Civic Intelligence

Conservative Energy Network

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-3459199

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.CONSERVATIVEENERGYNETWORK.ORG
106 West Allegan No 200Lansing, MI 48933

(517) 267-9012

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

77th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$140,900

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

96th percentile

121%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

179%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,104,127

Up $604,682 (+121%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$1,104,127

Up $604,682 (+121%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,087,792

Up $1,980,283 (+179%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$2,483,110

Up $1,875,046 (+308%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$604,682

Up $105,237 (+21%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $499,445Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $499,4452017Assets 2018: $1,104,127Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,104,1272018Assets 2019: $1,133,848Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,133,8482019Assets 2020: $1,582,772Liabilities 2020: $26Net Assets 2020: $1,582,7462020Assets 2021: $3,495,908Liabilities 2021: $21,938Net Assets 2021: $3,473,9702021Assets 2022: $2,923,544Liabilities 2022: $56,151Net Assets 2022: $2,867,3932022Assets 2024: $5,928,655Liabilities 2024: $221,108Net Assets 2024: $5,707,5472024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,104,127
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,104,127
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2017: $1,107,509Expenses 2017: $608,064Net Income 2017: $499,4452017Revenue 2018: $3,087,792Expenses 2018: $2,483,110Net Income 2018: $604,6822018Revenue 2019: $4,184,197Expenses 2019: $4,154,477Net Income 2019: $29,7202019Revenue 2020: $5,682,966Expenses 2020: $5,166,357Net Income 2020: $516,6092020Revenue 2021: $7,400,514Expenses 2021: $5,509,290Net Income 2021: $1,891,2242021Revenue 2022: $6,534,540Expenses 2022: $6,886,135Net Income 2022: -$351,5952022Revenue 2024: $8,199,394Expenses 2024: $7,044,862Net Income 2024: $1,154,5322024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$3,087,792
Expenses$2,483,110
Net Income$604,682
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$3,087,792
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The conservative energy network (cen) was launched to support and connect state-based conservative clean energy and energy efficiency organizations throughout the nation. Through policy research, educational conferences, and public engagement, cen educates opinion leaders and the general public about public policies that promote the cleaner and more efficient use of energy, promotes energy conservation, and encourages the transition to a clean energy future.

The conservative energy network (cen) was launched to support and connect state-based conservative (continued) clean energy and energy efficiency organizations throughout the nation. Through policy research, educational conferences, and public engagement, cen educates opinion leaders and the general public about public policies that promote the cleaner and more efficient use of energy, promotes energy conservation, and encourages the transition to a clean energy future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$499,445$1,104,127▲ $604,682
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$499,445$1,104,127▲ $604,682
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$499,445$1,104,127▲ $604,682
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$499,445$1,104,127▲ $604,682
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$499,445$1,104,127▲ $604,682
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseOtherTotal
Larry WardDirector$70,450$70,450$140,900

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark PischeaPresident
Mark FlemingDirector
Michael HartleyDirector
Ellen KletzkaTreasurer/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,087,792
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,087,792
Change in Net Assets
$604,682
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,209,729
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,004,458
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$253,248
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,004,458--$1,004,458
Fees for Services Other$1,002,648$427-$1,003,075
Comp Disqual Persons-$141,947-$141,947
Conferences and Meetings$77,205--$77,205
Travel$56,526--$56,526
Payroll Taxes-$51,117-$51,117
Other Salaries and Wages-$43,822-$43,822
Fees for Services Legal-$39,730-$39,730
Advertising$22,219--$22,219
Benefits to Members$15,675--$15,675
Pension Plan Contributions-$9,032-$9,032
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$7,330-$7,330
Office Expenses-$6,290-$6,290
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,624-$2,624
Information Technology-$917-$917
Other Expenses-$605-$605
Insurance-$538-$538
Total Functional Expenses$2,178,731$304,379$0$2,483,110
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ohio Conservative Energy ForumColumbus, OH501(c)(3)CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.$238,833
Minnesota Conservative Energy ForumStpaul, MN501(c)(3)CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.$215,000
Michigan Conservative Energy ForumLansing, MI501(c)(3)CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$190,000
Conservatives for Clean EnergyRaleigh, NC501(c)(3)CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.$160,000
Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy IncorporatedWashington, DC501(c)(3)CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.$135,000
Earth Stewardship AllianceArlington, VA501(c)(3)CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.$28,125
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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 2

“Ellen kletzka and mark pischea are employees of lambert, edwards, & associates, which is a consultant of cen. Larry ward was a client of lambert, edwards, & associates for part of the tax year.”

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

“A copy of the proposed form 990 is provided to the organization's governing body for its review before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members disclose annually their conflicts. Board of directors considers all potential conflicts and recuse if necessary. Directors disclose if a new conflict arises over the course of the year, and board deliberates next course of action that needs to be taken in regards to that conflict.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Conservative Energy Network
EIN
81-3459199
Phone
5172679012
Address
106 WEST ALLEGAN NO 200, LANSING, MI 48933

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Pischea
Title
President
Phone
5172679012
Signed
2019-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Pischea
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Clark Hill Plc
Address
151 S OLD WOODWARD AVE SUITE 200, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
Preparer
Andrew C Richner
Phone
2486429692
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program service consulting: program service expenses 847,648. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 847,648. Polling: program service expenses 130,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 130,000. State assessment consulting: program service expenses 25,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,000. Occassion gifts: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 427. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 427.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE PROPOSED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR ITS REVIEW BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE ANNUALLY THEIR CONFLICTS. BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERS ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND RECUSE IF NECESSARY. DIRECTORS DISCLOSE IF A NEW CONFLICT ARISES OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, AND BOARD DELIBERATES NEXT COURSE OF ACTION THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN IN REGARDS TO THAT CONFLICT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,104,127
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,104,127
Revenue
$3,087,792
Expenses
$2,483,110
Net income
$604,682
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.93$0.22$5.71$8.20$7.04$1.15
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.92$0.06$2.87$6.53$6.89$0.35
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.50$0.02$3.47$7.40$5.51$1.89
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.58$0.00$1.58$5.68$5.17$0.52
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.13$0.00$1.13$4.18$4.15$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$3.09$2.48$0.60
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.00$0.50$1.11$0.61$0.50