Civic Intelligence

Investigative Reporting Productions Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-0750717

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Mar 25, 2022

Organization ProfileN/A
2481 Hearst AvenueBerkeley, CA 94709

(510) 643-1386

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-131%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-48%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-70%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$525,996

Down $481,942 (-48%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$449,293

Down $511,906 (-53%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$76,703

Up $29,964 (+64%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$390,173

Down $911,315 (-70%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$902,079

Up $140,348 (+18%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$511,906

Down $1,051,663 (-195%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $159,713Liabilities 2016: $104,956Net Assets 2016: $54,7572016Assets 2017: $570,133Liabilities 2017: $28,115Net Assets 2017: $542,0182017Assets 2018: $466,277Liabilities 2018: $44,861Net Assets 2018: $421,4162018Assets 2019: $1,007,938Liabilities 2019: $46,739Net Assets 2019: $961,1992019Assets 2020: $525,996Liabilities 2020: $76,703Net Assets 2020: $449,2932020Assets 2021: $292,763Liabilities 2021: $67,425Net Assets 2021: $225,3382021Assets 2022: $104,318Liabilities 2022: $1,791Net Assets 2022: $102,5272022Assets 2023: $44,104Liabilities 2023: $1,725Net Assets 2023: $42,3792023Assets 2024: $27,888Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $27,8882024Assets 2025: $191,393Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $191,3932025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$525,996
Liabilities$76,703
Net Assets$449,293
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $204,545Expenses 2016: $149,788Net Income 2016: $54,7572016Revenue 2017: $938,400Expenses 2017: $451,139Net Income 2017: $487,2612017Revenue 2018: $433,420Expenses 2018: $553,941Net Income 2018: -$120,5212018Revenue 2019: $1,301,488Expenses 2019: $761,731Net Income 2019: $539,7572019Revenue 2020: $390,173Expenses 2020: $902,079Net Income 2020: -$511,9062020Revenue 2021: $171,919Expenses 2021: $395,874Net Income 2021: -$223,9552021Revenue 2022: $108,918Expenses 2022: $231,729Net Income 2022: -$122,8112022Revenue 2023: $214,331Expenses 2023: $271,029Net Income 2023: -$56,6982023Revenue 2024: $22,415Expenses 2024: $60,146Net Income 2024: -$37,7312024Revenue 2025: $915,072Expenses 2025: $741,567Net Income 2025: $173,5052025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$390,173
Expenses$902,079
Net Income-$511,906
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Mar 25, 2022
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$390,173
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Investigative Studios produces documentary films and multimedia reporting that exposes oppression and corruption to rouse the most dynamic level of change: an informed public. We are invested in the proposition that investigative reporting is necessary to a democratic society. Our work focuses on issues and events that are overlooked, misunderstood, or hidden from view to the public's detriment. We embrace the notion that for the audience to trust our work we have to be transparent about our process and adhere to the highest standards of journalism: accuracy, fairness, and ethical behavior. Investigative Studios is committed to dramatically expanding access and opportunities for filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented backgrounds. We conduct original investigative reporting that results in collaborations in print, film, audio, and other multimedia stories, as well as advise and support investigative filmmakers.

Investigative Studios produces documentary films and multimedia reporting that exposes oppression and corruption to rouse the most dynamic level of change: an informed public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$659,676$337,447▼ $322,229
Accounts Receivable$340,704$168,928▼ $171,776
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,558$19,620▲ $12,062
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,007,938$525,996▼ $481,942
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$64,485-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,739$12,218▼ $34,521
Total Liabilities$46,739$76,703▲ $29,964
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$961,199$449,293▼ $511,906
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$961,199$449,293▼ $511,906
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,007,938$525,996▼ $481,942
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lowell BergmanPresident/Chair
David BarstowPresident
Camille Servan-SchreiberDirector
Macarena HernandezDirector
Richard Alden FeldonDirector
George ClydeASST Secretary
Rajal PitrodaSecretary
Jennifer ChienTreasurer
Geeta AnandTreasurer/VP
John TempleTreasurer/VP
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$85,670
Program Service Revenue
$304,498
Investment Income
$5
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$85,670
Change in Net Assets
$-511,906
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$505,247
Other Expenses$396,832
Total Fundraising Expense$27,258
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$373,868$70,100$23,367$467,335
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,437-$66,437
Payroll Taxes$30,328$5,687$1,897$37,912
Fees for Services Legal$7,817$23,450-$31,267
Other Expenses$29,514--$29,514
Insurance$14,771$6,330-$21,101
Travel$13,615$1,701$1,701$17,017
Office Expenses$5,275$293$293$5,861
Advertising-$1,439-$1,439
Total Functional Expenses$699,384$175,437$27,258$902,079
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Advance on Conditional Contribution$64,485
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
No
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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The organization's board of directors reviews the 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“the organization's conflict of interest policy is available for review, upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“The orginzation's 990 is available at guidestar.org and charitynavigator.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Investigative Studios Inc
EIN
81-0750717
Phone
5106431386
Address
2481 HEARST AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94709

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Chien
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2022-03-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Barstow
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
12
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Gary S Eisenkraft CPA
Address
271 Madison Avenue Suite 602, New York, NY 10016
Preparer
Gary S Eisenkraft CPA
Phone
2126892655
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1the organization's conflict of interest policy is available for review, upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGINZATION'S 990 IS AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$525,996
Liabilities
$76,703
Net assets
$449,293
Revenue
$390,173
Expenses
$902,079
Net income
-$511,906
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$0.92$0.74$0.17
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.02$0.06$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.21$0.27$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.11$0.23$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.07$0.23$0.17$0.40$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.08$0.45$0.39$0.90$0.51
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.05$0.96$1.30$0.76$0.54
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.47$0.04$0.42$0.43$0.55$0.12
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.03$0.54$0.94$0.45$0.49
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.10$0.05$0.20$0.15$0.05