Civic Intelligence

Council on Governmental Ethics Laws Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 61-1250285

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 07, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.COGEL.ORG
2443 Fair Oaks Blvd 1177Sacramento, CA 95825

(844) 526-6727

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

67th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

41st percentile

4.7%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

168%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$635,674

Up $28,788 (+4.7%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$634,993

Up $28,107 (+4.6%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$681

Up $681 from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$244,615

Up $153,224 (+168%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$186,016

Up $13,963 (+8.1%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$58,599

Up $139,261 (+173%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth41st percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $133,159Liabilities 2011: $6,475Net Assets 2011: $126,6842011Assets 2012: $159,092Liabilities 2012: $5,773Net Assets 2012: $153,3192012Assets 2013: $299,138Liabilities 2013: $85,829Net Assets 2013: $213,3092013Assets 2014: $322,774Liabilities 2014: $76,958Net Assets 2014: $245,8162014Assets 2015: $334,382Liabilities 2015: $28,948Net Assets 2015: $305,4342015Assets 2016: $469,747Liabilities 2016: $12,328Net Assets 2016: $457,4192016Assets 2017: $642,855Liabilities 2017: $113,277Net Assets 2017: $529,5782017Assets 2018: $621,817Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $621,8172018Assets 2019: $689,308Liabilities 2019: $1,133Net Assets 2019: $688,1752019Assets 2020: $606,886Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $606,8862020Assets 2021: $635,674Liabilities 2021: $681Net Assets 2021: $634,9932021Assets 2022: $641,550Liabilities 2022: $1,149Net Assets 2022: $640,4012022Assets 2023: $652,525Liabilities 2023: $4,423Net Assets 2023: $648,1022023Assets 2024: $625,144Liabilities 2024: $7,572Net Assets 2024: $617,5722024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$635,674
Liabilities$681
Net Assets$634,993
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $221,176Expenses 2011: $173,905Net Income 2011: $47,2712011Revenue 2012: $211,406Expenses 2012: $184,771Net Income 2012: $26,6352012Revenue 2013: $220,621Expenses 2013: $155,074Net Income 2013: $65,5472013Revenue 2014: $251,206Expenses 2014: $218,699Net Income 2014: $32,5072014Revenue 2015: $321,308Expenses 2015: $261,690Net Income 2015: $59,6182015Revenue 2016: $425,474Expenses 2016: $273,489Net Income 2016: $151,9852016Revenue 2017: $326,841Expenses 2017: $254,682Net Income 2017: $72,1592017Revenue 2018: $413,479Expenses 2018: $313,592Net Income 2018: $99,8872018Revenue 2019: $394,845Expenses 2019: $328,487Net Income 2019: $66,3582019Revenue 2020: $91,391Expenses 2020: $172,053Net Income 2020: -$80,6622020Revenue 2021: $244,615Expenses 2021: $186,016Net Income 2021: $58,5992021Revenue 2022: $347,289Expenses 2022: $325,527Net Income 2022: $21,7622022Revenue 2023: $337,077Expenses 2023: $337,915Net Income 2023: -$8382023Revenue 2024: $456,321Expenses 2024: $486,854Net Income 2024: -$30,5332024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$244,615
Expenses$186,016
Net Income$58,599
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 7, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$244,615
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary purpose of the council shall be to facilitate and promote the exchange and dissemination of information on govermental ethics

Shall be to facilitate and promote the exchange and dissemination of information on govermental ethics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$179,812$357,947▲ $178,135
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$400,837$250,995▼ $149,842
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$26,237$26,732▲ $495
Total Assets$606,886$635,674▲ $28,788
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$681-
Total Liabilities$0$681▲ $681
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$606,886$634,993▲ $28,107
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$606,886$634,993▲ $28,107
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$606,886$635,674▲ $28,788
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jason GrammittPresident
Elizabeth ZieglerPresident El
Ashley KempDirector
Jabu SengovaDirector
Jared DemarinisDirector
Laurie Wong-nowinskiDirector
Michael BodaDirector
Mike KellyDirector
Nancy NicolescuDirector
Steve BerlinDirector
Wesley BizzellDirector
Justin GordonTreasurer/se
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$244,428
Investment Income
$187
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$58,599
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$186,016
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$50,733$52,803-$103,536
Conferences and Meetings$47,805--$47,805
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,320-$6,320
Fees for Services Other$1,655--$1,655
Insurance-$1,456-$1,456
Other Expenses$600--$600
All Other Expenses$490--$490
Office Expenses$77$91-$168
Total Functional Expenses$125,346$60,670$0$186,016
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
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 3

“All financial management, communications, membership, and day to day operations.management company reports to the steering committee. Management company does not make decisions, it only works at the direction of the steering committee.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The membership is made up of governmental agencies, educational organizations,organizational and individual members that are involved in ethics, elections,campaign finance, and freedom of information issues.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Membership elects the steering committee which develops policy and procedures for the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Certain decisions by various committees are subject to approval by the membership.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Steering committee members that review the form 990 and attached documentation are asked to sign off on their review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The steering committee has to disclose any conflict of interest that they may be involved in, if any.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Council on Governmental Ethics Laws
EIN
61-1250285
Phone
8445266727
Address
2443 FAIR OAKS BLVD 1177, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

Signing Officer

Name
Tina Bauders
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9164484234
Signed
2022-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Grammitt
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
CPA Corporation
Address
1420 ROCKY RIDGE DR STE 130, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661-2834
Preparer
William Simi
Phone
9167828500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“EXPENSE”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Accrual/cash adjustments -35,043”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$635,674
Liabilities
$681
Net assets
$634,993
Revenue
$244,615
Expenses
$186,016
Net income
$58,599
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.25$0.08$6.18$4.56$4.87$0.31
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.53$0.04$6.48$3.37$3.38$0.01
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.42$0.01$6.40$3.47$3.26$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.36$0.01$6.35$2.45$1.86$0.59
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.07$0.00$6.07$0.91$1.72$0.81
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.89$0.01$6.88$3.95$3.28$0.66
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.22$0.00$6.22$4.13$3.14$1.00
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.43$1.13$5.30$3.27$2.55$0.72
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.70$0.12$4.57$4.25$2.73$1.52
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.34$0.29$3.05$3.21$2.62$0.60
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.23$0.77$2.46$2.51$2.19$0.33
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.99$0.86$2.13$2.21$1.55$0.66
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.59$0.06$1.53$2.11$1.85$0.27
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.33$0.06$1.27$2.21$1.74$0.47
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