EIN 52-2114179

The Communications Network

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Communications Network supports the elevation and advancement of strategic communications in the social sector. The organization offers various opportunities for members to engage and learn from the field, including circles and online learning sessions. The Network communicates regularly with its membership through email and a Google Group listserv.
Total revenues
$2,256,499
2022
Total expenses
$2,065,679
2022
Total assets
$4,370,510
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at The Communications Network

Annual Conference:In 2022, The Network held its first in-person conference since 2019, gathering over 900 communicators from across the globe in Seattle. The conference sold out and earned a 95% approval rating from attendees. The conference featured a full slate of keynote, breakout sessions, peer-led learning sessions, and networking opportunities.
Communications:The Network communicates regularly with its membership through several channels. We regularly send emails to our 10,000+ person email list, including a monthly newsletter. The Network's Google Group listserv continued to see high engagement in 2022, and existed in conjunction with our Members Community platform online. ComNetwork.org also offered many ways to connect to The Network's offerings. We also regularly survey our membership.
Management & General:Network programming continued to offer many ways for members to engage with and learn from the field. Circles helped members connect around issue areas and job functions. Online learning sessions and webinars delivered key insights. Tools like ComNetworkDEI.org and Storytelling for Use saw wide use. Our thought leadership program, The Clarence B. Jones Impact Award, elevated another transformational communications campaign. ComNetworkLOCAL continued to meet, albeit mostly virtually, in over a dozen cities around the country. And The Network continued to surface salient research and tools for our members.

Who funds The Communications Network

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Casey Family ProgramsFor General Support Related To Grantees Annual Conference, Comnet22$100,000
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$50,000
The Rockefeller FoundationIn Support of Managing the Frank Karel/rockefeller Foundation Scholarship To Provide Nonprofit Communications Leaders Free Attendance To Its Annual Comnet Conference$50,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $477,000

Personnel at The Communications Network

NameTitleCompensation
Sean GibbonsChief Executive Officer$301,875
Tristan MohabirDirector of Programs and Operations
Carrie ClyneDirector of Events and Community
Erica PelletreauChair$0
Virginia McMullanTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Communications Network

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$353,751
Program services$1,890,186
Investment income and dividends$12,562
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,256,499

Form 990s for The Communications Network

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-27990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-08-04990View PDF
2019-122021-08-17990View PDF
2018-122019-12-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Rita Allen Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 23 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Heinz Endowments
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1717 N Naper Blvd 200-20
Naperville, IL 60563
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Website URL
comnetwork.org/ 
Phone
(630) 416-1166
IRS details
EIN
52-2114179
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A30: Media, Communications Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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