Civic Intelligence

Public Design Studio

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 48-1254410

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 31, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
1211 Folsom Street Fourth FLSan Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 861-8200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

18.02x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

2.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

94th percentile

155%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Up

$24,324

Up $14,774 (+155%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$414,036

Down $667 (-0.2%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$438,360

Up $15,441 (+3.7%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Down

$204,570

Down $56,458 (-22%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$205,237

Down $95,127 (-32%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$667

Up $38,669 (+98%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$500K$0-$500KAssets 2014: $13,369Liabilities 2014: $387,402Net Assets 2014: -$374,0332014Assets 2015: $9,550Liabilities 2015: $422,919Net Assets 2015: -$413,3692015Assets 2016: $24,324Liabilities 2016: $438,360Net Assets 2016: -$414,0362016Assets 2017: $44,138Liabilities 2017: $428,592Net Assets 2017: -$384,4542017Assets 2018: $34,763Liabilities 2018: $400,210Net Assets 2018: -$365,4472018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$24,324
Liabilities$438,360
Net Assets-$414,036
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $511,330Expenses 2014: $553,718Net Income 2014: -$42,3882014Revenue 2015: $261,028Expenses 2015: $300,364Net Income 2015: -$39,3362015Revenue 2016: $204,570Expenses 2016: $205,237Net Income 2016: -$6672016Revenue 2017: $144,149Expenses 2017: $114,567Net Income 2017: $29,5822017Revenue 2018: $224,171Expenses 2018: $205,166Net Income 2018: $19,0052018

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$204,570
Expenses$205,237
Net Income-$667
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 31, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$204,570
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

-

- public architecture provides the knowledge and network necessary to leverage the design of the built environment as a tool for social gain.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$145,687$143,887▼ $1,800
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$17,502-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,550$6,822▼ $2,728
Total Assets$9,550$24,324▲ $14,774
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$277,232$294,473▲ $17,241
Total Liabilities$422,919$438,360▲ $15,441
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-413,369$-414,036▼ $667
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-413,369$-414,036▼ $667
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$9,550$24,324▲ $14,774

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,701$9,164$13,865
Other Land Buildings$2,121$4,153$6,274
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David MeckelDirector
Julie EizenbergDirector
Lawrence WilkinsonDirector
Michael BoroskyDirector
Rob RorbesDirector
John PetersonFounder & Board Trustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$204,568
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$204,568
Change in Net Assets
$-667
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$129,733
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$75,504
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$47,345$22,280$0$69,625
Other Expenses$43,580$20,509$0$64,089
Occupancy$10,791$5,078$0$15,869
Information Technology$8,014$3,772$0$11,786
Insurance$7,446$3,504$0$10,950
Advertising$6,305$2,967$0$9,272
Payroll Taxes$3,998$1,881$0$5,879
Interest$2,201$1,036$0$3,237
Depreciation Depletion$1,855$873$0$2,728
All Other Expenses$1,554$731$0$2,285
Office Expenses$389$182$0$571
Travel$44$20$0$64
Total Functional Expenses$139,565$65,672$0$205,237
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,687$143,887▼ $1,800
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payable & Payroll Taxes$210,939
Sublease Security Deposit$29,000
Loan Payable-david Gensler$28,000
Line of Credit$19,569
Credit Cards Payable$6,965
Cash Short-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Public Design Studio
EIN
48-1254410
Phone
4158618200
Address
1211 FOLSOM STREET FOURTH FL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

Signing Officer

Name
John Peterson
Title
Founder & Board Trustee
Phone
4158618200
Signed
2017-07-31

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Peterson
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Walter K Louie & Assoc
Address
801 Portola Dr Suite 107, San Francisco, CA 94127-1234
Preparer
Walter Louie
Phone
4156829100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Public architecture does have a conflict of interest policy in place. Board and staff members review the policy and acknowledgecompliance on an annual basis. All activities of the organization are reviewed for potential conflicts under this policy before they are undertaken.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors reviews and approves the proposed salary for public architecture's top management official, the founder and president. The board evaluates and sets compensation after considering salary survey data for ceos of organizations of comparable budget, staff size, mission, and location.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Copies of governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by a cpa. Once the form 990 is drafted by the cpa, the form is sent to the board for discussion and review. All comments, questions and input are taken into account and modifications are made to the form 990 if necessary.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event expenses 2285. 1554. 731. 0.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,324
Liabilities
$438,360
Net assets
-$414,036
Revenue
$204,570
Expenses
$205,237
Net income
-$667
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$4.00$3.65$2.24$2.05$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$4.29$3.84$1.44$1.15$0.30
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$4.38$4.14$2.05$2.05$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$4.23$4.13$2.61$3.00$0.39
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$3.87$3.74$5.11$5.54$0.42