Civic Intelligence

Real Clear Foundation

EIN 52-2128875 • 501(c)3 • Northbrook, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The foundation's mission is to underwrite news aggregation and content which promotes responsible journalism and educational programs for public interest.

666 Dundee Road 600Northbrook, IL 60062

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.29x

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

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

7th percentile

-40%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$178,500

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-45%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,429,602

Down $2,482,927 (-28%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,895,542

Up $253,009 (+15%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$4,534,060

Down $2,735,936 (-38%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$7,433,300

Down $6,059,825 (-45%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$10,396,766

Up $1,640,662 (+19%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$2,963,466

Down $7,700,487 (-163%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,688Liabilities 2010: $02010Assets 2011: $2,545Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,5452011Assets 2012: $1,913Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,9132012Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $1Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2019: $2,300,673Liabilities 2019: $13,782Net Assets 2019: $2,286,8912019Assets 2020: $3,638,852Liabilities 2020: $2,525Net Assets 2020: $3,636,3272020Assets 2021: $6,694,887Liabilities 2021: $1,834,469Net Assets 2021: $4,860,4182021Assets 2022: $4,984,484Liabilities 2022: $1,775,450Net Assets 2022: $3,209,0342022Assets 2023: $4,242,053Liabilities 2023: $1,709,078Net Assets 2023: $2,532,9752023Assets 2024: $8,912,529Liabilities 2024: $1,642,533Net Assets 2024: $7,269,9962024Assets 2025: $6,429,602Liabilities 2025: $1,895,542Net Assets 2025: $4,534,0602025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$6,429,602
Liabilities$1,895,542
Net Assets$4,534,060
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $100,014Expenses 2010: $202,966Net Income 2010: -$102,9522010Expenses 2011: $1482011Expenses 2012: $6452012Revenue 2013: $50,000Expenses 2013: $50,000Net Income 2013: $02013Revenue 2014: $1Expenses 2014: $0Net Income 2014: $12014Revenue 2019: $3,250,000Expenses 2019: $1,836,205Net Income 2019: $1,413,7952019Revenue 2020: $3,756,043Expenses 2020: $2,406,607Net Income 2020: $1,349,4362020Revenue 2021: $5,318,894Expenses 2021: $4,094,803Net Income 2021: $1,224,0912021Revenue 2022: $3,614,001Expenses 2022: $5,265,385Net Income 2022: -$1,651,3842022Revenue 2023: $8,476,449Expenses 2023: $9,154,676Net Income 2023: -$678,2272023Revenue 2024: $13,493,125Expenses 2024: $8,756,104Net Income 2024: $4,737,0212024Revenue 2025: $7,433,300Expenses 2025: $10,396,766Net Income 2025: -$2,963,4662025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$7,433,300
Expenses$10,396,766
Net Income-$2,963,466
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,429,602
Liabilities
$1,895,542
Net assets
$4,534,060
Revenue
$7,433,300
Expenses
$10,396,766
Net income
-$2,963,466
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.43$1.90$4.53$7.43$10.4$2.96
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.91$1.64$7.27$13.5$8.76$4.74
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.24$1.71$2.53$8.48$9.15$0.68
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.98$1.78$3.21$3.61$5.27$1.65
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.69$1.83$4.86$5.32$4.09$1.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.64$0.00$3.64$3.76$2.41$1.35
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.30$0.01$2.29$3.25$1.84$1.41
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.00
2012Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2011Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 12, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$7,616,203
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation's mission is to underwrite news aggregation and content which promotes responsible journalism and educational programs for public interest.

SEE PAGE 2.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,040,586$2,907,593▲ $1,867,007
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,439,650$2,366,593▼ $73,057
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,389,621$1,055,362▼ $4,334,259
Intangible Assets$7,973$86,554▲ $78,581
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$34,699--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$13,500-
Total Assets$8,912,529$6,429,602▼ $2,482,927
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,637,338$1,563,629▼ $73,709
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,195$331,913▲ $326,718
Total Liabilities$1,642,533$1,895,542▲ $253,009
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,305,966$2,895,841▼ $2,410,125
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,964,030$1,638,219▼ $325,811
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,269,996$4,534,060▼ $2,735,936
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,912,529$6,429,602▼ $2,482,927

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,927,202$210,074-
Other Land Buildings$201,916$69,381-
Land$237,475--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David DesrosiersPresidentFT$178,500$178,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew WalworthDirector
John McintyreTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,191,926
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$250,277
Other Revenue
$-8,903
All Other Contributions
$7,191,926
Change in Net Assets
$-2,963,466
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,705,242
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,898,992
Other Expenses$2,792,532
Total Fundraising Expense$941,942
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,705,242--$4,705,242
Other Salaries and Wages$1,364,617$440,847$535,971$2,341,435
Fees for Services Other$1,490,616$251,333$74,025$1,815,974
Information Technology$164,402$67,035$90,955$322,392
Other Employee Benefits$86,211$67,496$45,298$199,005
Payroll Taxes$78,000$61,068$40,984$180,052
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$119,000$59,500$178,500
Travel$73,377$19,727$84,525$177,629
Advertising$59,099-$2,500$61,599
Occupancy$23$24,235$46$24,304
Insurance$7,645$7,680$3,982$19,307
Office Expenses$3,705$10,376$3,501$17,582
Other Expenses$689$1,335$655$1,990
Total Functional Expenses$8,033,626$1,421,198$941,942$10,396,766
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Real Clear Holdings LLCNorthbrook, IL-To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$3,651,992
Palladium Pictures LLCChevy Chase, MD501(c)(3)To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$1,000,000
Real Clear Media FundNorthbrook, IL-To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$53,250
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
Audit committee
No
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
No
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

“Each member of the board and independent legal counsel reviews form 990 before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes this information available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Real Clear Foundation
EIN
52-2128875
Phone
7735459090
Address
666 DUNDEE ROAD 600, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062

Signing Officer

Name
David Desrosiers
Title
President
Phone
6465283083
Signed
2026-02-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Desrosiers
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Wy
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Leaf Dahl and Company Ltd
Address
666 DUNDEE ROAD BUILDING 600, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Jeffrey N Dahl CPA
Phone
7735459090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting, legal and accounting fees: program service expenses 307915. Management and general expenses 51917. Fundraising expenses 15170. Total expenses 375002. Professional fees for news content: program service expenses 1182701. Management and general expenses 199416. Fundraising expenses 58855. Total expenses 1440972.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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