Civic Intelligence

Essential Information Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-1299631

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 30, 2018

Organization Profilewww.essentialinformation.org
P O Box 19405Washington, DC 20036

(202) 387-8030

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

88th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

99th percentile

429%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

184%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Up

$520,297

Up $421,997 (+429%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$506,281

Up $412,833 (+442%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$14,016

Up $9,164 (+189%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,089,483

Up $705,626 (+184%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$679,149

Up $304,500 (+81%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$410,334

Up $401,126 (+4356%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $90,569Liabilities 2010: $27,399Net Assets 2010: $63,1702010Assets 2011: $109,136Liabilities 2011: $12,751Net Assets 2011: $96,3852011Assets 2012: $102,059Liabilities 2012: $9,362Net Assets 2012: $92,6972012Assets 2013: $195,811Liabilities 2013: $13,081Net Assets 2013: $182,7302013Assets 2014: $112,678Liabilities 2014: $19,273Net Assets 2014: $93,4052014Assets 2015: $85,829Liabilities 2015: $2,503Net Assets 2015: $83,3262015Assets 2016: $98,300Liabilities 2016: $4,852Net Assets 2016: $93,4482016Assets 2017: $520,297Liabilities 2017: $14,016Net Assets 2017: $506,2812017Assets 2018: $572,141Liabilities 2018: $14,717Net Assets 2018: $557,4242018Assets 2019: $308,491Liabilities 2019: $17,413Net Assets 2019: $291,0782019Assets 2020: $405,885Liabilities 2020: $90,116Net Assets 2020: $315,7692020Assets 2021: $743,201Liabilities 2021: $16,450Net Assets 2021: $726,7512021Assets 2022: $332,235Liabilities 2022: $14,252Net Assets 2022: $317,9832022Assets 2023: $260,992Liabilities 2023: $37,388Net Assets 2023: $223,6042023Assets 2024: $253,625Liabilities 2024: $41,303Net Assets 2024: $212,3222024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$520,297
Liabilities$14,016
Net Assets$506,281
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $398,592Expenses 2010: $306,422Net Income 2010: $92,1702010Revenue 2011: $404,800Expenses 2011: $371,636Net Income 2011: $33,1642011Revenue 2012: $302,529Expenses 2012: $326,901Net Income 2012: -$24,3722012Revenue 2013: $623,291Expenses 2013: $533,643Net Income 2013: $89,6482013Revenue 2014: $357,196Expenses 2014: $446,407Net Income 2014: -$89,2112014Revenue 2015: $267,883Expenses 2015: $277,789Net Income 2015: -$9,9062015Revenue 2016: $383,857Expenses 2016: $374,649Net Income 2016: $9,2082016Revenue 2017: $1,089,483Expenses 2017: $679,149Net Income 2017: $410,3342017Revenue 2018: $769,870Expenses 2018: $718,695Net Income 2018: $51,1752018Revenue 2019: $791,229Expenses 2019: $1,057,577Net Income 2019: -$266,3482019Revenue 2020: $659,027Expenses 2020: $634,351Net Income 2020: $24,6762020Revenue 2021: $1,136,509Expenses 2021: $725,552Net Income 2021: $410,9572021Revenue 2022: $583,313Expenses 2022: $992,068Net Income 2022: -$408,7552022Revenue 2023: $953,559Expenses 2023: $1,047,945Net Income 2023: -$94,3862023Revenue 2024: $899,391Expenses 2024: $910,669Net Income 2024: -$11,2782024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,089,483
Expenses$679,149
Net Income$410,334
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 30, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.0
Gross Receipts
$1,123,072
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Essential Information educates the public on topics neglected by the media and policy-makers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$70,612$305,922▲ $235,310
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$12,729$158,162▲ $145,433
Pledges and Grants Receivable$11,000$44,700▲ $33,700
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,976$8,229▲ $6,253
Accounts Receivable$998$3,031▲ $2,033
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$985$253▼ $732
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$98,300$520,297▲ $421,997
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,852$14,016▲ $9,164
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$4,852$14,016▲ $9,164
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-32,791$393,553▲ $426,344
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$126,239$112,728▼ $13,511
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$93,448$506,281▲ $412,833
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$98,300$520,297▲ $421,997

