Civic Intelligence

The Thomas More Society

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-4270023

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 14, 2021

Organization ProfileTHOMASMORESOCIETY.ORG
309 West Washington Street Ste1250Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 782-1680

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

75th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$190,000

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

97th percentile

169%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

81%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,465,973

Up $3,432,094 (+169%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$5,439,465

Up $3,472,617 (+177%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$26,508

Down $40,523 (-60%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue6th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Up

$17,408,113

Up $7,796,932 (+81%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$14,212,876

Up $5,485,075 (+63%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$3,195,237

Up $2,311,857 (+262%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $60,251Liabilities 2010: $9,277Net Assets 2010: $50,9742010Assets 2015: $526,975Liabilities 2015: $32,895Net Assets 2015: $494,0802015Assets 2016: $712,345Liabilities 2016: $30,670Net Assets 2016: $681,6752016Assets 2017: $590,396Liabilities 2017: $46,293Net Assets 2017: $544,1032017Assets 2018: $1,132,917Liabilities 2018: $49,449Net Assets 2018: $1,083,4682018Assets 2019: $2,033,879Liabilities 2019: $67,031Net Assets 2019: $1,966,8482019Assets 2020: $5,465,973Liabilities 2020: $26,508Net Assets 2020: $5,439,4652020Assets 2021: $6,502,087Liabilities 2021: $38,848Net Assets 2021: $6,463,2392021Assets 2022: $4,011,026Liabilities 2022: $76,524Net Assets 2022: $3,934,5022022Assets 2023: $2,727,450Liabilities 2023: $100,148Net Assets 2023: $2,627,3022023Assets 2024: $4,341,271Liabilities 2024: $116,361Net Assets 2024: $4,224,9102024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$5,465,973
Liabilities$26,508
Net Assets$5,439,465
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $1,468,5332010Revenue 2015: $3,137,581Expenses 2015: $2,839,678Net Income 2015: $297,9032015Revenue 2016: $4,731,943Expenses 2016: $4,544,348Net Income 2016: $187,5952016Revenue 2017: $4,702,038Expenses 2017: $4,839,610Net Income 2017: -$137,5722017Revenue 2018: $6,061,228Expenses 2018: $5,521,863Net Income 2018: $539,3652018Revenue 2019: $9,611,181Expenses 2019: $8,727,801Net Income 2019: $883,3802019Revenue 2020: $17,408,113Expenses 2020: $14,212,876Net Income 2020: $3,195,2372020Revenue 2021: $14,199,001Expenses 2021: $13,175,227Net Income 2021: $1,023,7742021Revenue 2022: $13,383,137Expenses 2022: $15,911,874Net Income 2022: -$2,528,7372022Revenue 2023: $13,269,276Expenses 2023: $13,501,476Net Income 2023: -$232,2002023Revenue 2024: $11,887,737Expenses 2024: $10,290,129Net Income 2024: $1,597,6082024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$17,408,113
Expenses$14,212,876
Net Income$3,195,237
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 14, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$17,609,863
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to operate as a public interest law firm for the purpose of advancing and protecting public interest, basic human rights, voter integrity, voter participation and fundamental civil and constitutional rights. Conducts ongoing public awareness campaigns to report on the status of court cases being handled by thomas more society attorneys and related legal developments affecting public's interest in pro-life and religious liberty in the united states.

The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to operate as a public interest law firm for the purpose of advancing and protecting public interest, basic human rights, election integrity, and fundamental civil and constitutional rights. Conducts ongoing public awareness campaigns to report on the status of court cases being handled by thomas more society attorneys and related legal developments affecting public's interest in pro-life and religious liberty in the united states.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,849,981$4,805,147▲ $2,955,166
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$158,580$35,822▼ $122,758
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$562$247▼ $315
Total Assets$2,033,879$5,465,973▲ $3,432,094
Other Assets Total$24,756$624,757▲ $600,001
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$67,031$26,508▼ $40,523
Total Liabilities$67,031$26,508▼ $40,523
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,966,848$5,439,465▲ $3,472,617
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,966,848$5,439,465▲ $3,472,617
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,033,879$5,465,973▲ $3,432,094

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$247$125,915$126,162
Other Assets Org$24,757--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Thomas L BrejchaPresidentFT$175,368$14,632$190,000
Andrew M BathExecutive ViFT$153,170$23,330$176,500
Andrew M BathExecutive Vice Pres.-$153,170$23,330$176,500
Peter BreenVice PresideFT$143,945$20,055$164,000
Peter BreenVice President/sr-$143,945$20,055$164,000
Thomas OlpVP / ExecutFT$128,179$13,321$141,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian HengesbaughDirector
Edward a MorseDirector
John M BreenDirector
Ann ScheidlerDirector / S

