Civic Intelligence

Communication First

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 83-0836835

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 13, 2021

Organization ProfileCOMMUNICATIONFIRST.ORG
1629 K Street NW Ste 300Washington, DC 20006-1631

(202) 556-0573

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

75th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2020

Asset Growth

98th percentile

640%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

137%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Up

$82,627

Up $71,460 (+640%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$82,627

Up $71,460 (+640%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Up

$274,279

Up $158,735 (+137%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$202,819

Up $80,599 (+66%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$71,460

Up $78,136 (+1170%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2018: $17,843Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $11,167Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $11,1672019Assets 2020: $82,627Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $82,6272020Assets 2021: $113,367Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $113,3672021Assets 2022: $498,371Liabilities 2022: $410Net Assets 2022: $497,9612022Assets 2023: $341,635Liabilities 2023: $515Net Assets 2023: $341,1202023Assets 2024: $625,477Liabilities 2024: $13,336Net Assets 2024: $612,1412024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$82,627
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$82,627
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $69,716Expenses 2018: $51,874Net Income 2018: $17,8422018Revenue 2019: $115,544Expenses 2019: $122,220Net Income 2019: -$6,6762019Revenue 2020: $274,279Expenses 2020: $202,819Net Income 2020: $71,4602020Revenue 2021: $262,273Expenses 2021: $231,533Net Income 2021: $30,7402021Revenue 2022: $422,781Expenses 2022: $285,857Net Income 2022: $136,9242022Revenue 2023: $227,996Expenses 2023: $384,837Net Income 2023: -$156,8412023Revenue 2024: $739,384Expenses 2024: $467,417Net Income 2024: $271,9672024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$274,279
Expenses$202,819
Net Income$71,460
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 13, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$274,279
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To represent the rights and advance the interests of the estimated 5 million children and adults in the united states who cannot rely on speech to be heard and understood, through public education, systemic reform of policy and practice, and legal advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,167$82,627▲ $71,460
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$11,167$82,627▲ $71,460
Total Assets$11,167$82,627▲ $71,460
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,167$82,627▲ $71,460
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,167$82,627▲ $71,460
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
India OchsChair
Clarissa KripkeVice Chair
Erin SheldonDirector
Gita GuptaDirector
Jordyn ZimmermanDirector
Judy HeumannDirector
Melissa Crisp-cooperDirector
Tim JinDirector
Maria OttSecretary
Suzanne LothariusTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$256,967
Program Service Revenue
$17,312
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$256,967
Change in Net Assets
$71,460
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$202,819
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$87,750$9,750-$97,500
Fees for Services Other$89,893--$89,893
Fees for Services Legal$1,727$3,208-$4,935
Information Technology$1,792$621-$2,413
Travel$1,365--$1,365
Insurance-$1,113-$1,113
Office Expenses-$961-$961
Fees for Services Accounting-$800-$800
Occupancy-$738-$738
Other Expenses$400$1,531-$400
Total Functional Expenses$184,097$18,722$0$202,819
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
No
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Management duties delegation Part VI line 3

“The executive director is not a board member and is an independent contractor.”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“N/A”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A copy of form 990 is e-mailed to each voting member of the governing body prior to filing with irs.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The secretary and executive director monitor the annual affirmation deadline for each board member and send reminders as necessary.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Communication First
EIN
83-0836835
Address
1629 K STREET NW STE 300, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1631

Signing Officer

Name
Suzanne Lotharius
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2025560573
Signed
2021-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Suzanne Lotharius
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Mary Ellen Potter CPA Inc
Address
29425 CHAGRIN BLVD SUITE 305, PEPPER PIKE, OH 44122
Preparer
Mary Ellen Potter
Phone
2165959770
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Administrative assistants and writers $957cart interpreters $661abcd grant subcontractors $22,500consulting fees $60,000graphic and logo design $775see us hear us project $5,000”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$82,627
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$82,627
Revenue
$274,279
Expenses
$202,819
Net income
$71,460
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.25$0.13$6.12$7.39$4.67$2.72
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.42$0.01$3.41$2.28$3.85$1.57
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.98$0.00$4.98$4.23$2.86$1.37
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.13$0.00$1.13$2.62$2.32$0.31
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$2.74$2.03$0.71
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$1.16$1.22$0.07
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.70$0.52$0.18