Civic Intelligence

Coalition for Paper Options

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-5370826

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 13, 2018

8 E St SEWashington, DC 20003

(202) 543-0032

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

56th percentile

4.8%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k 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

Assets

$32,672

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$10,172

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$22,500

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$213,877

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$203,704

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$10,173

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2017: $32,672Liabilities 2017: $22,500Net Assets 2017: $10,1722017Assets 2018: $371Liabilities 2018: $20,229Net Assets 2018: -$19,8582018Assets 2019: $3,216Liabilities 2019: $500Net Assets 2019: $2,7162019

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2017

Assets$32,672
Liabilities$22,500
Net Assets$10,172

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2017: $213,877Expenses 2017: $203,704Net Income 2017: $10,1732017Revenue 2018: $157,250Expenses 2018: $187,280Net Income 2018: -$30,0302018Revenue 2019: $145,100Expenses 2019: $122,526Net Income 2019: $22,5742019

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2017

Revenue$213,877
Expenses$203,704
Net Income$10,173
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$213,877
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Coalition for Paper Options is an alliance of consumer organizations, labor unions, rural advocates,

The coalition for paper options is an alliance of consumer organizations, labor unions, rural advocates, and print communications industry organizations and employees who recognize the need to preserve access to important paper-based information and services for americans who prefer them or depend on them.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$19,172-
Accounts Receivable-$13,500-
Total Assets$0$32,672▲ $32,672
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$22,500-
Total Liabilities$0$22,500▲ $22,500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$10,172-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$10,172▲ $10,172
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$32,672▲ $32,672
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julie AlsupBoard Member
Ken WinterhalterBoard Member
Lisbeth LyonsBoard Member
Maynard BenjaminBoard Member
Peggy DuxburyBoard Member
Sarah MeyersBoard Member
Tom HowardBoard Member
John RunyanExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$213,877
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$10,173
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$203,704
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$91,600--$91,600
Fees for Services Management-$80,750-$80,750
Fees for Services Lobbying-$14,250-$14,250
Advertising$10,500$365-$10,865
Other Expenses-$4,000-$4,000
Office Expenses-$2,130-$2,130
Travel$109--$109
Total Functional Expenses$102,209$101,495$0$203,704
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$14,250
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$14,250
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
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
Yes
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Coalition for Paper Options
EIN
81-5370826
Phone
2025430032
Address
8 E St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
John Runyan
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2025430032
Signed
2018-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Runyan
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ijaz & Associates LLC
Address
1001 19th St N 1200, Arlington, VA 22209
Preparer
Ahsan Ijaz
Phone
7039729110
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 3

CPO outsources the management of the organization to Runyan Public Affairs. Its' CEO serves as CPO's Executive Director.

Pt VI, Line 11B

The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director along with the Board prior to submission. A representative from the accounting firm that prepared the Form 990 is available to answer any questions raised by the Board.

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