Civic Intelligence

Ostara Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-4855661

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 14, 2023

PO Box 18603Minneapolis, MN 55418-5541

(612) 382-3095

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

15th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$63,300

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-9.1%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Down

$517,221

Down $51,815 (-9.1%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$413,842

Up $84,723 (+26%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$103,379

Down $136,538 (-57%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$679,587

Up $26,364 (+4.0%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$827,807

Up $349,947 (+73%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$148,220

Down $323,583 (-185%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $43,679Liabilities 2018: $13,4442018Assets 2019: $236,538Liabilities 2019: $10,579Net Assets 2019: $225,9592019Assets 2020: $194,220Liabilities 2020: $9,032Net Assets 2020: $185,1882020Assets 2021: $569,036Liabilities 2021: $239,917Net Assets 2021: $329,1192021Assets 2022: $517,221Liabilities 2022: $103,379Net Assets 2022: $413,8422022Assets 2023: $1,171,899Liabilities 2023: $33,912Net Assets 2023: $1,137,9872023Assets 2024: $679,608Liabilities 2024: $32,495Net Assets 2024: $647,1132024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$517,221
Liabilities$103,379
Net Assets$413,842

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $153,920Expenses 2018: $123,685Net Income 2018: $30,2352018Revenue 2019: $484,866Expenses 2019: $305,750Net Income 2019: $179,1162019Revenue 2020: $349,267Expenses 2020: $390,038Net Income 2020: -$40,7712020Revenue 2021: $653,223Expenses 2021: $477,860Net Income 2021: $175,3632021Revenue 2022: $679,587Expenses 2022: $827,807Net Income 2022: -$148,2202022Revenue 2023: $1,638,335Expenses 2023: $914,190Net Income 2023: $724,1452023Revenue 2024: $1,158,602Expenses 2024: $1,649,476Net Income 2024: -$490,8742024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$679,587
Expenses$827,807
Net Income-$148,220
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 14, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$679,587
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We exist to collectively transform systems by reimagining justice, advancing health and reclaiming dignity in our policies and practices for all pregnant and parenting people.

Renewing the countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects. We do this by sharing stories of rural renewal, building awareness and support for sustainable endeavors, connecting people interested in sustainable rural development to each other, providing practical assistance and networking opportunities for those working to improve rural america, and fostering connections between urban and rural people.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$76,800$183,977▲ $107,177
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$380,311$181,116▼ $199,195
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$150,008$151,128▲ $1,120
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,000-
Total Assets$607,119$517,221▼ $89,898
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,975$80,312▲ $46,337
Deferred Revenue-$23,067-
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$11,082--
Total Liabilities$45,057$103,379▲ $58,322
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$226,765$241,849▲ $15,084
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$335,297$171,993▼ $163,304
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$562,062$413,842▼ $148,220
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$607,119$517,221▼ $89,898
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Erica GerrityDirectorPT$63,300$63,300

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$671,293
Program Service Revenue
$7,925
Investment Income
$369
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$446,018
Change in Net Assets
$-148,220

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$679,587
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$679,587
Total Revenue per Form 990
$679,587
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$473,056
Other Expenses$354,751
Total Fundraising Expense$80,103
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$306,437$41,107$26,159$373,703
Fees for Services Other$46,132$3,048$36,480$85,660
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$51,906$6,963$4,431$63,300
Travel$38,800$5,205$3,311$47,316
Payroll Taxes$29,563$3,966$2,524$36,053
Insurance$24,820$3,330$2,119$30,269
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,664-$13,664
Information Technology$7,199$965$615$8,779
Conferences and Meetings$4,181$561$357$5,099
Other Expenses$2,737$367$233$3,337
Occupancy$1,468$197$125$1,790
All Other Expenses$1,430$192$122$1,744
Fees for Services Legal-$1,284-$1,284
Total Functional Expenses$661,155$86,549$80,103$827,807

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$827,807
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$827,807
Total Expenses per Form 990$827,807
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

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
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
Yes
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

The draft 990 is first reviewed in a meeting with the board finance committee, with questions asked of the organization's financial manager and auditor. After any concerns are addressed, the 990 is emailed to the entire board with comments from the treasurer. Board members email the treasurer acknowledging their receipt and review of the 990 form.

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

The draft 990 is first reviewed in a meeting with the board finance committee, with questions asked of the organization's financial manager and auditor. After any concerns are addressed, the 990 is emailed to the entire board with comments from the treasurer. Board members email the treasurer acknowledging their receipt and review of the 990 form.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The ed works in partnership with the board chair to do market research and review available funds in the organization. Then a recommendation is made for the board in the annual budget process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Contact ostara office if you would like to request information or a copy of the 990.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ostara Initiative
EIN
82-4855661
Phone
6123823095
Address
PO BOX 18603, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418-5541

Signing Officer

Name
Colleen Bell
Title
Board Chair
Phone
6123823095
Signed
2023-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Colleen Bell
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Carpenter Evert & Associates Ltd
Address
7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 940, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Preparer
Neal Evert
Phone
9528310085
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Professional services: program service expenses 46,132. Management and general expenses 3,048. Fundraising expenses 36,480. Total expenses 85,660.

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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
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IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0JULIE MURPHY AND ASSOCIATES
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
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IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DRAFT 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED IN A MEETING WITH THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE, WITH QUESTIONS ASKED OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL MANAGER AND AUDITOR. AFTER ANY CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD WITH COMMENTS FROM THE TREASURER. BOARD MEMBERS EMAIL THE TREASURER ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE 990 FORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE DRAFT 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED IN A MEETING WITH THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE, WITH QUESTIONS ASKED OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL MANAGER AND AUDITOR. AFTER ANY CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED, THE 990 IS EMAILED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD WITH COMMENTS FROM THE TREASURER. BOARD MEMBERS EMAIL THE TREASURER ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE 990 FORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ED WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOARD CHAIR TO DO MARKET RESEARCH AND REVIEW AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE ORGANIZATION. THEN A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE FOR THE BOARD IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONTACT OSTARA OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 46,132. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,048. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 36,480. TOTAL EXPENSES 85,660.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
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