Civic Intelligence

Competitive Enterprise Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 52-1351785

Oct 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 • Filed on Apr 04, 2022

1310 L Street NW 7th FloorWashington, DC 20005

(202) 331-1010

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

29th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$282,119

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

41st percentile

6.2%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-1.0%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$4,757,663

Up $277,087 (+6.2%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,470,797

Up $153,041 (+6.6%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$2,286,866

Up $124,046 (+5.7%) from 2020

Revenue

Down

$6,735,306

Down $70,164 (-1.0%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$6,582,265

Up $412,094 (+6.7%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$153,041

Down $482,258 (-76%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,560,594Liabilities 2011: $170,683Net Assets 2011: $2,389,9112011Assets 2012: $3,520,366Liabilities 2012: $219,592Net Assets 2012: $3,300,7742012Assets 2013: $2,769,236Liabilities 2013: $1,089,930Net Assets 2013: $1,679,3062013Assets 2014: $2,913,637Liabilities 2014: $651,433Net Assets 2014: $2,262,2042014Assets 2015: $2,854,282Liabilities 2015: $504,171Net Assets 2015: $2,350,1112015Assets 2016: $4,136,116Liabilities 2016: $1,893,531Net Assets 2016: $2,242,5852016Assets 2017: $3,880,015Liabilities 2017: $2,703,889Net Assets 2017: $1,176,1262017Assets 2018: $3,160,827Liabilities 2018: $2,383,904Net Assets 2018: $776,9232018Assets 2019: $3,901,274Liabilities 2019: $2,218,817Net Assets 2019: $1,682,4572019Assets 2020: $4,480,576Liabilities 2020: $2,162,820Net Assets 2020: $2,317,7562020Assets 2021: $4,757,663Liabilities 2021: $2,286,866Net Assets 2021: $2,470,7972021Assets 2022: $5,463,449Liabilities 2022: $1,915,841Net Assets 2022: $3,547,6082022Assets 2023: $10,012,425Liabilities 2023: $4,403,863Net Assets 2023: $5,608,5622023Assets 2024: $9,371,496Liabilities 2024: $3,543,405Net Assets 2024: $5,828,0912024Assets 2025: $15,260,215Liabilities 2025: $5,676,082Net Assets 2025: $9,584,1332025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$4,757,663
Liabilities$2,286,866
Net Assets$2,470,797

Operations Trend

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $5,349,662Expenses 2011: $4,863,897Net Income 2011: $485,7652011Revenue 2012: $6,354,832Expenses 2012: $5,385,796Net Income 2012: $969,0362012Expenses 2013: $7,749,3172013Revenue 2014: $7,009,846Expenses 2014: $6,427,052Net Income 2014: $582,7942014Revenue 2015: $7,444,817Expenses 2015: $7,356,910Net Income 2015: $87,9072015Revenue 2016: $7,703,763Expenses 2016: $7,811,133Net Income 2016: -$107,3702016Revenue 2017: $7,287,515Expenses 2017: $8,354,004Net Income 2017: -$1,066,4892017Revenue 2018: $6,397,876Expenses 2018: $6,797,063Net Income 2018: -$399,1872018Revenue 2019: $7,118,816Expenses 2019: $6,213,282Net Income 2019: $905,5342019Revenue 2020: $6,805,470Expenses 2020: $6,170,171Net Income 2020: $635,2992020Revenue 2021: $6,735,306Expenses 2021: $6,582,265Net Income 2021: $153,0412021Revenue 2022: $7,758,776Expenses 2022: $6,681,965Net Income 2022: $1,076,8112022Revenue 2023: $10,125,447Expenses 2023: $8,429,275Net Income 2023: $1,696,1722023Revenue 2024: $8,836,534Expenses 2024: $8,628,363Net Income 2024: $208,1712024Revenue 2025: $12,854,082Expenses 2025: $9,105,214Net Income 2025: $3,748,8682025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$6,735,306
Expenses$6,582,265
Net Income$153,041
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
Signed
Apr 4, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$6,935,010
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Competitive enterprise institute (cei) is a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to the principles of free enterprise and limited government. We believe that consumers are best helped not by government regulation but by being allowed to make their own choices in a free marketplace.

Public policy research/education dedicated to principles of free enterprise & limited government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,152,389$1,915,673▼ $236,716
Pledges and Grants Receivable$432,500$812,500▲ $380,000
Investments Other Securities$636,453$652,043▲ $15,590
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$813,424$641,202▼ $172,222
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$51,074$478,627▲ $427,553
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$304,451$176,072▼ $128,379
Accounts Receivable$27,298$19,598▼ $7,700
Total Assets$4,480,576$4,757,663▲ $277,087
Other Assets Total$62,987$61,948▼ $1,039
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,884,725$1,697,832▼ $186,893
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$278,095$589,034▲ $310,939
Total Liabilities$2,162,820$2,286,866▲ $124,046
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,515,258$1,764,067▲ $248,809
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$802,498$706,730▼ $95,768
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,317,756$2,470,797▲ $153,041
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,480,576$4,757,663▲ $277,087

