Civic Intelligence

The Communications Network Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 52-2114179

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 08, 2022

Organization Profilewww.comnetwork.org

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1717 N Naper Blvd 200-20Naperville, IL 60563

(630) 416-1166

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

64th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$300,115

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

57th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,096,626

Up $468,674 (+13%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$3,877,885

Up $325,457 (+9.2%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$218,741

Up $143,217 (+190%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,522,291

Down $602,340 (-28%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,196,834

Up $53,725 (+4.7%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$325,457

Down $656,065 (-67%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth57th 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: $451,865Liabilities 2011: $32,856Net Assets 2011: $419,0092011Assets 2012: $677,564Liabilities 2012: $20,171Net Assets 2012: $657,3932012Assets 2013: $658,460Liabilities 2013: $20,209Net Assets 2013: $638,2512013Assets 2014: $761,827Liabilities 2014: $37,754Net Assets 2014: $724,0732014Assets 2015: $1,026,714Liabilities 2015: $55,071Net Assets 2015: $971,6432015Assets 2016: $1,644,024Liabilities 2016: $140,464Net Assets 2016: $1,503,5602016Assets 2017: $1,839,300Liabilities 2017: $185,421Net Assets 2017: $1,653,8792017Assets 2018: $2,455,933Liabilities 2018: $179,981Net Assets 2018: $2,275,9522018Assets 2019: $2,727,073Liabilities 2019: $156,167Net Assets 2019: $2,570,9062019Assets 2020: $3,627,952Liabilities 2020: $75,524Net Assets 2020: $3,552,4282020Assets 2021: $4,096,626Liabilities 2021: $218,741Net Assets 2021: $3,877,8852021Assets 2022: $4,370,510Liabilities 2022: $301,805Net Assets 2022: $4,068,7052022Assets 2023: $5,992,407Liabilities 2023: $369,667Net Assets 2023: $5,622,7402023Assets 2024: $6,833,426Liabilities 2024: $542,409Net Assets 2024: $6,291,0172024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$4,096,626
Liabilities$218,741
Net Assets$3,877,885
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $570,681Expenses 2011: $592,832Net Income 2011: -$22,1512011Revenue 2012: $742,495Expenses 2012: $504,111Net Income 2012: $238,3842012Revenue 2013: $601,822Expenses 2013: $620,964Net Income 2013: -$19,1422013Revenue 2014: $868,306Expenses 2014: $782,484Net Income 2014: $85,8222014Revenue 2015: $1,096,993Expenses 2015: $849,423Net Income 2015: $247,5702015Revenue 2016: $1,443,225Expenses 2016: $911,308Net Income 2016: $531,9172016Revenue 2017: $1,453,157Expenses 2017: $1,302,838Net Income 2017: $150,3192017Revenue 2018: $2,284,831Expenses 2018: $1,730,028Net Income 2018: $554,8032018Revenue 2019: $1,922,949Expenses 2019: $1,627,995Net Income 2019: $294,9542019Revenue 2020: $2,124,631Expenses 2020: $1,143,109Net Income 2020: $981,5222020Revenue 2021: $1,522,291Expenses 2021: $1,196,834Net Income 2021: $325,4572021Revenue 2022: $2,256,499Expenses 2022: $2,065,679Net Income 2022: $190,8202022Revenue 2023: $3,689,982Expenses 2023: $2,135,947Net Income 2023: $1,554,0352023Revenue 2024: $3,002,511Expenses 2024: $2,334,234Net Income 2024: $668,2772024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,522,291
Expenses$1,196,834
Net Income$325,457
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 8, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,522,291
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization provides learning, leadership, and community in support of elevating and advancing strategic communications in the social sector. Our mission is to support foundations and nonprofits to improve lives through the power of smart communications.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,308,461$3,508,856▲ $1,200,395
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$650,362$464,724▼ $185,638
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$50,382$72,374▲ $21,992
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000$50,000▲ $40,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,581$669▼ $912
Accounts Receivable$607,166$3▼ $607,163
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$3,627,952$4,096,626▲ $468,674
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$71,981$215,552▲ $143,571
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,543$3,189▼ $354
Total Liabilities$75,524$218,741▲ $143,217
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,226,003$3,518,163▲ $292,160
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$326,425$359,722▲ $33,297
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,552,428$3,877,885▲ $325,457
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,627,952$4,096,626▲ $468,674