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$253$26,644$26,897
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John RichardPresident
Amy AllinaDirector
Cynthia RenfroDirector
Robert WeissmanSecretary/Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
David HalperinProgram service consultant1518 Corcoran Street NW, Apt A, Washington, DC 20009$112,100
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,092,760
Program Service Revenue
$619
Investment Income
$-3,896
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$792,760
Change in Net Assets
$410,334

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$33,589market
Total Noncash Contributions2$33,589-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$543,006
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$75,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$61,143
Total Fundraising Expense$1,350
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$486,822$7,783-$494,605
Grants to Domestic Orgs$75,000--$75,000
Other Salaries and Wages$50,614$4,401$1,250$56,265
Office Expenses$10,617$7,890$0$18,507
Information Technology$15,206$70$0$15,276
Conferences and Meetings$6,182$1,013-$7,195
Payroll Taxes$4,274$254$100$4,628
Travel$2,567$438$0$3,005
Other Expenses$1,875$0$0$1,875
Fees for Services Accounting$250$1,350$0$1,600
Depreciation Depletion$0$732$0$732
Other Employee Benefits$0$250$0$250
Insurance$0$211$0$211
Total Functional Expenses$653,407$24,392$1,350$679,149
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA501c3The project's focus is to develop ways to use endophyte technology to promote sustainable agriculture, increase food production and quality, conserve the environment. One of the primary objectives is to close the gap between agriculture and nutrition. This technology has the potential to improve nutrition and health in the most effective way, solve world hunger and at the same time reduce greenhouse gases. Endophyte technology has a tremendous potential to: increase food production, improve food quality, reduce need for chemical fertilizers, solve problems of infertile soil, reduce air, soil, water pollution caused by applying chemical fertilizer and increase the ability of farmers to grow crops in salty and acidic soils.$75,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
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 11B

“Form 990 was reviewed by the President and provided to Board members for comment.”

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

“Essential Information circulates the conflict of interest form to staff and board, annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The President reviews and approves the compensation of all employees to ensure that it is reasonable. Comparable market data is used from nonprofits in this geographic area.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Essential Information (EI) provides comprehensive and timely information to the public, the media, contributors and government agencies. All solicitation materials accurately represent EI's policies, practices and programs. All financial, organizational and program reports are complete and accurate. All information about EI policies, shall be made available, upon request, in a timely manner and without charge to individuals who request it.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Essential Information
EIN
52-1299631
Phone
2023878030
Address
P O Box 19405, Washington, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
John Richard
Title
President
Phone
2023878030
Signed
2018-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Richard
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
7
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Beverly Orr
Address
P O Box 19367, Washington, DC 20036
Preparer
Beverly Orr
Phone
2023612814
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Relocation Fees ($4,158); Newswire Services ($4,642); Human Rights Program Consultant ($32,500); Administrative Service Fees ($3,625); Inventive Initiatives Program Consultants ($449,680)”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$520,297
Liabilities
$14,016
Net assets
$506,281
Revenue
$1,089,483
Expenses
$679,149
Net income
$410,334
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.04$0.21$0.90$0.91$0.01
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.04$0.22$0.95$1.05$0.09
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.01$0.32$0.58$0.99$0.41
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.74$0.02$0.73$1.14$0.73$0.41
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.09$0.32$0.66$0.63$0.02
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.02$0.29$0.79$1.06$0.27
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.01$0.56$0.77$0.72$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.01$0.51$1.09$0.68$0.41
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.09$0.38$0.37$0.01
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.00$0.08$0.27$0.28$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$0.09$0.36$0.45$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.01$0.18$0.62$0.53$0.09
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.01$0.09$0.30$0.33$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.40$0.37$0.03
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.03$0.06$0.40$0.31$0.09
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