Civic Intelligence

Cobalt Community Research

EIN 61-1548263 • 501(c)3 • Charlotte, MI

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To help local governments measure, benchmark, and manage their efforts through shared data, high-quality affordable surveys, focus groups and facilitated meetings. To uncover trends, innovations and best practices across many fields as changes emerge in the economic, demographic and social landscape.

PO Box 416Charlotte, MI 48813

www.cobaltcommunityresearch.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

86th percentile

46%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$306,393

Up $95,985 (+46%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$306,393

Up $95,985 (+46%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$438,520

Up $45,241 (+12%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$342,535

Up $44,230 (+15%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$95,985

Up $1,011 (+1.1%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $146,015Liabilities 2010: $192,254Net Assets 2010: -$46,2392010Assets 2011: $117,629Liabilities 2011: $140,044Net Assets 2011: -$22,4152011Assets 2012: $57,755Liabilities 2012: $63,122Net Assets 2012: -$5,3672012Assets 2013: $90,587Liabilities 2013: $54,595Net Assets 2013: $35,9922013Assets 2014: $58,242Liabilities 2014: $1,789Net Assets 2014: $56,4532014Assets 2015: $89,989Liabilities 2015: $16,674Net Assets 2015: $73,3152015Assets 2016: $136,760Liabilities 2016: $6,807Net Assets 2016: $129,9532016Assets 2017: $119,878Liabilities 2017: $1,510Net Assets 2017: $118,3682017Assets 2018: $47,736Liabilities 2018: $1,118Net Assets 2018: $46,6182018Assets 2019: $54,470Liabilities 2019: $8,316Net Assets 2019: $46,1542019Assets 2020: $77,309Liabilities 2020: $7,205Net Assets 2020: $70,1042020Assets 2021: $86,534Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $86,5342021Assets 2022: $115,434Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $115,4342022Assets 2023: $210,408Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $210,4082023Assets 2024: $306,393Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $306,3932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$306,393
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$306,393
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $119,566Expenses 2010: $158,761Net Income 2010: -$39,1952010Revenue 2011: $170,506Expenses 2011: $146,682Net Income 2011: $23,8242011Revenue 2012: $145,349Expenses 2012: $128,301Net Income 2012: $17,0482012Revenue 2013: $136,444Expenses 2013: $95,085Net Income 2013: $41,3592013Revenue 2014: $95,375Expenses 2014: $74,914Net Income 2014: $20,4612014Revenue 2015: $96,364Expenses 2015: $79,502Net Income 2015: $16,8622015Revenue 2016: $124,267Expenses 2016: $67,629Net Income 2016: $56,6382016Revenue 2017: $146,439Expenses 2017: $158,024Net Income 2017: -$11,5852017Revenue 2018: $127,581Expenses 2018: $199,331Net Income 2018: -$71,7502018Revenue 2019: $154,570Expenses 2019: $155,034Net Income 2019: -$4642019Revenue 2020: $198,088Expenses 2020: $174,138Net Income 2020: $23,9502020Revenue 2021: $212,340Expenses 2021: $171,563Net Income 2021: $40,7772021Revenue 2022: $285,244Expenses 2022: $256,344Net Income 2022: $28,9002022Revenue 2023: $393,279Expenses 2023: $298,305Net Income 2023: $94,9742023Revenue 2024: $438,520Expenses 2024: $342,535Net Income 2024: $95,9852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$438,520
Expenses$342,535
Net Income$95,985
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$306,393
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$306,393
Revenue
$438,520
Expenses
$342,535
Net income
$95,985
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$0.00$3.06$4.39$3.43$0.96
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.10$0.00$2.10$3.93$2.98$0.95
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.00$1.15$2.85$2.56$0.29
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.00$0.87$2.12$1.72$0.41
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.77$0.07$0.70$1.98$1.74$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.08$0.46$1.55$1.55$0.00
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.48$0.01$0.47$1.28$1.99$0.72
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.02$1.18$1.46$1.58$0.12
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.37$0.07$1.30$1.24$0.68$0.57
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.17$0.73$0.96$0.80$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.02$0.56$0.95$0.75$0.20
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.91$0.55$0.36$1.36$0.95$0.41
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.58$0.63$0.05$1.45$1.28$0.17
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.18$1.40$0.22$1.71$1.47$0.24
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$1.92$0.46$1.20$1.59$0.39
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$438,520
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help local governments measure, benchmark, and manage their efforts through shared data, high-quality affordable surveys, focus groups, and facilitated meetings. To uncover trends, innovations, and best practices across many fields as changes emerge in the economic, demographic, and social landscapes.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$192,756-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$200,307$109,971▼ $90,336
Accounts Receivable$10,101$3,666▼ $6,435
Total Assets$210,408$306,393▲ $95,985
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$210,408$306,393▲ $95,985
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$210,408$306,393▲ $95,985
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$210,408$306,393▲ $95,985

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$172,756$2,244$175,000
Land$20,000-$20,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
William D SaintamourPresident/ceFT$140,000$140,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tom HugglerSecretary
Mitch ZoetTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$438,520
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$95,985
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$219,774
Other Expenses$122,761
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$140,000--$140,000
Other Salaries and Wages$58,454--$58,454
Office Expenses$43,471--$43,471
Payroll Taxes$16,958--$16,958
Fees for Services Other$16,534--$16,534
Insurance$11,168--$11,168
Occupancy$10,540--$10,540
Travel$6,235--$6,235
Pension Plan Contributions$4,362--$4,362
Fees for Services Accounting$3,891--$3,891
Advertising$3,246--$3,246
Information Technology$2,622--$2,622
Depreciation Depletion$2,244--$2,244
Conferences and Meetings$1,878--$1,878
All Other Expenses$1,134--$1,134
Other Expenses$785--$785
Fees for Services Legal$25--$25
Total Functional Expenses$342,535$0$0$342,535
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cobalt Community Research
EIN
61-1548263
Phone
8778880209
Address
PO BOX 416, CHARLOTTE, MI 48813

Signing Officer

Name
William D Saintamour
Title
President/CEO/chair
Phone
8778880209
Signed
2025-06-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William D Saintamour
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Simplified Accounting & Tax Service Inc
Address
1120 KEYSTONE AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-5491
Preparer
David F Edelman CPA
Phone
5178822441
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To help local governments measure, benchmark, and manage their efforts through shared data, high-quality affordable surveys, focus groups, and facilitated meetings. To uncover trends, innovations, and best practices across many fields as changes emerge in the economic, demographic, and social landscapes.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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