Civic Intelligence

Communicating for Americainc

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 41-1281767

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on May 30, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.COMMUNICATINGFORAMERICA.ORG
112 East Lincoln AveFergus Falls, MN 56537

(218) 739-3241

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.42x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

43rd percentile

1.6%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

45th percentile

$100,000

Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,105,128

Up $281,981 (+34%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$642,185

Up $37,766 (+6.2%) from 2012

Liabilities

Up

$462,943

Up $244,215 (+112%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

$2,372,602

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$2,334,836

Up $690,738 (+42%) from 2012

Net Income

$37,766

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $664,926Liabilities 2010: $199,520Net Assets 2010: $465,4062010Assets 2011: $656,563Liabilities 2011: $158,487Net Assets 2011: $498,0762011Assets 2012: $823,147Liabilities 2012: $218,728Net Assets 2012: $604,4192012Assets 2013: $1,105,128Liabilities 2013: $462,943Net Assets 2013: $642,1852013Assets 2014: $1,184,940Liabilities 2014: $468,097Net Assets 2014: $716,8432014Assets 2015: $1,124,230Liabilities 2015: $416,835Net Assets 2015: $707,3952015Assets 2016: $1,138,601Liabilities 2016: $335,065Net Assets 2016: $803,5362016Assets 2017: $1,372,483Liabilities 2017: $601,872Net Assets 2017: $770,6112017

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$1,105,128
Liabilities$462,943
Net Assets$642,185
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,748,4822010Expenses 2011: $1,392,8402011Expenses 2012: $1,644,0982012Revenue 2013: $2,372,602Expenses 2013: $2,334,836Net Income 2013: $37,7662013Revenue 2014: $2,150,620Expenses 2014: $2,075,962Net Income 2014: $74,6582014Revenue 2015: $2,006,349Expenses 2015: $1,987,489Net Income 2015: $18,8602015Revenue 2016: $2,157,973Expenses 2016: $2,110,104Net Income 2016: $47,8692016Revenue 2017: $2,256,826Expenses 2017: $2,368,684Net Income 2017: -$111,8582017

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$2,372,602
Expenses$2,334,836
Net Income$37,766
Open 2013 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
May 30, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,386,419
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote the health, well-being, and advancement of people in agriculture and agribusiness.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$453,589$670,411▲ $216,822
Accounts Receivable$221,685$244,054▲ $22,369
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$88,493$100,072▲ $11,579
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$14,808$60,908▲ $46,100
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,239$21,053▲ $4,814
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,854$7,789▲ $1,935
Inventories for Sale or Use$623$841▲ $218
Total Assets$823,147$1,105,128▲ $281,981
Other Assets Total$21,856--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$245,566-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$218,728$217,377▼ $1,351
Total Liabilities$218,728$462,943▲ $244,215
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$604,419$642,185▲ $37,766
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$604,419$642,185▲ $37,766
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$823,147$1,105,128▲ $281,981

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,053$161,228$182,281
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay45th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeff SmedsrudChairmanFT-$100,000$100,000
Milton E SmedsrudChairman EmeFT-$100,000$100,000
Patty StricklandPresidentFT$95,731-$95,731
Ben SchiererDirectorFT$67,048-$67,048
Wayne NelsonDirectorFT$32,079-$32,079

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RameyDirector
Roger GussiaasVice Preside
Stephen RuferVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,548
Program Service Revenue
$2,363,468
Investment Income
$-3,207
Other Revenue
$-207
Change in Net Assets
$37,766

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,372,602
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$13,817
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,386,419
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,372,602
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$765,344
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$702,430
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,863
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Benefits to Members$846,199--$846,199
Comp Disqual Persons$496,082$95,731-$591,813
Fees for Services Management$90,000--$90,000
Other Salaries and Wages-$81,010-$81,010
Office Expenses$66,086$4,165-$70,251
Travel$30,971$33-$31,004
Payroll Taxes$6,000$18,590-$24,590
All Other Expenses$23,352$1,039-$24,391
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,863--$20,863
Fees for Services Legal$18,000--$18,000
Advertising$16,577--$16,577
Other Expenses$10,850$5,343-$16,193
Conferences and Meetings$11,239--$11,239
Fees for Services Accounting$8,335--$8,335
Insurance$6,249--$6,249
Pension Plan Contributions$600$4,417-$5,017
Depreciation Depletion$2,420--$2,420
Total Functional Expenses$2,124,233$210,603$0$2,334,836

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,348,653
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,334,836
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,334,836
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$13,817
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
41-1388895-3Scholarships$20,000
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
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board MemberAdministration FeesNo$151,593
-Board MemberConsulting FeesNo$32,079
Wayne NelsonBoard MemberConsultingNo$25,000
-Board MemberLegal FeesNo$18,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payables to Affiliates$220,566
Reserve for Benefits$25,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Jeff smedsrud milton smedsrud chairman chair. Emer. Son/father”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“Members consisted of individuals and small businesses.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is presented to the board members for approval before filing.”

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

“Procedures for addressing the conflict of interest. A. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Communicating for america makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available to members only. It does not make such documents and financial statements available to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
41-1281767
Phone
2187393241

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Smedsrud
Title
Chairman
Phone
2187393241
Signed
2014-05-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Smedsrud
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
6

Preparer

Preparer
Catherine Kulig CPA
Phone
2187393267
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“And fishing. Ca also works to establish and register national skill standards with the us department of labor for apprenticeship training in agricultural occupations, which enables participants to receive on the job training, educational course work and cultural experience in the us and abroad.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Rental expenses 13,817 rental expenses -13,817”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“RENTAL EXPENSES 13,817”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“RENTAL EXPENSES 13,817”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS CONSISTED OF INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR APPROVAL BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,105,128
Liabilities
$462,943
Net assets
$642,185
Revenue
$2,372,602
Expenses
$2,334,836
Net income
$37,766
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.60$0.77$2.26$2.37$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.34$0.80$2.16$2.11$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.42$0.71$2.01$1.99$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.47$0.72$2.15$2.08$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.46$0.64$2.37$2.33$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.82$0.22$0.60$1.64
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.66$0.16$0.50$1.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.66$0.20$0.47$1.75