Civic Intelligence

Nation Fund for Independent Journalism Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 84-4266161

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 12, 2022

520 8th Ave 21st FloorNew York, NY 10018

(212) 209-5200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

0.63x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

31st percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$105,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-47%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

412%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE T • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Flat

$50,593

Flat from 2021

Net Assets

Flat

$18,697

Flat from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$31,896

Flat from 2021

Revenue

Flat

$537,950

Flat from 2021

Expenses

Flat

$608,635

Flat from 2021

Net Income

Flat

-$70,685

Flat from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2020: $94,813Liabilities 2020: $53,876Net Assets 2020: $40,9372020Assets 2021: $50,593Liabilities 2021: $31,896Net Assets 2021: $18,6972021Assets 2021: $50,593Liabilities 2021: $31,896Net Assets 2021: $18,6972021Assets 2022: $26,997Liabilities 2022: $37,831Net Assets 2022: -$10,8342022Assets 2023: $194,569Liabilities 2023: $136,587Net Assets 2023: $57,9822023Assets 2024: $182,974Liabilities 2024: $75,305Net Assets 2024: $107,6692024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$50,593
Liabilities$31,896
Net Assets$18,697

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $105,000Expenses 2020: $64,063Net Income 2020: $40,9372020Revenue 2021: $537,950Expenses 2021: $608,635Net Income 2021: -$70,6852021Revenue 2021: $537,950Expenses 2021: $608,635Net Income 2021: -$70,6852021Revenue 2022: $419,309Expenses 2022: $448,840Net Income 2022: -$29,5312022Revenue 2023: $652,395Expenses 2023: $583,579Net Income 2023: $68,8162023Revenue 2024: $981,533Expenses 2024: $931,846Net Income 2024: $49,6872024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$537,950
Expenses$608,635
Net Income-$70,685
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 12, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$537,950
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the fund is to identify and nurture the next generation of independent journalists and media professionals, offer training and outlets for their writing, and help students develop vitally important critical thinking skills

The mission of the fund is to expand the opportunities for diverse voices and perspectives and educate early-career journalists in order to strengthen independent media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$107,541$36,248▼ $71,293
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000$14,345▲ $4,345
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$117,541$50,593▼ $66,948
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$28,159$31,896▲ $3,737
Total Liabilities$28,159$31,896▲ $3,737
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$89,382$18,697▼ $70,685
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$89,382$18,697▼ $70,685
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$117,541$50,593▼ $66,948
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Peter RothbergProgram DirectorFT$105,000$105,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julia OttDirector
Keith MestrichDirector
Leah Hunt-hendrixDirector
Ruth MessingerDirector
ERIN O'MARAExecutive Director
Malia LazuSecretary
Krishen MehtaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$537,626
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$324
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$537,626
Change in Net Assets
$-70,685
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$608,635
Total Fundraising Expense$37,723
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$144,454$18,172$8,941$171,567
Other Expenses$19,922$9,229$2,121$31,272
Fees for Services Accounting-$895$150$1,045
Total Functional Expenses$489,866$81,046$37,723$608,635
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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

Organizations process to review form 990 reviewed by the board of directors before 990 is filed

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

Enforcement of conflicts policythe policy is distributed to, and signed by each board member

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

No documents available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Nation Fund for
EIN
84-4266161
Phone
2122095200
Address
520 8TH AVE 21ST FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Signing Officer

Name
ERIN O'MARA
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-10-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Catanio & Gutwetter PA
Address
65 Harristown Rd Ste 206, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Preparer
David J Gutwetter CPA
Phone
2013457999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

ADMIN EE P//R TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $19768; Column (B) - Program Services = $12119; Column (C) - Management & General = $4920; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2729

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

COMPLIANCE & STATE REGISTRATIO: Column (A) - Total = $4678; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3200; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1478

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

CREATIVE: Column (A) - Total = $8200; Column (B) - Program Services = $6500; Column (C) - Management & General = $900; Column (D) - Fundraising = $800

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

INTERNET: Column (A) - Total = $14714; Column (B) - Program Services = $10007; Column (C) - Management & General = $3727; Column (D) - Fundraising = $980

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING-MKTING: Column (A) - Total = $3067; Column (B) - Program Services = $3067; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

INTERTNS-PR TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $17464; Column (B) - Program Services = $17464; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

MARKETING & PROMOTION: Column (A) - Total = $2630; Column (B) - Program Services = $1480; Column (C) - Management & General = $965; Column (D) - Fundraising = $185

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

MISC EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $14349; Column (B) - Program Services = $9915; Column (C) - Management & General = $4245; Column (D) - Fundraising = $189

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

MISC FUND RAISING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $2795; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $215; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2580

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

STUDENT CONFERENCES: Column (A) - Total = $22901; Column (B) - Program Services = $22901; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

STUDENT NATION CONTENT: Column (A) - Total = $18550; Column (B) - Program Services = $18550; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

STUDENT NATION -EDITOR: Column (A) - Total = $18675; Column (B) - Program Services = $18675; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

STUDENT NATION -FELLOWSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $13100; Column (B) - Program Services = $13100; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

STUDENT NATION -MKTING: Column (A) - Total = $137; Column (B) - Program Services = $137; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

STUDENT NATION-MISC: Column (A) - Total = $10539; Column (B) - Program Services = $10539; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE 990 IS FILED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYTHE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO, AND SIGNED BY EACH BOARD MEMBER
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ADMIN EE P//R TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $19768; Column (B) - Program Services = $12119; Column (C) - Management & General = $4920; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2729
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPLIANCE & STATE REGISTRATIO: Column (A) - Total = $4678; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3200; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1478
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CREATIVE: Column (A) - Total = $8200; Column (B) - Program Services = $6500; Column (C) - Management & General = $900; Column (D) - Fundraising = $800
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6INTERNET: Column (A) - Total = $14714; Column (B) - Program Services = $10007; Column (C) - Management & General = $3727; Column (D) - Fundraising = $980
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING-MKTING: Column (A) - Total = $3067; Column (B) - Program Services = $3067; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8INTERTNS-PR TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $17464; Column (B) - Program Services = $17464; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9MARKETING & PROMOTION: Column (A) - Total = $2630; Column (B) - Program Services = $1480; Column (C) - Management & General = $965; Column (D) - Fundraising = $185
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10MISC EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $14349; Column (B) - Program Services = $9915; Column (C) - Management & General = $4245; Column (D) - Fundraising = $189
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11MISC FUND RAISING EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $2795; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $215; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2580
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12STUDENT CONFERENCES: Column (A) - Total = $22901; Column (B) - Program Services = $22901; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13STUDENT NATION CONTENT: Column (A) - Total = $18550; Column (B) - Program Services = $18550; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14STUDENT NATION -EDITOR: Column (A) - Total = $18675; Column (B) - Program Services = $18675; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15STUDENT NATION -FELLOWSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $13100; Column (B) - Program Services = $13100; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16STUDENT NATION -MKTING: Column (A) - Total = $137; Column (B) - Program Services = $137; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17STUDENT NATION-MISC: Column (A) - Total = $10539; Column (B) - Program Services = $10539; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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