Civic Intelligence

Digital Commerce Alliance Association

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-3714986

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

Organization ProfileCARDLINX.ORG
1534 Plaza LaneBurlingame, CA 94010

(415) 741-9730

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

71st percentile

9.7%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

100th percentile

466%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

6.7%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$145,297

Up $119,646 (+466%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$50,468

Up $259,326 (+124%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$94,829

Down $139,680 (-60%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,042,268

Up $65,837 (+6.7%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$941,687

Down $55,302 (-5.5%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$100,581

Up $121,139 (+589%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2013: $95,875Liabilities 2013: $88,9382013Assets 2014: $102,000Liabilities 2014: $81,000Net Assets 2014: $21,0002014Assets 2015: $92,841Liabilities 2015: $49,853Net Assets 2015: $42,9882015Assets 2016: $115,955Liabilities 2016: $230,040Net Assets 2016: -$114,0852016Assets 2017: $25,651Liabilities 2017: $234,509Net Assets 2017: -$208,8582017Assets 2018: $145,297Liabilities 2018: $94,829Net Assets 2018: $50,4682018Assets 2019: $373,066Liabilities 2019: $152,823Net Assets 2019: $220,2432019Assets 2020: $335,011Liabilities 2020: $220,893Net Assets 2020: $114,1182020Assets 2021: $273,525Liabilities 2021: $212,826Net Assets 2021: $60,6992021Assets 2022: $169,277Liabilities 2022: $227,158Net Assets 2022: -$57,8812022

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$145,297
Liabilities$94,829
Net Assets$50,468
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $190,000Expenses 2013: $183,063Net Income 2013: $6,9372013Revenue 2014: $414,755Expenses 2014: $467,718Net Income 2014: -$52,9632014Revenue 2015: $806,630Expenses 2015: $850,726Net Income 2015: -$44,0962015Revenue 2016: $907,250Expenses 2016: $864,323Net Income 2016: $42,9272016Revenue 2017: $976,431Expenses 2017: $996,989Net Income 2017: -$20,5582017Revenue 2018: $1,042,268Expenses 2018: $941,687Net Income 2018: $100,5812018Revenue 2019: $1,048,732Expenses 2019: $878,959Net Income 2019: $169,7732019Revenue 2020: $733,443Expenses 2020: $839,568Net Income 2020: -$106,1252020Revenue 2021: $778,563Expenses 2021: $831,982Net Income 2021: -$53,4192021Revenue 2022: $704,532Expenses 2022: $823,112Net Income 2022: -$118,5802022

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,042,268
Expenses$941,687
Net Income$100,581
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,042,268
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote the growth of the card-linked industry.

The cardlinx association increases interoperability, eliminates friction, and promotes the growth of the card-linked offers industry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Intangible Assets-$79,362-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$23,880$63,396▲ $39,516
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-213,858$45,468▲ $259,326
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$5,000$5,000→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,771$2,539▲ $768
Total Assets$25,651$145,297▲ $119,646
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$104,707$83,382▼ $21,325
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$33,000$9,900▼ $23,100
Deferred Revenue$96,801$1,547▼ $95,254
Other Liabilities$1--
Total Liabilities$234,509$94,829▼ $139,680
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-208,858$50,468▲ $259,326
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$25,651$145,297▲ $119,646

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,539$1,657$4,196
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay23rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Silvio TavaresPresident
Bandon LogdoDirector
Dale MccroryDirector
David KristaDirector
Dev SubrataDirector
Erin WarrenDirector
Jasma GhaiDirector
Jon CarderDirector
Jonathan SilverDirector
Kirsty RankinDirector
Mladen VladicDirector
Neal BernseteinDirector
Paul SiegfriedDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,016,455
Program Service Revenue
$25,813
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$100,581
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$835,341
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$106,346
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$294,470$35,085-$329,555
Conferences and Meetings$106,309--$106,309
Other Salaries and Wages$94,993$10,555-$105,548
Advertising$92,225--$92,225
Fees for Services Other$62,733$16,150-$78,883
All Other Expenses$42,939$24,507-$67,446
Occupancy$60,201$6,534-$66,735
Travel$61,041--$61,041
Interest$9,906--$9,906
Information Technology-$8,219-$8,219
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,503-$6,503
Other Employee Benefits-$798-$798
Other Expenses$458$51-$509
Total Functional Expenses$828,743$112,944$0$941,687
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
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Management duties delegation Part VI line 3

“The board utilitizes a management team to handle the every day activities of the organization.”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Additional members are voted in by an nomination and a unaminous vote from the current board of directors.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The form 990 is reviewed by the president of the board and a copy is given to each board member”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Cardlinx has a written conflict of interest policy which all members of the governing body are required to reviewandsign. All governing body remembers fill out an annual conflict of interest of policy. These are reviewed by the president of the boardandany potential or perceived conflicts are disclosed, discussedandresolved by the full board of directors.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation of officers is reviewedandestablished by a special compensation committee of the board. The compensation of officers of similar associations is reviewedandcompared to assess fairandreasonable compensation for services provided by officers of the association.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation of officers is reviewed and established by a special compensation committee of the board. The compensation of officers of similar association is reviewed and compared to assess far and reasonable compensation for service provided by officers of the association.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Key documents are made available online at the organizations website. Other documents may be available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Cardlinx Association
EIN
46-3714986
Address
1534 PLAZA LANE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010

Signing Officer

Name
Silvio Tavares
Title
President
Phone
4157419730
Signed
2019-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
32

Preparer

Firm
Flex-tax Inc
Address
1160 Battery St E Ste 100, San Francisco, CA 94111
Preparer
Siu Kei Kwan
Phone
4158606288
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“Cardlinx certification program certification process which includes two testsandan annual fee.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$145,297
Liabilities
$94,829
Net assets
$50,468
Revenue
$1,042,268
Expenses
$941,687
Net income
$100,581
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.23$0.06$0.70$0.82$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.21$0.06$0.78$0.83$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.22$0.11$0.73$0.84$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.15$0.22$1.05$0.88$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.09$0.05$1.04$0.94$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.23$0.21$0.98$1.00$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.23$0.11$0.91$0.86$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.05$0.04$0.81$0.85$0.04
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.08$0.02$0.41$0.47$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.09$0.19$0.18$0.01