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Bluestem Communications Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 39-1965183

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 08, 2018

Organization Profilewww.bluestemcommunications.org

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14 N Peoria Street No 4FChicago, IL 60607

(312) 754-0402

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

24th percentile

-6.7%

Higher net margin than 24% 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

37th percentile

-0.7%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$315,931

Down $2,289 (-0.7%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$260,533

Down $46,815 (-15%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$55,398

Up $44,526 (+410%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$694,816

Up $4,662 (+0.7%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$741,631

Up $24,551 (+3.4%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$46,815

Down $19,889 (-74%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth37th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $772,056Liabilities 2010: $256,088Net Assets 2010: $515,9682010Assets 2011: $469,222Liabilities 2011: $237,225Net Assets 2011: $231,9972011Assets 2012: $686,983Liabilities 2012: $71,769Net Assets 2012: $615,2142012Assets 2013: $277,465Liabilities 2013: $72,571Net Assets 2013: $204,8942013Assets 2014: $783,296Liabilities 2014: $33,704Net Assets 2014: $749,5922014Assets 2015: $356,363Liabilities 2015: $22,089Net Assets 2015: $334,2742015Assets 2016: $318,220Liabilities 2016: $10,872Net Assets 2016: $307,3482016Assets 2017: $315,931Liabilities 2017: $55,398Net Assets 2017: $260,5332017Assets 2018: $20,336Liabilities 2018: $37,235Net Assets 2018: -$16,8992018Assets 2019: $43,492Liabilities 2019: $23,116Net Assets 2019: $20,3762019Assets 2020: $4,561Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $4,5612020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$315,931
Liabilities$55,398
Net Assets$260,533
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $386,6622010Expenses 2011: $605,2882011Expenses 2012: $566,1302012Revenue 2013: $278,045Expenses 2013: $688,365Net Income 2013: -$410,3202013Revenue 2014: $1,201,065Expenses 2014: $656,367Net Income 2014: $544,6982014Revenue 2015: $292,856Expenses 2015: $708,174Net Income 2015: -$415,3182015Revenue 2016: $690,154Expenses 2016: $717,080Net Income 2016: -$26,9262016Revenue 2017: $694,816Expenses 2017: $741,631Net Income 2017: -$46,8152017Revenue 2018: $315,183Expenses 2018: $592,615Net Income 2018: -$277,4322018Revenue 2019: $52,611Expenses 2019: $15,336Net Income 2019: $37,2752019Revenue 2020: $0Expenses 2020: $15,815Net Income 2020: -$15,8152020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $4,561Net Income 2021: -$4,5612021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$694,816
Expenses$741,631
Net Income-$46,815
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 8, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$694,816
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization researches, designs, implements, and evaluates communication and education strategies for environment causes. The Organization partners with other nonprofit organizations, coalitions, and agencies to improve their internal and external communications to advance their environmental goals. The Organization is funded by contributions from the general public, private foundations, and governmental agencies.

To research, design, implement, and evaluate communication and education for environmental issues

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$281,923$222,087▼ $59,836
Accounts Receivable$10,862$56,718▲ $45,856
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,614$21,775▲ $4,161
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,221$8,751▲ $7,530
Total Assets$318,220$315,931▼ $2,289
Other Assets Total$6,600$6,600→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,872$55,398▲ $44,526
Total Liabilities$10,872$55,398▲ $44,526
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$251,935$320,639▲ $68,704
Unrestricted Net Assets$55,413$-60,106▼ $115,519
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$307,348$260,533▼ $46,815
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$318,220$315,931▼ $2,289
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth EvansExecutive Director since 6/2017FT$51,170$1,883$53,053
Jennifer BrowningExecutive Director thru 3/2017FT$25,179$5,584$30,763

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sara RaceChair
Jill KostelVice Chair & Treasurer
Dennis DreherDirector
Grace RinkDirector
Maggie SilizDirector
Theresa SalusDirector
Todd CywinskiDirector
Andi CooperSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$505,976
Program Service Revenue
$188,677
Investment Income
$163
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$505,976
Change in Net Assets
$-46,815

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$694,816
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$694,816
Total Revenue per Form 990
$694,816
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$388,847
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$352,784
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$194,370$29,598-$223,968
Fees for Services Other$162,436$32,256-$194,692
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$17,132$66,684-$83,816
Office Expenses$65,284$18,289-$83,573
Conferences and Meetings$41,580$380-$41,960
Occupancy$20,932$8,890-$29,822
Payroll Taxes$16,719$7,165-$23,884
Travel$15,090$1,994-$17,084
Pension Plan Contributions$10,498$256-$10,754
Other Employee Benefits$7,983$2,379-$10,362
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,490-$8,490
Advertising$6,739$192-$6,931
Insurance-$6,295-$6,295
Total Functional Expenses$558,763$182,868$0$741,631

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$741,631
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$741,631
Total Expenses per Form 990$741,631
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
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 A, line 8B

“The Organization does not have any board committees.”

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

“The Form 990 and related Schedules were initially reviewed by the CEO and Fiannce manager and reviewed and approved by the Board prior to filing.”

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

“Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to then Board for review by interested parties. The potential conflicted party is excluded from board discussion on such matters.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation of the Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors using industry standards and comparable data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents available to the general public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bluestem Communications
EIN
39-1965183
Phone
3127540402
Address
14 N Peoria Street No 4F, Chicago, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Evans
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3127540402
Signed
2018-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Evans
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
9
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Desmond & Ahern Ltd
Address
10827 S Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
Preparer
Paul Betlinski
Phone
7737794720
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Program consultants: Program service expenses 161,824. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,824. ED recruiting: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,355. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,355. Financial management: Program service expenses 612. Management and general expenses 26,901. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,513.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Fin 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they have been filed. 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 December 31, 2017.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Fin 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements The Organization was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private Foundation under Section 509(a)(1). The tax exempt purpose of the Organization and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes the Organization continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. The Organization's Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they have been filed. 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 December 31, 2017.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 and related Schedules were initially reviewed by the CEO and Fiannce manager and reviewed and approved by the Board prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to then Board for review by interested parties. The potential conflicted party is excluded from board discussion on such matters.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation of the Executive Director is determined by the Board of Directors using industry standards and comparable data.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organization makes its governing documents available to the general public upon request.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$315,931
Liabilities
$55,398
Net assets
$260,533
Revenue
$694,816
Expenses
$741,631
Net income
-$46,815
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.04$0.02$0.02$0.05$0.02$0.04
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.02$0.04$0.02$0.32$0.59$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.06$0.26$0.69$0.74$0.05
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.01$0.31$0.69$0.72$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.02$0.33$0.29$0.71$0.42
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.03$0.75$1.20$0.66$0.54
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.07$0.20$0.28$0.69$0.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.69$0.07$0.62$0.57
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.47$0.24$0.23$0.61
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.26$0.52$0.39