Civic Intelligence

Conservation Connection Inc

EIN 83-0625542 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, GA

Profile

To create opportunities for kids and young adults to learn how to care for our planet by bringing engaging educational programs to them wherever they are.

3619 4th AveColumbus, GA 31904

www.conservationconnection.co

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.69x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

19th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$19,686

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

-8.6%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$34,682

Down $12,618 (-27%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$23,819

Up $5,417 (+29%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$10,863

Down $18,035 (-62%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$58,904

Down $5,537 (-8.6%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$76,939

Up $18,725 (+32%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$18,035

Down $24,262 (-390%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $33,199Liabilities 2020: $31,791Net Assets 2020: $1,4082020Assets 2021: $42,387Liabilities 2021: $19,716Net Assets 2021: $22,6712021Assets 2022: $47,300Liabilities 2022: $18,402Net Assets 2022: $28,8982022Assets 2023: $34,682Liabilities 2023: $23,819Net Assets 2023: $10,8632023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$34,682
Liabilities$23,819
Net Assets$10,863
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $59,633Expenses 2020: $70,746Net Income 2020: -$11,1132020Revenue 2021: $73,922Expenses 2021: $52,659Net Income 2021: $21,2632021Revenue 2022: $64,441Expenses 2022: $58,214Net Income 2022: $6,2272022Revenue 2023: $58,904Expenses 2023: $76,939Net Income 2023: -$18,0352023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$58,904
Expenses$76,939
Net Income-$18,035
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$34,682
Liabilities
$23,819
Net assets
$10,863
Revenue
$58,904
Expenses
$76,939
Net income
-$18,035
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.7$23.8$10.9$58.9$76.9$18.0
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$47.3$18.4$28.9$64.4$58.2$6.23
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$42.4$19.7$22.7$73.9$52.7$21.3
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.2$31.8$1.41$59.6$70.7$11.1
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 24, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$58,904
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create opportunities for kids and young adults to learn how to care for our planet by bringing engaging educational programs to them wherever they are.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Enrichment based on the podcast, with a consistent audience of over 130, and over one thousand listens for the year. This year say a 217% increase in listeners. We recorded and released 32 episodes with a diverse set of guests focused on science, conservation, and helping working with the planet. We recorded and released around 16 hours of content for the year.$0$4,614
Teacher training for teachers to apply standards based environmental curriculum for a summer camp. In-school STEAM-Based summer camp bringing the power of the natural world into the classroom. Programs geared toward elementary school students, putting them on the front-line of scientific discovery and environmental conservation. We wrote and led a 10 day camp for up to 75 students and 6 teachers.$0$3,134
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sarah Kathryn Meng RuderSecretaryFT$19,686-$19,686
Brooks RuderPresidentFT$19,686-$19,686
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Conservation Connection Inc
EIN
83-0625542
Phone
2103109220
Address
3619 4th Ave, Columbus, GA 31904

Signing Officer

Name
Brooks Ruder
Title
Co-Founder
Phone
2103109220
Signed
2024-10-24
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Description;Amount^Travel;6226|Supplies;10010|food;25^Total;16261^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Description;EOY Amount^Merchandise;3751|Misc Supplies;347|Podcast equipment;2248|Program materials;3665|Automobile;3328^Total;13339^”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Description;EOY Amount^Payroll Tax Liabilities;23819^Total;23819^”

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