Civic Intelligence

Conservative Reform Network Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-3709072

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

Organization ProfileWWW.CONSERVATIVEREFORM.COM
219 Pennsylvania Ave SE 267Washington, DC 20003

(703) 232-1464

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

7th percentile

-40%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$183,504

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-71%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

5505%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets30th percentile

Assets

Down

$319,059

Down $767,444 (-71%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$317,585

Down $750,411 (-70%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$1,474

Down $17,033 (-92%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,880,000

Up $1,846,460 (+5505%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,630,411

Up $966,609 (+58%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$750,411

Up $879,851 (+54%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2012: $3,440,055Liabilities 2012: $62,312Net Assets 2012: $3,377,7432012Assets 2013: $9,785,410Liabilities 2013: $481,742Net Assets 2013: $9,303,6682013Assets 2014: $4,601,733Liabilities 2014: $61,669Net Assets 2014: $4,540,0642014Assets 2015: $2,715,647Liabilities 2015: $17,389Net Assets 2015: $2,698,2582015Assets 2016: $1,086,503Liabilities 2016: $18,507Net Assets 2016: $1,067,9962016Assets 2017: $319,059Liabilities 2017: $1,474Net Assets 2017: $317,5852017Assets 2018: $22,242Liabilities 2018: $18,486Net Assets 2018: $3,7562018Assets 2019: $13,053Liabilities 2019: $18,486Net Assets 2019: -$5,4332019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$319,059
Liabilities$1,474
Net Assets$317,585
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2012: $9,609,4422012Revenue 2013: $11,557,500Expenses 2013: $5,631,575Net Income 2013: $5,925,9252013Revenue 2014: $1,385,000Expenses 2014: $6,148,604Net Income 2014: -$4,763,6042014Revenue 2015: $50,000Expenses 2015: $1,891,806Net Income 2015: -$1,841,8062015Revenue 2016: $33,540Expenses 2016: $1,663,802Net Income 2016: -$1,630,2622016Revenue 2017: $1,880,000Expenses 2017: $2,630,411Net Income 2017: -$750,4112017Revenue 2018: $339,332Expenses 2018: $653,161Net Income 2018: -$313,8292018Revenue 2019: $1,992Expenses 2019: $11,181Net Income 2019: -$9,1892019Revenue 2020: $18,486Expenses 2020: $13,053Net Income 2020: $5,4332020

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,880,000
Expenses$2,630,411
Net Income-$750,411
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,880,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Non-profit social welfare organization formed primarily for the purpose of educating the public on, and advocating for, pro-growth economic policies, the development of an affordable, patient-centered health care system, and addressing the country's fiscal challenges.

Crn's activities focused on building support for conservative center-right policies through policy forums, issue advocacy advertisements, a website and social media, earned media, polling and policy research and grants to 501c3 & 501c4 organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,067,996$317,585▼ $750,411
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,086,503$311,071▼ $775,432
Accounts Receivable$0$7,988▲ $7,988
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,086,503$319,059▼ $767,444
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,507$1,474▼ $17,033
Total Liabilities$18,507$1,474▼ $17,033
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,067,996$317,585▼ $750,411
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,086,503$319,059▼ $767,444
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
April PonnuruStaffFT$165,000$18,504$183,504
Neil BradleyChief Strategy Officer (thru Feb 28)FT$25,000$1,114$26,114

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John MurrayExecutive Director & Chairman
Shawn CoughlinVice Chairman
John ScofieldBoard Member
Mary Anne CarterBoard Member
Mike FerenceSecretary
Caleb CrosbyTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Jam StrategiesManagement Consultant2527 N JEFFERSON STREET, Arlington, VA 22207$300,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,880,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,880,000
Change in Net Assets
$-750,411
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,610,500
Other Expenses$798,007
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$221,904
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,610,500--$1,610,500
Fees for Services Other$532,152$108,000-$640,152
Other Salaries and Wages$165,000--$165,000
Fees for Services Legal$43,500$27,142-$70,642
Fees for Services Accounting-$57,125-$57,125
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,891$5,000-$25,891
Insurance-$23,914-$23,914
Other Employee Benefits$18,504$223-$18,727
Payroll Taxes$11,895$391-$12,286
Information Technology-$2,963-$2,963
Conferences and Meetings$2,190--$2,190
Occupancy-$565-$565
Other Expenses-$209-$209
Office Expenses-$203-$203
Travel-$44-$44
Total Functional Expenses$2,404,632$225,779$0$2,630,411
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
60 Plus AssociationAlexandria, VA501(c)(4)General Support$1,108,000
Americans for Tax ReformWashington, DC501(c)(4)General Support$387,500
Republican Professionals Network of VirginiaGlen Allen, VA501(c)(4)General Support$100,000
Small Busines and Entrepreneurship CouncilVienna, VA501(c)(4)General Support$15,000
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
John MurrayBoard Chairman & Executive DirectorPAYMENT FOR STRATEGIC & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO JOHN MURRAY'S COMPANY, JAM STRATEGIES. JOHN MURRAY SERVES AS THE BOARD CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE ORGANIZATION.No$300,000
Caleb CrosbyTreasurerPAYMENT FOR COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO CALEB CROSBY'S COMPANY, CFC CONSULTING. CALEB SERVES AS TREASURER FOR THE ORGANIZATION.No$28,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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, Section B, Line 11B

“The draft of the form 990 is reviewed by counsel, treasurer, executive director and board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Directors and officers are required to certify on an annual basis that they have reviewed the conflict of interest policy and disclosed any relevant information.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A full compensation review was completed by the compensation committee and approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Copies of the organization's form 1024 and form 990 are made available upon request in accordance with applicable law.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents are made available to the public, except for those required by law to be disclosed as part of the form 1024 and form 990 filings.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Conservative Reform Network Inc
EIN
45-3709072
Phone
7032321464
Address
219 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 267, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
John Murray
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7032321464
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Murray
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Renae Duncan
Phone
5123462086
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Admin/strategy consultants: program service expenses 243,000. Management and general expenses 108,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 351,000. Communications consultants: program service expenses 57,652. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 57,652. Policy consultants: program service expenses 113,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 113,000. Polling consultants: program service expenses 3,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,000. General program consultants: program service expenses 115,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 115,500.”

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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0PAYMENT FOR COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO CALEB CROSBY'S COMPANY, CFC CONSULTING. CALEB SERVES AS TREASURER FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1PAYMENT FOR STRATEGIC & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO JOHN MURRAY'S COMPANY, JAM STRATEGIES. JOHN MURRAY SERVES AS THE BOARD CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL CONTRACTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS ARE APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE L, PART V, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY COUNSEL, TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSED ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A FULL COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS COMPLETED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1024 AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, EXCEPT FOR THOSE REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE DISCLOSED AS PART OF THE FORM 1024 AND FORM 990 FILINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ADMIN/STRATEGY CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 243,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 108,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 351,000. COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 57,652. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 57,652. POLICY CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 113,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 113,000. POLLING CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,000. GENERAL PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 115,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 115,500.
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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$319,059
Liabilities
$1,474
Net assets
$317,585
Revenue
$1,880,000
Expenses
$2,630,411
Net income
-$750,411
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.01$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.34$0.65$0.31
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$1.88$2.63$0.75
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.02$1.07$0.03$1.66$1.63
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$0.02$2.70$0.05$1.89$1.84
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.60$0.06$4.54$1.39$6.15$4.76
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.79$0.48$9.30$11.6$5.63$5.93
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.44$0.06$3.38$9.61