Civic Intelligence

Consumers for Sensible Energy Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-1746627

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 09, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.CONSUMERSFORSENSIBLEENERGY.ORG
215 W 91st Street No 41New York, NY 10024

(866) 629-5271

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-99%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$180,000

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

$1,205,896

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,205,896

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

$1,696,051

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$3,382,939

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$1,686,888

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $1,205,896Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,205,8962017Assets 2018: $28,947Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $28,9472018Assets 2019: $296,259Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $296,2592019Assets 2020: $2,143Liabilities 2020: $228Net Assets 2020: $1,9152020Assets 2021: $604Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $6042021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,205,896
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,205,896
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2017: $1,696,051Expenses 2017: $3,382,939Net Income 2017: -$1,686,8882017Revenue 2018: $1,380,474Expenses 2018: $2,557,423Net Income 2018: -$1,176,9492018Revenue 2019: $2,514,481Expenses 2019: $2,247,169Net Income 2019: $267,3122019Revenue 2020: $881,122Expenses 2020: $1,175,466Net Income 2020: -$294,3442020Revenue 2021: $5,000Expenses 2021: $6,539Net Income 2021: -$1,5392021Revenue 2022: $5,500Expenses 2022: $6,104Net Income 2022: -$6042022

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,696,051
Expenses$3,382,939
Net Income-$1,686,888
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,696,051
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocating for sensible, economic energy policies that protect consumers and communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,892,805$1,205,896▼ $1,686,909
Total Assets$2,892,805$1,205,896▼ $1,686,909
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21$0▼ $21
Total Liabilities$21$0▼ $21
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,892,784$1,205,896▼ $1,686,888
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,892,784$1,205,896▼ $1,686,888
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,892,805$1,205,896▼ $1,686,909
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Charles PerkinsPresidentFT$180,000$180,000

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Clear Skies Strategic CommunicationsCommunications Consulting740 13TH STREET SE, Washington, DC 20003$592,000
Yellin Mccarron INCResearch & Media Services130 MAIN STREET STE 204, Salem, NH 03079$300,872
Capitol ConsultingLobbying Consultant130 BOWDOIN STREET STE 1801, Boston, MA 02108$195,000
Andrew SavitzStrategic Consulting40 MEADOWBROOK ROAD, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467$184,525
City & State LLCStrategic Consulting260 FRANCE STREET, Rocky Hill, CT 06067$151,819
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,696,051
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,696,051
Change in Net Assets
$-1,686,888
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,268,464
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$923,595
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$190,880
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$1,155,782--$1,155,782
Grants to Domestic Orgs$923,595--$923,595
Advertising$529,122--$529,122
Fees for Services Lobbying$417,098--$417,098
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$171,000$9,000-$180,000
Travel$40,595--$40,595
Occupancy$26,229$1,380-$27,609
Information Technology$18,905$995-$19,900
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,158-$18,158
Payroll Taxes$10,363$517-$10,880
Insurance-$765-$765
Other Expenses$45,810$603-$603
Office Expenses-$317-$317
Total Functional Expenses$3,338,499$44,440$0$3,382,939
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Americans for Comprehensive EnergyDover, DE501(c)(4)General Support$875,000
Citizens Campaign for the EnvironmentFarmingdale, NY501(c)(4)Educational Outreach$20,500
Sierra Club ConnecticutHartford, CT501(c)(4)Advocacy Outreach$15,000
Massachusetts Sierra ClubBoston, MA501(c)(4)Advocacy Outreach$10,000
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8A

“As there is only one officer of the organization, there are no meetings to document.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“As there is only one officer of the organization, there are no meetings to document.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and reviewed by the president prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These documents are not made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Consumers for Sensible Energy Inc
EIN
81-1746627
Phone
8666295271
Address
215 W 91ST STREET NO 41, NEW YORK, NY 10024

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Perkins
Title
President
Phone
8666295271
Signed
2018-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Perkins
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Samet & Company Pc
Address
1330 BOYLSTON STREET, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2111
Preparer
Norman P Posner
Phone
6177311222
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Strategic consultants: program service expenses 712,172. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 712,172. Communications consultants: program service expenses 367,300. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 367,300. Research consultants: program service expenses 76,310. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 76,310.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,205,896
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,205,896
Revenue
$1,696,051
Expenses
$3,382,939
Net income
-$1,686,888
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.88$1.18$0.29
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$0.30$2.51$2.25$0.27
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$1.38$2.56$1.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.00$1.21$1.70$3.38$1.69