Civic Intelligence

Common Sense Policy Roundtable Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-4253618

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 10, 2022

Organization Profilecommonsenseinstituteco.org
6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd 100Greenwood Village, CO 80111

(303) 261-8147

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

42nd percentile

8.5%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$298,418

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

96th percentile

147%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

53%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$261,276

Up $155,345 (+147%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$218,135

Up $123,926 (+132%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$43,141

Up $31,419 (+268%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,459,033

Up $506,458 (+53%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,335,107

Up $395,631 (+42%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$123,926

Up $110,827 (+846%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2021

Assets$261,276
Liabilities$43,141
Net Assets$218,135
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th 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

2021

Revenue$1,459,033
Expenses$1,335,107
Net Income$123,926
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,459,033
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$70,398$224,786▲ $154,388
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,927$19,142▲ $215
Accounts Receivable$10,000$6,505▼ $3,495
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,901$5,372▲ $2,471
Intangible Assets$675$2,441▲ $1,766
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-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$105,931$261,276▲ $155,345
Other Assets Total$3,030$3,030→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,722$43,141▲ $31,419
Total Liabilities$11,722$43,141▲ $31,419
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$116,022-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$94,209$102,113▲ $7,904
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$94,209$218,135▲ $123,926
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$105,931$261,276▲ $155,345

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,372$1,312$6,684
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kristin StrohmPresident & CEOFT$231,000$67,418$298,418
Christopher G BrownVP Policy/researcFT$165,375$22,214$187,589

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Earl WrightChairman
Jim JohnsonVice-chair
Walter a Buz Koelbel JrVice-chair
Byron HaseldenDirector
Carrie TynanDirector
Charlie McneilDirector
Dave DaviaDirector
Don ChildearsDirector
Elizabeth PeetzDirector
Jack GrahamDirector
Laura LeprinoDirector
Robin WiseDirector
T Scott MartinDirector
Terence Terry J StevinsonDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,458,537
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$496
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,458,537
Change in Net Assets
$123,926
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$754,560
Other Expenses$580,547
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$363,840$21,807-$385,647
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$58,861$235,442-$294,303
Advertising$95,297$46,937-$142,234
All Other Expenses$58,900$6,408-$65,308
Payroll Taxes$26,334$16,026-$42,360
Occupancy$23,496$11,573-$35,069
Other Expenses$33,000--$33,000
Other Employee Benefits$20,049$12,201-$32,250
Fees for Services Lobbying$24,996--$24,996
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,447-$24,447
Fees for Services Other-$22,058-$22,058
Office Expenses$11,747$5,863-$17,610
Travel$4,976--$4,976
Insurance$1,666$821-$2,487
Depreciation Depletion$663$327-$990
Total Functional Expenses$931,197$403,910$0$1,335,107
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
Amg National Trust BankSee BelowRentNo$35,069
76 GroupSee BelowLobbyingNo$24,996
Amg National Trust BankSee BelowBank Fees/chargesNo$322

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
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
Yes
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents

“The organization changed its name to common sense institute and updated thier bylaws. Both documents are attached to this filing.”

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

“The tax return is reviewed by the president & ceo.”

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 Institute
EIN
27-4253618
Phone
3032618147
Address
6295 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

Signing Officer

Name
Kristin Strohm
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2022-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kristin Strohm
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
10

Preparer

Firm
GC2 Professional Services PC
Address
12367 E Cornell Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
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 TAXESCSI 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.CSI 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 CSI 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.CSI 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.CSIs 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, 2020, the tax returns open for examination under applicable statutes were 2017 through 2019.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$261,276
Liabilities
$43,141
Net assets
$218,135
Revenue
$1,459,033
Expenses
$1,335,107
Net income
$123,926
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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