Civic Intelligence

Commonwealth Communications

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-4535961

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.COMMS2.ORG
PO Box 22611Philadelphia, PA 19110

(484) 432-5290

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

62nd percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$129,700

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

95th percentile

106%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$773,485

Up $397,765 (+106%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$720,710

Up $448,205 (+164%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$52,775

Down $50,440 (-49%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,615,618

Down $2,861,084 (-52%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$2,167,413

Down $3,117,546 (-59%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$448,205

Up $256,462 (+134%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $508,266Liabilities 2020: $21,448Net Assets 2020: $486,8182020Assets 2021: $82,458Liabilities 2021: $4,196Net Assets 2021: $78,2622021Assets 2022: $375,720Liabilities 2022: $103,215Net Assets 2022: $272,5052022Assets 2023: $773,485Liabilities 2023: $52,775Net Assets 2023: $720,7102023Assets 2024: $580,569Liabilities 2024: $61,221Net Assets 2024: $519,3482024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$773,485
Liabilities$52,775
Net Assets$720,710
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2020: $5,984,990Expenses 2020: $5,498,172Net Income 2020: $486,8182020Revenue 2021: $862,000Expenses 2021: $1,270,556Net Income 2021: -$408,5562021Revenue 2022: $5,476,702Expenses 2022: $5,284,959Net Income 2022: $191,7432022Revenue 2023: $2,615,618Expenses 2023: $2,167,413Net Income 2023: $448,2052023Revenue 2024: $3,498,805Expenses 2024: $3,700,167Net Income 2024: -$201,3622024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,615,618
Expenses$2,167,413
Net Income$448,205
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,615,618
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organized and operated exclusively to promote social welfare specifically for the purposes of promoting legislative and public action in support of non-partisan progressive values in the commonwealth of pennsylvania.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$375,720$773,436▲ $397,716
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$49-
Total Assets$375,720$773,485▲ $397,765
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$103,215$52,775▼ $50,440
Total Liabilities$103,215$52,775▼ $50,440
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$272,505$720,710▲ $448,205
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$272,505$720,710▲ $448,205
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$375,720$773,485▲ $397,765
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Joseph AbbottExecutive DiFT$129,700$129,700

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Reesa KossoffChair
Hilary MohauptMember
John JonesMember
Sam GehlerSecretary-tr

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Gps ImpactConsulting220 SE 6TH STREET 300, Des Moines, IA 50309$274,545
Priorities USAConsulting530 8TH ST SE, Washington, DC 20003$250,000
Do Big Things LLCConsultingP O BOX 128, Mill Valley, CA 94942$182,090
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,615,618
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,615,618
Change in Net Assets
$448,205
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,199,909
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$722,504
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$245,000
Total Fundraising Expense$9,312
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$491,087$123,431$8,627$623,145
Advertising$327,135--$327,135
Grants to Domestic Orgs$245,000--$245,000
Fees for Services Legal$75,000$31,575-$106,575
Fees for Services Other$47,365$53,600-$100,965
Payroll Taxes$39,850$9,799$662$50,311
Other Employee Benefits$23,584$25,464-$49,048
Office Expenses$8,121$11,954-$20,075
Travel$11,127$24-$11,151
Information Technology$763$3,999-$4,762
All Other Expenses$2,737$1,015-$3,752
Other Expenses$2,461$3,196-$2,461
Insurance$1,294$321$23$1,638
Total Functional Expenses$1,893,723$264,378$9,312$2,167,413
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Tech for CampaignsSan Francisco, CA527Political$70,000
Planned Parenthood VotesNew York, NY527Political$50,000
Api Pa VotesPhiladelphia, PA527Political$30,000
Organize PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA501c4Political$25,000
Casa in Action PacHyattsville, MD527Political$20,000
The Voter ProjectPhiladelphia, PA501c4Political$20,000
Action Together NepaMountian Top, PA501c4Political$15,000
The Voter ProjectPhiladelphia, PA501c4Digital Comm.$15,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$826,765
Total Exempt Function Spending$170,000

Section 527 Organizations

OrganizationLocationAmount
82-0977440San Francisco, CA$70,000
13-4128897New York, NY$50,000
85-3438527Philadelphia, PA$30,000
83-1625942Hyattsville, MD$20,000
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board is provided with a copy of the form 990 for review before it is submitted to the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members alert the executive director and any board members of interests that could give rise to conflicts.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for the executive director is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“There is no compensation for officers, as so determined by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“These documents are not generally made available to the public, except upon request and at the discretion of the executive director.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Commonwealth Communications
EIN
84-4535961
Phone
4844325290
Address
PO BOX 22611, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19110

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Abbott
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6106081005
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Abbott
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
9
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC
Address
1400 N PROVIDENCE RD BUILDING 2 STE, MEDIA, PA 19063
Preparer
William B Gowie Jr CPA Mt
Phone
6105651120
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Provided communications support to other aligned partner and coalition organizations.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS ALERT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY BOARD MEMBERS OF INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$773,485
Liabilities
$52,775
Net assets
$720,710
Revenue
$2,615,618
Expenses
$2,167,413
Net income
$448,205
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.06$0.52$3.50$3.70$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.05$0.72$2.62$2.17$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.10$0.27$5.48$5.28$0.19
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.86$1.27$0.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.02$0.49$5.98$5.50$0.49