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Center for Independent Thought Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 52-0945376

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Aug 10, 2022

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50 Monument Road 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

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

87th percentile

51%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$87,000

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.3% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

90th percentile

67%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

115%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,717,813

Up $1,886,828 (+67%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$4,698,044

Up $1,868,013 (+66%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$19,769

Up $18,815 (+1972%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,704,042

Up $1,981,831 (+115%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,798,233

Up $675,619 (+60%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,905,809

Up $1,306,212 (+218%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th 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

2021

Assets$4,717,813
Liabilities$19,769
Net Assets$4,698,044
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th 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

2021

Revenue$3,704,042
Expenses$1,798,233
Net Income$1,905,809
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$3,754,042
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$2,717,819$4,473,252▲ $1,755,433
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$200,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$105,762--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$7,404$31,242▲ $23,838
Accounts Receivable-$13,319-
Total Assets$2,830,985$4,717,813▲ $1,886,828
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$954$19,769▲ $18,815
Total Liabilities$954$19,769▲ $18,815
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,830,031$3,537,150▲ $707,119
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$1,160,894-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,830,031$4,698,044▲ $1,868,013
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,830,985$4,717,813▲ $1,886,828
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert SchimenzPresidentFT$87,000$87,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Howard RichChairman
David BoazVice President
Anita AndersonDirector
John StosselDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Jfs Productions INCProfessional Services55 PONDFIELD ROAD, Bronxville, NY 10708$183,344
Mdr ProductionsProfessional Services225 E 76 STREET, New York, NY 10021$176,000
Center For Libertarian ThoughtProfessional Services112 RIVER OAKS, Benton, AR 72019$154,853
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,661,295
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$42,747
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,661,295
Change in Net Assets
$1,905,809

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Miscellaneous4$973,297Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions4$973,297-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,057,002
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$505,776
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$220,000
Total Fundraising Expense$164,613
Professional Fundraising Fees$15,455

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$703,237$2,354$67,569$773,160
Other Salaries and Wages$357,706--$357,706
Grants to Domestic Orgs$200,000--$200,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$23,500$54,500$9,000$87,000
Information Technology$73,754$5,000$3,000$81,754
Advertising$43,787$365-$44,152
Office Expenses$31,713$8,483$429$40,625
Payroll Taxes$32,472--$32,472
Other Employee Benefits$28,598--$28,598
Grants to Domestic Individuals$20,000--$20,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$15,455$15,455
Travel$4,950$8,731-$13,681
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,819-$12,819
Other Expenses$5,231$1,637$69,160$5,231
Fees for Services Legal-$333-$333
Total Functional Expenses$1,539,398$94,222$164,613$1,798,233
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Cato InstituteWashington, DC501(c)(3)General Operations$200,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$15,455
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
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 102, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004

Signing Officer

Name
Robert J Schimenz
Title
President
Phone
5167313047
Signed
2022-08-10
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
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Jones & Mcintyre Pllc
Address
6506 LOISDALE ROAD SUITE 330, 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 703,237. Management and general expenses 2,354. Fundraising expenses 67,569. Total expenses 773,160.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 IS SENT IN ADVANCE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CIT DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 703,237. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,354. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 67,569. TOTAL EXPENSES 773,160.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,717,813
Liabilities
$19,769
Net assets
$4,698,044
Revenue
$3,704,042
Expenses
$1,798,233
Net income
$1,905,809
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.72$0.02$4.70$3.70$1.80$1.91
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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