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Center for the New American Frontier

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-2838483

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.THEFRONTIERLAB.ORG
3 South Prospect AvenuePark Ridge, IL 60068

(847) 370-2644

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

14th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$102,375

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 31.6% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-52%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-3.9%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$71,590

Down $78,034 (-52%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$71,590

Down $78,034 (-52%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$324,000

Down $13,145 (-3.9%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$402,034

Up $25,757 (+6.8%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$78,034

Down $38,902 (-99%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $5,705Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $111,466Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $111,4662012Assets 2013: $40,820Net Assets 2013: $40,8202013Assets 2014: $20,486Net Assets 2014: $20,4862014Assets 2015: $188,756Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $188,7562015Assets 2016: $149,624Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $149,6242016Assets 2017: $71,590Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $71,5902017Assets 2018: $18,761Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $18,7612018Assets 2019: $34,951Net Assets 2019: $34,9512019Assets 2020: $209,469Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $209,4692020Assets 2021: $321,231Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $321,2312021Assets 2022: $44,102Net Assets 2022: $44,1022022Assets 2023: $62,710Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $62,7102023Assets 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$71,590
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$71,590
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $179,215Expenses 2011: $173,510Net Income 2011: $5,7052011Revenue 2012: $265,000Expenses 2012: $159,239Net Income 2012: $105,7612012Revenue 2013: $50,094Expenses 2013: $120,740Net Income 2013: -$70,6462013Revenue 2014: $50,000Expenses 2014: $70,334Net Income 2014: -$20,3342014Revenue 2015: $439,000Expenses 2015: $270,730Net Income 2015: $168,2702015Revenue 2016: $337,145Expenses 2016: $376,277Net Income 2016: -$39,1322016Revenue 2017: $324,000Expenses 2017: $402,034Net Income 2017: -$78,0342017Revenue 2018: $258,475Expenses 2018: $311,304Net Income 2018: -$52,8292018Revenue 2019: $134,500Expenses 2019: $118,310Net Income 2019: $16,1902019Revenue 2020: $639,460Expenses 2020: $454,727Net Income 2020: $184,7332020Revenue 2021: $520,000Expenses 2021: $408,238Net Income 2021: $111,7622021Revenue 2022: $87,500Expenses 2022: $364,629Net Income 2022: -$277,1292022Revenue 2023: $262,564Expenses 2023: $243,956Net Income 2023: $18,6082023Revenue 2024: $80,000Expenses 2024: $142,710Net Income 2024: -$62,7102024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$324,000
Expenses$402,034
Net Income-$78,034
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$324,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The frontier lab's (tfl) mission is to conduct scientific market research and educational activities into how and why americans relate to public policy ideas so that we can reinvigorate public discourse and those points of overlap that all americans share. Ultimately, the frontier lab seeks to serve the public good by rekindling the flame under the melting pot of america through its scientific and differentiated research.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$149,624$71,590▼ $78,034
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$149,624$71,590▼ $78,034
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$149,624$71,590▼ $78,034
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$149,624$71,590▼ $78,034
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$149,624$71,590▼ $78,034
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Anne M SegalPresidentFT$102,375$102,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bob BeauprezDirector
Brad ThorDirector
Brian WansinkDirector
Jack FowlerDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$324,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$324,000
Change in Net Assets
$-78,034
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$246,605
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$142,846
Total Fundraising Expense$54,324
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,583
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,125$34,125$34,125$102,375
Advertising$45,000--$45,000
Other Salaries and Wages$18,482--$18,482
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$12,583$12,583
Other Employee Benefits$3,792$3,792$3,792$11,376
Payroll Taxes$4,711$2,951$2,951$10,613
Fees for Services Other-$6,980-$6,980
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,687-$3,687
Travel$2,036-$873$2,909
Office Expenses$1,044$1,080-$2,124
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl-$626-$626
Insurance-$428-$428
Other Expenses$184,680$159-$159
Fees for Services Management-$12-$12
Total Functional Expenses$293,870$53,840$54,324$402,034
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,583
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 form is prepared by the president with the accounting firm that represents the frontier lab. It is provided to board members for review.”

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

“Board members sign annually the conflict-of-interest policy.”

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

“The salaries of the officers shall be fixed from time to time by the board of directors.”

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

“Documents made available to public upon request to the frontier group offices.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Frontier Lab
EIN
45-2838483
Phone
8473702644
Address
3 SOUTH PROSPECT AVENUE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068

Signing Officer

Name
Anne Segal
Title
President
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Anne M Segal
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Leff Klein and Kalfen Ltd
Address
977 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 130, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Preparer
Michael S Leff
Phone
8477351040
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$71,590
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$71,590
Revenue
$324,000
Expenses
$402,034
Net income
-$78,034
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.80$1.43$0.63
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.63$0.00$0.63$2.63$2.44$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.44$0.88$3.65$2.77
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.21$0.00$3.21$5.20$4.08$1.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.09$0.00$2.09$6.39$4.55$1.85
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.35$1.35$1.18$0.16
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.19$0.00$0.19$2.58$3.11$0.53
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$3.24$4.02$0.78
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.50$0.00$1.50$3.37$3.76$0.39
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.00$1.89$4.39$2.71$1.68
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.20$0.50$0.70$0.20
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.41$0.50$1.21$0.71
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$2.65$1.59$1.06
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$1.79$1.74$0.06