Civic Intelligence

The Trust Project

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 83-3152419

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 15, 2023

Organization ProfileTHETRUSTPROJECT.ORG

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446 Old County Road 100225Pacifica, CA 94044

(650) 728-8211

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

4th percentile

-90%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$176,574

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 34.8% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-47%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,321,551

Down $418,814 (-24%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,223,867

Down $456,005 (-27%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$97,684

Up $37,191 (+61%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$507,427

Down $443,933 (-47%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$963,432

Up $170,084 (+21%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$456,005

Down $614,017 (-389%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2018: $1Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $1,630,850Liabilities 2019: $212,106Net Assets 2019: $1,418,7442019Assets 2020: $1,563,994Liabilities 2020: $42,134Net Assets 2020: $1,521,8602020Assets 2021: $1,740,365Liabilities 2021: $60,493Net Assets 2021: $1,679,8722021Assets 2022: $1,321,551Liabilities 2022: $97,684Net Assets 2022: $1,223,8672022Assets 2023: $583,222Liabilities 2023: $131,472Net Assets 2023: $451,7502023Assets 2024: $66,686Liabilities 2024: $77,479Net Assets 2024: -$10,7932024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,321,551
Liabilities$97,684
Net Assets$1,223,867
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $1,851,461Expenses 2019: $432,717Net Income 2019: $1,418,7442019Revenue 2020: $797,473Expenses 2020: $694,357Net Income 2020: $103,1162020Revenue 2021: $951,360Expenses 2021: $793,348Net Income 2021: $158,0122021Revenue 2022: $507,427Expenses 2022: $963,432Net Income 2022: -$456,0052022Revenue 2023: $576,371Expenses 2023: $1,348,488Net Income 2023: -$772,1172023Revenue 2024: $426,781Expenses 2024: $889,324Net Income 2024: -$462,5432024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$507,427
Expenses$963,432
Net Income-$456,005
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$507,427
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

This corporation's purpose is to develop and advance projects that promote excellence and trust in journalism. The trust project's mission is to build a more trusted and trustworthy press through working with news organizations, the public, and technology companies to affirm and amplify journalism's commitment to transparency, accuracy, inclusion, and fairness so that the public can make informed news choices.

To amplify journalism's commitment to transparency, accuracy, inclusion and fairness so that the public can make informed news choices.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$1,679,872$1,223,867▼ $456,005
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,275,001$958,693▼ $316,308
Accounts Receivable$450,000$350,000▼ $100,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,861$10,706▼ $1,155
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,255--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,248$2,152▲ $904
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,740,365$1,321,551▼ $418,814
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$60,493$97,684▲ $37,191
Total Liabilities$60,493$97,684▲ $37,191
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,679,872$1,223,867▼ $456,005
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,740,365$1,321,551▼ $418,814

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,152$3,061$5,213
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sally LehrmanCEOFT$160,000$16,574$160,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maureen CostelloChairman of the Board
Lee HillDirector
Louis JonesDirector
Larry KramerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$500,000
Program Service Revenue
$1,378
Investment Income
$5,801
Other Revenue
$248
All Other Contributions
$500,000
Change in Net Assets
$-456,005
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$606,692
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$356,740
Total Fundraising Expense$10,265
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$240,989$216-$241,205
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,306$26,723$4,543$176,572
Other Salaries and Wages$103,775$19,085$3,245$126,105
Advertising$93,081$11,632-$104,713
Information Technology$85,526$460$78$86,064
Fees for Services Legal$48,014$1,763-$49,777
Travel$47,710$177$38$47,925
Fees for Services Accounting-$37,318-$37,318
Other Employee Benefits$14,045$18,498$439$32,982
Payroll Taxes$17,815$2,743$523$21,081
Office Expenses$9,539$904$1,184$11,627
Insurance$3,926$712$121$4,759
Occupancy$3,488$252$43$3,783
Fees for Services Management$1,646$303$51$2,000
Other Expenses$662$810-$810
Depreciation Depletion-$695-$695
Conferences and Meetings$506$47-$553
Total Functional Expenses$826,707$126,460$10,265$963,432
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
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

“A draft of the return is submitted to the board for approval before filing the return.”

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

“The organization enforces the conflict of interest policy through written compliance forms each year”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A committee of the board of directors determines compensation of its ceo and top management positions using a nonprofit salary survey for california and individual comparable ceo salaries. In addtion, the organization uses nonprofit pay reports and services such as glassdoor to develop market-rate salaries for all personnel.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents available upon request. Financial statements are posted on its website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Trust Project
EIN
83-3152419
Phone
6507288211
Address
446 OLD COUNTY ROAD 100225, PACIFICA, CA 94044

Signing Officer

Name
Sally Lehrman
Title
CEO
Phone
6507288211
Signed
2023-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sally Lehrman
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Sld
Address
44 MONTGOMERY ST SUITE 3200, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Preparer
Ronald Simonian
Phone
4153974444
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program related - contracted services: program service expenses 240,989. Management and general expenses 216. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 241,205.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ENFORCES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THROUGH WRITTEN COMPLIANCE FORMS EACH YEAR
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO AND TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS USING A NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEY FOR CALIFORNIA AND INDIVIDUAL COMPARABLE CEO SALARIES. IN ADDTION, THE ORGANIZATION USES NONPROFIT PAY REPORTS AND SERVICES SUCH AS GLASSDOOR TO DEVELOP MARKET-RATE SALARIES FOR ALL PERSONNEL.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,321,551
Liabilities
$97,684
Net assets
$1,223,867
Revenue
$507,427
Expenses
$963,432
Net income
-$456,005
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.08$0.01$0.43$0.89$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.13$0.45$0.58$1.35$0.77
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.10$1.22$0.51$0.96$0.46
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.06$1.68$0.95$0.79$0.16
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.56$0.04$1.52$0.80$0.69$0.10
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.63$0.21$1.42$1.85$0.43$1.42
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00