Civic Intelligence

The International Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 51-0174950

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on Jan 29, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.FORUM400.ORG
330 N WabashWashington, DC 60611-4267

(312) 644-6610

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

74th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

21st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

56th percentile

5.6%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-9.8%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,330,110

Up $122,882 (+5.6%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$2,089,470

Up $210,101 (+11%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$240,640

Down $87,219 (-27%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,326,566

Down $143,435 (-9.8%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$1,191,065

Down $160,032 (-12%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$135,501

Up $16,597 (+14%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,104,443Liabilities 2011: $478,335Net Assets 2011: $1,626,1082011Assets 2012: $2,213,567Liabilities 2012: $516,384Net Assets 2012: $1,697,1832012Assets 2013: $2,207,228Liabilities 2013: $327,859Net Assets 2013: $1,879,3692013Assets 2014: $2,330,110Liabilities 2014: $240,640Net Assets 2014: $2,089,4702014Assets 2015: $2,389,075Liabilities 2015: $249,133Net Assets 2015: $2,139,9422015Assets 2016: $2,429,230Liabilities 2016: $349,752Net Assets 2016: $2,079,4782016Assets 2017: $2,390,672Liabilities 2017: $374,476Net Assets 2017: $2,016,1962017Assets 2018: $2,150,440Liabilities 2018: $176,976Net Assets 2018: $1,973,4642018Assets 2019: $2,060,014Liabilities 2019: $206,052Net Assets 2019: $1,853,9622019Assets 2020: $1,675,099Liabilities 2020: $118,806Net Assets 2020: $1,556,2932020Assets 2021: $1,706,378Liabilities 2021: $106,699Net Assets 2021: $1,599,6792021Assets 2022: $1,485,508Liabilities 2022: $254,553Net Assets 2022: $1,230,9552022Assets 2023: $1,386,136Liabilities 2023: $423,158Net Assets 2023: $962,9782023Assets 2024: $1,384,829Liabilities 2024: $423,350Net Assets 2024: $961,4792024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$2,330,110
Liabilities$240,640
Net Assets$2,089,470
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $1,383,500Expenses 2011: $1,233,006Net Income 2011: $150,4942011Expenses 2012: $1,381,9322012Revenue 2013: $1,470,001Expenses 2013: $1,351,097Net Income 2013: $118,9042013Revenue 2014: $1,326,566Expenses 2014: $1,191,065Net Income 2014: $135,5012014Revenue 2015: $1,358,614Expenses 2015: $1,255,915Net Income 2015: $102,6992015Revenue 2016: $1,157,726Expenses 2016: $1,235,923Net Income 2016: -$78,1972016Revenue 2017: $1,050,347Expenses 2017: $1,054,135Net Income 2017: -$3,7882017Revenue 2018: $1,065,649Expenses 2018: $1,087,913Net Income 2018: -$22,2642018Revenue 2019: $1,045,488Expenses 2019: $1,110,186Net Income 2019: -$64,6982019Revenue 2020: $968,376Expenses 2020: $1,228,444Net Income 2020: -$260,0682020Revenue 2021: $486,873Expenses 2021: $660,701Net Income 2021: -$173,8282021Revenue 2022: $853,269Expenses 2022: $991,413Net Income 2022: -$138,1442022Revenue 2023: $709,883Expenses 2023: $805,495Net Income 2023: -$95,6122023Revenue 2024: $852,896Expenses 2024: $892,064Net Income 2024: -$39,1682024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$1,326,566
Expenses$1,191,065
Net Income$135,501
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
Jan 29, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,569,871
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To be the premier member organization most known for its uncensored exchange of emerging trends, competitive intelligence and innovative client solutions related to life insurance.

To be the premier member organziation most known for its uncensored exchange of emerging trends, competitive intelligence and innovative client solutions related to life insurance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,362,521$2,110,915▲ $748,394
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$450,658$160,351▼ $290,307
Accounts Receivable-$27,891-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$361,018$15,829▼ $345,189
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,127$15,124▼ $7,003
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$2,207,228$2,330,110▲ $122,882
Other Assets Total$10,904$0▼ $10,904
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$322,350$237,600▼ $84,750
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,509$3,040▼ $2,469
Total Liabilities$327,859$240,640▼ $87,219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,879,369$2,089,470▲ $210,101
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,879,369$2,089,470▲ $210,101
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,207,228$2,330,110▲ $122,882

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$48,750$48,750
Other Securities$2,110,915--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay21st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris BakerAnnual Meeting Chair
Charles D HollanderChairman of the Board
Barry LinkCommunications Chair
Jay M WeinsteinExceptional Experience Chair
Warren SteinbornIndustry Partners Chair
Peter F HibbardMember Profile Chair
Dana M MikstayMembership Chair Secretary
Ben RaineyStudy Group Chair
Howard SharfmanPresident
Alan PrattDirector
Randy RigginsDirector
Rao K GarudaDirector
Stephen M ThalerDirector
BARBARA O'CONNORExecutive Director
Scott RichardsonTreasurer/CFO

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Smithbucklin CorporationManagement Services-$554,094
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,222,147
Investment Income
$104,419
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$135,501

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,326,566
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$74,600
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,401,166
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,326,566
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,191,065
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
Conferences and Meetings---$682,292
Fees for Services Management---$94,245
Other Expenses---$41,421
Fees for Services Accounting---$36,082
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$16,035
Fees for Services Legal---$11,125
Depreciation Depletion---$10,682
Fees for Services Other---$6,721
Insurance---$6,325
Advertising---$3,382
Travel---$495
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,191,065

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,191,065
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,191,065
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,191,065
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Smithbucklin corporation is a management company which manages all aspects of the organization in accordance with the organization's bylaws and policies. Operations include but are not limited to administration, membership, finance and accounting, convention/meeting planning/tradeshows, education, marketing, information technology and government relations. Smithbucklin employees provide these services and total fees paid were $554,094.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“THE FORUM HAS MEMBERS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The members elect the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“A copy of the 990 was provided to the board for review.”

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

“The board monitors and enforces compliance with the policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization makes its documents available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
51-0174950
Phone
3126446610

Signing Officer

Name
BARBARA O'CONNOR
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3126446610
Signed
2015-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
BARBARA O'CONNOR
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Preparer
David R Siehoff
Phone
6302829500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part XII Line 2C

“There is finance and audit committee to review audited financial statements. There is no change in its process.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The forum recognizes the financial statement impact of a tax position when it is more likely than no that the position will be sustained upon examination. The forum has no on-going federal or state income tax audits. The forum is no longer subject to federal or state income tax audits before the tax year ending june 30, 2010.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,330,110
Liabilities
$240,640
Net assets
$2,089,470
Revenue
$1,326,566
Expenses
$1,191,065
Net income
$135,501
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.38$0.42$0.96$0.85$0.89$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.42$0.96$0.71$0.81$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.25$1.23$0.85$0.99$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.11$1.60$0.49$0.66$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.12$1.56$0.97$1.23$0.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.21$1.85$1.05$1.11$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.18$1.97$1.07$1.09$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.39$0.37$2.02$1.05$1.05$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.35$2.08$1.16$1.24$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.39$0.25$2.14$1.36$1.26$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.24$2.09$1.33$1.19$0.14
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.21$0.33$1.88$1.47$1.35$0.12
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.21$0.52$1.70$1.38
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.10$0.48$1.63$1.38$1.23$0.15