Civic Intelligence

Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism

EIN 84-4418797 • 501(c)3 • Grand Rapids, MI

Profile

We convene and lead global investigations that are grounded in strategic mentorship. We lay bare overlooked issues with gripping visual and data-driven storytelling. Above all, we strive for accountability and seek solutions.

300 Washington Street SE Apt 3Grand Rapids, MI 49503

ccij.io

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-99%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Down

$453,252

Down $221,107 (-33%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$25,062

Up $369 (+1.5%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$428,190

Down $221,476 (-34%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$223,776

Down $474,110 (-68%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$445,252

Up $110,770 (+33%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$221,476

Down $584,880 (-161%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2021: $321,219Liabilities 2021: $19,239Net Assets 2021: $301,9802021Assets 2022: $325,742Liabilities 2022: $39,480Net Assets 2022: $286,2622022Assets 2023: $674,359Liabilities 2023: $24,693Net Assets 2023: $649,6662023Assets 2024: $453,252Liabilities 2024: $25,062Net Assets 2024: $428,1902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$453,252
Liabilities$25,062
Net Assets$428,190
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $302,492Expenses 2021: $105,372Net Income 2021: $197,1202021Revenue 2022: $178,570Expenses 2022: $194,288Net Income 2022: -$15,7182022Revenue 2023: $697,886Expenses 2023: $334,482Net Income 2023: $363,4042023Revenue 2024: $223,776Expenses 2024: $445,252Net Income 2024: -$221,4762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$223,776
Expenses$445,252
Net Income-$221,476
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$453,252
Liabilities
$25,062
Net assets
$428,190
Revenue
$223,776
Expenses
$445,252
Net income
-$221,476
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.53$0.25$4.28$2.24$4.45$2.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.74$0.25$6.50$6.98$3.34$3.63
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$0.39$2.86$1.79$1.94$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.19$3.02$3.02$1.05$1.97
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$223,776
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ccij seeks to impact discourse and policy, increase accountability, and identify solutions to the planet's most critical problems. It does that by bringing together visual, data, and investigative journalists from around the world to produce high-quality journalism and develop their skills while carrying out ongoing investigations into issues impacting vulnerable communities.

Ccij seeks to impact discourse and policy,increase accountability, and identify solutions to key global issues. It does that by bringing together visual, data, and investigative journalists from around the world to produce high-quality journalism and develop their skills while carrying out ongoing investigations into issues impacting vulnerable communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$534,386$320,321▼ $214,065
Pledges and Grants Receivable$127,190$124,690▼ $2,500
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,783$8,241▼ $4,542
Total Assets$674,359$453,252▼ $221,107
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,693$25,062▲ $369
Total Liabilities$24,693$25,062▲ $369
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$358,688$304,044▼ $54,644
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$290,978$124,146▼ $166,832
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$649,666$428,190▼ $221,476
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$674,359$453,252▼ $221,107
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jeff Kelly LowensteinExecutive DirectorPT$45,813$45,813

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brant HoustonPresident
Anton HarberVice President
Cheryl W ThompsonMember
Motunrayo AlakaMember
Paul David SchaefferTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$208,877
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,899
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$208,877
Change in Net Assets
$-221,476

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$223,776
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$223,776
Total Revenue per Form 990
$223,776
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$445,252
Total Fundraising Expense$487
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$377,806--$377,806
Travel$18,788--$18,788
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,544-$14,544
Office Expenses$11,158$696-$11,854
Insurance$8,080$1,955-$10,035
Conferences and Meetings$795--$795
Advertising$470--$470
Other Expenses$895$71$487$71
Total Functional Expenses$423,148$21,617$487$445,252

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$445,252
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$445,252
Total Expenses per Form 990$445,252
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
43
Spending
$281,333

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesJournalism-25$149,964
EuropeProgram ServicesJournalism, Training Services, Data Services, and Investigative Projects-11$100,615
IndiaProgram ServicesJournalism-6$16,365
ChinaProgram ServicesJournalism-1$14,389
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
Audit committee
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, Section B, Line 11B

“A draft 990 is electronically distributed to the board who are asked to review and submit comments back to the president prior to filing the return.”

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

“Members must abide by the conflict of interest policy of the organization. Any conflicts must be brought to the board's attention.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Board members determine the compensation of the executive director when the budget is discussed and approved.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990 is available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Collaborative Investigative
EIN
84-4418797
Phone
3125327902
Address
300 WASHINGTON STREET SE APT 3, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3125327902
Signed
2025-07-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Damiano Burk & Nuttall Pc
Address
6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL STE 109, LINCOLN, RI 02865
Preparer
Jason Nuttall
Phone
4013332880
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor: program service expenses 377,806. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 377,806.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES THROUGH DETAILED MONITORING PROCEDURES, INCLUDING REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH GRANT RECIPIENTS. OUR PROCESS EMPHASIZES TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN FUND UTILIZATION FOR DESIGNATED PURPOSES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A DRAFT 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD WHO ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT COMMENTS BACK TO THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERS MUST ABIDE BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY CONFLICTS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHEN THE BUDGET IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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