Civic Intelligence

Second Sense

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-2229565

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Feb 01, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.SECOND-SENSE.ORG
65 E WACKER PLACE No 1010Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 236-8569

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

40th percentile

0.2%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

46th percentile

1.9%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$346,914

Up $6,482 (+1.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$155,689

Up $6,684 (+4.5%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$191,225

Down $202 (-0.1%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$819,563

Up $169,915 (+26%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$818,079

Up $95,529 (+13%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$1,484

Up $74,386 (+102%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2015: $417,171Liabilities 2015: $197,454Net Assets 2015: $219,7172015Assets 2016: $340,432Liabilities 2016: $191,427Net Assets 2016: $149,0052016Assets 2017: $346,914Liabilities 2017: $191,225Net Assets 2017: $155,6892017Assets 2018: $276,105Liabilities 2018: $298,429Net Assets 2018: -$22,3242018Assets 2019: $355,466Liabilities 2019: $349,724Net Assets 2019: $5,7422019Assets 2020: $382,994Liabilities 2020: $332,532Net Assets 2020: $50,4622020Assets 2021: $415,945Liabilities 2021: $270,164Net Assets 2021: $145,7812021Assets 2022: $725,024Liabilities 2022: $143,749Net Assets 2022: $581,2752022Assets 2023: $980,698Liabilities 2023: $353,211Net Assets 2023: $627,4872023Assets 2024: $766,931Liabilities 2024: $161,343Net Assets 2024: $605,5882024Assets 2025: $1,332,200Liabilities 2025: $905,223Net Assets 2025: $426,9772025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$346,914
Liabilities$191,225
Net Assets$155,689
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $614,818Expenses 2015: $706,451Net Income 2015: -$91,6332015Revenue 2016: $649,648Expenses 2016: $722,550Net Income 2016: -$72,9022016Revenue 2017: $819,563Expenses 2017: $818,079Net Income 2017: $1,4842017Revenue 2018: $666,685Expenses 2018: $854,205Net Income 2018: -$187,5202018Revenue 2019: $902,320Expenses 2019: $853,554Net Income 2019: $48,7662019Revenue 2020: $910,269Expenses 2020: $850,855Net Income 2020: $59,4142020Revenue 2021: $881,500Expenses 2021: $793,706Net Income 2021: $87,7942021Revenue 2022: $1,432,456Expenses 2022: $987,207Net Income 2022: $445,2492022Revenue 2023: $1,073,143Expenses 2023: $1,035,256Net Income 2023: $37,8872023Revenue 2024: $1,122,866Expenses 2024: $1,154,688Net Income 2024: -$31,8222024Revenue 2025: $917,770Expenses 2025: $1,095,483Net Income 2025: -$177,7132025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$819,563
Expenses$818,079
Net Income$1,484
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Feb 1, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$963,784
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization inspires individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities. Through client-centered support and training, they learn new skills, build confidence and realize thier value in our community. Together we are changing society's perception of human potential.

To inspire individuals to move beyond vision loss and believe in their abilities

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$203,887$142,761▼ $61,126
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$43,322$80,731▲ $37,409
Pledges and Grants Receivable$56,339$69,444▲ $13,105
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,673$23,154▲ $16,481
Inventories for Sale or Use$7,779$7,541▼ $238
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,469$2,320▲ $851
Total Assets$340,432$346,914▲ $6,482
Other Assets Total$20,963$20,963→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$159,741$153,919▼ $5,822
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,686$37,306▲ $5,620
Total Liabilities$191,427$191,225▼ $202
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$115,392$132,735▲ $17,343
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$33,613$22,954▼ $10,659
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$149,005$155,689▲ $6,684
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$340,432$346,914▲ $6,482

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$17,620$275,088$292,706
Other Land Buildings$3,825$109,172$112,998
Leasehold Improvements$1,709$2,565$4,275
Other Assets Org$19,827--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Steven ZelnerExecutive DirectorFT$90,000$2,936$92,936

