Civic Intelligence

Argus Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 59-2241224

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jul 10, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.ARGUSFOUNDATION.ORG
PO Box 49361Sarasota, FL 34230

(941) 365-4886

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

70th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$144,042

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 37.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,202,550

Up $117,458 (+11%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,053,606

Up $119,273 (+13%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$148,944

Down $1,815 (-1.2%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$387,240

Up $77,831 (+25%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$341,550

Down $13,522 (-3.8%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$45,690

Up $91,353 (+200%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $537,087Liabilities 2010: $56Net Assets 2010: $537,0312010Assets 2011: $461,767Liabilities 2011: $77Net Assets 2011: $461,6902011Assets 2012: $387,753Liabilities 2012: $45Net Assets 2012: $387,7082012Assets 2013: $400,776Liabilities 2013: $84Net Assets 2013: $400,6922013Assets 2014: $378,038Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $378,0382014Assets 2015: $442,163Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $442,1632015Assets 2016: $507,020Liabilities 2016: $1,076Net Assets 2016: $505,9442016Assets 2017: $731,417Liabilities 2017: $119,650Net Assets 2017: $611,7672017Assets 2018: $747,050Liabilities 2018: $101,270Net Assets 2018: $645,7802018Assets 2019: $977,255Liabilities 2019: $138,516Net Assets 2019: $838,7392019Assets 2020: $1,080,644Liabilities 2020: $175,485Net Assets 2020: $905,1592020Assets 2021: $1,191,450Liabilities 2021: $118,696Net Assets 2021: $1,072,7542021Assets 2022: $1,085,092Liabilities 2022: $150,759Net Assets 2022: $934,3332022Assets 2023: $1,202,550Liabilities 2023: $148,944Net Assets 2023: $1,053,6062023Assets 2024: $1,232,520Liabilities 2024: $123,753Net Assets 2024: $1,108,7672024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,202,550
Liabilities$148,944
Net Assets$1,053,606
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $183,0822010Expenses 2011: $193,1062011Expenses 2012: $207,0362012Revenue 2013: $182,562Expenses 2013: $169,578Net Income 2013: $12,9842013Revenue 2014: $158,079Expenses 2014: $180,733Net Income 2014: -$22,6542014Revenue 2015: $193,789Expenses 2015: $129,664Net Income 2015: $64,1252015Revenue 2016: $198,743Expenses 2016: $134,962Net Income 2016: $63,7812016Revenue 2017: $307,386Expenses 2017: $201,563Net Income 2017: $105,8232017Revenue 2018: $280,238Expenses 2018: $310,077Net Income 2018: -$29,8392018Revenue 2019: $383,712Expenses 2019: $249,329Net Income 2019: $134,3832019Revenue 2020: $388,858Expenses 2020: $368,022Net Income 2020: $20,8362020Revenue 2021: $395,649Expenses 2021: $316,834Net Income 2021: $78,8152021Revenue 2022: $309,409Expenses 2022: $355,072Net Income 2022: -$45,6632022Revenue 2023: $387,240Expenses 2023: $341,550Net Income 2023: $45,6902023Revenue 2024: $390,911Expenses 2024: $417,301Net Income 2024: -$26,3902024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$387,240
Expenses$341,550
Net Income$45,690
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$522,905
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The argus foundation applies business leadership to important community issues. The argus foundation identifies, educates, advocates and collaborates on solutions for issues impacting sarasota county including governance, education, economic development, environment and land planning, health and human services, and transportation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$934,333$1,053,606▲ $119,273
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$537,691$611,274▲ $73,583
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$319,503$375,753▲ $56,250
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$188,428$198,661▲ $10,233
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,801$8,417▲ $2,616
Accounts Receivable$32,164$6,940▼ $25,224
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,085,092$1,202,550▲ $117,458
Other Assets Total$1,505$1,505→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$146,550$141,075▼ $5,475
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,209$7,869▲ $3,660
Total Liabilities$150,759$148,944▼ $1,815
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$934,333$1,053,606▲ $119,273
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,085,092$1,202,550▲ $117,458

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$3,575-
Equipment$0$4,695-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christine S RobinsonExecutive DirectorFT$144,042$144,042

