Civic Intelligence

Independence Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 84-0990300

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Aug 31, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
727 East 16th AvenueDenver, CO 80203

(303) 279-6536

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

59th percentile

6.8%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$130,262

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

8.0%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,126,625

Up $307,145 (+8.0%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$4,001,544

Up $258,286 (+6.9%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$125,081

Up $48,859 (+64%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,782,950

Up $586,919 (+18%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$3,524,664

Up $6,185 (+0.2%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$258,286

Up $580,734 (+180%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,488,279Liabilities 2010: $84,926Net Assets 2010: $2,403,3532010Assets 2011: $2,489,384Liabilities 2011: $72,371Net Assets 2011: $2,417,0132011Assets 2012: $4,790,818Liabilities 2012: $88,291Net Assets 2012: $4,702,5272012Assets 2013: $5,091,330Liabilities 2013: $74,369Net Assets 2013: $5,016,9612013Assets 2014: $5,009,299Liabilities 2014: $81,646Net Assets 2014: $4,927,6532014Assets 2015: $5,147,253Liabilities 2015: $122,265Net Assets 2015: $5,024,9882015Assets 2016: $4,700,785Liabilities 2016: $86,594Net Assets 2016: $4,614,1912016Assets 2017: $4,151,381Liabilities 2017: $90,815Net Assets 2017: $4,060,5662017Assets 2018: $3,819,480Liabilities 2018: $76,222Net Assets 2018: $3,743,2582018Assets 2019: $4,126,625Liabilities 2019: $125,081Net Assets 2019: $4,001,5442019Assets 2020: $3,786,992Liabilities 2020: $90,570Net Assets 2020: $3,696,4222020Assets 2021: $4,125,460Liabilities 2021: $107,847Net Assets 2021: $4,017,6132021Assets 2022: $5,396,578Liabilities 2022: $115,030Net Assets 2022: $5,281,5482022Assets 2023: $6,308,175Liabilities 2023: $127,781Net Assets 2023: $6,180,3942023Assets 2024: $6,277,667Liabilities 2024: $85,722Net Assets 2024: $6,191,9452024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$4,126,625
Liabilities$125,081
Net Assets$4,001,544
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,527,0472010Expenses 2011: $1,963,6352011Expenses 2012: $1,845,9512012Expenses 2013: $2,255,5662013Revenue 2014: $2,906,044Expenses 2014: $2,995,352Net Income 2014: -$89,3082014Revenue 2015: $2,716,740Expenses 2015: $2,621,981Net Income 2015: $94,7592015Revenue 2016: $1,660,315Expenses 2016: $1,293,943Net Income 2016: $366,3722016Revenue 2017: $2,230,351Expenses 2017: $2,782,204Net Income 2017: -$551,8532017Revenue 2018: $3,196,031Expenses 2018: $3,518,479Net Income 2018: -$322,4482018Revenue 2019: $3,782,950Expenses 2019: $3,524,664Net Income 2019: $258,2862019Revenue 2020: $2,662,306Expenses 2020: $2,967,428Net Income 2020: -$305,1222020Revenue 2021: $3,066,130Expenses 2021: $2,744,939Net Income 2021: $321,1912021Revenue 2022: $3,977,476Expenses 2022: $2,713,541Net Income 2022: $1,263,9352022Revenue 2023: $3,644,899Expenses 2023: $2,746,053Net Income 2023: $898,8462023Revenue 2024: $2,298,705Expenses 2024: $2,287,154Net Income 2024: $11,5512024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$3,782,950
Expenses$3,524,664
Net Income$258,286
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Aug 31, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,855,524
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Issues research & education of the public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,100,007$2,034,242▼ $65,765
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,074,407$1,197,564▲ $123,157
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$453,291$703,729▲ $250,438
Pledges and Grants Receivable$191,300$189,500▼ $1,800
Accounts Receivable-$1,590-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$475$0▼ $475
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$3,819,480$4,126,625▲ $307,145
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,616$77,596▲ $44,980
Other Liabilities$43,606$47,485▲ $3,879
Total Liabilities$76,222$125,081▲ $48,859
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,162,444$3,504,236▲ $341,792
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$580,814$497,308▼ $83,506
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,743,258$4,001,544▲ $258,286
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,819,480$4,126,625▲ $307,145

