Civic Intelligence

Cause Communications

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 95-4774537

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Mar 12, 2018

Organization Profilewww.causecommunications.org
12304 Santa Monica BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 656-1001

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

96th percentile

69%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

94th percentile

137%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$54,461

Up $31,508 (+137%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$23,133

Up $313,804 (+108%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$31,328

Down $282,296 (-90%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$455,160

Up $120,010 (+36%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$141,356

Down $188,950 (-57%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$313,804

Up $308,960 (+6378%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2011: $26,231Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $26,2312011Assets 2012: $214,872Liabilities 2012: $33,377Net Assets 2012: $181,4952012Assets 2013: $28,154Liabilities 2013: $340,894Net Assets 2013: -$312,7402013Assets 2014: $28,027Liabilities 2014: $334,176Net Assets 2014: -$306,1492014Assets 2015: $58,026Liabilities 2015: $353,541Net Assets 2015: -$295,5152015Assets 2016: $22,953Liabilities 2016: $313,624Net Assets 2016: -$290,6712016Assets 2017: $54,461Liabilities 2017: $31,328Net Assets 2017: $23,1332017Assets 2018: $1,844,437Liabilities 2018: $1,556,039Net Assets 2018: $288,3982018Assets 2019: $2,818,513Liabilities 2019: $1,582,296Net Assets 2019: $1,236,2172019Assets 2020: $2,719,791Liabilities 2020: $1,613,352Net Assets 2020: $1,106,4392020Assets 2021: $1,679,573Liabilities 2021: $450,371Net Assets 2021: $1,229,2022021Assets 2022: $1,488,678Liabilities 2022: $380,821Net Assets 2022: $1,107,8572022Assets 2023: $815,911Liabilities 2023: $438,137Net Assets 2023: $377,7742023Assets 2024: $430,144Liabilities 2024: $931,179Net Assets 2024: -$501,0352024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$54,461
Liabilities$31,328
Net Assets$23,133
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $737,453Expenses 2011: $237,606Net Income 2011: $499,8472011Expenses 2012: $1,248,6132012Revenue 2013: $499,703Expenses 2013: $431,754Net Income 2013: $67,9492013Revenue 2014: $170,665Expenses 2014: $164,074Net Income 2014: $6,5912014Revenue 2015: $452,744Expenses 2015: $442,110Net Income 2015: $10,6342015Revenue 2016: $335,150Expenses 2016: $330,306Net Income 2016: $4,8442016Revenue 2017: $455,160Expenses 2017: $141,356Net Income 2017: $313,8042017Revenue 2018: $7,530,984Expenses 2018: $7,265,719Net Income 2018: $265,2652018Revenue 2019: $8,139,538Expenses 2019: $7,191,719Net Income 2019: $947,8192019Revenue 2020: $7,214,506Expenses 2020: $7,344,284Net Income 2020: -$129,7782020Revenue 2021: $7,838,789Expenses 2021: $7,703,630Net Income 2021: $135,1592021Revenue 2022: $3,166,656Expenses 2022: $3,288,001Net Income 2022: -$121,3452022Revenue 2023: $1,187,109Expenses 2023: $2,000,740Net Income 2023: -$813,6312023Revenue 2024: $900,393Expenses 2024: $1,779,225Net Income 2024: -$878,8322024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$455,160
Expenses$141,356
Net Income$313,804
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Mar 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$455,160
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To identify and spotlight opportunities where strategic communications and collaboration can be leveraged in the nonprofit sector to achieve significant, measurable results for real social change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable-$20,000-
Intangible Assets$21,714$19,564▼ $2,150
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,239$14,897▲ $13,658
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$22,953$54,461▲ $31,508
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$312,454--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,170$31,328▲ $30,158
Total Liabilities$313,624$31,328▼ $282,296
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-290,671$23,133▲ $313,804
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-290,671$23,133▲ $313,804
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$22,953$54,461▲ $31,508
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
R Christine HersheyBoard Chair
Dianne EndsleyDirector
Elwood HopkinsDirector
Gwen BabaDirector
Roberta BennettDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Hershey Interest INCShared Expenses12304 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 201, Los Angeles, CA 90025$103,638
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$225,155
Program Service Revenue
$230,005
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$225,155
Change in Net Assets
$313,804
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$141,356
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$21,140-$21,140
Fees for Services Other-$5,707-$5,707
Depreciation Depletion-$2,150-$2,150
Insurance-$1,010-$1,010
Fees for Services Legal-$649-$649
Office Expenses-$604-$604
All Other Expenses-$426-$426
Conferences and Meetings-$308-$308
Other Expenses$3,100$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$107,005$34,351$0$141,356
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-See BelowSee BelowNo$103,638

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The informational return is prepared by outside accountants and is reviewed by the board chair of the organization. Once approved by the chair, the informational return is provided to the rest of the board before it is electronically filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Every time there is a policy or fiduciary issue at hand, such as approving the budget, making major programming decisions, the board reviews for potential conflicts with the decision makers.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Copies of documents are provided upon a written request submitted to the Board Chair. A written request is also required for inspection of documents at the office of the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cause Communications
EIN
95-4774537
Phone
3106561001
Address
12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Signing Officer

Name
R Christine Hershey
Title
Board Chair
Signed
2018-03-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
R Christine Hershey
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Foumberg Juneja Rocher & Co Pc
Address
10220 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE B, TOLUCA LAKE, CA 91602
Preparer
Thomas A Engell
Phone
3235569200
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$54,461
Liabilities
$31,328
Net assets
$23,133
Revenue
$455,160
Expenses
$141,356
Net income
$313,804
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.93$0.50$0.90$1.78$0.88
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.44$0.38$1.19$2.00$0.81
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.38$1.11$3.17$3.29$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.45$1.23$7.84$7.70$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.72$1.61$1.11$7.21$7.34$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.82$1.58$1.24$8.14$7.19$0.95
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$1.56$0.29$7.53$7.27$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.03$0.02$0.46$0.14$0.31
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.31$0.29$0.34$0.33$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.35$0.30$0.45$0.44$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.33$0.31$0.17$0.16$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.34$0.31$0.50$0.43$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.03$0.18$1.25
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.74$0.24$0.50