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Bluestem Communications Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 39-1965183

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 05, 2021

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

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2020

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on this filing.

Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-90%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$4,561

Down $38,931 (-90%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$4,561

Down $15,815 (-78%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $23,116 (-100%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

Down

$0

Down $52,611 (-100%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$15,815

Up $479 (+3.1%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$15,815

Down $53,090 (-142%) from 2019

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

2020

Assets$4,561
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$4,561
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd 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

2020

Revenue$0
Expenses$15,815
Net Income-$15,815
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 5, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$0
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$43,492$4,561▼ $38,931
Total Assets$43,492$4,561▼ $38,931
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,116--
Total Liabilities$23,116$0▼ $23,116
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$20,376$4,561▼ $15,815
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$20,376$4,561▼ $15,815
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,492$4,561▼ $38,931
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Susan MalterChair
Theresa SalusSecretary
Patrick WilliamsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-15,815
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$15,815
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$14,416--$14,416
Insurance$955--$955
Office Expenses$384$60-$444
Total Functional Expenses$15,755$60$0$15,815
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
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 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
2021-10-05
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
0
Volunteers
3

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 14,416. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,416.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$4,561
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4,561
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$15,815
Net income
-$15,815
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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