Civic Intelligence

The International Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 51-0174950

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Dec 18, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.FORUM400.ORG
330 N Wabash No 2000Chicago, IL 60611-4267

(312) 644-6610

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

39th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

16th percentile

-6.2%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

24th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 24% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-4.2%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-1.9%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,060,014

Down $90,426 (-4.2%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$1,853,962

Down $119,502 (-6.1%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$206,052

Up $29,076 (+16%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,045,488

Down $20,161 (-1.9%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,110,186

Up $22,273 (+2.0%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$64,698

Down $42,434 (-191%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th 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

2019

Assets$2,060,014
Liabilities$206,052
Net Assets$1,853,962
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th 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

2019

Revenue$1,045,488
Expenses$1,110,186
Net Income-$64,698
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Dec 18, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,849,143
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.

Provide uncensored exchange of emerging trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative client solutions related to life insurance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,054,926$2,003,874▼ $51,052
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$32,314$49,198▲ $16,884
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,200$3,979▼ $59,221
Accounts Receivable-$2,963-
Total Assets$2,150,440$2,060,014▼ $90,426
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$153,438$118,663▼ $34,775
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,538$87,389▲ $63,851
Total Liabilities$176,976$206,052▲ $29,076
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,973,464$1,853,962▼ $119,502
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,973,464$1,853,962▼ $119,502
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,150,440$2,060,014▼ $90,426
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay24th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Albert E GibbonsChairman of the Board
Ham PoynerForum Max Co-chair
Mike OwensForum Max Co-chair
Devang M PatelMembership Chair
Eamon WalshMembership Chair
Brian SakProgram Planning Chair
VINCE D'ADDONAYear Round Engagement Chair
Ben RaineyPresident
Cathy NeifeldVice President
Marc SchwartzDirector at Large
Joann DenardisExecutive Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Smithbucklin CorporationManagement330 N WABASH AVENUE SUITE 2000, Chicago, IL 60611$551,621
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$878,081
Investment Income
$167,407
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-64,698

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,034,293
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$11,195
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-54,804
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$979,489
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,045,488
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,110,186
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 Management---$551,621
Conferences and Meetings---$396,409
All Other Expenses---$57,921
Travel---$25,232
Advertising---$19,324
Other Expenses---$17,380
Office Expenses---$14,019
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$11,195
Fees for Services Accounting---$6,950
Insurance---$5,734
Fees for Services Legal---$4,401
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,110,186

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,110,186
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,098,991
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,098,991
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$11,195
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
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
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

“The forum has delegated the management of its daily operations to smithbucklin coporation in chicago. Smithbucklin corporation is a management company which manages all aspects of the forum in accordance with the forum's bylaws and policies. Operations may include, but are not limited to, administration, membership, finance and accounting, meeting and event planning, education, marketing and information technology. Smithbucklin corporation employees provide these services.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The forum has five classes of members including regular members, lifetime members, 25th anniversary grandfathered members, emeritus members, and brokerage general agent and wholesaler members.”

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

“Each regular member (other than venture members), lifetime member, 25th anniversary grandfathered member, and brokerage general agent and wholesale member, has the right to cast one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members, including the election of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is prepared by independent public accountants and submitted to the forum's management company for initial review. The form is then submitted to the board of directors for review and discussion prior to filing.”

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

“The board monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis through obtaining signed conflict from interest statements from each director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The forum makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The International Forum
EIN
51-0174950
Phone
3126446610
Address
330 N WABASH NO 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60611-4267
Doing Business As
Forum 400

Signing Officer

Name
Joann Denardis
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3126446610
Signed
2019-12-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ben Rainey
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Selden Fox Ltd
Address
619 ENTERPRISE DRIVE, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-8835
Preparer
Robert G Wujek
Phone
6309541400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The forum's finance and audit committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The forum follows the financial accounting standards board requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and has determined they are not required to record a liability for any such positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND SUBMITTED TO THE FORUM'S MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR INITIAL REVIEW. THE FORM IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THROUGH OBTAINING SIGNED CONFLICT FROM INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM EACH DIRECTOR.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,060,014
Liabilities
$206,052
Net assets
$1,853,962
Revenue
$1,045,488
Expenses
$1,110,186
Net income
-$64,698
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