Civic Intelligence

On the Commons

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 48-1271532

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on Apr 04, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.ONTHECOMMONS.ORG
2104 Stevens Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55404

(612) 879-7530

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

13th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$62,943

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.2% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-21%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$322,539

Down $87,455 (-21%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$308,032

Down $84,223 (-21%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$14,507

Down $3,232 (-18%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

$346,607

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Down

$430,830

Down $192,558 (-31%) from 2013

Net Income

-$84,223

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $561,805Liabilities 2011: $27,215Net Assets 2011: $534,5902011Assets 2012: $620,632Liabilities 2012: $6,987Net Assets 2012: $613,6452012Assets 2013: $409,994Liabilities 2013: $17,739Net Assets 2013: $392,2552013Assets 2014: $322,539Liabilities 2014: $14,507Net Assets 2014: $308,0322014Assets 2015: $112,060Liabilities 2015: $1,667Net Assets 2015: $110,3932015Assets 2016: $48,302Liabilities 2016: $1,1862016

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$322,539
Liabilities$14,507
Net Assets$308,032
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $726,3412011Revenue 2012: $669,837Expenses 2012: $590,782Net Income 2012: $79,0552012Expenses 2013: $623,3882013Revenue 2014: $346,607Expenses 2014: $430,830Net Income 2014: -$84,2232014Revenue 2015: $154,132Expenses 2015: $351,771Net Income 2015: -$197,6392015Revenue 2016: $6,816Expenses 2016: $70,093Net Income 2016: -$63,2772016

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$346,607
Expenses$430,830
Net Income-$84,223
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
Apr 4, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$346,607
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

On the commons is a commons movement strategy center. Our purpose is to foster a new worldview, set of practices and solutions that promote the emergence of a commons-based society.its work takes many forms ranging from introducing practical political and economic policies to advancing popular education campaigns, community arts projects and grassroots local action. The organization focuses on a breadth of issues which reach deep into the realms of culture, ecology, technology, economics, politics, human relationships and social systems.

On the commons (otc) is a commons movement strategy center. Our purpose is to foster a new worldview, set of practices and solutions that promote the emergence of a commons-based society.its work takes many forms ranging from introducing practical political and economic policies to advancing popular education campaigns, community arts projects and grassroots local action. The organization focuses on a breadth of issues which reach deep into the realms of culture, ecology, technology, economics, politics, human relationships and social systems.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$228,856$129,574▼ $99,282
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$32,169$111,061▲ $78,892
Pledges and Grants Receivable$146,917$43,000▼ $103,917
Accounts Receivable$1,441$37,500▲ $36,059
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$611$1,404▲ $793
Total Assets$409,994$322,539▼ $87,455
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,739$14,507▼ $3,232
Total Liabilities$17,739$14,507▼ $3,232
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$146,762$164,562▲ $17,800
Unrestricted Net Assets$245,493$143,470▼ $102,023
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$392,255$308,032▼ $84,223
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$409,994$322,539▼ $87,455
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ana MickaCo-directorFT$59,643$3,300$62,943
Julie RistauCo-directorFT$54,693$3,264$57,957

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Harriet BarlowPresident
Anil NaidooDirector
Chuck CollinsDirector
Peter BarnesTreasurer/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$312,708
Program Service Revenue
$33,000
Investment Income
$899
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$312,708
Change in Net Assets
$-84,223
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$343,950
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$86,880
Total Fundraising Expense$10,758
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$251,890--$251,890
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,247$12,049$8,032$80,328
Advertising$17,472$77-$17,549
Fees for Services Legal$14,300$587-$14,887
Office Expenses$10,540$1,528$207$12,275
Information Technology$10,966$86-$11,052
Conferences and Meetings$9,811$360$720$10,891
Occupancy$7,064$706$471$8,241
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,518-$7,518
Travel$6,663$470$313$7,446
Payroll Taxes$4,914$983$655$6,552
Insurance$622$522$360$1,504
Other Expenses-$697-$697
Total Functional Expenses$394,489$25,583$10,758$430,830
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
Jay WalljasperSpouse of a Co-directorContracted Writing ServicesNo$47,075
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
Yes
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
Yes
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 11

“The 990 is sent electronically to the member of the board of directors for review and approval by email. After that approval, the executive committee meets to approve and the board reviews at the next board meeting.”

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

“The members disclose any conflicts annually and the executive committee reviews and monitors for compliance throughout the year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The board of directors reviews salary information for similar organizations prior to making an offer to the director(s). The directors review salary comparison data and provide this information to the board prior to hiring any other leadership level (program director level) staff.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes the documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
48-1271532
Phone
6128797530

Signing Officer

Name
Ana Micka
Title
Co-director
Phone
6128797530
Signed
2015-04-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ana Micka
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Preparer
Bonnie R Russ
Phone
6512276695
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program consultants: program service expenses 209,900. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 209,900. Media and public relations: program service expenses 41,990. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 41,990.”

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Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$322,539
Liabilities
$14,507
Net assets
$308,032
Revenue
$346,607
Expenses
$430,830
Net income
-$84,223
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.48$0.01$0.07$0.70$0.63
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.02$1.10$1.54$3.52$1.98
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.23$0.15$3.08$3.47$4.31$0.84
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.10$0.18$3.92$6.23
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.21$0.07$6.14$6.70$5.91$0.79
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.62$0.27$5.35$7.26