Civic Intelligence

Columbia Insight

EIN 82-4504894 • 501(c)3 • Hood River, OR

Profile

Publish educational stories on climate change, energy, water, fish, agriculture, forestry, wildfire. Estimated 20,000 readers per year.

PO Box 1021Hood River, OR 97031

columbiainsight.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

81st percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$40,748

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

87th percentile

51%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$209,550

Up $70,637 (+51%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,749

Up $616 (+54%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$207,801

Up $70,021 (+51%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$250,424

Up $56,975 (+29%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$179,224

Up $21,325 (+14%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$71,200

Up $35,650 (+100%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $2,620Liabilities 2019: $902019Assets 2020: $16,733Liabilities 2020: $7512020Assets 2021: $40,919Liabilities 2021: $1,0632021Assets 2022: $87,006Liabilities 2022: $1,479Net Assets 2022: $85,5272022Assets 2023: $104,171Liabilities 2023: $1,941Net Assets 2023: $102,2302023Assets 2024: $138,913Liabilities 2024: $1,133Net Assets 2024: $137,7802024Assets 2025: $209,550Liabilities 2025: $1,749Net Assets 2025: $207,8012025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$209,550
Liabilities$1,749
Net Assets$207,801

Operations Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2019: $54,250Expenses 2019: $53,492Net Income 2019: $7582019Revenue 2020: $69,275Expenses 2020: $55,824Net Income 2020: $13,4512020Revenue 2021: $100,005Expenses 2021: $76,132Net Income 2021: $23,8732021Revenue 2022: $135,628Expenses 2022: $89,957Net Income 2022: $45,6712022Revenue 2023: $155,617Expenses 2023: $138,914Net Income 2023: $16,7032023Revenue 2024: $193,449Expenses 2024: $157,899Net Income 2024: $35,5502024Revenue 2025: $250,424Expenses 2025: $179,224Net Income 2025: $71,2002025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$250,424
Expenses$179,224
Net Income$71,200

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$250,424
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Columbia insights mission is to inform and inspire readers with original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the pacific northwest with a special focus on the columbia river basin.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$136,601$177,134▲ $40,533
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$32,416-
Total Assets$136,601$209,550▲ $72,949
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$1,749-
Total Liabilities$0$1,749▲ $1,749
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$136,601$207,801▲ $71,200
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$136,601$207,801▲ $71,200
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$136,601$209,550▲ $72,949
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shara AlexanderChair
Seth BradleyVice Chair
Tracey TomashpolDirector of
Jurgen HessTreasurer/se
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$246,853
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,571
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$71,200
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$179,224
Total Fundraising Expense$13,024
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$140,830--$140,830
Advertising--$13,024$13,024
Information Technology-$11,242-$11,242
Office Expenses$9,533$560-$10,093
Insurance-$1,704-$1,704
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,680-$1,680
Travel$651--$651
Total Functional Expenses$151,014$15,186$13,024$179,224
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
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
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
No

Governance Explanations

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

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Columbia Insight
EIN
82-4504894
Address
PO BOX 1021, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031

Signing Officer

Name
Jurgen Hess
Title
Treasurer/secretary
Signed
2025-11-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jurgen Hess
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Horn Accounting & Business Solutions LLC
Address
1225 WASCO ST STE C, HOOD RIVER, OR 97031
Preparer
Jordan Horn
Phone
5413866777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Contracting 85,695 0 0 writers 55,135 0 0 total 140,830 0 0

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