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Bluestem Communications Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 39-1965183

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 10, 2019

Organization Profilewww.bluestemcommunications.org

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5353 N Wayne No 2Chicago, IL 60640

(312) 754-0402

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.83x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

5th percentile

-88%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$92,999

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-94%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-55%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$20,336

Down $295,595 (-94%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$16,899

Down $277,432 (-106%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$37,235

Down $18,163 (-33%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$315,183

Down $379,633 (-55%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$592,615

Down $149,016 (-20%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$277,432

Down $230,617 (-493%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd 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

2018

Assets$20,336
Liabilities$37,235
Net Assets-$16,899
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th 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

2018

Revenue$315,183
Expenses$592,615
Net Income-$277,432
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 10, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$315,183
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$222,087--
Accounts Receivable$56,718--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,775$9,906▼ $11,869
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,751$3,830▼ $4,921
Total Assets$315,931$20,336▼ $295,595
Other Assets Total$6,600$6,600→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$55,398$37,235▼ $18,163
Total Liabilities$55,398$37,235▼ $18,163
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$320,639$0▼ $320,639
Unrestricted Net Assets$-60,106$-16,899▲ $43,207
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$260,533$-16,899▼ $277,432
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$315,931$20,336▼ $295,595

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$6,600--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth EvansExecutive Director thru 11/30FT$85,952$7,047$92,999

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Susan MalterChair
Andi CooperDirector thru 11/30
Brook McDonaldDirector thru 11/30
Dennis DreherDirector thru 11/30
Jill KostelDirector thru 11/30
Maggie SolizDirector thru 11/30
Sara RaceDirector thru 11/30
Theresa SalusSecretary
Patrick WilliamsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$110,000
Program Service Revenue
$205,129
Investment Income
$39
Other Revenue
$15
All Other Contributions
$110,000
Change in Net Assets
$-277,432
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$361,379
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$231,236
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$133,447$71,934-$205,381
Other Salaries and Wages$92,558$8,970-$101,528
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$41,850$51,149-$92,999
Office Expenses$45,018$11,726-$56,744
Conferences and Meetings$38,912$393-$39,305
Occupancy$20,090$8,610-$28,700
Other Employee Benefits$12,446$4,353-$16,799
Payroll Taxes$10,236$4,387-$14,623
Other Expenses$9,940$4,260-$14,200
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,147-$11,147
Travel$5,194$708-$5,902
Pension Plan Contributions$4,775$512-$5,287
Total Functional Expenses$414,466$178,149$0$592,615
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
Yes
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
Yes
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 4

“The bylaws were amended changing the minimum number of Board Members from five to three.”

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 reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

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

“Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the Board for review. 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 was 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
5353 N Wayne No 2, Chicago, IL 60640

Signing Officer

Name
Theresa Salus
Title
Secretary
Phone
3127540402
Signed
2019-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Malter
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
5
Volunteers
9

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

“Professional: Program service expenses 839. Management and general expenses 61,294. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 62,133. Program consultants: Program service expenses 132,608. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 132,608. Financial management: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 10,640. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,640.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Fin 48 Note from Compiled 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, 2018.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Fin 48 Note from Compiled 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, 2018.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The bylaws were amended changing the minimum number of Board Members from five to three.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization does not have any board committees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Form 990 and related Schedules were reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the Board for review. The potential conflicted party is excluded from board discussion on such matters.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation of the Executive Director was determined by the Board of Directors using industry standards and comparable data.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Organization makes its governing documents available to the general public upon request.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,336
Liabilities
$37,235
Net assets
-$16,899
Revenue
$315,183
Expenses
$592,615
Net income
-$277,432
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.04$0.02$0.32$0.59$0.28
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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