Civic Intelligence

Second Sense

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-2229565

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Jan 28, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.SECOND-SENSE.ORG
65 E Wacker Place No 1010Chicago, IL 60601-7216

(312) 236-8569

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

46th percentile

10.0%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

48th percentile

8.6%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-3.2%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$415,945

Up $32,951 (+8.6%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$145,781

Up $95,319 (+189%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$270,164

Down $62,368 (-19%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Down

$881,500

Down $28,769 (-3.2%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$793,706

Down $57,149 (-6.7%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$87,794

Up $28,380 (+48%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th 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

2021

Assets$415,945
Liabilities$270,164
Net Assets$145,781
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th 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

2021

Revenue$881,500
Expenses$793,706
Net Income$87,794
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Jan 28, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$891,820
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$264,852$236,703▼ $28,149
Pledges and Grants Receivable$25,969$81,898▲ $55,929
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$35,491$47,925▲ $12,434
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$24,392$19,288▼ $5,104
Inventories for Sale or Use$8,140$5,244▼ $2,896
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,276$5,005▲ $729
Total Assets$382,994$415,945▲ $32,951
Other Assets Total$19,874$19,882▲ $8
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$221,053$139,834▼ $81,219
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$111,479$130,330▲ $18,851
Total Liabilities$332,532$270,164▼ $62,368
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$22,536$79,174▲ $56,638
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$27,926$66,607▲ $38,681
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$50,462$145,781▲ $95,319
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$382,994$415,945▲ $32,951

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,967$296,550$307,517
Other Land Buildings$8,321$116,532$124,853
Leasehold Improvements$0$4,275$4,275
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Steven ZelnerExecutive DirectorFT$133,965$3,246$137,211

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brett ChristensonPresident
Jeff SmithDirector
Jerry WhiteDirector
John HeubergerDirector
John WoodcockDirector
Keith GiemzikDirector
Suzanne MillerDirector
Laura RounceSecretary
Michael WagnerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$882,261
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4,299
Other Revenue
$-5,060
All Other Contributions
$713,654
Change in Net Assets
$87,794

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$881,500
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$23,416
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$904,916
Total Revenue per Form 990
$881,500
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$477,531
Other Expenses$316,175
Total Fundraising Expense$102,314
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$238,628$5,408$30,079$274,115
Occupancy$152,300$3,240$6,481$162,021
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,326$19,082$31,803$127,211
Other Employee Benefits$34,340$2,296$6,268$42,904
Office Expenses$34,509$2,137$5,332$41,978
Fees for Services Accounting-$37,293-$37,293
Payroll Taxes$26,184$2,008$5,109$33,301
Information Technology$15,785$1,210$3,080$20,075
Travel$9,469$726$1,848$12,043
Depreciation Depletion$8,608$183$366$9,157
Insurance$6,832$524$1,333$8,689
Fees for Services Other$3,815$134$341$4,290
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$4,000-$4,000
All Other Expenses$903$96$165$1,164
Other Expenses$39$3$8$50
Total Functional Expenses$607,935$83,457$102,314$793,706

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$809,597
Expenses per Audited Statements$793,706
Total Expenses per Form 990$793,706
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$15,891
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$139,834
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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, 2022. 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 60601-7216

Signing Officer

Name
Brett Christenson
Title
President
Phone
3122368569
Signed
2022-01-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brett Christenson
Formed
1949
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
8
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd
Address
455 N CITYFRONT PLAZA DR SUITE 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Preparer
Jason Flahive
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. Management has determined that the organization was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of june 30, 2021 and 2020.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 8,903. Investment fees -4,000.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold 8,903. Investment fees -4,000.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD A LIABILITY RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2021 AND 2020.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF GOODS SOLD 8,903. INVESTMENT FEES -4,000.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF GOODS SOLD 8,903. INVESTMENT FEES -4,000.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 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, 2022. 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$415,945
Liabilities
$270,164
Net assets
$145,781
Revenue
$881,500
Expenses
$793,706
Net income
$87,794
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