Civic Intelligence

Paradigm Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 83-2252338

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 11, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.THEPARADIGMFOUNDATION.ORG
1850 Deming WayMiddleton, WI 53562

(800) 387-2951

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

31st percentile

-4.5%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

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.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-92%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1948%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$810

Down $9,190 (-92%) from 2018

Net Assets

$810

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$204,788

Up $194,788 (+1948%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$213,978

Up $213,978 from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$9,190

Down $19,190 (-192%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2018: $10,000Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $810Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $8102019Assets 2020: $181Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1812020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$810
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$810
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $10,000Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $10,0002018Revenue 2019: $204,788Expenses 2019: $213,978Net Income 2019: -$9,1902019Revenue 2020: $4,500Expenses 2020: $5,129Net Income 2020: -$6292020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $181Net Income 2021: -$1812021

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$204,788
Expenses$213,978
Net Income-$9,190
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 11, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$204,788
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The paradigm foundation was formed to not only give back to first responders who protect our community, but to establish a sustainable framework for supporting multiple causes that make our community a better place to live.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,000$810▼ $9,190
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$10,000$810▼ $9,190
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$10,000$810▼ $9,190
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,000$810▼ $9,190
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,000$810▼ $9,190
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nathan a HerbstChairperson of the Board, President
Alison K PrangeVice President
Joel C FieldsVice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$204,788
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$204,788
Change in Net Assets
$-9,190
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$207,890
Other Expenses$6,088
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$207,890--$207,890
Advertising-$2,996-$2,996
Fees for Services Legal-$2,318-$2,318
Office Expenses-$668-$668
Other Expenses-$106-$106
Total Functional Expenses$207,890$6,088$0$213,978
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Dane County SheriffMadison, WI501(c)(4)Purchase of Additional Protective Equipment and First Aid Kits.$104,000
Middleton Community Police Partnership IncMiddleton, WI501(c)(3)To Purchase and Train New K9 Unit.$45,000
Middleton Fire District (city of Middleton)Middleton, WI501(c)(3)Purchase of Safety and Rescue Gear Including Active Shooter Kits (vests & Helmets), Rails for Helmet Lights, Flashlights, Litters, Torniquets, Patches and a Repeater Radio System.$18,890
Middleton Emergency Medical Service (city of Middleton)Middleton, WI501(c)(3)PURCHASE OF 10 BALLISTIC VESTS AND HELMETS. FUNDING FOR DEPARTMENT'S FIRST RESPONDER PEER SUPPORT INITIATIVE.$18,500
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics AuthorityMiddleton, WI501(c)(1)To Purchase Bags Containing First Aid Tools and Supplies for Trauma Nurses and Emts.$10,000
CHILDREN'S THEATER OF MADISON INCMadison, WI-TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A PERFORMANCE OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" FOR THE FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE DANE COUNTY AREA.$5,000
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
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Business relationship between nathan a. Herbst and joel c. Fields.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“It was reviewed by the trustee, joel fields, and their attorney.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The documents are available to the public upon request. Copies will be provided in cases of in-person requests. Requests received by written, phone, fax or e-mail will be honored as well.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Paradigm Foundation Inc
EIN
83-2252338
Phone
8003872951
Address
1850 DEMING WAY, MIDDLETON, WI 53562

Signing Officer

Name
Joel Fields
Title
VP, Secretary, and Treasurer
Phone
8003872951
Signed
2020-07-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathan Herbst
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Llp
Address
PO BOX 7398, MADISON, WI 53707-7398
Preparer
Troy Marine CPA
Phone
6082496622
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“The paradigm foundation kicked off its fundraising efforts with a matching gifts challenge. Every donation up to a total of $100k was matched dollar-for-dollar, enabling the foundation to give $200k to first-responder organizations in our community. Due to the generous donations of many contributors, the paradigm foundation has been able to help fund meaningful projects with many local agencies.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$810
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$810
Revenue
$204,788
Expenses
$213,978
Net income
-$9,190
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$2.05$2.14$0.09
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.10