Civic Intelligence

Foundation for Critical Thinking

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 68-0225053

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Mar 30, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 31080Santa Barbara, CA 93130

(707) 878-9100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

40th percentile

6.8%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$60,000

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-2.1%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

52%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Down

$647,474

Down $14,128 (-2.1%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$639,330

Up $20,482 (+3.3%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$8,144

Down $34,610 (-81%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$302,754

Up $104,188 (+52%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$282,272

Up $10,390 (+3.8%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$20,482

Up $93,798 (+128%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,891,545Liabilities 2010: $213,704Net Assets 2010: $1,677,8412010Assets 2011: $1,996,963Liabilities 2011: $122,230Net Assets 2011: $1,874,7332011Assets 2012: $2,208,602Liabilities 2012: $94,123Net Assets 2012: $2,114,4792012Assets 2013: $2,158,980Liabilities 2013: $36,479Net Assets 2013: $2,122,5012013Assets 2014: $1,843,836Liabilities 2014: $219,552Net Assets 2014: $1,624,2842014Assets 2015: $1,702,450Liabilities 2015: $627,345Net Assets 2015: $1,075,1052015Assets 2016: $1,867,663Liabilities 2016: $814,975Net Assets 2016: $1,052,6882016Assets 2017: $1,782,200Liabilities 2017: $811,168Net Assets 2017: $971,0322017Assets 2018: $1,359,103Liabilities 2018: $243,454Net Assets 2018: $1,115,6492018Assets 2019: $771,551Liabilities 2019: $98,643Net Assets 2019: $672,9082019Assets 2020: $661,602Liabilities 2020: $42,754Net Assets 2020: $618,8482020Assets 2021: $647,474Liabilities 2021: $8,144Net Assets 2021: $639,3302021Assets 2022: $613,506Liabilities 2022: $3,483Net Assets 2022: $610,0232022Assets 2023: $609,999Liabilities 2023: $4,945Net Assets 2023: $605,0542023Assets 2024: $593,897Liabilities 2024: $7,275Net Assets 2024: $586,6222024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$647,474
Liabilities$8,144
Net Assets$639,330
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $715,3762010Expenses 2011: $708,8952011Expenses 2012: $869,7822012Revenue 2013: $924,965Expenses 2013: $916,943Net Income 2013: $8,0222013Revenue 2014: $559,162Expenses 2014: $1,057,379Net Income 2014: -$498,2172014Revenue 2015: $726,717Expenses 2015: $1,275,898Net Income 2015: -$549,1812015Revenue 2016: $777,796Expenses 2016: $800,213Net Income 2016: -$22,4172016Revenue 2017: $745,456Expenses 2017: $827,112Net Income 2017: -$81,6562017Revenue 2018: $982,282Expenses 2018: $837,665Net Income 2018: $144,6172018Revenue 2019: $147,476Expenses 2019: $590,217Net Income 2019: -$442,7412019Revenue 2020: $198,566Expenses 2020: $271,882Net Income 2020: -$73,3162020Revenue 2021: $302,754Expenses 2021: $282,272Net Income 2021: $20,4822021Revenue 2022: $200,016Expenses 2022: $229,323Net Income 2022: -$29,3072022Revenue 2023: $185,968Expenses 2023: $190,937Net Income 2023: -$4,9692023Revenue 2024: $163,391Expenses 2024: $181,823Net Income 2024: -$18,4322024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$302,754
Expenses$282,272
Net Income$20,482
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Mar 30, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$303,954
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote essential change in education and society through the cultivation of fair-minded critical thinking.

To promote fair-minded critical thinking.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$618,848$639,330▲ $20,482
Investments Other Securities$474,419$474,419→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$163,901$170,114▲ $6,213
Accounts Receivable$2,000$2,000→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,282$941▼ $20,341
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$661,602$647,474▼ $14,128
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$38,988$4,158▼ $34,830
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,766$3,986▲ $220
Total Liabilities$42,754$8,144▼ $34,610
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$618,848$639,330▲ $20,482
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$661,602$647,474▼ $14,128

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$941$238,869$239,810
Other Securities$474,419--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Linda Elder PaulPresident & CEOPT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gerard NosichTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$77,148
Program Service Revenue
$217,671
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,935
All Other Contributions
$2,948
Change in Net Assets
$20,482
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$149,679
Other Expenses$132,593
Total Fundraising Expense$12,631
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$28,630$39,366$3,579$71,575
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,000$33,000$3,000$60,000
Conferences and Meetings$29,626--$29,626
Depreciation Depletion$8,136$11,187$1,017$20,340
Information Technology$7,426$10,210$928$18,564
Payroll Taxes$5,371$7,385$671$13,427
Fees for Services Other$4,054$5,575$507$10,136
Advertising$3,472$4,774$434$8,680
Office Expenses$3,363$4,625$420$8,408
Occupancy$3,109$4,275$389$7,773
Travel$1,911$2,628$239$4,778
Other Employee Benefits$1,871$2,572$234$4,677
Insurance$1,250$1,719$156$3,125
Other Expenses$508$698$63$1,269
All Other Expenses$138$190$16$344
Interest$82$113$10$205
Total Functional Expenses$130,685$138,956$12,631$282,272
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$4,158
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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

“UPON REQUEST”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Critical Thinking
EIN
68-0225053
Phone
7078789100
Address
PO BOX 31080, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93130

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Elder Paul
Title
President & CEO
Phone
7078782909
Signed
2022-03-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Elder Paul
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Frost Pllc
Address
425 WEST CAPITOL SUITE 3300, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201
Preparer
Dennis Cooper
Phone
5013769241
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$647,474
Liabilities
$8,144
Net assets
$639,330
Revenue
$302,754
Expenses
$282,272
Net income
$20,482
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.01$0.59$0.16$0.18$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.19$0.19$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.20$0.23$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.01$0.64$0.30$0.28$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.04$0.62$0.20$0.27$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.10$0.67$0.15$0.59$0.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.36$0.24$1.12$0.98$0.84$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.81$0.97$0.75$0.83$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.81$1.05$0.78$0.80$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.63$1.08$0.73$1.28$0.55
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.22$1.62$0.56$1.06$0.50
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.04$2.12$0.92$0.92$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.21$0.09$2.11$0.87
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.00$0.12$1.87$0.71
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.89$0.21$1.68$0.72