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CIVIL Eats

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 84-4826419

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Sep 27, 2023

Organization Profilecivileats.com
101 Middlesex Tpke STE 6Burlington, MA 01803-4914

(917) 539-3924

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

20th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$106,028

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-6.2%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Flat

$1,289,484

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Flat

$1,281,865

Flat from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$7,619

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$720,884

Flat from 2022

Expenses

Flat

$803,695

Flat from 2022

Net Income

Flat

-$82,811

Flat from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $1,437,772Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,437,7722020Assets 2021: $1,374,676Liabilities 2021: $10,000Net Assets 2021: $1,364,6762021Assets 2022: $1,289,484Liabilities 2022: $7,619Net Assets 2022: $1,281,8652022Assets 2022: $1,289,484Liabilities 2022: $7,619Net Assets 2022: $1,281,8652022Assets 2023: $1,628,254Liabilities 2023: $12,544Net Assets 2023: $1,615,7102023Assets 2024: $1,573,563Liabilities 2024: $13,570Net Assets 2024: $1,559,9932024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,289,484
Liabilities$7,619
Net Assets$1,281,865
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $1,868,872Expenses 2020: $431,100Net Income 2020: $1,437,7722020Revenue 2021: $574,439Expenses 2021: $647,535Net Income 2021: -$73,0962021Revenue 2022: $720,884Expenses 2022: $803,695Net Income 2022: -$82,8112022Revenue 2022: $720,884Expenses 2022: $803,695Net Income 2022: -$82,8112022Revenue 2023: $1,288,262Expenses 2023: $954,417Net Income 2023: $333,8452023Revenue 2024: $1,072,511Expenses 2024: $1,128,228Net Income 2024: -$55,7172024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$720,884
Expenses$803,695
Net Income-$82,811
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Sep 27, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$720,884
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Civil Eats is a daily news source for critical thought about the American food system. We publish stories that shift the conversation around sustainable agriculture in an effort to build economically and socially just communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$725,707$1,014,000▲ $288,293
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$401,310$149,742▼ $251,568
Pledges and Grants Receivable$217,250$101,500▼ $115,750
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$20,612$15,545▼ $5,067
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,797$8,697▼ $1,100
Total Assets$1,374,676$1,289,484▼ $85,192
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,000$7,619▼ $2,381
Total Liabilities$10,000$7,619▼ $2,381
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,133,426$1,151,865▲ $18,439
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$231,250$130,000▼ $101,250
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,364,676$1,281,865▼ $82,811
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,374,676$1,289,484▼ $85,192

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$15,545$9,790$25,335
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Naomi StarkmanCEO President of the BoardFT$98,337$7,691$106,028

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Will RosenzweigChairperson
Emilio Garcia-RuizMember
Christine SchantzSecretary
Esther ParkTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$712,591
Program Service Revenue
$4,950
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,343
All Other Contributions
$712,591
Change in Net Assets
$-82,811

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$720,884
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$47,540
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$768,424
Total Revenue per Form 990
$720,884
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$523,088
Other Expenses$280,607
Total Fundraising Expense$97,389
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$289,308$37,089$44,509$370,906
Fees for Services Other$158,367$2,803$12,500$173,670
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,702$9,834$11,801$98,337
Payroll Taxes$30,254$3,879$4,654$38,787
Office Expenses$10,888$8,143$17,118$36,149
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,155-$34,155
Advertising$9,177$13$5,000$14,190
Fees for Services Legal-$10,089-$10,089
Other Employee Benefits$6,872$881$1,057$8,810
Pension Plan Contributions$4,873$625$750$6,248
Insurance-$5,796-$5,796
Depreciation Depletion-$5,067-$5,067
Conferences and Meetings$1,169$322-$1,491
Total Functional Expenses$587,610$118,696$97,389$803,695

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$851,235
Expenses per Audited Statements$803,695
Total Expenses per Form 990$803,695
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$47,540
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
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
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 is distributed to the board prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members disclose and review potential conflicts of interest annually.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Board reviews the performance of the executive director annually and calibratescompensation based upon research.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The organization makes public documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Civil Eats
EIN
84-4826419
Address
101 Middlesex Tpke STE 6, Burlington, MA 01803-4914

Signing Officer

Name
Naomi Starkman
Title
CEO President
Phone
9175393924
Signed
2023-09-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“______________________________Contractors for Stories $157,337Other Professional Fees $ 16,333”

Financial Statement Notes

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

“Civil Eats is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under that guidance, Civil Eats may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of Civil Eats and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities at year end.Civil Eats policy would be to recognize interest and penalties, if any, on tax positions related to its unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense in the financial statements. No interest and penalties were assessed or recorded during the year.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,289,484
Liabilities
$7,619
Net assets
$1,281,865
Revenue
$720,884
Expenses
$803,695
Net income
-$82,811
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.57$0.01$1.56$1.07$1.13$0.06
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.63$0.01$1.62$1.29$0.95$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.01$1.28$0.72$0.80$0.08
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.29$0.01$1.28$0.72$0.80$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.01$1.36$0.57$0.65$0.07
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.44$0.00$1.44$1.87$0.43$1.44