Civic Intelligence

City Bureau Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-1054499

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jun 08, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.CITYBUREAU.ORG

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3619 S State Street 400Chicago, IL 60609

(312) 361-0881

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

39th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

59th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

61st percentile

$81,874

Higher top officer pay than 61% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

69th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-8.3%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,720,495

Up $475,972 (+21%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,689,112

Up $479,310 (+22%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$31,383

Down $3,338 (-9.6%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,391,124

Down $216,012 (-8.3%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,911,815

Up $527,993 (+38%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$479,309

Down $744,005 (-61%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $131,119Liabilities 2017: $2,375Net Assets 2017: $128,7442017Assets 2018: $1,183,785Liabilities 2018: $12,293Net Assets 2018: $1,171,4922018Assets 2019: $1,013,362Liabilities 2019: $26,874Net Assets 2019: $986,4882019Assets 2020: $2,244,523Liabilities 2020: $34,721Net Assets 2020: $2,209,8022020Assets 2021: $2,720,495Liabilities 2021: $31,383Net Assets 2021: $2,689,1122021Assets 2022: $4,606,460Liabilities 2022: $829,337Net Assets 2022: $3,777,1232022Assets 2023: $5,268,896Liabilities 2023: $1,643,630Net Assets 2023: $3,625,2662023Assets 2024: $5,795,900Liabilities 2024: $2,459,311Net Assets 2024: $3,336,5892024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$2,720,495
Liabilities$31,383
Net Assets$2,689,112
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2017: $280,834Expenses 2017: $207,867Net Income 2017: $72,9672017Revenue 2018: $1,729,180Expenses 2018: $628,498Net Income 2018: $1,100,6822018Revenue 2019: $772,778Expenses 2019: $957,782Net Income 2019: -$185,0042019Revenue 2020: $2,607,136Expenses 2020: $1,383,822Net Income 2020: $1,223,3142020Revenue 2021: $2,391,124Expenses 2021: $1,911,815Net Income 2021: $479,3092021Revenue 2022: $4,163,542Expenses 2022: $3,128,140Net Income 2022: $1,035,4022022Revenue 2023: $3,646,778Expenses 2023: $3,798,635Net Income 2023: -$151,8572023Revenue 2024: $4,656,184Expenses 2024: $4,944,861Net Income 2024: -$288,6772024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,391,124
Expenses$1,911,815
Net Income$479,309
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jun 8, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,391,124
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Media education organization focused on providing civic information to neighborhoods on the south and west sides of chicago, facilitating educational opportunities around journalism and media, and developing and testing new models of civic journalism

Media education organization focused on providing civic information to neighborhoods on the South and West Sides of Chicago, facilitating educational opportunities around journalism and media, and developing and testing new models of civic journalism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,798,174$2,417,788▲ $619,614
Pledges and Grants Receivable$351,548$188,048▼ $163,500
Accounts Receivable$41,950$71,850▲ $29,900
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$42,650$35,708▼ $6,942
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,201$7,100▼ $3,101
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,244,524$2,720,495▲ $475,971
Other Assets Total$1$1→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,721$31,383▼ $3,338
Total Liabilities$34,721$31,383▼ $3,338
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,634,112$1,893,917▲ $259,805
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$575,691$795,195▲ $219,504
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,209,803$2,689,112▲ $479,309
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,244,524$2,720,495▲ $475,971

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$6,122$3,878$10,000
Equipment$978$2,418$3,396
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay61st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Darryl HollidayCo-exec DirectorFT$81,874$81,874
Bettina ChangCo-exec DirectorFT$81,725$81,725
Harrison BacklundCo-exec DirectorFT$80,170$80,170

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sheila SolomonChair
Akili LeeDirector
Hilesh PatelDirector
Tiana Epps-johnsonDirector
Nicco MeleSecretary
Joe GermuskaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,189,213
Program Service Revenue
$200,904
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,007
All Other Contributions
$2,189,213
Change in Net Assets
$479,309

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,391,124
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,391,124
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,391,124
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,010,289
Other Expenses$901,526
Total Fundraising Expense$167,358
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$463,344$88,861$82,512$634,717
Fees for Services Other$352,792$68,738$2,171$423,701
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$177,951$34,128$31,690$243,769
Occupancy$121,322$26,368$21,605$169,295
Payroll Taxes$49,269$9,449$8,774$67,492
Other Employee Benefits$32,850$25,611$5,850$64,311
Information Technology$35,306$7,255$5,804$48,365
Travel$38,902$3,773$2,831$45,506
Insurance$11,990$2,464$1,971$16,425
Office Expenses$8,465$1,685$1,204$11,354
Advertising$2,983$613$490$4,086
Depreciation Depletion-$3,101-$3,101
Other Expenses$2,085$384$274$2,743
All Other Expenses$1,110$205$146$1,461
Interest$127$26$21$174
Total Functional Expenses$1,469,034$275,423$167,358$1,911,815

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,911,815
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,911,815
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,911,815
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-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The finance committee of the board of directors led by the treasurer reviews the return before filing.”

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

“City bureau requires each board member to sign a statement disclosing any potential conflicts of interest each year. Potential conflicts are also disclosed, processed, and documented in the minutes of board meetings wherever a conflict arises.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The compensation of city bureau's executive leadership was determined as part of the annual budgeting process. Compensation levels are determined by the organization's board of directors with reference to peer organizations and industry standards.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The compensation of city bureau's executive leadership was determined as part of the annual budgeting process. Compensation levels are determined by the organization's board of directors with reference to peer organizations and industry standards.”

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

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
City Bureau Nfp
EIN
81-1054499
Phone
3123610881
Address
3619 S State Street 400, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Germuska
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2023-06-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Harrison Backlund
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
19

Preparer

Firm
Manning Silverman & Company
Address
175 Olde Half Day Road Ste 290, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Preparer
Wayne E Silverman
Phone
8474598850
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended Explanation

“Amending due to audit being completed after filing original 990. Amended return represents audited balances which differ from balances on originally filed 990.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“City bureau is exempt from federal and state income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is not considered to be a private foundation. It is also required to recognize or derecognize in its financial statements positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return on a "more likely than not" threshold. City bureau does not believe its financial statements include any uncertain tax positions. City bureau's income tax filings for the years 2018 and thereafter remain subject to examination by the internal revenue service.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CITY BUREAU IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. IT IS ALSO REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE OR DERECOGNIZE IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD. CITY BUREAU DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. CITY BUREAU'S INCOME TAX FILINGS FOR THE YEARS 2018 AND THEREAFTER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LED BY THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE RETURN BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CITY BUREAU REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER TO SIGN A STATEMENT DISCLOSING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EACH YEAR. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE ALSO DISCLOSED, PROCESSED, AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS WHEREVER A CONFLICT ARISES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COMPENSATION OF CITY BUREAU'S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP WAS DETERMINED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS. COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH REFERENCE TO PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COMPENSATION OF CITY BUREAU'S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP WAS DETERMINED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS. COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH REFERENCE TO PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Amending due to audit being completed after filing original 990. Amended return represents audited balances which differ from balances on originally filed 990.

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,720,495
Liabilities
$31,383
Net assets
$2,689,112
Revenue
$2,391,124
Expenses
$1,911,815
Net income
$479,309
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.80$2.46$3.34$4.66$4.94$0.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.27$1.64$3.63$3.65$3.80$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.61$0.83$3.78$4.16$3.13$1.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$0.03$2.69$2.39$1.91$0.48
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.03$2.21$2.61$1.38$1.22
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.03$0.99$0.77$0.96$0.19
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.01$1.17$1.73$0.63$1.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.28$0.21$0.07
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