Communications Network
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Naperville, IL
- Founding
- 05/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2114179
Organization Overview
Communications Network is located in Naperville, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Communications Network employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communications Network is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Communications Network generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF ELEVATING AND ADVANCING STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS IN THE SOCIAL SECTOR. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS AND NONPROFITS TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF SMART COMMUNICATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE:DUE TO THE ONGOING PANDEMIC, THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AGAIN HELD A VIRTUAL (RATHER THAN IN-PERSON) CONFERENCE, BUILDING ON 2020'S COMNETWORKV AND CALLING THE ONLINE GATHERING COMNETWORKV21. COMNETWORKV21 AGAIN FEATURED A FULL LINEUP OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, BREAKOUT SESSIONS, AND ONLINE NETWORKING THAT WAS ALL ACCESSIBLE THROUGH A CUSTOM-BUILT ONLINE PORTAL. THE ONLINE GATHERING WAS NOT FREE AS IT WAS IN 2020, BUT STILL DREW 607 PARTICIPANTS.
ONLINE WORKSHOPS:THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK HOSTS ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONS ABOUT 15 TIMES PER YEAR ON ISSUES THAT ARE RELEVANT TO SOCIAL SECTOR COMMUNICATORS. THESE WEBINARS ARE FREE TO ALL AND OFTEN ATTRACT AN AUDIENCE OF AS MANY AS 400 PEOPLE. TOPICS RANGE FROM PRACTICAL SKILL BUILDING TO FORWARD-THINKING THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TOPICS
COMMUNICATIONS:THE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FEATURES NUMEROUS PLATFORMS AND CHANNELS THROUGH WHICH IT COMMUNICATES WITH AND LISTENS TO AND WITH ITS MEMBERSHIP. THOSE INCLUDE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FEATURING INSIGHTS AND RESOURCES; THE NETWORKS 1100-PERSON LISTSERV; AN ONLINE MEMBERS COMMUNITY WHERE MEMBERS CAN FIND EACH OTHER AND ENGAGE; WEBINARS; STORYTELLING FOR GOOD; COM-MATTERS.ORG; COMNETWORKDEI.ORG; CHANGE AGENT JOURNAL; SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS; AND COMNETWORK.ORG, WHICH FEATURES TOOLS, RESOURCES, EVENTS, ARCHIVES, AND THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE NETWORKS EVENTS AND OFFERINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sean Gibbons CEO | 60 | $285,833 | |
Erica Pelletreau Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Norris West Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jill Schwartz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Virginia Mcmullan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stefan Lanfer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $719,017 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $719,017 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $802,879 |
| Investment income | $395 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,522,291 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $285,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $185,791 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $272,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,586 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,733 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,786 |
| Fees for services: Management | $62,079 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,165 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,945 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $133 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,952 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $912 |
| Insurance | $5,254 |
| All other expenses | $59,728 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,196,834 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $464,724 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,508,856 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $72,374 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $669 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,096,626 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $215,552 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $218,741 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,518,163 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $359,722 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,096,626 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Communications Network has recieved totaling $601,601.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78834 PROVIDING GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO THE C | $300,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CLARENCE B. JONES IMPACT AWARD FOR 2021 | $50,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2021 COMNET ANNUAL CONFERENCE. | $35,000 |
Rita Allen Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
David And Lucile Packard Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: PRESIDENT'S FUND | $25,000 |
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