Civic Intelligence

Center for Independent Thought Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 52-0945376

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 11, 2021

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50 Monument Road No 102Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

(516) 731-3047

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

84th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$79,000

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

78th percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,830,985

Up $627,426 (+28%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,830,031

Up $634,100 (+29%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$954

Down $6,674 (-87%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,722,211

Down $338,635 (-16%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,122,614

Up $562,621 (+100%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$599,597

Down $901,256 (-60%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $387,575Liabilities 2011: $26Net Assets 2011: $387,5492011Assets 2012: $624,866Liabilities 2012: $31Net Assets 2012: $624,8352012Assets 2013: $596,295Liabilities 2013: $38Net Assets 2013: $596,2572013Assets 2014: $724,393Liabilities 2014: $63Net Assets 2014: $724,3302014Assets 2015: $656,267Liabilities 2015: $54Net Assets 2015: $656,2132015Assets 2016: $518,156Liabilities 2016: $1,542Net Assets 2016: $516,6142016Assets 2017: $360,087Liabilities 2017: $1,542Net Assets 2017: $358,5452017Assets 2018: $700,778Liabilities 2018: $9,406Net Assets 2018: $691,3722018Assets 2019: $2,203,559Liabilities 2019: $7,628Net Assets 2019: $2,195,9312019Assets 2020: $2,830,985Liabilities 2020: $954Net Assets 2020: $2,830,0312020Assets 2021: $4,717,813Liabilities 2021: $19,769Net Assets 2021: $4,698,0442021Assets 2022: $5,246,017Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $5,246,0172022Assets 2023: $6,038,576Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $6,038,5762023Assets 2024: $6,520,025Liabilities 2024: $890,910Net Assets 2024: $5,629,1152024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,830,985
Liabilities$954
Net Assets$2,830,031
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $750,581Expenses 2011: $511,351Net Income 2011: $239,2302011Expenses 2012: $382,0352012Revenue 2013: $535,807Expenses 2013: $561,910Net Income 2013: -$26,1032013Revenue 2014: $598,641Expenses 2014: $470,136Net Income 2014: $128,5052014Revenue 2015: $569,277Expenses 2015: $636,670Net Income 2015: -$67,3932015Revenue 2016: $307,272Expenses 2016: $447,381Net Income 2016: -$140,1092016Revenue 2017: $211,892Expenses 2017: $370,819Net Income 2017: -$158,9272017Revenue 2018: $776,703Expenses 2018: $446,741Net Income 2018: $329,9622018Revenue 2019: $2,060,846Expenses 2019: $559,993Net Income 2019: $1,500,8532019Revenue 2020: $1,722,211Expenses 2020: $1,122,614Net Income 2020: $599,5972020Revenue 2021: $3,704,042Expenses 2021: $1,798,233Net Income 2021: $1,905,8092021Revenue 2022: $2,865,388Expenses 2022: $2,136,743Net Income 2022: $728,6452022Revenue 2023: $3,236,440Expenses 2023: $2,468,010Net Income 2023: $768,4302023Revenue 2024: $3,051,775Expenses 2024: $3,490,078Net Income 2024: -$438,3032024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,722,211
Expenses$1,122,614
Net Income$599,597
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 11, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,722,211
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Center for independent thought seeks to expand awareness of the issues of individual liberty, free markets, and peace. Toward that goal, cit works with teachers, scholars, and international free-market organizations to develop critical thinking and bring the ideas of liberty to freedom-loving people around the globe.

Cit seeks to expand awareness of individual liberty, free markets and peace.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,151,868$2,717,819▲ $565,951
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$44,287$105,762▲ $61,475
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$7,404$7,404→ $0
Total Assets$2,203,559$2,830,985▲ $627,426
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,628$954▼ $6,674
Total Liabilities$7,628$954▼ $6,674
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,195,931$2,830,031▲ $634,100
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,195,931$2,830,031▲ $634,100
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,203,559$2,830,985▲ $627,426
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert SchimenzPresidentFT$79,000$79,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Howard RichChairman
David BoazVice President
Anita AndersonDirector
John StosselDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Center For Libertarian ThoughtProfessional Services112 RIVER OAKS, Benton, AR 72019$161,739
Jfs Productions INCProfessional Services55 PONDFIELD ROAD, Bronxville, NY 10708$158,339
Mdr ProductionsProfessional Services225 E 76 STREET, New York, NY 10021$138,542
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,677,413
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$44,798
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,677,413
Change in Net Assets
$599,597
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$633,191
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$356,556
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$132,867
Total Fundraising Expense$3,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$479,943-$3,000$482,943
Other Salaries and Wages$220,744--$220,744
Grants to Domestic Orgs$107,500--$107,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$39,500$39,500-$79,000
Information Technology$50,698$2,592-$53,290
Other Employee Benefits$42,248--$42,248
Occupancy$35,115--$35,115
Grants to Domestic Individuals$25,367--$25,367
Office Expenses$19,340$3,124-$22,464
Payroll Taxes$14,564--$14,564
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,800-$11,800
Advertising$8,073$859-$8,932
Other Expenses$5,008$555-$5,008
Travel$207$575-$782
Total Functional Expenses$1,060,609$59,005$3,000$1,122,614
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Cato InstituteWashington, DC501(c)(3)General Operations$100,000
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
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 35% controlled entity
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
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
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The form 990 is sent in advance to all board members for review and comment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Cit does not make its governing documents and financial statements available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Independent Thought
EIN
52-0945376
Phone
5167313047
Address
50 MONUMENT ROAD NO 102, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

Signing Officer

Name
Robert J Schimenz
Title
President
Phone
5167313047
Signed
2021-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert J Schimenz
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Jones & Mcintyre Pllc
Address
6225 BRANDON AVENUE SUITE 307, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Preparer
Linda D Mcintyre CPA
Phone
7038664500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Various professional services: program service expenses 479,943. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 479,943. Grant writing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,000. Total expenses 3,000.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,830,985
Liabilities
$954
Net assets
$2,830,031
Revenue
$1,722,211
Expenses
$1,122,614
Net income
$599,597
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.52$0.89$5.63$3.05$3.49$0.44
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.04$0.00$6.04$3.24$2.47$0.77
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.25$0.00$5.25$2.87$2.14$0.73
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.72$0.02$4.70$3.70$1.80$1.91
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.83$0.00$2.83$1.72$1.12$0.60
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.20$0.01$2.20$2.06$0.56$1.50
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.01$0.69$0.78$0.45$0.33
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.21$0.37$0.16
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.00$0.52$0.31$0.45$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.57$0.64$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.60$0.47$0.13
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.54$0.56$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.38
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.75$0.51$0.24