Civic Intelligence

Backbone Campaign

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 93-1271427

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jun 05, 2015

Organization ProfileBACKBONECAMPAIGN.ORG
PO Box 278Vashon, WA 98070

(206) 408-8058

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

48th percentile

2.5%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$53,118

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.6% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

89%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Up

$96,154

Up $9,757 (+11%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$93,580

Up $9,686 (+12%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$2,574

Up $71 (+2.8%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$390,944

Up $184,486 (+89%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$381,258

Up $175,409 (+85%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$9,686

Up $9,077 (+1490%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $5,115Liabilities 2010: $1,352Net Assets 2010: $3,7632010Assets 2011: $88,774Liabilities 2011: $1,795Net Assets 2011: $86,9792011Assets 2012: $84,386Liabilities 2012: $1,101Net Assets 2012: $83,2852012Assets 2013: $86,397Liabilities 2013: $2,503Net Assets 2013: $83,8942013Assets 2014: $96,154Liabilities 2014: $2,574Net Assets 2014: $93,5802014Assets 2015: $100,838Liabilities 2015: $5,533Net Assets 2015: $95,3052015Assets 2016: $61,527Liabilities 2016: $4,105Net Assets 2016: $57,4222016Assets 2017: $129,658Liabilities 2017: $4,050Net Assets 2017: $125,6082017Assets 2018: $121,890Liabilities 2018: $2,936Net Assets 2018: $118,9542018Assets 2019: $111,901Liabilities 2019: $4,090Net Assets 2019: $107,8112019Assets 2020: $196,991Liabilities 2020: $4,290Net Assets 2020: $192,7012020Assets 2021: $418,596Liabilities 2021: $3,688Net Assets 2021: $414,9082021Assets 2022: $380,751Liabilities 2022: $5,526Net Assets 2022: $375,2252022Assets 2023: $448,660Liabilities 2023: $8,672Net Assets 2023: $439,9882023Assets 2024: $811,532Liabilities 2024: $12,739Net Assets 2024: $798,7932024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$96,154
Liabilities$2,574
Net Assets$93,580
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $73,010Expenses 2010: $149,508Net Income 2010: -$76,4982010Expenses 2011: $205,3422011Expenses 2012: $212,9522012Revenue 2013: $206,458Expenses 2013: $205,849Net Income 2013: $6092013Revenue 2014: $390,944Expenses 2014: $381,258Net Income 2014: $9,6862014Revenue 2015: $485,108Expenses 2015: $483,383Net Income 2015: $1,7252015Revenue 2016: $415,591Expenses 2016: $453,474Net Income 2016: -$37,8832016Revenue 2017: $645,253Expenses 2017: $578,878Net Income 2017: $66,3752017Revenue 2018: $366,305Expenses 2018: $373,115Net Income 2018: -$6,8102018Revenue 2019: $283,749Expenses 2019: $312,162Net Income 2019: -$28,4132019Revenue 2020: $369,795Expenses 2020: $266,667Net Income 2020: $103,1282020Revenue 2021: $457,893Expenses 2021: $290,124Net Income 2021: $167,7692021Revenue 2022: $306,121Expenses 2022: $300,795Net Income 2022: $5,3262022Revenue 2023: $411,808Expenses 2023: $380,065Net Income 2023: $31,7432023Revenue 2024: $762,462Expenses 2024: $424,572Net Income 2024: $337,8902024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$390,944
Expenses$381,258
Net Income$9,686
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jun 5, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$394,248
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Backbone Campaign amplifies the aspirations of "We the People" with creative strategies & artful activism to manifest a world where life, community, nature, and our obligations for future generations are honored as sacred.

The backbone campaign uses creative tools and strategies to educate the public on issues of government transparency, civic participation and democracy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$72,078-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$85,779$23,662▼ $62,117
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$580$363▼ $217
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$38$51▲ $13
Total Assets$86,397$96,154▲ $9,757
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,503$2,574▲ $71
Total Liabilities$2,503$2,574▲ $71
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$83,894$93,580▲ $9,686
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$83,894$93,580▲ $9,686
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$86,397$96,154▲ $9,757

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$363$11,095$11,458
Equipment-$2,965$2,965
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William MoyerExecutive DiFT$47,118$6,000$53,118
Eric RossOrganizing DFT$30,000-$30,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sandra VandervenPresident
Amy MorrisonDirector
Serina HolmstromDirector
Susannah HaleDirector
Kyle TannerSecretary
Jim McraeTreasurer
Denise HendricksenVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$368,766
Program Service Revenue
$21,775
Investment Income
$345
Other Revenue
$58
All Other Contributions
$368,766
Change in Net Assets
$9,686
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$152,265
Other Expenses$124,795
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$104,198
Total Fundraising Expense$11,870
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$152,265--$152,265
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,118--$77,118
Fees for Services Other$26,062$2,979$868$29,909
Travel$12,671$1,286$400$14,357
Occupancy$5,747$6,257$1,424$13,428
All Other Expenses$6,781$591$3,854$11,226
Payroll Taxes$9,350$1,325-$10,675
Other Salaries and Wages-$10,405-$10,405
Other Employee Benefits$6,000--$6,000
Office Expenses$3,593$1,065$534$5,192
Other Expenses$6,380$1,113$3,598$4,711
Insurance$1,576$1,943$37$3,556
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,162-$3,162
Advertising$377$120-$497
Depreciation Depletion$217--$217
Fees for Services Legal-$150-$150
Total Functional Expenses$337,706$31,682$11,870$381,258
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Other 98 LabVashon, WA501c3Public Education$152,265
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
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 executive director will review form 990.”

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

“Salary rates for the executive director and managing director were decided by the board of directors based on prevailing compensation rates.”

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

“Salary rates for the executive director and managing director were decided by the board of directors based on prevailing compensation rates.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backbone Campaign
EIN
93-1271427
Phone
2064088058
Address
PO BOX 278, VASHON, WA 98070

Signing Officer

Name
William S Moyer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2064088058
Signed
2015-06-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William S Moyer
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Lake Kennedy Mcculloch Cpas Ps
Address
PO BOX 1935, VASHON ISLAND, WA 98070
Preparer
Carmelita Logerwell Ms CPA
Phone
2064639944
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$96,154
Liabilities
$2,574
Net assets
$93,580
Revenue
$390,944
Expenses
$381,258
Net income
$9,686
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.12$0.13$7.99$7.62$4.25$3.38
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.49$0.09$4.40$4.12$3.80$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.81$0.06$3.75$3.06$3.01$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.19$0.04$4.15$4.58$2.90$1.68
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.97$0.04$1.93$3.70$2.67$1.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.12$0.04$1.08$2.84$3.12$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.03$1.19$3.66$3.73$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.04$1.26$6.45$5.79$0.66
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.04$0.57$4.16$4.53$0.38
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.01$0.06$0.95$4.85$4.83$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.03$0.94$3.91$3.81$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.03$0.84$2.06$2.06$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.01$0.83$2.13
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.02$0.87$2.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.01$0.04$0.73$1.50$0.76