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,680,441$419,559$2,100,000
Land$250,000-$250,000
Leasehold Improvements$77,667$98,368$176,035
Other Land Buildings$23,545$135,338$158,883
Equipment$2,589$39,478$42,067
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jon C CaldaraPresident of IIFT$130,262$130,262

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Catherine ShopneckChairman
Katherine WhitcombVice Chairman
Debbie DonnerTrustee
Jeff CoorsTrustee
Joseph SmithTrustee
Damon SassoChief Acctg Off
Mike MccartySEC'Y/TREAS
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,690,304
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$59,662
Other Revenue
$32,984
All Other Contributions
$3,690,304
Change in Net Assets
$258,286

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$185,902Broker Statement
Total Noncash Contributions1$185,902-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,782,950
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$13,310
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,796,260
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,782,950
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,192,296
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,332,368
Total Fundraising Expense$247,768
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$849,706$63,745$166,206$1,079,657
Fees for Services Other$577,721$4,027$11,799$593,547
All Other Expenses$249,516$6,107$17,357$272,980
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$121,766$8,496-$130,262
Other Expenses$96,703-$8,341$105,044
Payroll Taxes$66,578$5,549$13,432$85,559
Advertising$78,146--$78,146
Office Expenses$60,992$952$7,812$69,756
Depreciation Depletion$65,764--$65,764
Travel$53,084-$11,060$64,144
Other Employee Benefits$29,041$840$7,009$36,890
Insurance$13,791$1,451$1,354$16,596
Total Functional Expenses$3,185,729$91,167$247,768$3,524,664

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,537,974
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,524,664
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,524,664
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$13,310
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$105,558
Fundraising Direct Expenses$72,574
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Founders Night Fundraiser$84,983$84,983$61,036$23,947
Atf$20,575$20,575$11,538$9,037
Total Events$105,558$105,558$72,574$32,984
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payroll$47,485
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The bookkeeper carefully reviews the form 990 and discusses it with the tax preparer, then a copy is made available to the trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“If an issue arises that has the appearance of a conflict, our attorney would review it.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Compensation is reviewed and voted on by the board, annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“All documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Independence Institute
EIN
84-0990300
Phone
3032796536
Address
727 East 16th Avenue, DENVER, CO 80203

Signing Officer

Name
Jon C Caldara
Title
President of II
Signed
2020-08-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jon C Caldara
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
19
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Rita Kay Gilbert PC
Address
2004 S Owens Ct, Lakewood, CO 80227
Preparer
Rita Kay Gilbert PC
Phone
3037262267
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,126,625
Liabilities
$125,081
Net assets
$4,001,544
Revenue
$3,782,950
Expenses
$3,524,664
Net income
$258,286
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.28$0.09$6.19$2.30$2.29$0.01
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.31$0.13$6.18$3.64$2.75$0.90
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.40$0.12$5.28$3.98$2.71$1.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.11$4.02$3.07$2.74$0.32
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.79$0.09$3.70$2.66$2.97$0.31
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$0.13$4.00$3.78$3.52$0.26
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.82$0.08$3.74$3.20$3.52$0.32
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.15$0.09$4.06$2.23$2.78$0.55
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.70$0.09$4.61$1.66$1.29$0.37
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.15$0.12$5.02$2.72$2.62$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.01$0.08$4.93$2.91$3.00$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.09$0.07$5.02$2.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.79$0.09$4.70$1.85
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.49$0.07$2.42$1.96
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.49$0.08$2.40$1.53