Civic Intelligence

Communicating for Americainc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 41-1281767

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 16, 2016

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

0.37x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.21x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

35th percentile

0.9%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

43rd percentile

$92,206

Higher top officer pay than 43% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-5.1%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-6.7%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)5 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,124,230

Down $60,710 (-5.1%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$707,395

Down $9,448 (-1.3%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$416,835

Down $51,262 (-11%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,006,349

Down $144,271 (-6.7%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$1,987,489

Down $88,473 (-4.3%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$18,860

Down $55,798 (-75%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th 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

2015

Assets$1,124,230
Liabilities$416,835
Net Assets$707,395
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th 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

2015

Revenue$2,006,349
Expenses$1,987,489
Net Income$18,860
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 16, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$2,138,272
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$174,297$588,386▲ $414,089
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$727,977$285,836▼ $442,141
Accounts Receivable$129,381$117,220▼ $12,161
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$116,486$60,857▼ $55,629
Intangible Assets-$57,860-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,239$9,540▼ $21,699
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,593$3,608▼ $985
Inventories for Sale or Use$967$923▼ $44
Total Assets$1,184,940$1,124,230▼ $60,710
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$305,667$245,119▼ $60,548
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$162,430$171,716▲ $9,286
Total Liabilities$468,097$416,835▼ $51,262
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$716,843$707,395▼ $9,448
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$716,843$707,395▼ $9,448
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,184,940$1,124,230▼ $60,710

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,540$100,474$110,014
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay43rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Patty StricklandPresidentPT$89,520$2,686$92,206
Jeff SmedsrudChairman/CEOPT$48,600-$48,600
Angela NelsonCFOPT$38,125$965$39,090
Robert RumpzaDirector-$18,750-$18,750
David RameyVP/director-$750-$750
Roger GussiaasVP/director--$500$500
Mark RitchieDirector--$250$250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Milton E SmedsrudChairman Eme
Stephen RuferSecr./gen. C

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Ihc Health SolutionsMember Benefits8009 34TH AVE S SUITE 360, Bloomington, MN 55425$307,678
Association Management Services LLCConsulting112 E LINCOLN AVE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537$101,177
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$68,066
Program Service Revenue
$1,943,059
Investment Income
$9,286
Other Revenue
$-14,062
Change in Net Assets
$18,860

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,000,858
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,491
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-5,494
Other Revenue Adjustments
$5,491
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,995,364
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,006,349
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$917,030
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$362,223
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,510
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Benefits to Members$697,726--$697,726
Fees for Services Management$265,177--$265,177
Comp Disqual Persons$128,450$127,645-$256,095
Office Expenses$116,241$1,587-$117,828
Other Salaries and Wages$13,708$65,018-$78,726
Fees for Services Other$52,189--$52,189
Travel$24,455--$24,455
All Other Expenses$20,470$1,080-$21,550
Payroll Taxes$1,140$20,397-$21,537
Fees for Services Legal$18,800--$18,800
Conferences and Meetings$18,630--$18,630
Depreciation Depletion$17,312--$17,312
Other Expenses$13,218$665-$13,883
Advertising$12,124--$12,124
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,510--$10,510
Fees for Services Accounting$6,920--$6,920
Insurance$6,557--$6,557
Pension Plan Contributions$411$5,454-$5,865
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$5,491--$5,491
Total Functional Expenses$1,765,643$221,846$0$1,987,489

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,004,813
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,987,489
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,981,998
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$22,815
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,491
Other Expense Adjustments$5,491
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$101,177
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payables to Affiliates$220,119
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/CEO
Phone
2187393241
Signed
2016-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Smedsrud
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
5

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 22,815 investment fees -5,491 rental expenses -22,815 investment fees 5,491”

Financial Statement Notes

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

“RENTAL EXPENSES 22,815”

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

“INVESTMENT FEES 5,491”

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

“RENTAL EXPENSES 22,815”

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

“INVESTMENT FEES 5,491”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,124,230
Liabilities
$416,835
Net assets
$707,395
Revenue
$2,006,349
Expenses
$1,987,489
Net income
$18,860
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
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