Civic Intelligence

Environment California Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-0493983

Sep 01, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 13, 2018

1314 H StreetSacramento, CA 95814

(916) 448-4516

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

69th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

45th percentile

$97,055

Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

8.1%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$12,560,751

Up $944,504 (+8.1%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$9,982,111

Up $964,647 (+11%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$2,578,640

Down $20,143 (-0.8%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$3,764,868

Up $312,143 (+9.0%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$2,800,221

Down $655,831 (-19%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$964,647

Up $967,974 (+29094%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $6,672,971Liabilities 2011: $1,306,080Net Assets 2011: $5,366,8912011Assets 2012: $8,984,970Liabilities 2012: $2,307,056Net Assets 2012: $6,677,9142012Assets 2013: $8,419,860Liabilities 2013: $1,236,023Net Assets 2013: $7,183,8372013Assets 2014: $7,518,696Liabilities 2014: $113,822Net Assets 2014: $7,404,8742014Assets 2015: $10,264,555Liabilities 2015: $1,243,764Net Assets 2015: $9,020,7912015Assets 2016: $11,616,247Liabilities 2016: $2,598,783Net Assets 2016: $9,017,4642016Assets 2017: $12,560,751Liabilities 2017: $2,578,640Net Assets 2017: $9,982,1112017Assets 2018: $11,804,344Liabilities 2018: $2,356,307Net Assets 2018: $9,448,0372018Assets 2019: $11,608,320Liabilities 2019: $2,306,717Net Assets 2019: $9,301,6032019Assets 2020: $13,537,139Liabilities 2020: $1,987,635Net Assets 2020: $11,549,5042020Assets 2021: $16,807,015Liabilities 2021: $3,296,002Net Assets 2021: $13,511,0132021Assets 2022: $20,142,860Liabilities 2022: $4,237,012Net Assets 2022: $15,905,8482022Assets 2023: $20,349,678Liabilities 2023: $1,605,543Net Assets 2023: $18,744,1352023Assets 2024: $22,426,174Liabilities 2024: $926,382Net Assets 2024: $21,499,7922024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$12,560,751
Liabilities$2,578,640
Net Assets$9,982,111

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $3,299,4422011Expenses 2012: $3,308,4202012Expenses 2013: $4,064,0102013Revenue 2014: $3,834,612Expenses 2014: $3,613,575Net Income 2014: $221,0372014Revenue 2015: $3,761,771Expenses 2015: $2,145,854Net Income 2015: $1,615,9172015Revenue 2016: $3,452,725Expenses 2016: $3,456,052Net Income 2016: -$3,3272016Revenue 2017: $3,764,868Expenses 2017: $2,800,221Net Income 2017: $964,6472017Revenue 2018: $3,703,477Expenses 2018: $4,237,551Net Income 2018: -$534,0742018Revenue 2019: $3,718,234Expenses 2019: $3,864,668Net Income 2019: -$146,4342019Revenue 2020: $3,373,569Expenses 2020: $1,125,668Net Income 2020: $2,247,9012020Revenue 2021: $3,582,551Expenses 2021: $1,364,620Net Income 2021: $2,217,9312021Revenue 2022: $3,574,196Expenses 2022: $1,048,451Net Income 2022: $2,525,7452022Revenue 2023: $3,752,012Expenses 2023: $1,635,794Net Income 2023: $2,116,2182023Revenue 2024: $3,421,165Expenses 2024: $1,910,204Net Income 2024: $1,510,9612024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,764,868
Expenses$2,800,221
Net Income$964,647
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 13, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$3,764,868
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for social welfare purposes. The corporations activities may include public education, research, litigation, and advocacy on issues affecting the environment and the public interest.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$2,022,770$3,718,041▲ $1,695,271
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,390,140$3,592,617▼ $797,523
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$3,500,000$3,500,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,514,677$1,448,218▼ $66,459
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$535$0▼ $535
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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$11,616,247$12,560,751▲ $944,504
Other Assets Total$188,125$301,875▲ $113,750
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,598,783$2,578,640▼ $20,143
Total Liabilities$2,598,783$2,578,640▼ $20,143
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$9,017,464$9,982,111▲ $964,647
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,017,464$9,982,111▲ $964,647
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,616,247$12,560,751▲ $944,504

