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Proconorg Listed as Procon Org in IRS Records

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 57-1210185

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Mar 12, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.PROCON.ORG
530 Wilshire Blvd Suite 201Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 587-1470

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

7th percentile

-111%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2020

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-75%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $160,678 (-100%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $147,443 (-100%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $13,235 (-100%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$132,839

Down $400,546 (-75%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$280,282

Down $276,473 (-50%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$147,443

Down $124,073 (-531%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $31,050Liabilities 2010: $33,183Net Assets 2010: -$2,1332010Assets 2011: $718,853Liabilities 2011: $18,304Net Assets 2011: $700,5492011Assets 2012: $156,606Liabilities 2012: $32,964Net Assets 2012: $123,6422012Assets 2013: $77,650Liabilities 2013: $39,777Net Assets 2013: $37,8732013Assets 2014: $66,534Liabilities 2014: $17,267Net Assets 2014: $49,2672014Assets 2015: $73,910Liabilities 2015: $29,555Net Assets 2015: $44,3552015Assets 2016: $351,805Liabilities 2016: $17,561Net Assets 2016: $334,2442016Assets 2017: $529,089Liabilities 2017: $25,044Net Assets 2017: $504,0452017Assets 2018: $197,228Liabilities 2018: $26,415Net Assets 2018: $170,8132018Assets 2019: $160,678Liabilities 2019: $13,235Net Assets 2019: $147,4432019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021Assets 2022: $2,477,295Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,477,2952022Assets 2023: $2,553,245Liabilities 2023: $365Net Assets 2023: $2,552,8802023

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $616,8362010Expenses 2011: $581,9212011Expenses 2012: $655,2692012Revenue 2013: $590,935Expenses 2013: $676,704Net Income 2013: -$85,7692013Revenue 2014: $693,395Expenses 2014: $682,001Net Income 2014: $11,3942014Revenue 2015: $874,512Expenses 2015: $879,424Net Income 2015: -$4,9122015Revenue 2016: $1,074,035Expenses 2016: $784,146Net Income 2016: $289,8892016Revenue 2017: $840,842Expenses 2017: $671,041Net Income 2017: $169,8012017Revenue 2018: $379,707Expenses 2018: $712,939Net Income 2018: -$333,2322018Revenue 2019: $533,385Expenses 2019: $556,755Net Income 2019: -$23,3702019Revenue 2020: $132,839Expenses 2020: $280,282Net Income 2020: -$147,4432020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $0Net Income 2021: $02021Revenue 2022: $2,478,129Expenses 2022: $834Net Income 2022: $2,477,2952022Revenue 2023: $95,108Expenses 2023: $19,523Net Income 2023: $75,5852023

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$132,839
Expenses$280,282
Net Income-$147,443
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Mar 12, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$132,839
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan primarily pro-con format.

Promoting critical thinking by presenting the pros and cons of controversial issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$124,688$0▼ $124,688
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,505$0▼ $7,505
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,500$0▼ $4,500
Accounts Receivable$304$0▼ $304
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$160,678$0▼ $160,678
Other Assets Total$23,681$0▼ $23,681
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,235--
Total Liabilities$13,235$0▼ $13,235
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$140,877--
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,566--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$147,443$0▼ $147,443
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$160,678$0▼ $160,678
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff Harrisinterim chair
Jack Girardi JdDirector
Jennifer Owens MsjDirector
Michael G KlienDirector
Mike Gatto JdDirector
Stanley F Shimohara CPADirector
Jadwiga Sz- Markoff Md Phdemeritus
Steve C Markoffinterm CEO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$124,971
Program Service Revenue
$7,868
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$124,971
Change in Net Assets
$-147,443

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$132,839
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$102,225
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$235,064
Total Revenue per Form 990
$132,839
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$177,631
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$102,651
Total Fundraising Expense$20,367
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$73,328$9,166$9,166$91,660
Depreciation Depletion$18,944$2,368$2,368$23,680
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,439-$21,439
Insurance$13,242$1,655$1,655$16,552
Payroll Taxes$6,658$832$832$8,322
All Other Expenses$1,688$311$530$2,529
Other Expenses$8,181$2,315$4,500$2,315
Other Employee Benefits$1,286$161$160$1,607
Pension Plan Contributions$850$106$106$1,062
Advertising$334--$334
Office Expenses$229$29$28$286
Total Functional Expenses$220,510$39,405$20,367$280,282

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$382,507
Expenses per Audited Statements$280,282
Total Expenses per Form 990$280,282
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$102,225
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
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Steven c markoff and jadwiga s. Z-markoff married.”

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

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to all officers and board members for review and comment, comments are discussed among board members and revisions are communicated to the accountant preparing the form 990. Then the form is finalized and filed.”

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

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Proconorg
EIN
57-1210185
Phone
3105871470
Address
530 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 201, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Signing Officer

Name
Steve C Markoff
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2021-03-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve C Markoff
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Daniel R Moore CPA
Address
10414 Olive St, Temple City, CA 91780
Preparer
Daniel R Moore
Phone
6262428345
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IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0On May 29, 2020, the Britannica Group announced its receipt of ProCon.org, the countrys leading source for information and research on all sides of the debatable issues of the day. Britannica is one of the most prominent educational publishers in the world, producer of not only the famed Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest continuously published (since 1768) and revised work in the English language, but also a large suite of resources for students, schools, and teachers in multiple languages. The Britannica Group is headquartered in Chicago.After May 29, ProCon.org. stopped raising donor support. Also, with release of ProCon.org web site the board of directors shut down the operations of ProCon.org and the associated administrative work. After funds were used for the transition to Britannica and all debts paid, the bank account of ProCon.org was closed. ProCon.org is holding the corporation open to monitor the work of Britannica on the ProCon.org web site. At some point in the future the ProCon.org corporation will be closed following all requirements of the California Secretary of State. Procon.org required a lot of funding to maintain. The founder was not able to continue the funding of ProCon.org. At the same time the founder did not want to shut down the ProCon.org web site because of the value to society. So, a solution was found. This was to give the web site to Encyclopedia Britannica. The Encyclopedia Britannica organization has the resources to continue the web site. Procon.org will continue as a corporation to monitor the work of Encyclopedia Britannica for a few years to ensure the work of ProCon.org web site continues in the established pro - con format and values. ProCon.org webs site has no commerical value. It cannot operate with out substanial donor support. therefor transfer of the web site to Britannica is valued at zero.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT, COMMENTS ARE DISCUSSED AMONG BOARD MEMBERS AND REVISIONS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE ACCOUNTANT PREPARING THE FORM 990. THEN THE FORM IS FINALIZED AND FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

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Revenue
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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.55$0.00$2.55$0.10$0.02$0.08
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.48$0.00$2.48$2.48$0.00$2.48
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.28$0.15
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.01$0.15$0.53$0.56$0.02
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.38$0.71$0.33
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.03$0.50$0.84$0.67$0.17
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.02$0.33$1.07$0.78$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.03$0.04$0.87$0.88$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.05$0.69$0.68$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.04$0.04$0.59$0.68$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.03$0.12$0.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.72$0.02$0.70$0.58
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.62