Civic Intelligence

Truartspeaks

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-4061997

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 04, 2023

Organization ProfileTRUARTSPEAKS.ORG
2285 University Ave WSt Paul, MN 55114

(651) 419-8850

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.12x

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

2022 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

48th percentile

4.3%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$76,031

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 31.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

74th percentile

44%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

103%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE A25 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$56,759

Up $17,224 (+44%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$50,106

Up $10,571 (+27%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$6,653

Up $6,653 from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$244,942

Up $124,295 (+103%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$234,371

Up $104,687 (+81%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$10,571

Up $19,608 (+217%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $39,535Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $39,5352021Assets 2022: $56,759Liabilities 2022: $6,653Net Assets 2022: $50,1062022Assets 2023: $189,486Liabilities 2023: $5,994Net Assets 2023: $183,4922023Assets 2024: $220,702Liabilities 2024: $6,582Net Assets 2024: $214,1202024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$56,759
Liabilities$6,653
Net Assets$50,106
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $120,647Expenses 2021: $129,684Net Income 2021: -$9,0372021Revenue 2022: $244,942Expenses 2022: $234,371Net Income 2022: $10,5712022Revenue 2023: $401,882Expenses 2023: $270,107Net Income 2023: $131,7752023Revenue 2024: $320,395Expenses 2024: $270,922Net Income 2024: $49,4732024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$244,942
Expenses$234,371
Net Income$10,571
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 4, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$244,942
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To cultivate literacy, leadership, and social justice through the study & application of spoken word and hip hop culture.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$36,843$45,151▲ $8,308
Accounts Receivable-$9,250-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$1,959▲ $1,959
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,692$399▼ $2,293
Total Assets$39,535$56,759▲ $17,224
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$6,653-
Total Liabilities$0$6,653▲ $6,653
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$39,535$48,106▲ $8,571
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$2,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$39,535$50,106▲ $10,571
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$39,535$56,759▲ $17,224

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,959$753$2,712
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Latisha JonesExecutive DirectorFT$76,031$76,031

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rogers CommingsChair
Brandon SantiagoSecretary
Arleta LittleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$216,173
Program Service Revenue
$28,747
Investment Income
$22
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$216,173
Change in Net Assets
$10,571
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$143,667
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$90,704
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$44,233$51,124-$95,357
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$76,031-$76,031
Office Expenses$2,880$9,609-$12,489
Occupancy$580$9,453-$10,033
Other Salaries and Wages-$7,500-$7,500
Payroll Taxes-$7,173-$7,173
Travel-$4,677-$4,677
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,595-$4,595
Fees for Services Legal-$2,457-$2,457
Depreciation Depletion-$753-$753
Insurance-$678-$678
Advertising$253$406-$659
Other Expenses$1,548$641-$641
All Other Expenses-$279-$279
Total Functional Expenses$49,494$184,877$0$234,371
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 1A

“The executive committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. The committee is comprised of two or more members of the board of directors.”

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

“The copy of the form 990 is distributed to the governing body before the return is filed for review.”

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

“The corporation shall not enter into contracts or transactions between another organization in which an officer or director has a material financial interest in. When a conflict of interest does arise, each director and officer shall discharge his or her duries as a direcor or officer in good faith, in a manner which the director or officer reaonably believes to be in the best interests of the corportion, and with the care an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The organization executive director's salary is determined annually by the board of directors. They comparative position and salary data from other nonprofits of similar size and demographics, the recommendation is then voted on and detailed notes of the meetings are reflected in the minutes of all meetings. This process was last undertaken in 2021.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statemnts available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Truartspeaks
EIN
82-4061997
Phone
6514198850
Address
2285 UNIVERSITY AVE W, ST PAUL, MN 55114

Signing Officer

Name
Latisha Jones
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6514198850
Signed
2023-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Latisha Jones
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
8215 GREENWAY BOULEVARD SUITE 600, MIDDLETON, WI 53562
Preparer
Kimberly Anderson
Phone
6086628600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors: program service expenses 42,531. Management and general expenses 36,299. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 78,830. Other professional fees: program service expenses 1,702. Management and general expenses 14,825. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16,527.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$56,759
Liabilities
$6,653
Net assets
$50,106
Revenue
$244,942
Expenses
$234,371
Net income
$10,571
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.07$2.14$3.20$2.71$0.49
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.06$1.83$4.02$2.70$1.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.07$0.50$2.45$2.34$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$1.21$1.30$0.09