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$10,731$10,731
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dan JacobsonState DirectorPT$41,885$55,170$97,055

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Faye ParkPresident
Sue MoranSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Fund for the Public Interestprog & fundraising294 Washington Street 500, Boston, MA 02108$2,051,638
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,500,250
Program Service Revenue
$150,000
Investment Income
$114,618
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$153,219
Change in Net Assets
$964,647

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,764,868
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,764,868
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,764,868
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,675,532
Total Fundraising Expense$806,103
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$124,689
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$50,394$4,987$6,154$61,535
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,303$3,394$4,188$41,885
Fees for Services Other$7,343$22,028-$29,371
Insurance-$9,858-$9,858
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,378-$8,378
Other Employee Benefits$6,724$665$821$8,210
Payroll Taxes$5,673$561$693$6,927
Pension Plan Contributions$5,022$497$613$6,132
Travel$4,925$484$601$6,010
Conferences and Meetings$4,682--$4,682
Occupancy$3,357$329$409$4,095
Information Technology$1,269$124$155$1,548
Office Expenses$50$1,319$111$1,480
Other Expenses$592$58$72$722
Depreciation Depletion$439$43$53$535
All Other Expenses$121$12$15$148
Total Functional Expenses$1,806,190$52,737$791,431$2,597,621

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,800,221
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,800,221
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,800,221
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

The organization has two classes of members: Supporting Members and Grassroots Supporters. All members make an affirmative declaration of their desire to join as a member of the corporation and sign a statement indicating their support for the corporations mission. Supporting Members additionally contribute annually to the corporation at or above an established level.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings

The organization's governing body had no committees.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.

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

To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.

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

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are kept in our office and are not available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Environment California Inc
EIN
45-0493983
Phone
9164484516
Address
1314 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Signing Officer

Name
Dan Jacobson
Title
State Director
Signed
2018-07-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Faye Park
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Davis & Co CPAs PC
Address
9457 S University Blvd 410, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Preparer
James M Davis
Phone
3037916800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain its status.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) and believes it has complied with all requirements necessary to maintain its status.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization has two classes of members: Supporting Members and Grassroots Supporters. All members make an affirmative declaration of their desire to join as a member of the corporation and sign a statement indicating their support for the corporations mission. Supporting Members additionally contribute annually to the corporation at or above an established level.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization's governing body had no committees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The draft of the Form 990 is sent to all board members prior to the return being finalized.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3To monitor and enforce compliance with the conflict of interest policy, the organization requires all officers, directors and individuals with substantial influence over the organization to complete an annual statement disclosing to the board any business, contractual or financial relationships the person has with other corporations. In addition, said persons have an ongoing obligation to disclose to the board any financial interest, direct or indirect, that the person would gain from any particular transaction, contract or policy under consideration by the organization. The board must address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, conflicted persons must abstain from the deliberation of the transaction, and corporate records must be maintained.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Compensation Committee will establish acceptable compensation packages after reviewing at least one of the following: 1) Information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services; 2) current compensation surveys compiled by independent firms; or 3) actual written offers from similarly situated organizations. Documentation of the compensation deliberation and decision is kept on file.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financialstatements are kept in our office and are not available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.4$0.93$21.5$3.42$1.91$1.51
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.3$1.61$18.7$3.75$1.64$2.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.1$4.24$15.9$3.57$1.05$2.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.8$3.30$13.5$3.58$1.36$2.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.5$1.99$11.5$3.37$1.13$2.25
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.6$2.31$9.30$3.72$3.86$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.8$2.36$9.45$3.70$4.24$0.53
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.6$2.58$9.98$3.76$2.80$0.96
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.6$2.60$9.02$3.45$3.46$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.3$1.24$9.02$3.76$2.15$1.62
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.52$0.11$7.40$3.83$3.61$0.22
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.42$1.24$7.18$4.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.98$2.31$6.68$3.31
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.67$1.31$5.37$3.30