Civic Intelligence

The Texas Democracy Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 74-2619883

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on May 16, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.TEXASOBSERVER.ORG
307 WEST 7th STREETAustin, TX 78701

(512) 477-0746

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.08x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

35th percentile

-1.4%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$57,500

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Down

$831,199

Down $103,429 (-11%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$757,000

Down $28,482 (-3.6%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$74,199

Down $74,947 (-50%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$940,888

Up $133,035 (+16%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$953,838

Up $17,437 (+1.9%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

-$12,950

Up $115,598 (+90%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,159,661Liabilities 2011: $161,885Net Assets 2011: $997,7762011Assets 2012: $929,702Liabilities 2012: $154,894Net Assets 2012: $774,8082012Assets 2013: $1,014,397Liabilities 2013: $170,221Net Assets 2013: $844,1762013Assets 2014: $934,628Liabilities 2014: $149,146Net Assets 2014: $785,4822014Assets 2015: $831,199Liabilities 2015: $74,199Net Assets 2015: $757,0002015Assets 2016: $587,137Liabilities 2016: $60,925Net Assets 2016: $526,2122016Assets 2017: $803,401Liabilities 2017: $94,471Net Assets 2017: $708,9302017Assets 2018: $861,715Liabilities 2018: $96,353Net Assets 2018: $765,3622018Assets 2019: $963,261Liabilities 2019: $101,075Net Assets 2019: $862,1862019Assets 2020: $1,168,893Liabilities 2020: $167,854Net Assets 2020: $1,001,0392020Assets 2021: $1,291,717Liabilities 2021: $163,723Net Assets 2021: $1,127,9942021Assets 2022: $578,457Liabilities 2022: $187,925Net Assets 2022: $390,5322022Assets 2023: $301,292Liabilities 2023: $115,094Net Assets 2023: $186,1982023Assets 2024: $154,594Liabilities 2024: $124,175Net Assets 2024: $30,4192024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$831,199
Liabilities$74,199
Net Assets$757,000
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $948,069Expenses 2011: $972,169Net Income 2011: -$24,1002011Revenue 2012: $668,412Expenses 2012: $857,450Net Income 2012: -$189,0382012Revenue 2013: $979,061Expenses 2013: $909,693Net Income 2013: $69,3682013Revenue 2014: $807,853Expenses 2014: $936,401Net Income 2014: -$128,5482014Revenue 2015: $940,888Expenses 2015: $953,838Net Income 2015: -$12,9502015Revenue 2016: $772,362Expenses 2016: $1,001,140Net Income 2016: -$228,7782016Revenue 2017: $1,074,378Expenses 2017: $906,419Net Income 2017: $167,9592017Revenue 2018: $1,210,292Expenses 2018: $1,160,031Net Income 2018: $50,2612018Revenue 2019: $1,271,093Expenses 2019: $1,181,352Net Income 2019: $89,7412019Revenue 2020: $888,552Expenses 2020: $735,221Net Income 2020: $153,3312020Revenue 2021: $1,907,878Expenses 2021: $1,812,945Net Income 2021: $94,9332021Revenue 2022: $1,522,025Expenses 2022: $2,142,830Net Income 2022: -$620,8052022Revenue 2023: $1,385,336Expenses 2023: $1,589,670Net Income 2023: -$204,3342023Revenue 2024: $1,106,093Expenses 2024: $1,261,872Net Income 2024: -$155,7792024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$940,888
Expenses$953,838
Net Income-$12,950
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
May 16, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,045,494
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To foster,promote and encourage the advancement of public affairs, government literature and the arts through the publication of the texas observer, a periodical addressing public affairs.

To foster,promote and encourage the advancement of public affairs, government, literature and the arts through the publication of the texas observer, a monthly periodical addressing public affairs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$508,927$443,860▼ $65,067
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$77,848$64,714▼ $13,134
Accounts Receivable$12,790$51,577▲ $38,787
Pledges and Grants Receivable$82,969$37,618▼ $45,351
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$53,515$34,851▼ $18,664
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,220$4,220→ $0
Total Assets$934,628$831,199▼ $103,429
Other Assets Total$194,359$194,359→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$93,082$74,105▼ $18,977
Other Liabilities$40,064--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,000$94▼ $15,906
Total Liabilities$149,146$74,199▼ $74,947
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$781,810$757,000▼ $24,810
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,672--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$785,482$757,000▼ $28,482
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$934,628$831,199▼ $103,429

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$34,851$116,616$151,467
Other Assets Org$60,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dave MannEx-editorFT$57,500$57,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Susan LongleyPresident
Bob FrumpDirector
Cade BernsenDirector
Carlton CarlDirector
Greg WooldridgeDirector
Heather PaffeDirector
Jim MarstonDirector
Katie SmithDirector
Melissa JonesDirector
Ron RapoportDirector
Vincent LovoiDirector
Mary Nell MathisTreasurer
Peter RavellaTreasurer-elect
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$845,779
Program Service Revenue
$129,875
Investment Income
$9,424
Other Revenue
$-44,190
All Other Contributions
$565,552
Change in Net Assets
$-12,950
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$563,369
Other Expenses$390,469
Total Fundraising Expense$43,807
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$327,796$74,039$20,038$421,873
Fees for Services Other$180,731$21,973$0$202,704
Office Expenses$81,132$21,534$15,076$117,742
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,678$10,092$2,730$57,500
Other Employee Benefits$37,018$8,361$2,263$47,642
Payroll Taxes$28,247$6,381$1,726$36,354
Occupancy$17,543$5,250$1,072$23,865
Depreciation Depletion$14,755$3,332$902$18,989
Travel$8,819$0$0$8,819
Information Technology$3,502$3,501$0$7,003
Insurance$1,967$2,432$0$4,399
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$3,949$0$3,949
Advertising$2,999$0$0$2,999
Total Functional Expenses$749,187$160,844$43,807$953,838
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$101,210
Fundraising Gross Income$13,915
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Molly Awards$198,389-$62,394-
Rabble Rouser$37,457$13,915$9,097$4,818
Total Events$294,142$13,915$100,146$-86,231
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Annuity Payable-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Texas Democracy Foundation
EIN
74-2619883
Phone
5124770746
Address
307 WEST 7th STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701

Signing Officer

Name
Emily Williams
Title
Publisher
Phone
5124770746
Signed
2016-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Longley
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
15
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Allman & Associates Inc
Address
9600 Great Hills Trail Suite 150W, Austin, TX 78759
Preparer
Peter L Allman CPA
Phone
5125023077
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Two board members are family members.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is provided to the board before filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest as the arise.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board serves as the compensation committee and reviews the executive publisher's compensation in preparing the annual budget.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TWO BOARD MEMBERS ARE FAMILY MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THE ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER'S COMPENSATION IN PREPARING THE ANNUAL BUDGET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$831,199
Liabilities
$74,199
Net assets
$757,000
Revenue
$940,888
Expenses
$953,838
Net income
-$12,950
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.12$0.03$1.11$1.26$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.12$0.19$1.39$1.59$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.19$0.39$1.52$2.14$0.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.16$1.13$1.91$1.81$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.17$1.00$0.89$0.74$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.10$0.86$1.27$1.18$0.09
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.10$0.77$1.21$1.16$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.09$0.71$1.07$0.91$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.06$0.53$0.77$1.00$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.07$0.76$0.94$0.95$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.15$0.79$0.81$0.94$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.17$0.84$0.98$0.91$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.15$0.77$0.67$0.86$0.19
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.16$1.00$0.95$0.97$0.02