Civic Intelligence

Democracy Matters Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-3009324

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 06, 2015

Organization ProfileTHEFRANKLINFORUM.ORG
455 Massachusetts Avenue No 600Washington, DC 20001

(202) 756-4100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.62x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

20th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$307,450

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.9% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

120%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$75,216

Down $101,302 (-57%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

-$46,942

Down $103,545 (-183%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$122,158

Up $2,243 (+1.9%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Up

$994,000

Up $542,000 (+120%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$1,097,545

Up $702,148 (+178%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$103,545

Down $160,148 (-283%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2013: $176,518Liabilities 2013: $119,915Net Assets 2013: $56,6032013Assets 2014: $75,216Liabilities 2014: $122,158Net Assets 2014: -$46,9422014Assets 2015: $45,060Liabilities 2015: $92,122Net Assets 2015: -$47,0622015Assets 2016: $17,117Liabilities 2016: $165,533Net Assets 2016: -$148,4162016Assets 2017: $20,463Liabilities 2017: $153,637Net Assets 2017: -$133,1742017Assets 2018: $2,563Liabilities 2018: $4,716Net Assets 2018: -$2,1532018Assets 2019: $2,063Liabilities 2019: $21,291Net Assets 2019: -$19,2282019Assets 2020: $379,944Liabilities 2020: $12,561Net Assets 2020: $367,3832020Assets 2021: $2,626,564Liabilities 2021: $811,233Net Assets 2021: $1,815,3312021Assets 2022: $752,777Liabilities 2022: $272,019Net Assets 2022: $480,7582022Assets 2023: $1,149,061Liabilities 2023: $26,571Net Assets 2023: $1,122,4902023Assets 2024: $2,236,075Liabilities 2024: $238,117Net Assets 2024: $1,997,9582024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$75,216
Liabilities$122,158
Net Assets-$46,942
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2013: $452,000Expenses 2013: $395,397Net Income 2013: $56,6032013Revenue 2014: $994,000Expenses 2014: $1,097,545Net Income 2014: -$103,5452014Revenue 2015: $200,850Expenses 2015: $200,970Net Income 2015: -$1202015Revenue 2016: $713,850Expenses 2016: $815,204Net Income 2016: -$101,3542016Revenue 2017: $410,000Expenses 2017: $394,758Net Income 2017: $15,2422017Revenue 2018: $219,000Expenses 2018: $61,614Net Income 2018: $157,3862018Revenue 2019: $2,381Expenses 2019: $19,456Net Income 2019: -$17,0752019Revenue 2020: $739,926Expenses 2020: $353,315Net Income 2020: $386,6112020Revenue 2021: $4,912,426Expenses 2021: $3,464,478Net Income 2021: $1,447,9482021Revenue 2022: $6,901,639Expenses 2022: $8,236,212Net Income 2022: -$1,334,5732022Revenue 2023: $1,973,667Expenses 2023: $1,331,935Net Income 2023: $641,7322023Revenue 2024: $35,588,226Expenses 2024: $34,712,758Net Income 2024: $875,4682024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$994,000
Expenses$1,097,545
Net Income-$103,545
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 6, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$994,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide grants for media training and ongoing coaching in order to improve and develop the capabilities of progressive messengers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,018$3,915▼ $5,103
Total Assets$176,518$75,216▼ $101,302
Other Assets Total$167,500$71,301▼ $96,199
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$119,915$122,158▲ $2,243
Total Liabilities$119,915$122,158▲ $2,243
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$150,000$60,000▼ $90,000
Unrestricted Net Assets$-93,397$-106,942▼ $13,545
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$56,603$-46,942▼ $103,545
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$176,518$75,216▼ $101,302

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$11,301--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
David BrockChairman$72,000$72,000
Pilar MartinezChief Financial Officer$23,234$23,234

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John NeffingerPresident
Alexis Mcgill JohnsonDirector
Marcy CarseyDirector
Shannon RocheExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$994,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$994,000
Change in Net Assets
$-103,545

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$994,000
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$994,000
Total Revenue per Form 990
$994,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$816,224
Professional Fundraising Fees$124,250
Total Fundraising Expense$124,250
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$79,749
Other Expenses$77,322

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$816,224--$816,224
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$124,250$124,250
Other Salaries and Wages$67,594--$67,594
Fees for Services Legal-$48,086-$48,086
Fees for Services Other$2,000$12,500-$14,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,636-$12,636
Other Employee Benefits$6,630--$6,630
Payroll Taxes$5,525--$5,525
Other Expenses-$1,744-$1,744
Office Expenses-$244-$244
Travel$18$94-$112
Total Functional Expenses$897,991$75,304$124,250$1,097,545

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,097,545
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,097,545
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,097,545
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Franklin ForumWashington, DC501(c)(4)To Provide Education and Training Regarding Public Speaking$816,224
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$124,250
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
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
No
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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the cfo and approved by the president of the organization and forwarded to the board of directors before filing.”

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

“The organization circulates a questionnaire asking board members to disclose conflicts of interest annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The organization uses comparative data from other organizations compensation studies. Also the board of directors approves the compensation of the president. For other key employees, the compensation is approved by the president.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization makes its 990 available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its 990 available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Franklin Education Forum
EIN
46-3009324
Phone
2027564100
Address
455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NO 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
John Neffinger
Title
President
Phone
2027564100
Signed
2015-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Neffinger
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell Pc
Address
7910 WOODMONT AVENUE SUITE 500, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Preparer
Matthew Johnson
Phone
3019860600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The board assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of independent auditor. This process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Fef requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more-likely-than-not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Fef does not believe its financial statements include, or reflect, any uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0463018149
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GRANTEES MUST PROVIDE FINANCIAL REPORTS DETAILING THE SPENDING OF THE GRANTS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt10
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt1181069
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt06300
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt01150
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt17251
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt10
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0JOHN NEFFINGER
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm1SHANNON ROCHE
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt10
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt1188320
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION CIRCULATES A QUESTIONNAIRE ASKING BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION USES COMPARATIVE DATA FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS COMPENSATION STUDIES. ALSO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT. FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE FRANKLIN FORUM
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt0501(C)(4)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0MEDIA TRAINING AND SUPPORT
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
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IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt0816224
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt0WRITTEN AGREEMENT
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE FRANKLIN FORUM
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IRS990ScheduleR/TransferFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
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IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt075216
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0176518
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt075216
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IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt01
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0122158
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Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$75,216
Liabilities
$122,158
Net assets
-$46,942
Revenue
$994,000
Expenses
$1,097,545
Net income
-$103,545
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.24$0.24$2.00$35.6$34.7$0.88
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$0.03$1.12$1.97$1.33$0.64
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.27$0.48$6.90$8.24$1.33
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.63$0.81$1.82$4.91$3.46$1.45
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.37$0.74$0.35$0.39
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.06$0.16
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.15$0.13$0.41$0.39$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.17$0.15$0.71$0.82$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.09$0.05$0.20$0.20$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.12$0.05$0.99$1.10$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.12$0.06$0.45$0.40$0.06