Civic Intelligence

Liberty Justice Center

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 45-4204425

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Feb 27, 2018

Organization ProfileLIBERTYJUSTICECENTER.ORG

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190 S Lasalle Street No 1500Chicago, IL 60603-3470

(312) 263-7668

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

30th percentile

-5.1%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$382,631

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 109.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-87%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

1.8%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,757

Down $17,905 (-87%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$2,757

Down $17,905 (-87%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$349,250

Up $6,250 (+1.8%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$367,155

Up $25,437 (+7.4%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$17,905

Down $19,187 (-1497%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2012: $6,426Liabilities 2012: $1,071Net Assets 2012: $5,3552012Assets 2013: $19,380Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $19,3802013Assets 2014: $20,662Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $20,6622014Assets 2015: $2,757Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,7572015Assets 2016: $18,789Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $18,7892016Assets 2017: $151,208Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $151,2082017Assets 2018: $974,419Liabilities 2018: $39,393Net Assets 2018: $935,0262018Assets 2019: $989,456Liabilities 2019: $60,362Net Assets 2019: $929,0942019Assets 2020: $1,151,503Liabilities 2020: $93,375Net Assets 2020: $1,058,1282020Assets 2021: $4,208,569Liabilities 2021: $170,830Net Assets 2021: $4,037,7392021Assets 2022: $3,153,483Liabilities 2022: $137,685Net Assets 2022: $3,015,7982022Assets 2023: $3,261,035Liabilities 2023: $151,265Net Assets 2023: $3,109,7702023Assets 2024: $3,237,473Liabilities 2024: $111,280Net Assets 2024: $3,126,1932024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,757
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,757
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2012: $144,6452012Revenue 2013: $225,035Expenses 2013: $211,011Net Income 2013: $14,0242013Revenue 2014: $343,000Expenses 2014: $341,718Net Income 2014: $1,2822014Revenue 2015: $349,250Expenses 2015: $367,155Net Income 2015: -$17,9052015Revenue 2016: $494,000Expenses 2016: $477,968Net Income 2016: $16,0322016Revenue 2017: $692,322Expenses 2017: $559,903Net Income 2017: $132,4192017Revenue 2018: $2,245,284Expenses 2018: $1,414,073Net Income 2018: $831,2112018Revenue 2019: $2,255,795Expenses 2019: $2,261,727Net Income 2019: -$5,9322019Revenue 2020: $2,306,293Expenses 2020: $2,177,259Net Income 2020: $129,0342020Revenue 2021: $6,289,778Expenses 2021: $3,310,167Net Income 2021: $2,979,6112021Revenue 2022: $2,331,283Expenses 2022: $3,353,922Net Income 2022: -$1,022,6392022Revenue 2023: $2,798,379Expenses 2023: $2,704,895Net Income 2023: $93,4842023Revenue 2024: $3,193,184Expenses 2024: $3,176,761Net Income 2024: $16,4232024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$349,250
Expenses$367,155
Net Income-$17,905
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Feb 27, 2018
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$349,250
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To advance economic and social liberties and a free enterprise society through strategic litigation, training, communication, activism and research. In addition, the center will train law students, lawyers and policy activists in the pursuit of public interest litigation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$20,662$2,757▼ $17,905
Total Assets$20,662$2,757▼ $17,905
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$20,662$2,757▼ $17,905
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$20,662$2,757▼ $17,905
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$20,662$2,757▼ $17,905
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Pat HughesPresidentPT$28,000$101,122$129,122

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stephanie LinaresDirector
John TillmanSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$349,250
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$349,250
Change in Net Assets
$-17,905

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$349,250
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$349,250
Total Revenue per Form 990
$349,250
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$278,321
Other Expenses$88,834
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$224,666--$224,666
Other Employee Benefits$37,470--$37,470
Fees for Services Other$29,500--$29,500
Fees for Services Legal$17,386--$17,386
Payroll Taxes$16,185--$16,185
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,525-$11,525
Office Expenses$3,068$775-$3,843
Insurance$2,906--$2,906
Travel$2,697--$2,697
Other Expenses$2,259--$2,259
All Other Expenses$2,052--$2,052
Total Functional Expenses$354,855$12,300$0$367,155

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$367,155
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$367,155
Total Expenses per Form 990$367,155
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

“Prior to submission to the irs, form 990 is provided to the principal officer and governing body of the organization for review.”

