Civic Intelligence

National Institute on Money in State

EIN 81-0526651 • 501(c)3 • Helena, MT

Profile

Promote an accountable democracy by compiling comprehensive campaign- donor, lobbyist, and other information from government disclosure agencies nationwide and making it freely available at followthemoney.org. See Schedule O for Continuation

130 Neill AveHelena, MT 59601

www.followthemoney.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

8th percentile

-43%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$130,492

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.6% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-67%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-47%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$559,797

Down $1,118,692 (-67%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$46,519

Down $449,925 (-91%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$513,278

Down $668,767 (-57%) from 2020

Revenue

Down

$958,051

Down $838,598 (-47%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$1,367,668

Down $513,714 (-27%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$409,617

Down $324,884 (-383%) from 2020

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,334,325Liabilities 2011: $92,596Net Assets 2011: $1,241,7292011Assets 2012: $1,620,411Liabilities 2012: $83,248Net Assets 2012: $1,537,1632012Assets 2013: $921,453Liabilities 2013: $89,175Net Assets 2013: $832,2782013Assets 2014: $2,567,289Liabilities 2014: $186,360Net Assets 2014: $2,380,9292014Assets 2015: $2,438,024Liabilities 2015: $126,610Net Assets 2015: $2,311,4142015Assets 2016: $2,588,735Liabilities 2016: $123,590Net Assets 2016: $2,465,1452016Assets 2017: $2,316,196Liabilities 2017: $185,278Net Assets 2017: $2,130,9182017Assets 2018: $2,021,093Liabilities 2018: $124,900Net Assets 2018: $1,896,1932018Assets 2019: $1,499,534Liabilities 2019: $232,756Net Assets 2019: $1,266,7782019Assets 2020: $1,678,489Liabilities 2020: $496,444Net Assets 2020: $1,182,0452020Assets 2021: $559,797Liabilities 2021: $46,519Net Assets 2021: $513,2782021

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$559,797
Liabilities$46,519
Net Assets$513,278

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,455,3372011Expenses 2012: $1,459,2302012Expenses 2013: $1,684,9762013Revenue 2014: $2,988,842Expenses 2014: $1,738,363Net Income 2014: $1,250,4792014Revenue 2015: $2,101,243Expenses 2015: $2,170,758Net Income 2015: -$69,5152015Revenue 2016: $2,469,549Expenses 2016: $2,315,818Net Income 2016: $153,7312016Revenue 2017: $1,557,447Expenses 2017: $1,891,674Net Income 2017: -$334,2272017Revenue 2018: $1,463,015Expenses 2018: $1,697,740Net Income 2018: -$234,7252018Revenue 2019: $1,165,399Expenses 2019: $1,794,814Net Income 2019: -$629,4152019Revenue 2020: $1,796,649Expenses 2020: $1,881,382Net Income 2020: -$84,7332020Revenue 2021: $958,051Expenses 2021: $1,367,668Net Income 2021: -$409,6172021

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$958,051
Expenses$1,367,668
Net Income-$409,617

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Apr 18, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$958,051
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote an accountable democracy by compiling comprehensive campaign- donor, lobbyist, and other information from government disclosure agencies nationwide and making it freely available at followthemoney.org. See Schedule O for Continuation

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$650,000$350,000▼ $300,000
Intangible Assets$247,396$160,793▼ $86,603
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$744,173$33,727▼ $710,446
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$18,349$15,269▼ $3,080
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,571$8▼ $18,563
Total Assets$1,678,489$559,797▼ $1,118,692
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$268,290--
Deferred Revenue$56,944$35,555▼ $21,389
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$171,210$10,964▼ $160,246
Total Liabilities$496,444$46,519▼ $449,925
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$650,000$350,000▼ $300,000
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$532,045$163,278▼ $368,767
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,182,045$513,278▼ $668,767
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,678,489$559,797▼ $1,118,692

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,586$48,478$53,064
Leasehold Improvements$10,683$3,851$14,534
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Edwin BenderExecutive DirectorPT$115,668$14,824$130,492
Brendan GlavinSenior Data AnalystFT$116,947$2,369$119,316

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$810,527
Program Service Revenue
$15,873
Investment Income
$138
Other Revenue
$131,513
All Other Contributions
$540,348
Change in Net Assets
$-409,617
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,053,219
Other Expenses$314,449
Total Fundraising Expense$46,473
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$616,538$66,149$24,028$706,715
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,933$15,657$5,688$167,278
Fees for Services Other$80,579$8,645$3,141$92,365
Depreciation Depletion$78,239$8,394$3,050$89,683
Payroll Taxes$71,429$7,664$2,784$81,877
Other Employee Benefits$67,831$7,278$2,643$77,752
Fees for Services Legal$40,851$4,383$1,592$46,826
Occupancy$39,675$4,257$1,546$45,478
Pension Plan Contributions$17,096$1,834$667$19,597
Information Technology$12,777$1,371$498$14,646
Office Expenses$8,779$942$342$10,063
Fees for Services Accounting$8,157$875$318$9,350
Insurance$4,521$485$176$5,182
Other Expenses$206--$206
Total Functional Expenses$1,193,261$127,934$46,473$1,367,668
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

The draft 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the finance specialist. A final draft of the 990 is then reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors financial committee prior to filing.

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

Board members must update and sign a new disclosure statement at the annual meeting. Board members are also expected to update and send the organization a new disclosure statement whenever this information changes.

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

Compensation was initially set for the executive director based on a review of comparable salaries by the Board of Directors. Compensation is now reviewed and adjusted annually by the board.

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

Compensation of other employees is set based on a review of comparable salaries by the Executive Director. Compensation is reviewed and adjusted annually during the budgeting process.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and board minutes are available to the public upon request. Copies of the annual report, financial statements, and form 990 are published on the Institutes website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
National Institute on Money in
EIN
81-0526651
Address
130 Neill Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Doing Business As
cond State Politics

Signing Officer

Name
Edwin Bender
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
4064492480
Signed
2022-04-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
33
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

This amount represents a net asset transfer to Center for Responsive Politics.

General explanation attachment

Primary Exempt Purpose Continuation:As a nonpartisan nonprofit, the Institute encourages transparency and promotes independent investigation of state- level campaign contributions by journalists, academic researchers, public- interest groups, government agencies, policymakers, students and the public at large. Explanation of Dissolution:The dissolution process began in fiscal year 2021 with initial distributions to Center for Responsive Politics. These transfers were recorded as net asset transfers. The dissolution process will conclude in 2022.

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