Civic Intelligence

Speech First Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 82-3599047

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

Organization ProfileSPEECHFIRST.ORG
1300 I St NW Ste 400EWashington, DC 20005

(571) 766-6883

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

15th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$161,667

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-86%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

401%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$33,993

Down $216,007 (-86%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$26,668

Down $223,332 (-89%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$7,325

Up $7,325 from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,253,461

Up $1,003,461 (+401%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,476,793

Up $1,476,793 from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$223,332

Down $473,332 (-189%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2017: $250,000Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $250,0002017Assets 2018: $33,993Liabilities 2018: $7,325Net Assets 2018: $26,6682018Assets 2019: $37,867Liabilities 2019: $305,400Net Assets 2019: -$267,5332019Assets 2020: $360,527Liabilities 2020: $5,851Net Assets 2020: $354,6762020Assets 2021: $350,578Liabilities 2021: $5,011Net Assets 2021: $345,5672021Assets 2022: $543,967Liabilities 2022: $25,431Net Assets 2022: $518,5362022Assets 2023: $776,504Liabilities 2023: $61,363Net Assets 2023: $715,1412023Assets 2024: $1,449,583Liabilities 2024: $203,956Net Assets 2024: $1,245,6272024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$33,993
Liabilities$7,325
Net Assets$26,668
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $250,000Expenses 2017: $0Net Income 2017: $250,0002017Revenue 2018: $1,253,461Expenses 2018: $1,476,793Net Income 2018: -$223,3322018Revenue 2019: $1,262,640Expenses 2019: $1,556,841Net Income 2019: -$294,2012019Revenue 2020: $2,294,011Expenses 2020: $1,671,802Net Income 2020: $622,2092020Revenue 2021: $2,272,281Expenses 2021: $2,281,390Net Income 2021: -$9,1092021Revenue 2022: $2,325,417Expenses 2022: $2,152,448Net Income 2022: $172,9692022Revenue 2023: $2,596,032Expenses 2023: $2,399,427Net Income 2023: $196,6052023Revenue 2024: $2,800,339Expenses 2024: $2,269,853Net Income 2024: $530,4862024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,253,461
Expenses$1,476,793
Net Income-$223,332
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
$1,253,461
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Speech first's mission is to support students who seek to protect their rights to free speech, expression or association. By joining together, the speech first community is an assurance to students that they will not fight these battles lone, they will find support every step of the way; on campus, in the courts and in the media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$250,000$24,832▼ $225,168
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$9,000-
Total Assets$250,000$33,993▼ $216,007
Other Assets Total-$161-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$7,325-
Total Liabilities$0$7,325▲ $7,325
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$250,000$26,668▼ $223,332
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$250,000$26,668▼ $223,332
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$250,000$33,993▼ $216,007
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nicole NeilyPresident, SFT$161,667-$161,667
Nicole NeilyPresident, Secretary-$151,667$10,000$161,667

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam WhiteDirector
Jamil JafferDirector
Kate Comerford Todd Thru 1218Director
Kathryn Ciano MaulerDirector
Kim DennisTreasurer

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Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,253,461
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,251,701
Change in Net Assets
$-223,332

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,253,461
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,253,461
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,253,461
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,304,560
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$172,233
Total Fundraising Expense$1,579
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$1,030,576--$1,030,576
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$133,914$26,271$1,482$161,667
Conferences and Meetings$19,523--$19,523
Travel$12,917--$12,917
Payroll Taxes$8,752$1,717$97$10,566
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,300-$10,300
Insurance-$3,042-$3,042
Other Expenses$219,905$2,177-$2,177
Total Functional Expenses$1,425,587$49,627$1,579$1,476,793

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,476,793
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,476,793
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,476,793
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
Audit committee
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
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 6

“Any individual who seeks to support the organization, pays membership dues, if any, and meets any additional standards and procedures that may be established by the board of directors is eligible to become a member.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Up to four directors are elected by the board. One director may be elected by the members.”

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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board prior to submission to the irs.”

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

“Directors and officers are required to review the conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflicts on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation of the president is reviewed annually by the board of directors and is established based on available data of compensation at similarly-sized organizations.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. The organization's form 990 and exemption application are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Speech First Inc
EIN
82-3599047
Phone
5717666883
Address
1300 I ST NW STE 400E, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Neily
Title
President, Secretary
Phone
5717666883
Signed
2019-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicole Neily
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Jansen Valk Thompson & Reahm Pc
Address
7171 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-4943
Preparer
Rhonda L Newman
Phone
2693817600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Speech first's mission is to support students who seek to protect their rights to free speech, expression or association. By joining together, the speech first community is an assurance to students that they will not fight these battles lone, they will find support every step of the way; on campus, in the courts and in the media.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$33,993
Liabilities
$7,325
Net assets
$26,668
Revenue
$1,253,461
Expenses
$1,476,793
Net income
-$223,332
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.20$1.25$2.80$2.27$0.53
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.06$0.72$2.60$2.40$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.03$0.52$2.33$2.15$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.01$0.35$2.27$2.28$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.01$0.35$2.29$1.67$0.62
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.31$0.27$1.26$1.56$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.03$1.25$1.48$0.22
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.25$0.00$0.25