Civic Intelligence

Backbone Campaign

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 93-1271427

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 11, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.BACKBONECAMPAIGN.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

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.9%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$63,533

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.3% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-6.0%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$121,890

Down $7,768 (-6.0%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$118,954

Down $6,654 (-5.3%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$2,936

Down $1,114 (-28%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Down

$366,305

Down $278,948 (-43%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$373,115

Down $205,763 (-36%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$6,810

Down $73,185 (-110%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th 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

2018

Assets$121,890
Liabilities$2,936
Net Assets$118,954
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th 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

2018

Revenue$366,305
Expenses$373,115
Net Income-$6,810
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 11, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$366,305
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Educate the public about progressive issues and a more sustainable environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$7,106$48,816▲ $41,710
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$71,440$38,408▼ $33,032
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$46,276$34,508▼ $11,768
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,826$0▼ $4,826
Total Assets$129,658$121,890▼ $7,768
Other Assets Total$10$158▲ $148
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,000$2,886▼ $1,114
Grants Payable$50$50→ $0
Total Liabilities$4,050$2,936▼ $1,114
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$125,608$118,954▼ $6,654
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$125,608$118,954▼ $6,654
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$129,658$121,890▼ $7,768

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$24,761$24,761
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
William MoyerExecutive DirectorFT$60,000$3,533$63,533
Amy MorrisonDeputy DirectorFT$53,760$3,533$57,293

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim FarrellCo-chair
Mary Lou FinleyCo-chair
Anthony Rogers-wrightBoard Member
Daniel LeeBoard Member
Jeffrey SnyderBoard Member
Margaret FlowersBoard Member
Sabina VirgoBoard Member
Yvette ArellanoBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$330,682
Program Service Revenue
$34,075
Investment Income
$303
Other Revenue
$1,245
All Other Contributions
$330,682
Change in Net Assets
$-6,810

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded2$42,202Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$42,202-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$171,223
Other Expenses$160,029
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$41,863
Total Fundraising Expense$22,909
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,944$13,752$14,064$113,760
Grants to Domestic Orgs$41,863--$41,863
Other Salaries and Wages$28,557$8,683$965$38,205
Fees for Services Other$26,354--$26,354
Other Expenses$24,201--$24,201
Travel$16,351--$16,351
Office Expenses$7,727$3,426$4,881$16,034
Occupancy$9,364$6,006-$15,370
Payroll Taxes$9,142$1,828$1,219$12,189
Fees for Services Legal$935$11,138-$12,073
Other Employee Benefits$5,301$884$884$7,069
Information Technology$3,665$866$896$5,427
Depreciation Depletion-$4,826-$4,826
Insurance$2,268$2,348-$4,616
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,032-$3,032
Conferences and Meetings-$1,121-$1,121
All Other Expenses$130$537-$667
Advertising$303--$303
Total Functional Expenses$291,759$58,447$22,909$373,115
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Beautiful TroubleNew York, NY501(c)(3)To Build a More Just, Healthy, and Equitable World Using Strategic Tools and Trainings$35,977
Honor the EarthCallaway, MN-Educational Purposes$5,506
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
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 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, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board of directors is elected by a membership body called the council of electors, as specified in our bylaws. There are 8 members of the council of electors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is sent via email to all board members and they have 10 days to review it and ask questions/suggest changes prior to it being filed.”

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

“Board members sign an agreement for board service annually and a conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Members of the personnel committee of the board of directors led a comprehensive evaluation of the executive director. They solicited community feedback about the work of the director, and discussed challenges and accomplishments and laid out goals for 2019. Compensation levels remained the same as they were in 2017.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public 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 Moyer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2064088058
Signed
2019-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Moyer
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Jacobson Jarvis & Co Pllc
Address
200 FIRST AVE WEST SUITE 200, SEATTLE, WA 98119-4219
Preparer
Howard Donkin CPA
Phone
2066288990
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO BUILD A MORE JUST, HEALTHY, AND EQUITABLE WORLD USING STRATEGIC TOOLS AND TRAININGS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BEAUTIFUL TROUBLE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1HONOR THE EARTH
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0WE MAINTAIN CONTRACTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH WHOM WE HAVE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS THAT SPECIFY THE USE OF FUNDS. WHEN THEY SUBMIT AN INVOICE, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO INDICATE WHAT WORK THE INDIVIDUAL DID FOR THOSE FUNDS; ALL FUNDS DISBURSED MUST BE FOR A REIMBURSEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS.
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, COLUMN (B):
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELECTED BY A MEMBERSHIP BODY CALLED THE COUNCIL OF ELECTORS, AS SPECIFIED IN OUR BYLAWS. THERE ARE 8 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF ELECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS SENT VIA EMAIL TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEY HAVE 10 DAYS TO REVIEW IT AND ASK QUESTIONS/SUGGEST CHANGES PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED.

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$121,890
Liabilities
$2,936
Net assets
$118,954
Revenue
$366,305
Expenses
$373,115
Net income
-$6,810
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
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