Civic Intelligence

On the Commons

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 48-1271532

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on May 12, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.ONTHECOMMONS.ORG
4053 Garfield Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55409

(612) 414-1593

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

4th percentile

-128%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$30,647

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-65%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-56%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$112,060

Down $210,479 (-65%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$110,393

Down $197,639 (-64%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$1,667

Down $12,840 (-89%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$154,132

Down $192,475 (-56%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$351,771

Down $79,059 (-18%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$197,639

Down $113,416 (-135%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th 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

2015

Assets$112,060
Liabilities$1,667
Net Assets$110,393
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th 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

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2015

Revenue$154,132
Expenses$351,771
Net Income-$197,639
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
May 12, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$154,132
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$111,061$41,913▼ $69,148
Accounts Receivable$37,500$36,000▼ $1,500
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$129,574$29,862▼ $99,712
Pledges and Grants Receivable$43,000$3,000▼ $40,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,404$1,285▼ $119
Total Assets$322,539$112,060▼ $210,479
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,507$1,667▼ $12,840
Total Liabilities$14,507$1,667▼ $12,840
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$164,562$77,897▼ $86,665
Unrestricted Net Assets$143,470$32,496▼ $110,974
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$308,032$110,393▼ $197,639
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$322,539$112,060▼ $210,479
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ana MickaCo-directorFT$29,822$825$30,647
Julie RistauCo-directorFT$29,822$825$30,647

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$135,863
Program Service Revenue
$17,850
Investment Income
$419
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$135,863
Change in Net Assets
$-197,639
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$330,102
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,669
Total Fundraising Expense$3,848
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$276,653$1,765-$278,418
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,911$2,982$1,988$19,881
Office Expenses$12,475$2,635$1,348$16,458
Advertising$7,902--$7,902
Conferences and Meetings$7,516--$7,516
Travel$6,193--$6,193
Information Technology$4,940--$4,940
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,247-$4,247
Occupancy$2,433$487$324$3,244
Payroll Taxes$1,341$268$179$1,788
Fees for Services Legal$500$590-$1,090
Insurance$71$14$9$94
Total Functional Expenses$334,935$12,988$3,848$351,771
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$39,838
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

Filer Name
On the Commons
EIN
48-1271532
Phone
6124141593
Address
4053 GARFIELD AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Ristau
Title
Co-director
Phone
6124141593
Signed
2016-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie Ristau
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Mahoneyulbrichchristiansen & Russ Pa
Address
10 RIVER PARK PLAZA SUITE 800, SAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Preparer
Marc a Kotsonas
Phone
6512276695
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program consultants: program service expenses 134,580. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 134,580. Media and public relations: program service expenses 15,782. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,782. Program partnerships: program service expenses 126,291. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 126,291. Administrative professional services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,765. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,765.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Filings

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$112,060
Liabilities
$1,667
Net assets
$110,393
Revenue
$154,132
Expenses
$351,771
Net income
-$197,639
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