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$538,786$444,770$983,556
Equipment$30,311$449,727$480,038
Other Land Buildings$72,105$247,950$320,055
Other Securities$652,043--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kent LassmanPresidentFT$254,835$27,284$282,119
Wayne CrewsVP for PolicyFT$169,415$30,844$200,259
Greg ConkoSenior Fellow Until 7/9/21FT$172,742$14,039$186,781
Iain MurrayVP of StrategyFT$145,939$24,009$169,948
Sam KazmanVice President, General CounselFT$145,823$22,798$168,621
Myron EbellDirector for Center for Energy & EnvironmentFT$132,508$1,648$134,156
Amanda FranceDirector of EventsFT$112,091$6,394$118,485
Carrie DiamondTreasurer, Director of AdministrationFT$115,073$808$115,881
Travis BurkVice President of CommunicationsFT$112,291$692$112,983

Board Members and Trustees

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Red EdgeSenior Fellow2127 CALIFORNIA STREET NW APT 302, Washington, DC 20008$135,000
-Media Consultant2300 CLARENDON BLVD 901, Arlington, VA 22201$129,176
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,747,374
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$15,763
Other Revenue
$-27,831
All Other Contributions
$6,635,290
Change in Net Assets
$153,041

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,735,156
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$150
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$289,856
Other Revenue Adjustments
$150
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,025,012
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,735,306
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,074,473
Other Expenses$2,439,192
Total Fundraising Expense$940,538
Professional Fundraising Fees$56,100
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,500

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,275,271$47,959$408,813$2,732,043
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$419,654$230,524$144,222$794,400
Occupancy$542,744$24,485$110,181$677,410
Fees for Services Other$464,515$1,890$11,412$477,817
Fees for Services Legal$298,901-$16,189$315,090
Payroll Taxes$213,521$18,340$39,286$271,147
Other Employee Benefits$233,266$3,133$12,985$249,384
Depreciation Depletion$146,163$6,595$29,672$182,430
Information Technology$92,355$13,565$23,866$129,786
Office Expenses$62,289$35,003$27,255$124,547
Fees for Services Accounting-$95,494-$95,494
Conferences and Meetings$58,191$80$11,059$69,330
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$56,100$56,100
Insurance$38,114$1,682$7,576$47,372
Travel$33,627$903$3,187$37,717
Pension Plan Contributions$22,900$1,223$3,376$27,499
Advertising$23,788--$23,788
Grants to Domestic Orgs$12,500--$12,500
Interest$4,263$192$865$5,320
Other Expenses$47,405$280$550$280
Total Functional Expenses$5,133,796$507,931$940,538$6,582,265

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,871,971
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,582,265
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,582,115
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$289,856
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$150
Other Expense Adjustments$150
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
AMERICA'S FUTURE FOUNDATIONWashington, DC509(a)(2)To Assist Free-market Nonprofit Organizations by Identifying, Evaluating, and Placing the Best and Brightest Individuals in Key Roles Within the Liberty Movement.$12,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$172,176
Professional Fundraising Fees$56,100
Fundraising Gross Income$43,416

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Simon Dinner$155,500$43,416$98,844$-55,428
Total Events$155,500$43,416$172,176$-128,760
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent and Lease Incentives$1,685,756
Capital Lease Obligation$12,076
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 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
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

The draft version of the federal form 990 is reviewed by the president, treasurer/director of administration, as well as the full board of directors. After the review, any changes needed are made by the tax return preparer. The final federal form 990 is then electronically filed with the internal revenue service.

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

Employees consult with their direct supervisor over any areas that could be conflicts of interest. If the supervisor believes the issue needs to be addressed at a higher level the supervisor can then move the discussion up the chain of command within cei. Under cei's conflict of interest policy, board members are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The president's compensation is determined by the board of directors based on comparability data. A compensation study was conducted in october 2019. The board reviewed the president's compensation using this study and made any adjustments they deemed appropriate. Compensation of officers and key employees is handled by the president and group of independent senior staff. The compensation is evaluated based on performance and comparability data with other similar organizations in the washington, dc area.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Cei does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. The most recent audited financial statements and federal form 990 are available on the website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Competitive Enterprise Institute
EIN
52-1351785
Phone
2023311010
Address
1310 L STREET NW 7TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Kent Lassman
Title
President
Phone
2023311010
Signed
2022-04-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kent Lassman
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
39
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Marcum Llp
Address
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Aaron M Fox
Phone
2022274000
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Cei reviews and assesses all activities annually to identify any changes in the scope of the activities and revenue sources and the tax treatment thereof, to identify any uncertainty in income taxes. For the year ended september 30, 2021, management did not identify any uncertainty in income taxes requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Fundraising event expenses 172,176.

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Realized gain on investments 150.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Fundraising event expenses 172,176.

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Realized gain on investments 150.

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18VP FOR POLICY
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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.3$5.68$9.58$12.9$9.11$3.75
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.37$3.54$5.83$8.84$8.63$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.0$4.40$5.61$10.1$8.43$1.70
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.46$1.92$3.55$7.76$6.68$1.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$2.29$2.47$6.74$6.58$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$2.16$2.32$6.81$6.17$0.64
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$2.22$1.68$7.12$6.21$0.91
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.16$2.38$0.78$6.40$6.80$0.40
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.88$2.70$1.18$7.29$8.35$1.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.14$1.89$2.24$7.70$7.81$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.50$2.35$7.44$7.36$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.65$2.26$7.01$6.43$0.58
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.77$1.09$1.68$7.75
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.52$0.22$3.30$6.35$5.39$0.97
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.56$0.17$2.39$5.35$4.86$0.49