Civic Intelligence

Michigan Conservative Energy Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-3098487

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jul 22, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.MICEF.ORG
106 W Allegan St No 200Lansing, MI 48933

(517) 267-9012

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

35th percentile

-2.2%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$48,750

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.8% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$131,289

Down $5,943 (-4.3%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$131,289

Down $5,943 (-4.3%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Down

$273,594

Down $33,946 (-11%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$279,537

Down $112,864 (-29%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$5,943

Up $78,918 (+93%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth37th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $56,043Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $56,0432015Assets 2016: $222,093Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $222,0932016Assets 2017: $137,232Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $137,2322017Assets 2018: $131,289Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $131,2892018Assets 2019: $95,459Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $95,4592019Assets 2020: $110,342Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $110,3422020Assets 2021: $116,291Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $116,2912021Assets 2022: $73,451Liabilities 2022: $2,094Net Assets 2022: $71,3572022Assets 2023: $60,996Liabilities 2023: $6,943Net Assets 2023: $54,0532023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$131,289
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$131,289
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $253,362Expenses 2015: $197,319Net Income 2015: $56,0432015Revenue 2016: $443,476Expenses 2016: $277,426Net Income 2016: $166,0502016Revenue 2017: $307,540Expenses 2017: $392,401Net Income 2017: -$84,8612017Revenue 2018: $273,594Expenses 2018: $279,537Net Income 2018: -$5,9432018Revenue 2019: $200,462Expenses 2019: $236,292Net Income 2019: -$35,8302019Revenue 2020: $65,242Expenses 2020: $50,359Net Income 2020: $14,8832020Revenue 2021: $80,947Expenses 2021: $74,998Net Income 2021: $5,9492021Revenue 2022: $6,204Expenses 2022: $46,662Net Income 2022: -$40,4582022Revenue 2023: $28,367Expenses 2023: $45,671Net Income 2023: -$17,3042023Revenue 2024: $24,931Expenses 2024: $28,500Net Income 2024: -$3,5692024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$273,594
Expenses$279,537
Net Income-$5,943
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jul 22, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$273,594
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To facilitate a clean energy dialogue among center-right leaders and activists.

Create and sustain an organization to facilitate a clean energy dialogue among centerright leaders and activists.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$137,232$131,289▼ $5,943
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$131,632$125,689▼ $5,943
Inventories for Sale or Use$5,600$5,600→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$137,232$131,289▼ $5,943
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$137,232$131,289▼ $5,943
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$137,232$131,289▼ $5,943
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Ed RivetSecretaryPT$48,750$48,750
Larry WardTreasurerPT$41,250$41,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher PawsatPresident
Brittany ZwierzchowskiTrustee
Mark PischeaTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$273,569
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$25
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$273,569
Change in Net Assets
$-5,943
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$150,341
Other Expenses$129,196
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$48,000$90,000-$138,000
Fees for Services Other$2,477$74,759-$77,236
Conferences and Meetings$12,658--$12,658
Payroll Taxes$3,672$6,885-$10,557
Occupancy-$9,000-$9,000
Office Expenses-$2,886-$2,886
Other Expenses$4,577$2,675-$2,675
Advertising$1,911--$1,911
Pension Plan Contributions$960$824-$1,784
All Other Expenses$295--$295
Information Technology-$223-$223
Total Functional Expenses$84,106$195,431$0$279,537
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
Yes
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
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 A, Line 2

“Executive director larry ward through his company republican advisor services, llc, have performed contract work for the sterling corporation in the early development of the michigan conservative energy forum. Board member mark pischea is an employee of the sterling corporation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The executive director sat down with the tax preparer to review preliminary copy of the return. Subsequently the form 990 is presented to the board by the executive director before being filed.”

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

“Periodically check to see if transactions fall under the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Michigan Conservative Energy Forum
EIN
47-3098487
Phone
5172679012
Address
106 W ALLEGAN ST NO 200, LANSING, MI 48933

Signing Officer

Name
Ed Rivet
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5172679012
Signed
2019-07-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ed Rivet
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
William E Boss & Associates Pc
Address
735 W LAKE LANSING ROAD SUITE 200, EAST LANSING, MI 48823
Preparer
William E Boss CPA
Phone
5173339546
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,856. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,856. Consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 52,176. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,176. Continuing education: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,227. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,227. Contractors: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 16,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,500. Young professionals: program service expenses 2,477. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,477.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAT DOWN WITH THE TAX PREPARER TO REVIEW PRELIMINARY COPY OF THE RETURN. SUBSEQUENTLY THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2PERIODICALLY CHECK TO SEE IF TRANSACTIONS FALL UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$131,289
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$131,289
Revenue
$273,594
Expenses
$279,537
Net income
-$5,943
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.29$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.07$0.54$0.28$0.46$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.02$0.71$0.06$0.47$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.16$0.00$1.16$0.81$0.75$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$0.65$0.50$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$2.00$2.36$0.36
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.00$1.31$2.74$2.80$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.00$1.37$3.08$3.92$0.85
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.00$2.22$4.43$2.77$1.66
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.00$0.56$2.53$1.97$0.56