Civic Intelligence

Meadowlark Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 41-1888449

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization Profilewww.meadowlark.co
15116 Emory CircleApple Valley, MN 55124

(218) 280-1105

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.13x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

51st percentile

3.8%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$80,375

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-64%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Down

$43,463

Down $77,226 (-64%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$7,846

Up $10,241 (+428%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$35,617

Down $87,467 (-71%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$271,243

Up $83,413 (+44%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$261,002

Up $70,741 (+37%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$10,241

Up $12,672 (+521%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $16,506Liabilities 2010: $23,885Net Assets 2010: -$7,3792010Assets 2011: $108,810Liabilities 2011: $114,899Net Assets 2011: -$6,0892011Assets 2012: $252,592Liabilities 2012: $221,193Net Assets 2012: $31,3992012Assets 2013: $276,804Liabilities 2013: $243,239Net Assets 2013: $33,5652013Assets 2014: $126,952Liabilities 2014: $104,461Net Assets 2014: $22,4912014Assets 2015: $10,050Liabilities 2015: $10,014Net Assets 2015: $362015Assets 2016: $120,689Liabilities 2016: $123,084Net Assets 2016: -$2,3952016Assets 2017: $43,463Liabilities 2017: $35,617Net Assets 2017: $7,8462017Assets 2018: $6,823Liabilities 2018: $305Net Assets 2018: $6,5182018Assets 2019: $25,617Liabilities 2019: $18,977Net Assets 2019: $6,6402019Assets 2020: $10,549Liabilities 2020: $8,309Net Assets 2020: $2,2402020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$43,463
Liabilities$35,617
Net Assets$7,846
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $163,7822010Revenue 2011: $269,236Expenses 2011: $267,946Net Income 2011: $1,2902011Expenses 2012: $547,6962012Revenue 2013: $518,181Expenses 2013: $516,015Net Income 2013: $2,1662013Revenue 2014: $403,005Expenses 2014: $414,079Net Income 2014: -$11,0742014Revenue 2015: $208,524Expenses 2015: $230,979Net Income 2015: -$22,4552015Revenue 2016: $187,830Expenses 2016: $190,261Net Income 2016: -$2,4312016Revenue 2017: $271,243Expenses 2017: $261,002Net Income 2017: $10,2412017Revenue 2018: $76,963Expenses 2018: $78,291Net Income 2018: -$1,3282018Revenue 2019: $128,106Expenses 2019: $127,984Net Income 2019: $1222019Revenue 2020: $32,953Expenses 2020: $37,353Net Income 2020: -$4,4002020Revenue 2021: $3,800Expenses 2021: $6,040Net Income 2021: -$2,2402021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$271,243
Expenses$261,002
Net Income$10,241
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$271,243
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The meadowlark institute is committed to bringing the practices hosting and harvesting conversations that matter into our everyday work and lives. Our mission is simple, yet reflects a deep commitment to purpose - making a difference in the world. The meadowlark institute believes strongly that participatory leadership and dialogue processes create communities and organizations where people are treated with respect and where there is an opportunity for all voices to be present and to be heard. These processes bring forth the knowledge, wisdom and leadership capacity that is within each of us, our organizations and our communities. Our work is often centered on many of society's most difficult issues, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation and political and economic power.at the meadowlark institute we believe one of the most important decisions an organization, community or business will make is the selection of who will serve as their convener or host for convening, planning

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Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$200$27,185▲ $26,985
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$116,902$15,108▼ $101,794
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,587$1,170▼ $2,417
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$120,689$43,463▼ $77,226
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$122,758$29,161▼ $93,597
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$326$6,456▲ $6,130
Total Liabilities$123,084$35,617▼ $87,467
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-2,395$7,846▲ $10,241
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-2,395$7,846▲ $10,241
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$120,689$43,463▼ $77,226
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jerry NagelPresidentFT$75,825$4,550$80,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Don BottemillerChairPERSON
Lorin BrassVice Chair/trea
Christine HamiltonBoard Member
Diana Vander WoudeBoard Member
Rod HolthBoard Member
Ron VantineSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$93,597
Program Service Revenue
$78,400
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$99,246
All Other Contributions
$93,597
Change in Net Assets
$10,241
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$174,362
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$86,640
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,356$4,019-$80,375
Travel$37,514$1,974-$39,488
Fees for Services Other$39,000--$39,000
Payroll Taxes$5,570$293-$5,863
Fees for Services Accounting$3,895$205-$4,100
Other Expenses$2,022$106-$2,128
Insurance$1,954$103-$2,057
All Other Expenses$901$13-$914
Other Employee Benefits$382$20-$402
Total Functional Expenses$253,713$7,289$0$261,002
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A draft copy was presented to the board for review. All comments were noted by the president and given to the preparer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Annually the board of directors reviews any potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All organization documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Meadowlark Institute
EIN
41-1888449
Phone
2182801105
Address
15116 EMORY CIRCLE, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

Signing Officer

Name
Jerry Nagel
Title
President
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jerry Nagel
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Glorvigen Theis Lind & Company Pllp
Address
200 NE 1ST AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744-2729
Preparer
Jennifer L Heintz CPA
Phone
2183266641
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$43,463
Liabilities
$35,617
Net assets
$7,846
Revenue
$271,243
Expenses
$261,002
Net income
$10,241
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.06$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.08$0.02$0.33$0.37$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.19$0.07$1.28$1.28$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.77$0.78$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.36$0.08$2.71$2.61$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$1.23$0.02$1.88$1.90$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.10$0.00$2.09$2.31$0.22
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$1.04$0.22$4.03$4.14$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$2.43$0.34$5.18$5.16$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.53$2.21$0.31$5.48
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.09$1.15$0.06$2.69$2.68$0.01
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.24$0.07$1.64