Civic Intelligence

Opensky Policy Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 45-3327969

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Feb 17, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.OPENSKYPOLICY.ORG
1201 O Street Rm Ste 010Lincoln, NE 68508

(402) 438-0382

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

84th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$147,095

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.3% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$468,569

Up $220,913 (+89%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$444,909

Up $199,666 (+81%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$23,660

Up $21,247 (+881%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$689,531

Up $213,634 (+45%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$489,865

Up $98,838 (+25%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$199,666

Up $114,796 (+135%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $115,314Liabilities 2011: $12,5122011Assets 2012: $232,802Liabilities 2012: $13,341Net Assets 2012: $219,4612012Assets 2013: $179,436Liabilities 2013: $19,063Net Assets 2013: $160,3732013Assets 2014: $247,656Liabilities 2014: $2,413Net Assets 2014: $245,2432014Assets 2015: $468,569Liabilities 2015: $23,660Net Assets 2015: $444,9092015Assets 2016: $1,017,099Liabilities 2016: $26,473Net Assets 2016: $990,6262016Assets 2017: $536,522Liabilities 2017: $24,084Net Assets 2017: $512,4382017Assets 2018: $1,164,417Liabilities 2018: $22,129Net Assets 2018: $1,142,2882018Assets 2019: $1,847,728Liabilities 2019: $31,840Net Assets 2019: $1,815,8882019Assets 2020: $1,991,760Liabilities 2020: $38,946Net Assets 2020: $1,952,8142020Assets 2021: $1,977,382Liabilities 2021: $7,654Net Assets 2021: $1,969,7282021Assets 2022: $2,039,491Liabilities 2022: $55,756Net Assets 2022: $1,983,7352022Assets 2023: $2,343,951Liabilities 2023: $45,494Net Assets 2023: $2,298,4572023Assets 2024: $2,961,159Liabilities 2024: $200,232Net Assets 2024: $2,760,9272024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$468,569
Liabilities$23,660
Net Assets$444,909
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $155,883Expenses 2011: $53,081Net Income 2011: $102,8022011Expenses 2012: $230,8152012Revenue 2013: $304,509Expenses 2013: $363,597Net Income 2013: -$59,0882013Revenue 2014: $475,897Expenses 2014: $391,027Net Income 2014: $84,8702014Revenue 2015: $689,531Expenses 2015: $489,865Net Income 2015: $199,6662015Revenue 2016: $1,166,035Expenses 2016: $620,318Net Income 2016: $545,7172016Revenue 2017: $261,997Expenses 2017: $740,185Net Income 2017: -$478,1882017Revenue 2018: $1,335,806Expenses 2018: $706,318Net Income 2018: $629,4882018Revenue 2019: $1,519,210Expenses 2019: $846,056Net Income 2019: $673,1542019Revenue 2020: $1,041,773Expenses 2020: $904,847Net Income 2020: $136,9262020Revenue 2021: $1,072,633Expenses 2021: $1,055,719Net Income 2021: $16,9142021Revenue 2022: $1,109,497Expenses 2022: $1,095,490Net Income 2022: $14,0072022Revenue 2023: $1,601,126Expenses 2023: $1,286,404Net Income 2023: $314,7222023Revenue 2024: $1,857,268Expenses 2024: $1,386,948Net Income 2024: $470,3202024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$689,531
Expenses$489,865
Net Income$199,666
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Feb 17, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$689,531
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve opportunities for every nebraskan by providing impartial and precise research, analysis, education, and leadership.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$214,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$167,110$170,373▲ $3,263
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$75,612$75,763▲ $151
Accounts Receivable$890--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,253$712▼ $541
Total Assets$247,656$468,569▲ $220,913
Other Assets Total$2,791$7,721▲ $4,930
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,313$21,141▲ $19,828
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,100$2,519▲ $1,419
Total Liabilities$2,413$23,660▲ $21,247
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$245,243$444,909▲ $199,666
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$245,243$444,909▲ $199,666
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$247,656$468,569▲ $220,913

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$712$2,109$2,821
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Renee a FryExecutive DiFT$135,464$11,631$147,095

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard B CampbellPresident
Kristin WilliamsPresident El
Annette SmithDirector
Howard W BuffettDirector
Joel T JohnsonDirector
John HarmsDirector
Mary Bills-strandDirector
Tulani Grundy MeadowsDirector
Charles T Karpf JrPast Preside
Douglas K GermanSecretary
David SpinarTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$689,380
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$151
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$689,380
Change in Net Assets
$199,666
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$438,465
Other Expenses$51,400
Total Fundraising Expense$48,611
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$266,917$70,997$39,728$377,642
Payroll Taxes$19,805$5,268$2,948$28,021
Pension Plan Contributions$15,546$4,135$2,314$21,995
Travel$10,254-$1,203$11,457
Other Employee Benefits$7,638$2,032$1,137$10,807
Fees for Services Other$6,187--$6,187
Advertising$4,771-$566$5,337
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,652-$4,652
Occupancy$3,618-$429$4,047
Insurance$3,012--$3,012
Office Expenses$1,906$508$286$2,700
Depreciation Depletion-$541-$541
Other Expenses$302--$302
All Other Expenses$162--$162
Total Functional Expenses$353,121$88,133$48,611$489,865
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Vacation$20,414
Retirement Contribution Payable$524
Other Payroll Liabilities$203
Payroll Tax Liabilities-
Accrued Health Ins Withholding-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by organization's executive director prior to filing and is provided electronically to all members of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Opensky Policy Institute
EIN
45-3327969
Phone
4024380382
Address
1201 O STREET RM STE 010, LINCOLN, NE 68508

Signing Officer

Name
Renee a Fry
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4024380382
Signed
2016-02-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Richard B Campbell
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Buckley & Sitzman Llp
Address
4240 PIONEER WOODS DR, LINCOLN, NE 68506-5278
Preparer
Kyle L Sitzman CPA
Phone
4024847676
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$468,569
Liabilities
$23,660
Net assets
$444,909
Revenue
$689,531
Expenses
$489,865
Net income
$199,666
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.96$0.20$2.76$1.86$1.39$0.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.05$2.30$1.60$1.29$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.06$1.98$1.11$1.10$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.01$1.97$1.07$1.06$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.04$1.95$1.04$0.90$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.03$1.82$1.52$0.85$0.67
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.02$1.14$1.34$0.71$0.63
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.02$0.51$0.26$0.74$0.48
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.03$0.99$1.17$0.62$0.55
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.02$0.44$0.69$0.49$0.20
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.48$0.39$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.02$0.16$0.30$0.36$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.23$0.01$0.22$0.23
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.01$0.16$0.05$0.10