Civic Intelligence

Communicating for Americainc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 41-1281767

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 07, 2015

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

90th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.22x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.5%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

61st percentile

7.2%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-9.4%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,184,940

Up $79,812 (+7.2%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$716,843

Up $74,658 (+12%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$468,097

Up $5,154 (+1.1%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,150,620

Down $221,982 (-9.4%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$2,075,962

Down $258,874 (-11%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$74,658

Up $36,892 (+98%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st 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

2014

Assets$1,184,940
Liabilities$468,097
Net Assets$716,843
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

2014

Revenue$2,150,620
Expenses$2,075,962
Net Income$74,658
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 7, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,168,725
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$670,411$727,977▲ $57,566
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$100,072$174,297▲ $74,225
Accounts Receivable$244,054$129,381▼ $114,673
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$60,908$116,486▲ $55,578
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,053$31,239▲ $10,186
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,789$4,593▼ $3,196
Inventories for Sale or Use$841$967▲ $126
Total Assets$1,105,128$1,184,940▲ $79,812
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$245,566$305,667▲ $60,101
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$217,377$162,430▼ $54,947
Total Liabilities$462,943$468,097▲ $5,154
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$642,185$716,843▲ $74,658
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$642,185$716,843▲ $74,658
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,105,128$1,184,940▲ $79,812

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$31,239$171,260$202,499
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeff SmedsrudChairmanPT$60,000$60,000$120,000
Patty StricklandPresidentFT$89,290$2,679$91,969
Angela NelsonCFOPT$39,252$997$40,249

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Milton E SmedsrudChairman Eme
David RameyDirector
Robert RumpzaDirector
Roger GussiaasVice Preside
Stephen RuferVice Preside

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Association Management Services LLCConsulting112 E LINCOLN AVE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537$112,776
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$85,975
Program Service Revenue
$2,047,435
Investment Income
$3,986
Other Revenue
$13,224
Change in Net Assets
$74,658

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,150,620
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$20,935
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,171,555
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,150,620
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$813,641
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$409,110
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Benefits to Members$843,211--$843,211
Comp Disqual Persons$129,457$89,290-$218,747
Fees for Services Management$182,776--$182,776
Other Salaries and Wages$51,945$109,265-$161,210
Office Expenses$50,343$1,399-$51,742
Conferences and Meetings$30,878--$30,878
Fees for Services Legal$29,750--$29,750
Travel$24,922$429-$25,351
Payroll Taxes$4,333$16,305-$20,638
Advertising$18,770$532-$19,302
Fees for Services Other$19,250--$19,250
All Other Expenses$14,149$980-$15,129
Other Expenses$5,883$6,366-$12,249
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,000--$10,000
Pension Plan Contributions$705$7,810-$8,515
Insurance$6,551--$6,551
Depreciation Depletion$6,475--$6,475
Fees for Services Accounting$451$15-$466
Total Functional Expenses$1,843,571$232,391$0$2,075,962

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,096,897
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,075,962
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,075,962
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$20,935
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Communicating for AgricultureFergus Falls, MN3Scholarships$10,000
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$112,776
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payables to Affiliates$280,667
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 jeff smedsrud milton smedsrud chairman chair. Emet. Members of llc”

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

Filer Name
Communicating for Americainc
EIN
41-1281767
Phone
2187393241
Address
112 EAST LINCOLN AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Smedsrud
Title
Chairman
Phone
2187393241
Signed
2015-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Smedsrud
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Carlson Highland & Co Llp
Address
403 S UNION AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
Preparer
Catherine Kulig CPA
Phone
2187393267
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Agriculture, forestry, 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 18,105 loss on investments 2,830 rental expenses -18,105 loss on investment -2,830”

Financial Statement Notes

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

“Rental expenses 18,105 loss on investments 2,830”

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

“Rental expenses 18,105 loss on investment 2,830”

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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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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,184,940
Liabilities
$468,097
Net assets
$716,843
Revenue
$2,150,620
Expenses
$2,075,962
Net income
$74,658
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