Civic Intelligence

Communication Madison

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-4965009

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 11, 2024

2645 Milwaukee StMadison, WI 53704-5151

(608) 467-2618

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.6%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

94th percentile

159%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Flat

$19,727

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

$15,327

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$4,400

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Flat

$118,775

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$110,979

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

$7,796

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $7,604Net Assets 2022: $7,6042022Assets 2023: $19,727Liabilities 2023: $4,400Net Assets 2023: $15,3272023Assets 2023: $19,727Liabilities 2023: $4,4002023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$19,727
Liabilities$4,400
Net Assets$15,327

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $88,092Expenses 2022: $98,661Net Income 2022: -$10,5692022Revenue 2023: $118,775Expenses 2023: $110,979Net Income 2023: $7,7962023Revenue 2023: $118,775Expenses 2023: $110,979Net Income 2023: $7,7962023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$118,775
Expenses$110,979
Net Income$7,796
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$118,775
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are dedicated to cultivating stronger bonds throughout the creative community in and beyond Madison. We are committed to engaging in antiracist work mutual aid and equitable compensation for artists and musicians. We believe in breaking down all possible access barriers to creative expression.

We are dedicated to cultivating stronger bonds throughout the creative community in and beyond Madison. We are committed to engaging in antiracist work, mutual aid, and equitable compensation for artists and musicians. We believe in breaking down all possible access barriers to creative expression.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
ARTIST RETAIL SHOP PROGRAM - SUPPORTING ARTISTS SELLING ART IN OUR SHOP.$0$8,651
EASTSIDE WINTER MARKET - INDEPENDENT ARTIST MARKET & LIVE MUSIC EVENTS$0$8,381
PUBLISHING AND PRINT COLLECTIVE PROGRAMS - WEEKLY PLANNER COSTS, PRINTING SUPPLIES AND CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS. ALSO INCLUDES RISOGRAPH PRINTING SERVICES.$0$2,123
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JENNIFER BASTIANExecutive Director-$0--
VICTORIA DEXTERPresident-$0--
JAMIE HOVice President-$0--
COURTNEY BYELICHSecretary-$0--
LAUREN STEPHENSONBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Communication Madison
EIN
84-4965009
Phone
6084672618
Address
2645 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI 53704-5151

Signing Officer

Name
Jamie Ho
Title
Vice President
Phone
6084672618
Signed
2024-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Leflore Accounting Services LLC
Address
306 E WILSON ST, MADISON, WI 53703
Preparer
Aida Leflore
Phone
8005570429
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: INTEREST EARNED. Amount: 4.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: ADVERTISING/WEBSITE. Amount: 532. Description: INSURANCE. Amount: 370. Description: SUPPLIES. Amount: 1,412. Description: FEES. Amount: 400. Description: RISOGRAPH SUPPLIES & MAINTENANCE. Amount: 7,110. Description: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Amount: 95. Description: EVENT AND BOOTH COSTS. Amount: 8,227. Description: OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES. Amount: 553. Description: FISCAL RECEIVER PAYOUT. Amount: 56,300. Description: OFFICE SUPPLIES & SOFTWARE. Amount: 813. Description: TAXES & LICENSES. Amount: 25. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 75,837.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: LOAN PAYABLE. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 4,400.

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