: $448,488Liabilities 2017: $8,282Net Assets 2017: $440,2062017Assets 2018: $151,344Liabilities 2018: $13,961Net Assets 2018: $137,3832018Assets 2020: $105,931Liabilities 2020: $11,722Net Assets 2020: $94,2092020Assets 2021: $261,276Liabilities 2021: $43,141Net Assets 2021: $218,1352021Assets 2022: $303,744Liabilities 2022: $92,786Net Assets 2022: $210,9582022Assets 2024: $897,351Liabilities 2024: $216,705Net Assets 2024: $680,6462024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$151,344
Liabilities$13,961
Net Assets$137,383
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $137,3632011Revenue 2013: $700,322Expenses 2013: $735,647Net Income 2013: -$35,3252013Revenue 2014: $290,586Expenses 2014: $237,888Net Income 2014: $52,6982014Revenue 2015: $287,316Expenses 2015: $306,485Net Income 2015: -$19,1692015Revenue 2016: $206,422Expenses 2016: $225,722Net Income 2016: -$19,3002016Revenue 2017: $649,336Expenses 2017: $236,958Net Income 2017: $412,3782017Revenue 2018: $400,649Expenses 2018: $703,472Net Income 2018: -$302,8232018Revenue 2020: $952,575Expenses 2020: $939,476Net Income 2020: $13,0992020Revenue 2021: $1,459,033Expenses 2021: $1,335,107Net Income 2021: $123,9262021Revenue 2022: $2,055,562Expenses 2022: $2,066,103Net Income 2022: -$10,5412022Revenue 2024: $4,013,468Expenses 2024: $4,000,269Net Income 2024: $13,1992024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$400,649
Expenses$703,472
Net Income-$302,823
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jul 22, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$400,649
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We believe sound fiscal and economic research is essential to uphold Colorados economic vitality, future, and individual opportunity. As a non-profit free-enterprise think tank dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorados economy, our mission is to research and promote common sense solutions for the most pressing public policy issues facing Colorado.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$447,068$120,570▼ $326,498
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$27,744-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$448,488$151,344▼ $297,144
Other Assets Total$1,420$3,030▲ $1,610
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,282$13,961▲ $5,679
Total Liabilities$8,282$13,961▲ $5,679
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$295,000--
Unrestricted Net Assets$145,206$137,383▼ $7,823
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$440,206$137,383▼ $302,823
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$448,488$151,344▼ $297,144
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Christopher G BrownDirector Policy/researc$160,200$160,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Walter Buz KoelbelChair-elect
Earl WrightChairman
Kristin StrohmPresident & CEO
Byron HaseldenDirector
Charles McneilDirector
H Jack HaysDirector
Heidi GanahlDirector
Jack GrahamDirector
Lem SmithDirector
Robin WiseDirector
T Scott MartinDirector
Terry StevinsonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$267,230
Program Service Revenue
$133,000
Investment Income
$419
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$267,230
Change in Net Assets
$-302,823

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$400,649
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$400,649
Total Revenue per Form 990
$400,649
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$506,691
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$196,781
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$176,295--$176,295
Fees for Services Other$90,000--$90,000
All Other Expenses$68,021--$68,021
Other Expenses$26,500--$26,500
Advertising$20,247--$20,247
Fees for Services Lobbying$17,500--$17,500
Occupancy$12,780--$12,780
Payroll Taxes$11,557--$11,557
Other Employee Benefits$8,929--$8,929
Fees for Services Legal$6,015--$6,015
Office Expenses$4,447--$4,447
Fees for Services Accounting$2,750--$2,750
Travel$431--$431
Total Functional Expenses$703,472$0$0$703,472

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$703,472
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$703,472
Total Expenses per Form 990$703,472
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Starboard Group LLCSee BelowAdministration ServNo$93,968
Eis SolutionsSee BelowLobbyingNo$17,500
Amg National Trust BankSee BelowBank Fees/chargesNo-

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company

“The organization contracts with starboard group llc for administrative services see schedule l.”

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

“The tax return is reviewed by the executive director.”

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

“A written request must be made and a copying charge per page may be assessed.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Common Sense Policy Roundtable Forum
EIN
27-4253618
Phone
3032618147
Address
6295 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

Signing Officer

Name
Kristin Strohm
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2019-07-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristin Strohm
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
GC2 Professional Services PC
Address
12367 E Cornell Ave, Aurora, CO 80014-3323
Preparer
Jeffrey Cohen CPA Abv Cff Cva Maff
Phone
3033374288
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process

“Board reviews audit before it is issued. Board also approves the selection of the auditor.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“NOTE 4 INCOME TAXESThe CSPR is exempt from income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3); consequently, no provision or liability for income taxes has been provided in the accompanying financial statements.The CSPR has adopted provisions of ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes which prescribes when to recognize and how to measure the financial statement effects, if any, of income tax positions taken or expected to be taken on its income tax returns, including the position that the CSPR continues to qualify to be treated as a tax-exempt entity for both federal and state income tax purposes. These rules require management to evaluate the likelihood that, upon examination by relevant taxing jurisdictions, those income tax positions would be sustained.The CSPR undergoes an annual analysis of its various tax positions, assessing the likelihood of those positions being upheld upon examination with relevant tax authorities, as defined by ASC 740-10. Management does not believe there to be any uncertain tax positions and has thus not recorded any related provision.The CSPRs tax returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities for a period of three years from the date they are filed. As of December 31, 2018, the tax returns open for examination under applicable statutes were 2015 through 2017.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$151,344
Liabilities
$13,961
Net assets
$137,383
Revenue
$400,649
Expenses
$703,472
Net income
-$302,823
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.22$0.68$4.01$4.00$0.01
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.09$0.21$2.06$2.07$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.04$0.22$1.46$1.34$0.12
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.01$0.09$0.95$0.94$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.01$0.14$0.40$0.70$0.30
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.01$0.44$0.65$0.24$0.41
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.01$0.03$0.21$0.23$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.01$0.05$0.29$0.31$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.02$0.07$0.29$0.24$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.70$0.74$0.04
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.14