Civic Intelligence

Metro Matters

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 30-0133271

Oct 01, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015 • Filed on May 08, 2016

Organization Profilewww.MetroMatters.org
234 8th StAnn Arbor, MI 48103

(866) 960-8803

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.13x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

47th percentile

2.1%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$114,221

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.4% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-29%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$854,094

Down $846,470 (-50%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$742,130

Down $414,881 (-36%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$111,964

Down $431,589 (-79%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

$998,588

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Down

$977,821

Down $532,123 (-35%) from 2013

Net Income

$20,767

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $1,054,311Liabilities 2010: $1,138,219Net Assets 2010: -$83,9082010Assets 2012: $377,593Liabilities 2012: $646,071Net Assets 2012: -$268,4782012Assets 2013: $1,700,564Liabilities 2013: $543,553Net Assets 2013: $1,157,0112013Assets 2015: $854,094Liabilities 2015: $111,964Net Assets 2015: $742,1302015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$854,094
Liabilities$111,964
Net Assets$742,130
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Expenses 2010: $1,165,2702010Expenses 2012: $1,532,0552012Expenses 2013: $1,509,9442013Revenue 2015: $998,588Expenses 2015: $977,821Net Income 2015: $20,7672015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$998,588
Expenses$977,821
Net Income$20,767
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015
Signed
May 8, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$998,588
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We believe our interdependence is our greatest strength, and that opportunity grows when we act as one metropolitan Detroit. Through smart research, strategic advocacy, and creative storytelling, we engage Detroit's diverse communities to advance metropolitan solutions to our shared challenges. Across the politics, issues and boundaries that shape our region, we proclaim: our Metro Matters.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,092,582$833,328▼ $259,254
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,985$20,766▲ $17,781
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,692--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,339--
Total Assets$1,106,598$854,094▼ $252,504
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$99,146$0▼ $99,146
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$198,089$85,491▼ $112,598
Deferred Revenue$88,000$26,473▼ $61,527
Total Liabilities$385,235$111,964▼ $273,271
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$633,363$715,657▲ $82,294
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$88,000$26,473▼ $61,527
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$721,363$742,130▲ $20,767
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,106,598$854,094▼ $252,504
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Conan SmithExecutive DirectorFT$114,221$114,221

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ed KlobucherPresident
Robin BoyleVice President for Programs
Erik TungateVice President Operations
Andy WakelandBoard Member
Greg PitoniakBoard Member
Joseph KuspaBoard Member
Karen MajewskiBoard Member
Kurt MetzgerBoard Member
Michele HodgesBoard Member
Ron GillhamBoard Member
Steve DuchaneBoard Member
Toni MoceriBoard Member
Suzanne PixleySecretary
Irv LowenburgTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$998,588
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$775,961
Change in Net Assets
$20,767
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$534,163
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$443,658
Total Fundraising Expense$72,077
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$190,417$126,084$60,750$377,251
Fees for Services Management$67,959$485-$68,444
Other Employee Benefits$33,005$22,541$10,861$66,407
Fees for Services Accounting-$59,560-$59,560
Fees for Services Other-$39,328-$39,328
Office Expenses-$29,813-$29,813
Occupancy-$20,540-$20,540
Other Expenses$2,704$6,462$466$9,632
Advertising$6,134$1,748-$7,882
Conferences and Meetings$7,323--$7,323
Insurance-$6,450-$6,450
Interest$850$4,970-$5,820
Information Technology$48$2,980-$3,028
Travel$140--$140
Total Functional Expenses$494,785$410,959$72,077$977,821
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Section A, Line 2

“Board Members Steve Duchane and Suzanne Pixley have a business relationships in which one provides general direction to the other. Pixley is the mayor of the city for which Duchane is the city manager.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“The organization changed its name, mission and board membership structure. It remains a directorate with a purely charitable purpose. Documentation regarding this transition has been previously submitted to the IRS and the State of Michigan.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The IRS filing is prepared by the Executive Director with support of a financial professional and submitted for approval to the board of directors. Approval is subsequent to submission and any corrections are submitted as an amended filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“All contract decisions made by board members or key staff are reviewed for conflicts prior to approval and if a conflict exists the policy is invoked.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation range for all employees is determined by reviewing the position against a biannual survey of of nonprofit position compensation arrangements provided by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. The board's personnel committee annually reviews positions and salary ranges as part of the budget process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Metro Matters
EIN
30-0133271
Phone
8669608803
Address
234 8th St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Doing Business As
Michigan Suburbs Alliance

Signing Officer

Name
Conan Smith
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8669608803
Signed
2016-05-08

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Conan Smith
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
10
Volunteers
3
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“The organization has undergone a mission shift, name change and rebranding. In the course of doing so, we refocused on current research priorities (e.g. public transportation) and closed down some other municipal-service focused programs.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization has undergone a mission shift, name change and rebranding. In the course of doing so, we refocused on current research priorities (e.g. public transportation) and closed down some other municipal-service focused programs.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board Members Steve Duchane and Suzanne Pixley have a business relationships in which one provides general direction to the other. Pixley is the mayor of the city for which Duchane is the city manager.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization changed its name, mission and board membership structure. It remains a directorate with a purely charitable purpose. Documentation regarding this transition has been previously submitted to the IRS and the State of Michigan.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The IRS filing is prepared by the Executive Director with support of a financial professional and submitted for approval to the board of directors. Approval is subsequent to submission and any corrections are submitted as an amended filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All contract decisions made by board members or key staff are reviewed for conflicts prior to approval and if a conflict exists the policy is invoked.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The compensation range for all employees is determined by reviewing the position against a biannual survey of of nonprofit position compensation arrangements provided by the Michigan Nonprofit Association. The board's personnel committee annually reviews positions and salary ranges as part of the budget process.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Governing documents are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$854,094
Liabilities
$111,964
Net assets
$742,130
Revenue
$998,588
Expenses
$977,821
Net income
$20,767
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.11$0.74$1.00$0.98$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.70$0.54$1.16$1.51
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.65$0.27$1.53
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.05$1.14$0.08$1.17