The Communications Network

EIN: 522114179 501(c)(3) Education

Naperville, IL

Total Revenue
$3,689,982
Total Expenses
$2,135,947
Total Assets
$5,992,407
Net Assets
$5,622,740
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
6304161166
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Communications Network, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,495,388
Program Service Revenue $2,083,108
Investment Income $111,486
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,689,982

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $892,597
Fundraising Expenses $127,514
Program Expenses $1,218,787
Other Expenses $1,243,350
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,135,947

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,689,982 $2,256,499 +0.6%
Expenses $2,135,947 $2,065,679 +0.0%
Net Income $1,554,035 $190,820 +7.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
6
Volunteers
96

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sean Gibbons CEO 60.00
$321,069 $16,484 $337,553
Erica Pelletreau Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anusha Alikhan Vice Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Schwartz Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanne Flores Moses Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stefan Lanfer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Friedman Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vidya Krishnamurthy Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daphne Moore Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trabian Shorters Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allyn Brooks-LaSure Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Mack Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elyse Hammett Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alejandro De Onis Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bryan Simmons Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Krista Jahnke Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,689,982 $2,135,947 $5,992,407 $1,554,035
2022 $2,256,499 $2,065,679 $4,370,510 $190,820
2021 $1,522,291 $1,196,834 $4,096,626 $325,457
2020 $2,124,631 $1,143,109 $3,627,952 $981,522
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