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$669$2,087$2,756
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sean GibbonsCEOFT$280,833$19,282$300,115

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Erica PelletreauChair
Norris WestVice Chair
Andrew SherryDirector
Anusha AlikhanDirector
Daphne MooreDirector
Felicia MadsenDirector
Jade FloydDirector
Joanne Flores MosesDirector
Julia FriedmanDirector
Ken WeineDirector
LaMonte GuilloryDirector
Maureen CozineDirector
Stefan LanferDirector
Vidya KrishnamurthyDirector
Jill SchwartzSecretary
Virginia McmullanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$719,017
Program Service Revenue
$802,879
Investment Income
$395
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$719,017
Change in Net Assets
$325,457

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,522,291
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,522,291
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,522,291
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$629,938
Other Expenses$566,896
Total Fundraising Expense$93,331
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,459$185,791$28,583$285,833
Other Salaries and Wages$68,000$176,800$27,200$272,000
Fees for Services Management$15,520$40,351$6,208$62,079
All Other Expenses$15,042$40,797$3,889$59,728
Fees for Services Other$36,671$3,274-$39,945
Payroll Taxes$8,946$23,261$3,579$35,786
Other Employee Benefits$5,934$15,426$2,373$23,733
Other Expenses$4,066$17,612$18,613$18,613
Pension Plan Contributions$3,146$8,181$1,259$12,586
Conferences and Meetings$11,952--$11,952
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,165-$6,165
Insurance-$5,254-$5,254
Depreciation Depletion-$912-$912
Travel-$133-$133
Fees for Services Legal-$21-$21
Total Functional Expenses$553,530$549,973$93,331$1,196,834

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,196,834
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,196,834
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,196,834
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“The organization has individual members”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The CEO, Finance Committee and Board of Directors reviews prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The board of the network examines conflicts of interest annually when each board member submits his or her conflict of interest form; as conflicts arise, they are discussed at meetings of the executive committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The executive committee of the network board, every three years, reviews compensation for the ceo, examines comparable salaries from like organizations, and takes into account field-wide salary survey data. The executive committee then makes a recommendation to the full board of directors for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The ceo follows the guidelines in the board-approved compensation philosophy document when considering salaries for officers and key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Communications Network
EIN
52-2114179
Phone
6304161166
Address
1717 N Naper Blvd 200-20, Naperville, IL 60563

Signing Officer

Name
Erica Pelletreau
Title
Chair
Signed
2022-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
6
Volunteers
96

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Givens & Barnes
Address
200 E Evergreen Ave STE 117, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Preparer
William J Barnes
Phone
2247642442
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Management & General:Network programming continued to offer many ways for members to engage with and learn from the field. Circles helped members connect around issue areas and job functions. Online learning sessions and webinars delivered key insights. Tools like ComNetworkDEI.org and Storytelling for Use saw wide use. Our thought leadership program, The Clarence B. Jones Impact Award, elevated another transformational communications campaign. ComNetworkLOCAL continued to meet, albeit mostly virtually, in over a dozen cities around the country. And The Network continued to surface salient research and tools for our members.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,096,626
Liabilities
$218,741
Net assets
$3,877,885
Revenue
$1,522,291
Expenses
$1,196,834
Net income
$325,457
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.83$0.54$6.29$3.00$2.33$0.67
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.99$0.37$5.62$3.69$2.14$1.55
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.37$0.30$4.07$2.26$2.07$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.10$0.22$3.88$1.52$1.20$0.33
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.63$0.08$3.55$2.12$1.14$0.98
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.73$0.16$2.57$1.92$1.63$0.29
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.46$0.18$2.28$2.28$1.73$0.55
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.84$0.19$1.65$1.45$1.30$0.15
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.64$0.14$1.50$1.44$0.91$0.53
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.03$0.06$0.97$1.10$0.85$0.25
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.04$0.72$0.87$0.78$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.02$0.64$0.60$0.62$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.68$0.02$0.66$0.74$0.50$0.24
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.03$0.42$0.57$0.59$0.02