Civic Intelligence

Communication First

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-0836835

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on May 13, 2022

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

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

54th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

76th percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$113,367

Up $30,740 (+37%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$113,367

Up $30,740 (+37%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Down

$262,273

Down $12,006 (-4.4%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$231,533

Up $28,714 (+14%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$30,740

Down $40,720 (-57%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2021

Assets$113,367
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$113,367
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd 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

2021

Revenue$262,273
Expenses$231,533
Net Income$30,740
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
May 13, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$262,273
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.

To protect 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$82,627$113,367▲ $30,740
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$82,627$113,367▲ $30,740
Total Assets$82,627$113,367▲ $30,740
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,627$113,367▲ $30,740
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$82,627$113,367▲ $30,740
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$255,029
Program Service Revenue
$7,244
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$255,029
Change in Net Assets
$30,740
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$231,533
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 Other$118,121--$118,121
Fees for Services Management$70,125$12,375-$82,500
Fees for Services Legal$12,089$656-$12,745
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,204-$7,204
Information Technology$4,767--$4,767
Office Expenses-$1,894-$1,894
Insurance-$1,149-$1,149
Occupancy-$720-$720
Other Expenses$83$1,700-$83
Total Functional Expenses$205,835$25,698$0$231,533
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
2022-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Suzanne Lotharius
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
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 $3,238cart (live captioning) and asl interpreters $2,030abcd grant subcontractors $19,730consulting fees $76,500graphic design $240listen film participant stipends $2,750project listen subcontractors $7,614communications and social media $5,219guest blog stipends $800”

Part XII Response or note to any line in Part XII

“The 2020 financial statements were reviewed by an independent accountant. The 2021 financial statements will be reviewed by an independent accountant for new york state later in the year.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$113,367
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$113,367
Revenue
$262,273
Expenses
$231,533
Net income
$30,740
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$2.62$2.32$0.31
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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