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Real Clear Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 52-2128875

Apr 01, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 13, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
666 Dundee Road 600Northbrook, IL 60062

(773) 545-9090

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

24th percentile

-8.0%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$180,625

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

135%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$4,242,053

Down $742,431 (-15%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$2,532,975

Down $676,059 (-21%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$1,709,078

Down $66,372 (-3.7%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$8,476,449

Up $4,862,448 (+135%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$9,154,676

Up $3,889,291 (+74%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$678,227

Up $973,157 (+59%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th 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

2023

Assets$4,242,053
Liabilities$1,709,078
Net Assets$2,532,975
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th 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

2023

Revenue$8,476,449
Expenses$9,154,676
Net Income-$678,227
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 13, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$8,671,488
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,581,215$2,512,707▼ $68,508
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,004,475$1,670,994▼ $333,481
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$383,461$46,699▼ $336,762
Intangible Assets$15,333$11,653▼ $3,680
Total Assets$4,984,484$4,242,053▼ $742,431
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,767,887$1,703,838▼ $64,049
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,563$5,240▼ $2,323
Total Liabilities$1,775,450$1,709,078▼ $66,372
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,209,034$1,825,434▼ $1,383,600
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$707,541-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,209,034$2,532,975▼ $676,059
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,984,484$4,242,053▼ $742,431

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,036,806$100,470-
Other Land Buildings$238,426$32,871-
Land$237,475--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
David DesrosiersPresidentFT$180,625$180,625
John McintyreTreasurerPT$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew WalworthDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,584,488
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-108,039
All Other Contributions
$8,584,488
Change in Net Assets
$-678,227
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,075,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,260,465
Other Expenses$1,819,211
Total Fundraising Expense$567,573
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,075,000--$4,075,000
Other Salaries and Wages$2,148,926$143,411$272,273$2,564,610
Fees for Services Other$1,096,054$253,138$73,236$1,422,428
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$200,417$100,208$300,625
Information Technology$213,891$4,713$15,160$233,764
Other Employee Benefits$166,063$12,151$24,303$202,517
Payroll Taxes$130,359$35,277$27,077$192,713
Travel$37,196$2,861$55,316$95,373
Insurance$7,518$18,405-$25,923
Occupancy-$23,701-$23,701
Office Expenses-$13,192-$13,192
Other Expenses-$687-$687
Total Functional Expenses$7,875,007$712,096$567,573$9,154,676
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Real Clear Holdings LLCNorthbrook, IL501(c)(3)To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$3,100,000
Palladium Pictures LLCChevy Chase, MD-To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$575,000
Donors Trust IncAlexandria, VA501(c)(3)To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$350,000
Real Clear Media FundWashington, DC501(c)(3)To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$25,000
Twenty-first Century Journalism & News FoundationWashington, DC-To Support Responsible Journalism With the Interest of Educating the Public.$25,000
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
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
2024-02-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Desrosiers
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Wy
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, legal and accounting fees: program service expenses 124930. Management and general expenses 253138. Fundraising expenses 73236. Total expenses 451304. Professional fees for news content: program service expenses 971124. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 971124.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“EQUITY IN RCVF LLC 2168.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,242,053
Liabilities
$1,709,078
Net assets
$2,532,975
Revenue
$8,476,449
Expenses
$9,154,676
Net income
-$678,227
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