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert W BrownPast President
Kirk BoylstonPresident
Paul J BisphamVice President/treasurer
Cina WelchDirector
Craig M SteinhoffDirector
E John WagnerDirector
Edmund W Morton IvDirector
Eric C FlemingDirector
Jack J Cox IiiDirector
Jason E ToaleDirector
Jeffrey E CharlotteDirector
Joseph R HembreeDirector
Keith MercierDirector
Lon DeckardDirector
Michael L QuillenDirector
Norman J Shea IiiDirector
Rg Kelly Caldwell JrDirector
Rodney G HershbergerDirector
Sam D NortonDirector
Thomas H DartDirector
Tom DabneyDirector
William W Merrill IiiDirector
F John LacivitaSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$375,509
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$37,896
Other Revenue
$-26,165
All Other Contributions
$74,500
Change in Net Assets
$45,690
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$197,470
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$144,080
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management---$84,042
Other Salaries and Wages---$73,750
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$60,000
Fees for Services Accounting---$22,915
Occupancy---$16,117
Fees for Services Other---$10,500
Payroll Taxes---$10,330
Conferences and Meetings---$9,922
Advertising---$9,450
Office Expenses---$9,342
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees---$5,461
Insurance---$2,669
All Other Expenses---$1,444
Other Expenses---$1,136
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$341,550
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$135,665
Fundraising Gross Income$109,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Meet the Minds$58,510$35,400$26,655$8,745
Lifetime Awards$75,670$23,460$58,511$-35,051
Total Events$241,176$109,500$135,665$-26,165
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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, Section A, Line 6

“Argus foundation membership is comprised of businesses and business leaders, who work together to build community.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Before being submitted to the internal revenue service, the form 990 is presented for review and approval to the full board at a board of directors meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The board of directors annually approve the conflict of interest policy. Any board member that has a conflict on a particular item does not vote on that item. Conflict of interest certifications are signed by the executive director and the executive board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed by the executive committee and recommended to the full board of directors, where in turn the final vote is made. This annual review and approval is documented in the board of directors minutes and is related to the continuing contract with robinson strategic consulting, llc.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No governing documents or financial statements are available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Argus Foundation
EIN
59-2241224
Phone
9413654886
Address
PO BOX 49361, SARASOTA, FL 34230

Signing Officer

Name
Christine S Robinson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9413654886
Signed
2024-07-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christine S Robinson
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
23
Independent Board Members
23
Employees
2
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
Hill Barth & King LLC
Address
1777 MAIN STREET SUITE 301, SARASOTA, FL 34236
Preparer
Craig M Steinhoff
Phone
9419574242
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“Worked on efforts to increase affordable housing inventory in sarasota county including advocating for zoning text amendments in the city of sarasota and connecting the private sector with public sector employee housing needs.”

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3, CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES:

“The originally filed return had the yes box checked on line 3 and included a description on the organization changing its mission for a campaign funding a city of sarasota charter change. This program change did not occur in 2023 and, therefore, the amended return is changing to check the no box on line 3 and remove the description in schedule o.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE ARGUS FOUNDATION APPLIES BUSINESS LEADERSHIP TO IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES. THE ARGUS FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES, EDUCATES, ADVOCATES AND COLLABORATES ON SOLUTIONS FOR ISSUES IMPACTING SARASOTA COUNTY INCLUDING GOVERNANCE, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND LAND PLANNING, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0WORKED ON EFFORTS TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY IN SARASOTA COUNTY INCLUDING ADVOCATING FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS IN THE CITY OF SARASOTA AND CONNECTING THE PRIVATE SECTOR WITH PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING NEEDS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0HELD IN-PERSON EVENTS AND FORUMS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES AND PEOPLE AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITY, THE STATE, THE COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD WITH OUR MEET THE MINDS MEETINGS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WORKED ON EFFORTS TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY IN SARASOTA COUNTY INCLUDING ADVOCATING FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS IN THE CITY OF SARASOTA AND CONNECTING THE PRIVATE SECTOR WITH PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING NEEDS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORIGINALLY FILED RETURN HAD THE YES BOX CHECKED ON LINE 3 AND INCLUDED A DESCRIPTION ON THE ORGANIZATION CHANGING ITS MISSION FOR A CAMPAIGN FUNDING A CITY OF SARASOTA CHARTER CHANGE. THIS PROGRAM CHANGE DID NOT OCCUR IN 2023 AND, THEREFORE, THE AMENDED RETURN IS CHANGING TO CHECK THE NO BOX ON LINE 3 AND REMOVE THE DESCRIPTION IN SCHEDULE O.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ARGUS FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS LEADERS, WHO WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD COMMUNITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BEFORE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO THE FULL BOARD AT A BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,202,550
Liabilities
$148,944
Net assets
$1,053,606
Revenue
$387,240
Expenses
$341,550
Net income
$45,690
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.12$1.11$0.39$0.42$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.15$1.05$0.39$0.34$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.15$0.93$0.31$0.36$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.12$1.07$0.40$0.32$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.18$0.91$0.39$0.37$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.14$0.84$0.38$0.25$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.10$0.65$0.28$0.31$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.12$0.61$0.31$0.20$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.20$0.13$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.19$0.13$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.16$0.18$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$0.18$0.17$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.21
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.19
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.54$0.00$0.54$0.18