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Circle of Blue Inc

EIN 82-3582132 • 501(c)3 • Traverse City, MI

Profile

Ng the public on the chasllenges and solutions of the global freshwater crisis through a collaborative alignment of journalism, scientific research, data collection and analysis, and communication design; engaging and connnecting individuals and groups by leading

1615 Randolph StreetTraverse City, MI 49684

www.circleofblue.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.88x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

91st percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

96th percentile

228%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$199,679

Up $138,888 (+228%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$333,759

Down $64,717 (-16%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

-$134,080

Up $203,605 (+60%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$380,442

Up $91,693 (+32%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$176,837

Down $92,041 (-34%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$203,605

Up $183,734 (+925%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2018: $20,841Liabilities 2018: $42,305Net Assets 2018: -$21,4642018Assets 2019: $13,824Liabilities 2019: $199,601Net Assets 2019: -$185,7772019Assets 2020: $120,034Liabilities 2020: $300,334Net Assets 2020: -$180,3002020Assets 2021: $35,503Liabilities 2021: $372,843Net Assets 2021: -$337,3402021Assets 2022: $7,079Liabilities 2022: $364,635Net Assets 2022: -$357,5552022Assets 2023: $60,791Liabilities 2023: $398,476Net Assets 2023: -$337,6852023Assets 2024: $199,679Liabilities 2024: $333,759Net Assets 2024: -$134,0802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$199,679
Liabilities$333,759
Net Assets-$134,080

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $288,418Expenses 2018: $407,364Net Income 2018: -$118,9462018Revenue 2019: $166,550Expenses 2019: $330,863Net Income 2019: -$164,3132019Revenue 2020: $354,427Expenses 2020: $348,950Net Income 2020: $5,4772020Revenue 2021: $243,145Expenses 2021: $400,185Net Income 2021: -$157,0402021Revenue 2022: $334,986Expenses 2022: $355,202Net Income 2022: -$20,2162022Revenue 2023: $288,749Expenses 2023: $268,878Net Income 2023: $19,8712023Revenue 2024: $380,442Expenses 2024: $176,837Net Income 2024: $203,6052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$380,442
Expenses$176,837
Net Income$203,605

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$380,442
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educating the public on the challenges and solutions of the global freshwater crisis through a collaborative alignment of journalism, scientific research, data collection and analysis, and communication design; engaging and connecting individuals and groups by leading convenings to explore and collaborate on issues related to the global water crisis and related issues.

Informing the world of most important decisions about water, food & energy in a changing climate.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$60,420$199,679▲ $139,259
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$371--
Total Assets$60,791$199,679▲ $138,888
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$45,900$322,900▲ $277,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$352,576$10,859▼ $341,717
Total Liabilities$398,476$333,759▼ $64,717
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$23,002-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-337,685$-157,082▲ $180,603
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-337,685$-134,080▲ $203,605
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$60,791$199,679▲ $138,888
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
J Carl GanterPresident
Aubrey BlancheBoard Member
Margaret Catley-carlsonBoard Member
Peter GleickBoard Member
Richard OdellBoard Member
Eileen GanterSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$380,442
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$380,442
Change in Net Assets
$203,605

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$380,442
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$380,442
Total Revenue per Form 990
$380,442
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$176,837
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$100,490$43,591-$144,081
Travel$8,948--$8,948
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,385-$7,385
Office Expenses-$5,230-$5,230
Interest-$2,364-$2,364
Advertising$1,819--$1,819
Insurance-$1,462-$1,462
Other Expenses$3,325$380-$380
All Other Expenses-$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$114,582$62,255$0$176,837

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$176,837
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$176,837
Total Expenses per Form 990$176,837
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

J carl ganter eileen ganter president secretary spouse

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The form 990 is reviewed by the secretary and president prior to filing and will be reviewed by the full board at its end-of-year meeting.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

To properly monitor and enforce its conflict-of-interest policy, circle of blue is diligent in reviewing the annual disclosure forms submitted by covered persons, and in compiling and maintaining a list of potentially conflicted entities and individuals. Proposed transactions are then matched against the list as a means of identifying possile conflicts. Circle of blue's secretary is responsible for maintianing the list and screening for possible conflicts of interest.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Circle of Blue Inc
EIN
82-3582132
Phone
2319411355
Address
1615 RANDOLPH STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Signing Officer

Name
J Carl Ganter
Title
President
Phone
2319411355
Signed
2025-05-13

Organization Details

Principal Officer
J Carl Ganter
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Tobin & Co Pc
Address
4020 COPPER VIEW STE 113, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Preparer
Lynn M Piaskowski Bennett
Phone
2319470151
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Ng the public on the chasllenges and solutions of the global freshwater crisis through a collaborative alignment of journalism, scientific research, data collection and analysis, and communication design; engaging and connnecting individuals and groups by leading

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1J CARL GANTER EILEEN GANTER PRESIDENT SECRETARY SPOUSE
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