Civic Intelligence

Agora Institute for CIVIC Virtue and The

EIN 45-3762268 • 501(c)3 • Wayne, PA

Profile

The organization's purpose is to cultivate open and honest inquiry into the fundamental virtues, truths, values, and habits required for human flourishing within a free and ordered society, while promoting quality interdisciplinary research and programs.

1300 Eagle RoadWayne, PA 19087

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.60x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-799%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$79,500

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 482.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-77%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

-1.7%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$36,844

Down $126,083 (-77%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$9,926

Up $5,578 (+128%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$26,918

Down $131,661 (-83%) from 2018

Revenue

Down

$16,476

Down $281 (-1.7%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$148,137

Down $17,924 (-11%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$131,661

Up $17,643 (+12%) from 2018

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $259,315Liabilities 2012: $5,640Net Assets 2012: $253,6752012Assets 2013: $369,778Liabilities 2013: $16,690Net Assets 2013: $353,0882013Assets 2014: $262,463Liabilities 2014: $9,695Net Assets 2014: $252,7682014Assets 2015: $305,135Liabilities 2015: $6,724Net Assets 2015: $298,4112015Assets 2016: $1Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $312,230Liabilities 2017: $4,347Net Assets 2017: $307,8832017Assets 2018: $162,927Liabilities 2018: $4,348Net Assets 2018: $158,5792018Assets 2019: $36,844Liabilities 2019: $9,926Net Assets 2019: $26,9182019

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$36,844
Liabilities$9,926
Net Assets$26,918

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $319,3422012Revenue 2013: $437,010Expenses 2013: $337,597Net Income 2013: $99,4132013Revenue 2014: $183,895Expenses 2014: $284,215Net Income 2014: -$100,3202014Revenue 2015: $383,534Expenses 2015: $337,891Net Income 2015: $45,6432015Revenue 2016: $0Expenses 2016: $0Net Income 2016: $02016Revenue 2017: $39,263Expenses 2017: $124,748Net Income 2017: -$85,4852017Revenue 2018: $16,757Expenses 2018: $166,061Net Income 2018: -$149,3042018Revenue 2019: $16,476Expenses 2019: $148,137Net Income 2019: -$131,6612019

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$16,476
Expenses$148,137
Net Income-$131,661

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$16,476
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization's purpose is to cultivate open and honest inquiry into the fundamental virtues, truths, values, and habits required for human flourishing within a free and ordered society, while promoting quality interdisciplinary research and programs.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED PERIODIC PUBLIC LECTURES, A STUDENT READING GROUP THAT MET WEEKLY, AND SEMINARS FOR BUSINESS LEADERS.$49,419-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LIA HOWARDExecutive DirectorFT$79,500-$79,500
MATTHEW KANEChairman-$0--
ANDREW KRIDERTreasurer-$0--
CATHERINE WILSONTrustee-$0--
BRIAN WILLIAMSSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Agora Institute for Civic Virtue & the
EIN
45-3762268
Phone
5024172847
Address
1300 EAGLE ROAD, WAYNE, PA 19087

Signing Officer

Name
Andrew Krider
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd
Address
125 STRAFFORD AVE STE 116, WAYNE, PA 19087
Preparer
Janine Bovatsek
Phone
6106883200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

EVENTS & MEETINGS $8263

Other Expenses.3

WEBSITE $1245

Other Expenses.4

SUPPLIES $1116

Other Expenses.5

DESIGN FEES $685

Other Expenses.6

MISCELLANEOUS $232

Other Expenses.8

DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $15

Other Expenses.9

FUNDRAISING $-173

Other Assets.1

DUE FROM EASTERN UNIVERSITY - Beginning $659 DUE FROM EASTERN UNIVERSITY - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4348 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $9926

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