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Phillip Kline Amistad Journey LLCConsulting115 SANDIDGES ROAD, SUITE 300, Amherst, VA 24521$1,457,150
Blitz Digital Group LLCCommunications20130 LAKEVIEW CENTER PLAZA, SUITE 212, Ashburn, VA 20147$938,309
Limandri & Jonna LLPLegalBOX 9120, SUITE 3100, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067$894,217
Proactive Communications LLCCommunications19415 DEERFIELD AVENUE, Landsdowne, VA 20176$879,000
Mohrman Kaardal & Erickson PaLegal150 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, Minneapolis, MN 55402$729,859
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$17,393,317
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,226
Other Revenue
$570
All Other Contributions
$17,288,235
Change in Net Assets
$3,195,237

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$64,830Recognized When Received
Total Noncash Contributions1$64,830-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$17,408,113
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$17,408,113
Total Revenue per Form 990
$17,408,113
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$11,987,173
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,225,703
Total Fundraising Expense$1,468,105
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$5,783,417--$5,783,417
Fees for Services Other$2,929,042-$143,754$3,072,796
Office Expenses$998,249$39,581$717,186$1,755,016
Other Salaries and Wages$906,069$77,000$374,060$1,357,129
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$602,875$50,800$18,325$672,000
Advertising$293,475--$293,475
Insurance$201,577$45,758$8,057$255,392
Occupancy$156,670$17,786-$174,456
Payroll Taxes$120,559$11,072$26,787$158,418
Fees for Services Accounting-$128,302-$128,302
All Other Expenses$42,119$21,335$30,050$93,504
Travel$86,211--$86,211
Conferences and Meetings$43,354--$43,354
Other Expenses$27,813$4,090$5,762$31,903
Other Employee Benefits$21,690--$21,690
Pension Plan Contributions$13,097$1,207$2,162$16,466
Depreciation Depletion-$857-$857
Total Functional Expenses$909,514$397,788$859,148$1,768,662

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$14,212,876
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$14,212,876
Total Expenses per Form 990$14,212,876
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,168
Fundraising Gross Income$13,168
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Omaha Banquet$118,250$13,168$10,494$2,674
Total Events$118,250$13,168$13,168-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$15,661
Simple - Employee Deferral$6,605
Simple - Employer Match$2,055
Health Savings Acct Pay$1,548
Transit Pass Payable$629
Rounding$10
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Before filing this year's final version of the 990 return, it is sent to the organization's governing body by emailing each voting board member.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy and annually issues a disclosure statement to each board member for signature.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Part vi, section b. Policies - 15a the board reviews and adjusts salaries based on periodic assessment of comparable data from other similar nonprofit organizations, as well as taking into account changes in the cost of living. For the president and chief counsel, no adjustment has occurred since 2008.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Part vi, section b. Policies - 15b the board reviews and adjusts key employees' salaries based on periodic assessment of comparable data from other similar nonprofit organizations, as well as taking into account changes in the cost of living.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All such documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Thomas More Society
EIN
36-4270023
Phone
3127821680
Address
309 WEST WASHINGTON STREET STE1250, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas L Brejcha
Title
President
Phone
3127821680
Signed
2021-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas L Brejcha
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
33

Preparer

Firm
Vincent M Marotta & Associates Ltd
Address
22 CALENDAR CT STE F, LAGRANGE, IL 60525
Preparer
Vincent M Marotta CPA
Phone
7088489100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to operate as a public interest law firm for the purpose of advancing and protecting public interest, basic human rights, election integrity, and fundamental civil and constitutional rights. Conducts ongoing public awareness campaigns to report on the status of court cases being handled by thomas more society attorneys and related legal developments affecting public's interest in pro-life and religious liberty in the united states.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 2

“TMS”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting services 2,929,042 0 143,754”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Ppp loan forgiveness 267,380 eidl grant forgiveness 10,000 total 277,380”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,465,973
Liabilities
$26,508
Net assets
$5,439,465
Revenue
$17,408,113
Expenses
$14,212,876
Net income
$3,195,237
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.34$0.12$4.22$11.9$10.3$1.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.10$2.63$13.3$13.5$0.23
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.01$0.08$3.93$13.4$15.9$2.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.50$0.04$6.46$14.2$13.2$1.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.47$0.03$5.44$17.4$14.2$3.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.07$1.97$9.61$8.73$0.88
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.05$1.08$6.06$5.52$0.54
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.05$0.54$4.70$4.84$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.03$0.68$4.73$4.54$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.03$0.49$3.14$2.84$0.30
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.01$0.05$1.47