Civic Intelligence

Define American

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-4610491

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 10, 2017

900 S Shelby StreetLouisville, KY 40203-2532

(310) 916-9175

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

7th percentile

-48%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$135,437

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.4% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$1,977,135

Down $505,471 (-20%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$1,926,017

Down $524,941 (-21%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$51,118

Up $19,470 (+62%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$1,088,442

Down $2,306,000 (-68%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,613,383

Up $669,899 (+71%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$524,941

Down $2,975,899 (-121%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2015: $2,482,606Liabilities 2015: $31,648Net Assets 2015: $2,450,9582015Assets 2016: $1,977,135Liabilities 2016: $51,118Net Assets 2016: $1,926,0172016Assets 2019: $4,458,257Liabilities 2019: $80,800Net Assets 2019: $4,377,4572019Assets 2020: $3,553,102Liabilities 2020: $147,001Net Assets 2020: $3,406,1012020Assets 2021: $5,068,106Liabilities 2021: $90,867Net Assets 2021: $4,977,2392021Assets 2024: $2,974,482Liabilities 2024: $128,533Net Assets 2024: $2,845,9492024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,977,135
Liabilities$51,118
Net Assets$1,926,017

Operations Trend

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $3,394,442Expenses 2015: $943,484Net Income 2015: $2,450,9582015Revenue 2016: $1,088,442Expenses 2016: $1,613,383Net Income 2016: -$524,9412016Revenue 2019: $4,244,637Expenses 2019: $2,931,762Net Income 2019: $1,312,8752019Revenue 2020: $1,886,681Expenses 2020: $2,858,037Net Income 2020: -$971,3562020Revenue 2021: $4,398,940Expenses 2021: $2,827,802Net Income 2021: $1,571,1382021Revenue 2024: $2,121,348Expenses 2024: $4,110,679Net Income 2024: -$1,989,3312024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,088,442
Expenses$1,613,383
Net Income-$524,941
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 10, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,111,246
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Define american is a media and culture organization using the power of stories to transcend politics and shift the conversation around immigrants, identity and citizenship in a changing america. The organization works collaboratively with a wide variety of educational, scientific, academic and community organizations, and relies on contributions and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations and governmental organizations to carry out its mission.

Define american is a non-profit media and culture organization that humanizes the conversation about immigration and citizenship in a changing america. We aim to change culture by creating campaigns that impact how the media portrays immigration and how the public perceives the role of immigrants.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,791,850$1,050,000▼ $741,850
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$608,761$818,073▲ $209,312
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$73,420$83,805▲ $10,385
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,575$25,257▲ $16,682
Total Assets$2,482,606$1,977,135▼ $505,471
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,648$51,118▲ $29,470
Deferred Revenue$10,000$0▼ $10,000
Total Liabilities$31,648$51,118▲ $19,470
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,491,850$972,235▼ $519,615
Unrestricted Net Assets$959,108$953,782▼ $5,326
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,450,958$1,926,017▼ $524,941
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,482,606$1,977,135▼ $505,471

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$83,805$31,186$114,991
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan EllerExecutive DirectorFT$126,338$9,099$135,437
Bichngoc Quach CaoCOO (began 5/15/16)FT$68,804$6,755$75,559

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elise HaasBoard Member
Gabriela PachecoBoard Member
Lori Brewer CollinsBoard Member
Pat HylandBoard Member
Shervin PishevarBoard Member
Jose Antonio VargasCEO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,054,099
Program Service Revenue
$12,000
Investment Income
$-1,097
Other Revenue
$23,440
All Other Contributions
$1,054,099
Change in Net Assets
$-524,941

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,088,442
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,088,442
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,088,442
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$844,993
Other Expenses$768,390
Total Fundraising Expense$221,951
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$377,704$46,119$91,227$515,050
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$154,731$18,893$37,372$210,996
Travel$172,033$5,610$9,350$186,993
Occupancy$126,099$1,521$14,180$141,800
Fees for Services Other$87,091$5,125$10,246$102,462
Information Technology$67,696$3,761$3,761$75,218
Other Employee Benefits$45,111$5,508$10,896$61,515
Payroll Taxes$42,118$5,141$10,173$57,432
Fees for Services Accounting$19,985$19,985$9,992$49,962
Advertising$33,671-$1,772$35,443
Conferences and Meetings$4,436$3,025$15,819$23,280
Office Expenses$19,221$2,262$1,131$22,614
Depreciation Depletion$22,154--$22,154
Fees for Services Legal$3,893$229$458$4,580
Insurance$2,036--$2,036
Other Expenses$0$44$250$294
Total Functional Expenses$1,264,546$126,886$221,951$1,613,383

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,613,383
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,613,383
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,613,383
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-#EMERGINGUS IS OWNED BY JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS, CEO OF DEFINE AMERICAN INC.DEFINE AMERICAN SUBLEASES OFFICE SPACE TO #EMERGINGUS.No$20,500
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
No
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 process of reviewing the form 990 entails a detailed review by the organization's accounting department. The governing body receives an electronic copy of the form 990 including requested schedules, as ultimately filed with the irs, for review and approval prior to filing with the irs.

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

The executive committee of the board of directors regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by reviewing annual statements and taking other such actions as are necessary for effective oversight. The policy states that in connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the board or executive committee. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board or executive committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or executive committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board or executive committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in da's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The executive committee of the board of directors is responsible for oversight of the organization's compensation policy for all employees. The executive director and chief operations officer are responsible for making recommendations for staff employee compensation to the executive committee of the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents are available upon request and available to the public at the organization's office during normal business hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Define American Inc
EIN
46-4610491
Phone
3109169175
Address
900 S SHELBY STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40203-2532

Signing Officer

Name
Ryan Eller
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3109169175
Signed
2017-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ryan Eller
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
17
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
Mountjoy Chilton Medley Llp
Address
462 S FOURTH ST SUITE 2600, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202-3445
Preparer
Rebecca L Phillips CPA
Phone
5027491900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The process has not changed from prior years.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization is exempt from income taxes pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The organization has also been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the internal revenue code. The organization recognizes uncertain income tax positions using the "more-likley-than-not" approach as defined in the asc. No liability for uncertain tax positions has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS USING THE "MORE-LIKLEY-THAN-NOT" APPROACH AS DEFINED IN THE ASC. NO LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0#EMERGINGUS IS OWNED BY JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS, CEO OF DEFINE AMERICAN INC.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0DEFINE AMERICAN SUBLEASES OFFICE SPACE TO #EMERGINGUS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THE FORM 990 ENTAILS A DETAILED REVIEW BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT. THE GOVERNING BODY RECEIVES AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 INCLUDING REQUESTED SCHEDULES, AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REVIEWING ANNUAL STATEMENTS AND TAKING OTHER SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR EFFECTIVE OVERSIGHT. THE POLICY STATES THAT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN DA'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAFF EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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