Civic Intelligence

The Franklin Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-3018149

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.THEFRANKLINFORUM.ORG
455 Massachusetts Avenue NW 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

99th percentile

6.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.3%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$45,000

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-76%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-54%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$13,732

Down $43,552 (-76%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

-$71,354

Up $129,970 (+65%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$85,086

Down $173,522 (-67%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Down

$466,648

Down $550,534 (-54%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$460,366

Down $734,233 (-61%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$6,282

Up $183,699 (+104%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2015: $186,225Liabilities 2015: $210,132Net Assets 2015: -$23,9072015Assets 2016: $57,284Liabilities 2016: $258,608Net Assets 2016: -$201,3242016Assets 2017: $13,732Liabilities 2017: $85,086Net Assets 2017: -$71,3542017Assets 2018: $29,879Liabilities 2018: $60,270Net Assets 2018: -$30,3912018Assets 2019: $22,810Liabilities 2019: $12,493Net Assets 2019: $10,3172019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$13,732
Liabilities$85,086
Net Assets-$71,354
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $1,334,147Expenses 2015: $1,318,742Net Income 2015: $15,4052015Revenue 2016: $1,017,182Expenses 2016: $1,194,599Net Income 2016: -$177,4172016Revenue 2017: $466,648Expenses 2017: $460,366Net Income 2017: $6,2822017Revenue 2018: $154,615Expenses 2018: $113,880Net Income 2018: $40,7352018Revenue 2019: $47,296Expenses 2019: $6,588Net Income 2019: $40,7082019Revenue 2020: $10,000Expenses 2020: $20,317Net Income 2020: -$10,3172020

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$466,648
Expenses$460,366
Net Income$6,282
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$466,648
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The franklin forum was organized for the purpose of providing media training and support, including message development and speaker promotion, to strengthen top progressive messengers and messaging.

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$12,010$8,510▼ $3,500
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,441$5,222▼ $50,219
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,136--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$57,284$13,732▼ $43,552
Other Assets Total$-13,303$0▲ $13,303
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$258,608$85,086▼ $173,522
Total Liabilities$258,608$85,086▼ $173,522
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-201,324$-71,354▲ $129,970
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-201,324$-71,354▲ $129,970
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$57,284$13,732▼ $43,552

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$13,750$13,750
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
David BrockChairman$45,000$45,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John NeffingerPresident
Karen WhiteDirector
Marcy CarseyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$457,648
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$9,000
All Other Contributions
$228,835
Change in Net Assets
$6,282
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$349,947
Other Expenses$97,231
Total Fundraising Expense$15,291
Professional Fundraising Fees$13,188
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$224,574$27,080-$251,654
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$22,500$22,500-$45,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,381-$34,381
Payroll Taxes$20,107$3,827-$23,934
Travel$18,658-$1,503$20,161
Other Employee Benefits$17,359$2,728-$20,087
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$13,188$13,188
Fees for Services Other$5,000$5,786-$10,786
Occupancy-$9,929-$9,929
Pension Plan Contributions$8,138$1,134-$9,272
Information Technology-$4,130$600$4,730
Office Expenses-$3,100-$3,100
Insurance-$3,017-$3,017
Fees for Services Legal-$3,000-$3,000
Conferences and Meetings-$1,502-$1,502
Other Expenses$210$102-$102
Total Functional Expenses$322,717$122,358$15,291$460,366
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$13,188
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$167,209
Section 527 Activity Spending$167,209
Total Exempt Function Spending$167,209
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
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 11B

“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the cfo. The return was approved by the president of the organization and forwarded to the board of directors before filing with the irs.”

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

“The organization circulates a questionnaire asking directors and officers to disclose conflicts of interest annually. The interested director or officer abstains from voting on the transaction.”

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

“The board of directors uses comparative data from other organizations and compensation studies when determining compensation of the president. The compensation process is also documented. The president approves compensation for other key employees. The last review took place in december 2016.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its articles of incorporation and form 990 available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Franklin Forum
EIN
46-3018149
Phone
2027564100
Address
455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW NO 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
John Neffinger
Title
President
Phone
2027564100
Signed
2018-11-13
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
6
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman
Address
4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 650N, BETHESDA, MD 20814-2930
Phone
3019519090
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Filings

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

Open filing
Assets
$13,732
Liabilities
$85,086
Net assets
-$71,354
Revenue
$466,648
Expenses
$460,366
Net income
$6,282
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.02$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.05$0.01$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.06$0.03$0.15$0.11$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.09$0.07$0.47$0.46$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.26$0.20$1.02$1.19$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.21$0.02$1.33$1.32$0.02