Civic Intelligence

Public Narrative

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-3759714

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Sep 15, 2021

1245 S MichiganChicago, IL 60605

(312) 585-8441

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

79th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2020

Asset Growth

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No value available

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

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

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No value available

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Source year 2020

Assets

$350,174

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$159,350

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$190,824

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$474,796

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$334,631

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$140,165

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2020: $350,174Liabilities 2020: $190,824Net Assets 2020: $159,3502020Assets 2021: $211,360Liabilities 2021: $169,260Net Assets 2021: $42,1002021Assets 2022: $161,245Liabilities 2022: $89,335Net Assets 2022: $71,9102022Assets 2023: $109,500Liabilities 2023: $116,720Net Assets 2023: -$7,2202023Assets 2024: $81,288Liabilities 2024: $161,858Net Assets 2024: -$80,5702024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$350,174
Liabilities$190,824
Net Assets$159,350

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $474,796Expenses 2020: $334,631Net Income 2020: $140,1652020Revenue 2021: $288,113Expenses 2021: $405,363Net Income 2021: -$117,2502021Revenue 2022: $544,684Expenses 2022: $514,874Net Income 2022: $29,8102022Revenue 2023: $543,060Expenses 2023: $622,190Net Income 2023: -$79,1302023Revenue 2024: $453,293Expenses 2024: $526,643Net Income 2024: -$73,3502024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$474,796
Expenses$334,631
Net Income$140,165
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Sep 15, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$506,752
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public narrative teaches journalists and non-profit organizations to tell better stories in order to fulfill our missions to support a free and informed press, and to ensure that non-profit and neighborhood voices are heard, and are part of the conversation.

Public Narrative teaches journalists and non-profit organizations to tell better stories in order to fulfill our mission to support a free and informed press, and to ensure that non-profit and neighborhood voices are heard, and are part of the conversation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$16,667$175,000▲ $158,333
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$65,317$159,838▲ $94,521
Accounts Receivable$698$6,828▲ $6,130
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$7,354$5,556▼ $1,798
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,707$1,589▼ $3,118
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,033$1,363▼ $670
Total Assets$96,776$350,174▲ $253,398
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$75,551$74,916▼ $635
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,040$42,981▲ $40,941
Other Liabilities-$39,997-
Escrow Account Liability-$32,930-
Total Liabilities$77,591$190,824▲ $113,233
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$55,000$237,000▲ $182,000
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-35,815$-77,650▼ $41,835
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,185$159,350▲ $140,165
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$96,776$350,174▲ $253,398

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,363$6,587$7,950
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jhmira AlexanderPresidentFT$77,723$8,000$85,723

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$404,279
Program Service Revenue
$86,498
Investment Income
$19
Other Revenue
$-16,000
All Other Contributions
$404,279
Change in Net Assets
$140,165

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$474,796
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$54,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$528,796
Total Revenue per Form 990
$474,796
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$198,591
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$136,040
Total Fundraising Expense$46,176
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$67,841$7,592$22,245$97,678
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,697$9,160$13,739$91,596
Fees for Services Accounting$12,099$24,197$4,033$40,329
Other Salaries and Wages$19,917$1,750$977$22,644
Other Expenses$16,256$904$904$18,064
Other Employee Benefits$10,024$1,285$1,542$12,851
Interest$0$10,974$0$10,974
Travel$8,735$25$823$9,583
Payroll Taxes$6,980$895$1,074$8,949
All Other Expenses$2,896$1,368$703$4,967
Information Technology$3,714$0$0$3,714
Insurance$1,750$1,530$0$3,280
Advertising$2,219$0$0$2,219
Conferences and Meetings$0$798$0$798
Depreciation Depletion$570$67$33$670
Office Expenses$480$56$28$564
Total Functional Expenses$227,727$60,728$46,176$334,631

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$388,631
Expenses per Audited Statements$334,631
Total Expenses per Form 990$334,631
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$54,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$31,956
Fundraising Gross Income$15,956
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Terkel Awards 2019$20,956$15,956$10,421$5,535
Total Events$20,956$15,956$31,956$-16,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Care Act - PPP Funds Forgiveable Loan (Expected to be forgiven in FY21)$39,997
Federal income taxes$0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Public Narrative
EIN
36-3759714
Phone
3125858441
Address
1245 S Michigan, Chicago, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Jhmira Alexander
Title
President
Phone
3125858441
Signed
2021-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jhmira Alexander
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Bdv Services Inc
Address
701 Forest Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Preparer
Brent Verhoog
Phone
8472082115
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 12C

LINE 12C: As part of the annual meeting of the board of directors, conflict of interest statements are distributed and signed. Any actual conflicts or potential conflicts are addressed, and resolved. The conflict of interest policy also applies to staff. Staff are made aware of the policy at the beginning of their employment. The relatively small size of the staff, and the openness of the board, facilitates management's monitoring of conflicts of interest. Management has remained vigilant and aware, and as such, has not thus far enountered a problem in this area.

Pt VI, Line 15A

The organization's president is reviewed annually by the executive committee. Management believes that all compensation and benefits are reasonable.

Pt VI, Line 19

The organization has a policy of making its governing documents and conflict of interest documents/policies,annual audit, form 990, and the state form AG990-IL available to the public upon request. Many of these documents are accessible on the internet.

Pt VI, Line 11B

A copy of this form was provided to the organization's President for her review and signature. Subsequently, a copy was provided to each voting board member.

Pt VI, Line 15B

Each employee receives an annual review by their immediate supervisor.

Financial Statement Notes

Pt IV, Line 1B

Fiscal Agency Relationships - During FY20, Public Narrative acted as fiscal agent for five fledgling non-profit groups/projects. As required by Generally Accepted Accounting Practices for Non-Profits, activity flows through the balance sheet in a liability account ("Due to") and does not affect Public Narrative's own revenues and expenses. At 6/30/20, Public Narrative held $32,930 in funds belonging to two of these other entities.

Pt IV, Line 2B

Fiscal Agency Relationships - During FY20, Public Narrative acted as fiscal agent for five fledgling non-profit groups/projects. As required by Generally Accepted Accounting Practices for Non-Profits, activity flows through the balance sheet in a liability account ("Due to") and does not affect Public Narrative's own revenues and expenses. At 6/30/20, Public Narrative held $32,930 in funds belonging to two of these other entities.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Media Guide --our online media guide is a comprehensive source of contact information for all of the media outlets in the Chicago area. It serves as a touchstone for larger nonprofits on how to connect with the media, as well as with smaller organizations that do not have the resources to buy a full subscription, but can afford a one-day pass. There are more than 7,000 outlets and journalists listed in our guide --from news organizations that are in Chicago, the six county region and throughout the Midwest. We update the guide continously which means that non-profits are able to keep up with a changing media landscape. It is another service that we provide that connects journalists and nonprofits.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Fiscal Agency Relationships - During FY20, Public Narrative acted as fiscal agent for five fledgling non-profit groups/projects. As required by Generally Accepted Accounting Practices for Non-Profits, activity flows through the balance sheet in a liability account ("Due to") and does not affect Public Narrative's own revenues and expenses. At 6/30/20, Public Narrative held $32,930 in funds belonging to two of these other entities.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Fiscal Agency Relationships - During FY20, Public Narrative acted as fiscal agent for five fledgling non-profit groups/projects. As required by Generally Accepted Accounting Practices for Non-Profits, activity flows through the balance sheet in a liability account ("Due to") and does not affect Public Narrative's own revenues and expenses. At 6/30/20, Public Narrative held $32,930 in funds belonging to two of these other entities.
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