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

“The organization reviews the conflict of interest policy once a year with the board of directors & employees and inquires of any material changes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of ceo paid by the related organization is determined by an examination of comparable data for other ceo's in the industry countrywide and in the chicagoland area. The information from that research is shared with the board of directors who then approve compensation for the ceo of the related organization. Note that an independent consultant is not used in the process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, policies, and audited financial statements will be available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VII, Column (B)

“John tillman devotes approximately 25 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute and approximately 16 hours per week to a related organization, government accountability alliance. Pat hughes devotes approximately 22 hours per week to a related organization, illinois policy institute and approximately 10 hours per week to a related organization, government accountability alliance.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Liberty Justice Center
EIN
45-4204425
Phone
3122637668
Address
190 S LASALLE STREET NO 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60603-3470

Signing Officer

Name
Pat Hughes
Title
President
Phone
3123465700
Signed
2018-02-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Pat Hughes
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Willow CPA Group Ltd
Address
1622 W COLONIAL PARKWAY SUITE 101, INVERNESS, IL 60067
Preparer
Kimberley S Fritzsche
Phone
8474533950
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1:

“The organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting. Certain revenues are recognized when received rather than when earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. Modifications to the cash basis of accounting include recording depreciation on property and equipment and accruing for payroll taxes, if applicable.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“There has been no change in the process since the prior year.”

Form 990 Amended Return Explanation

“The return is being amended to correct the base salary paid to john tillman. Form 990 page 7 column e as previously reported 264,500 as corrected 344,500 form 990 schedule j column b (i) (ii) as previously reported 200,000 as corrected 280,000”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization's federal and illinois exempt organization returns are subject to examination by the internal revenue service and state authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ONCE A YEAR WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EMPLOYEES AND INQUIRES OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF CEO PAID BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY AN EXAMINATION OF COMPARABLE DATA FOR OTHER CEO'S IN THE INDUSTRY COUNTRYWIDE AND IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. THE INFORMATION FROM THAT RESEARCH IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION. NOTE THAT AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS NOT USED IN THE PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4JOHN TILLMAN DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 25 HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE AND APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE. PAT HUGHES DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 22 HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE AND APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS PER WEEK TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ALLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION USES THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. CERTAIN REVENUES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN RECEIVED RATHER THAN WHEN EARNED AND CERTAIN EXPENSES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN PAID RATHER THAN WHEN THE OBLIGATION IS INCURRED. MODIFICATIONS TO THE CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING INCLUDE RECORDING DEPRECIATION ON PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND ACCRUING FOR PAYROLL TAXES, IF APPLICABLE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS SINCE THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE RETURN IS BEING AMENDED TO CORRECT THE BASE SALARY PAID TO JOHN TILLMAN. FORM 990 PAGE 7 COLUMN E AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 264,500 AS CORRECTED 344,500 FORM 990 SCHEDULE J COLUMN B (I) (II) AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED 200,000 AS CORRECTED 280,000
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990 AMENDED RETURN EXPLANATION
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IRS990ScheduleR/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE AMOUNT OF SHARED FACILITIES IS DETERMINED BY THE SQUARE FOOTAGE USED BY LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER DIVIDED BY THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE LEASED.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,757
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,757
Revenue
$349,250
Expenses
$367,155
Net income
-$17,905
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.24$0.11$3.13$3.19$3.18$0.02
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.26$0.15$3.11$2.80$2.70$0.09
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.15$0.14$3.02$2.33$3.35$1.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.21$0.17$4.04$6.29$3.31$2.98
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.15$0.09$1.06$2.31$2.18$0.13
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.99$0.06$0.93$2.26$2.26$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.97$0.04$0.94$2.25$1.41$0.83
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.69$0.56$0.13
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.49$0.48$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.37$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.34$0.34$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.23$0.21$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.14