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Real Clear Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 52-2128875

Apr 01, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021 • Filed on Feb 14, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
666 Dundee Road No 600Northbrook, IL 60062

(773) 545-9090

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% 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

67th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$182,500

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

94th percentile

84%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,694,887

Up $3,056,035 (+84%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$4,860,418

Up $1,224,091 (+34%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$1,834,469

Up $1,831,944 (+72552%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$5,318,894

Up $1,562,851 (+42%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$4,094,803

Up $1,688,196 (+70%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$1,224,091

Down $125,345 (-9.3%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$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

2021

Assets$6,694,887
Liabilities$1,834,469
Net Assets$4,860,418
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$5,318,894
Expenses$4,094,803
Net Income$1,224,091
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021
Signed
Feb 14, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$5,318,894
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,269,390$2,732,868▲ $1,463,478
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$2,369,462$1,483,063▼ $886,399
Total Assets$3,638,852$6,694,887▲ $3,056,035
Other Assets Total$0$2,478,956▲ $2,478,956
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$1,829,409-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,525$5,060▲ $2,535
Total Liabilities$2,525$1,834,469▲ $1,831,944
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,636,327$4,860,418▲ $1,224,091
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,636,327$4,860,418▲ $1,224,091
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,638,852$6,694,887▲ $3,056,035

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$18,400--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David DesrosiersChairman, President and SeFT$182,500$182,500
John McintyreTreasurerPT$90,000$90,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew WalworthDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,318,894
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$5,318,894
Change in Net Assets
$1,224,091
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,410,765
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$400,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$284,038
Total Fundraising Expense$91,250
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other-$672,529-$672,529
Grants to Domestic Orgs$400,000--$400,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$181,250$91,250$272,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,400-$24,400
Fees for Services Legal-$18,696-$18,696
Insurance-$15,924-$15,924
Office Expenses-$11,842-$11,842
Interest-$11,780-$11,780
Payroll Taxes-$11,538-$11,538
Travel-$9,152-$9,152
Other Expenses$2,638,891$2,661-$2,661
Occupancy-$608-$608
Total Functional Expenses$3,038,891$964,662$91,250$4,094,803
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Donors Trust IncAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)Grant for Distribution to Other Public Charities.$400,000
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
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
Yes
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 A, Line 4

“The organization registered with the state of wyoming on march 11, 2021.”

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 NO 600, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062

Signing Officer

Name
David Desrosiers
Title
President
Phone
6465283083
Signed
2022-02-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Desrosiers
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
1
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: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 373203. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 373203. Contract services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 299326. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 299326.”

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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$6,694,887
Liabilities
$1,834,469
Net assets
$4,860,418
Revenue
$5,318,894
Expenses
$4,094,803
Net income
$1,224,091
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