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brett ChristensonPresident
Alpana MukhopadhyayDirector
Barbara Maldonado RoeringDirector
Eric WeltDirector
Jerry WhiteDirector
John BudzynskiDirector
John HeubergerDirector
John WoodcockDirector
Keith GiemzikDirector
Marty DorowDirector
Suzanne MillerDirector
Toria EmasDirector - Term
Laura RounceSecretary
Michael WagnerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$800,930
Program Service Revenue
$14,005
Investment Income
$17,076
Other Revenue
$-12,448
All Other Contributions
$355,359
Change in Net Assets
$1,484

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$819,563
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$69,477
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$889,040
Total Revenue per Form 990
$819,563
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$510,606
Other Expenses$307,473
Total Fundraising Expense$54,690
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$284,669$27,773$34,716$347,158
Occupancy$135,606$2,767-$138,373
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,357$7,839$9,800$97,996
Fees for Services Other$42,703$8,799$178$51,680
Other Employee Benefits$27,376$2,671$3,338$33,385
Payroll Taxes$26,295$2,565$3,207$32,067
Office Expenses$26,087$2,083$2,451$30,621
Fees for Services Accounting$5,337$23,452-$28,789
Information Technology$22,362$1,944-$24,306
Insurance$8,203$800$1,000$10,003
Depreciation Depletion$2,556$283-$2,839
Travel$2,613--$2,613
Other Expenses$353$31-$384
Fees for Services Legal-$118-$118
Total Functional Expenses$681,859$81,530$54,690$818,079

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$882,356
Expenses per Audited Statements$818,079
Total Expenses per Form 990$818,079
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$64,277
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$41,116
Fundraising Gross Income$21,695
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Passionate Focus$182,376$21,695$18,904$2,791
Total Events$182,376$21,695$41,116$-19,421
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$77,228
Deferred Compensation$76,691
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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 B, line 11B

“A copy of form 990 is reviewed by management and the finance committee. Upon approval, it is forwarded to the board of directors for review. The board conducts a meeting to approve the form 990 before filing.”

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

“All board members, officers and staff members sign a conflict of interest policy at the beginning of their term and annually thereafter. These policies are filed and kept by management, All conflicts of interest must be disclosed in writing. Following full disclosure of a possible conflict of interest, the board of directors shall determine whether a conflict exists and, if so, the board shall vote to take any action deemed necessary to address the conflict and protect the organization's best interest. Any director with a possible conflict of interest will not be allowed to participate in the vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The compensation for the executive director is determined by the board of directors and compares to the compensation offered by similar organizations. The executive director is currently operating under a contract that expires on June 30, 2018. The executive director is also considered for a raise or bonus yearly. The compensation for other officers or key employees is determined by the board of directors and compares to the compensation offered by a similar organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Second Sense
EIN
36-2229565
Phone
3122368569
Address
65 E WACKER PLACE No 1010, CHICAGO, IL 60601

Signing Officer

Name
Brett Christenson
Title
President
Phone
3122368569
Signed
2018-02-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brett Christenson
Formed
1949
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
8
Volunteers
43

Preparer

Firm
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd
Address
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60611
Preparer
Larry Sophian
Phone
3126707444
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the Code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(A) of the Code. In addition, the internal revenue service (IRS) has determined that the Organization is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(A) of the Code. The Organization has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that the Organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2017 and 2016.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Cost of goods sold 24,509.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“cost of goods sold 24,509.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$346,914
Liabilities
$191,225
Net assets
$155,689
Revenue
$819,563
Expenses
$818,079
Net income
$1,484
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.91$0.43$0.92$1.10$0.18
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.16$0.61$1.12$1.15$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.35$0.63$1.07$1.04$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.14$0.58$1.43$0.99$0.45
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.27$0.15$0.88$0.79$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.33$0.05$0.91$0.85$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.35$0.01$0.90$0.85$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.30$0.02$0.67$0.85$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.19$0.16$0.82$0.82$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.19$0.15$0.65$0.72$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.20$0.22$0.61$0.71$0.09