Civic Intelligence

City Bureau Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-1054499

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 09, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.CITYBUREAU.ORG

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3619 S State Suite 400Chicago, IL 60609

(651) 428-7716

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

29th percentile

-4.2%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$128,246

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

70th percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,268,896

Up $662,436 (+14%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$3,625,266

Down $151,857 (-4.0%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$1,643,630

Up $814,293 (+98%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,646,778

Down $516,764 (-12%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$3,798,635

Up $670,495 (+21%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$151,857

Down $1,187,259 (-115%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th 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: $2,720,494Liabilities 2021: $77,158Net Assets 2021: $2,643,3362021Assets 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

2023

Assets$5,268,896
Liabilities$1,643,630
Net Assets$3,625,266
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd 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: $2,390,104Expenses 2021: $1,956,570Net Income 2021: $433,5342021Revenue 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

2023

Revenue$3,646,778
Expenses$3,798,635
Net Income-$151,857
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 9, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,646,778
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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,367,859$4,597,988▲ $230,129
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$63,203$253,885▲ $190,682
Pledges and Grants Receivable$70,048$192,023▲ $121,975
Accounts Receivable$65,151$178,598▲ $113,447
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$26,323$32,526▲ $6,203
Total Assets$4,606,460$5,268,896▲ $662,436
Other Assets Total$13,876$13,876→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$649,579$1,319,374▲ $669,795
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$179,758$324,256▲ $144,498
Total Liabilities$829,337$1,643,630▲ $814,293
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,920,456$2,225,854▲ $305,398
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,856,667$1,399,412▼ $457,255
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,777,123$3,625,266▼ $151,857
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,606,460$5,268,896▲ $662,436

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$899$36,675$37,574
Other Land Buildings$252,986--
Other Assets Org$13,876--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Harry BacklundCo-executive DirectorFT$128,246$128,246
Bettina ChangCo-executive DirectorFT$122,190$122,190
Darryl HollidayCo-executive DirectorFT$114,009$114,009

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sheila SolomonChair
Akili LeeDirector
Hilesh PatelDirector
Tiana Epps-johnsonDirector
Nicco MeleOfficer
Joe GermuskaTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Public Data WorksWeb Software Devel548 MARKET ST 38234, San Francisco, CA 94104$370,430
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,285,423
Program Service Revenue
$352,712
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$8,643
All Other Contributions
$3,285,423
Change in Net Assets
$-151,857

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,646,778
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,646,778
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,646,778
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,233,511
Other Expenses$1,565,124
Total Fundraising Expense$237,133
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,400,667$294,877$147,439$1,842,983
Fees for Services Other$789,374$135,455$10,567$935,396
Travel$235,660$15,930$7,965$259,555
Other Employee Benefits$172,884$36,251$18,765$227,900
Payroll Taxes$124,134$26,133$12,361$162,628
Information Technology$97,987$17,673$9,219$124,879
Occupancy$21,496$3,583$10,748$35,827
Insurance$18,836$3,965$1,983$24,784
Other Expenses$16,967$2,667$1,801$21,435
All Other Expenses$8,142$1,922$4,771$14,835
Office Expenses$2,792$222$198$3,212
Depreciation Depletion-$3,101-$3,101
Advertising$1,944$273$136$2,353
Total Functional Expenses$3,002,680$558,822$237,133$3,798,635

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,798,635
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,798,635
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,798,635
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
Escrow$1,164,006
Leases Payable$247,869
Lesslease Liability Current Portio$-92,501
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

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Two officers of the organization, darryl holliday and bettina chang, were related through marriage. Darryl holliday served as an officer through june 2023.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 and all filings are reviewed by the organizations officers and the board of directors prior to finalization.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The organizations conflict of interest policy states that all business dealings are to be conducted at arms length and all goods and or services are to be paid for at fair market value only.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation is determined by the board of director. All request for increases and or adjustments to pay are presented to the board of directors for consideration. A final decision is made based on comparability data of similar organizations.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Additional officers and or key employees compensation is set by the board of directors. However the executive director can exercise discretion over compensation increases of key employees.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“All such records of the organization are open for public review upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
City Bureau Nfp
EIN
81-1054499
Address
3619 S STATE SUITE 400, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Germuska
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3123610881
Signed
2024-09-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Germuska
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
28

Preparer

Firm
OSAGHAE & ASSOCIATES LTD CPAs
Address
11070 S WESTERN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60643
Preparer
Vincent Osaghae
Phone
7738818080
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Additional expenses $135,455”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Printing $770dues and subscription $167bank fees $842postage $143”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TWO OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, DARRYL HOLLIDAY AND BETTINA CHANG, WERE RELATED THROUGH MARRIAGE. DARRYL HOLLIDAY SERVED AS AN OFFICER THROUGH JUNE 2023.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 AND ALL FILINGS ARE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICERS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FINALIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATES THAT ALL BUSINESS DEALINGS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED AT ARMS LENGTH AND ALL GOODS AND OR SERVICES ARE TO BE PAID FOR AT FAIR MARKET VALUE ONLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR. ALL REQUEST FOR INCREASES AND OR ADJUSTMENTS TO PAY ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION. A FINAL DECISION IS MADE BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ADDITIONAL OFFICERS AND OR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. HOWEVER THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAN EXERCISE DISCRETION OVER COMPENSATION INCREASES OF KEY EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL SUCH RECORDS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6ADDITIONAL EXPENSES $135,455
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7PRINTING $770DUES AND SUBSCRIPTION $167BANK FEES $842POSTAGE $143
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,268,896
Liabilities
$1,643,630
Net assets
$3,625,266
Revenue
$3,646,778
Expenses
$3,798,635
Net income
-$151,857
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$0.08$2.64$2.39$1.96$0.43
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