Civic Intelligence

Nature Commission

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-4812788

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 15, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.NATURECOMMISSION.ORG
733 Calle VallartaSan Clemente, CA 92673

(949) 939-9372

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

15th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-76%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $80 (-100%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $80 (-100%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$355

Down $1,145 (-76%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$435

Down $985 (-69%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$80

Down $160 (-200%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$80$60$40$20$0Assets 2016: $80Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $802016Assets 2017: $0Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $02017Assets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$1.5K$1.0K$500$0-$500Revenue 2016: $1,500Expenses 2016: $1,420Net Income 2016: $802016Revenue 2017: $355Expenses 2017: $435Net Income 2017: -$802017Revenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $0Net Income 2019: $02019

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$355
Expenses$435
Net Income-$80
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$355
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote public awareness activities and education in support of preserving wildlands and ecosystems, most specifically near urban areas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$80--
Total Assets$80$0▼ $80
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$80--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$80$0▼ $80
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$80$0▼ $80
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kevin L NelsonPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$355
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$355
Change in Net Assets
$-80
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$435
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$435-$435
Total Functional Expenses$0$435$0$435
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nature Commission
EIN
47-4812788
Address
733 CALLE VALLARTA, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673

Signing Officer

Name
Kevin L Nelson
Title
President
Phone
9499399372
Signed
2018-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kevin L Nelson
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Michael a Chester Ea Cfs
Address
1525 MESA VERDE DRIVE EAST SUITE 2, COSTA MESA, CA 92626-5269
Preparer
Michael a Chester Ea Cfs
Phone
7145570992
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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$355
Expenses
$435
Net income
-$80
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0$0$0$0$0$0
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0$0$0$355$435$80
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$80$0$80$1,500$1,420$80