Civic Intelligence

Mighty Writers

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 01-0920922

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 07, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.MIGHTYWRITERS.ORG

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1501 Christian StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19146

(267) 239-0899

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

61st percentile

6.0%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$111,208

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$690,742

Up $63,153 (+10%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$673,571

Up $64,206 (+11%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$17,171

Down $1,053 (-5.8%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,075,051

Up $135,839 (+14%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$1,010,845

Up $89,855 (+9.8%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$64,206

Up $45,984 (+252%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $92,897Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $92,8972010Assets 2011: $44,357Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $44,3572011Assets 2012: $205,093Liabilities 2012: $17,654Net Assets 2012: $187,4392012Assets 2013: $415,749Liabilities 2013: $14,099Net Assets 2013: $401,6502013Assets 2014: $596,565Liabilities 2014: $5,422Net Assets 2014: $591,1432014Assets 2015: $627,589Liabilities 2015: $18,224Net Assets 2015: $609,3652015Assets 2016: $690,742Liabilities 2016: $17,171Net Assets 2016: $673,5712016Assets 2017: $892,005Liabilities 2017: $31,297Net Assets 2017: $860,7082017Assets 2018: $765,370Liabilities 2018: $30,532Net Assets 2018: $734,8382018Assets 2019: $1,105,394Liabilities 2019: $63,242Net Assets 2019: $1,042,1522019Assets 2020: $2,469,636Liabilities 2020: $286,615Net Assets 2020: $2,183,0212020Assets 2021: $3,270,111Liabilities 2021: $126,045Net Assets 2021: $3,144,0662021Assets 2022: $3,844,210Liabilities 2022: $360,908Net Assets 2022: $3,483,3022022Assets 2023: $3,572,477Liabilities 2023: $774,335Net Assets 2023: $2,798,1422023Assets 2024: $4,601,532Liabilities 2024: $743,030Net Assets 2024: $3,858,5022024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$690,742
Liabilities$17,171
Net Assets$673,571
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $194,054Expenses 2010: $209,881Net Income 2010: -$15,8272010Expenses 2011: $328,9502011Revenue 2012: $573,214Expenses 2012: $419,732Net Income 2012: $153,4822012Revenue 2013: $817,609Expenses 2013: $603,398Net Income 2013: $214,2112013Revenue 2014: $899,727Expenses 2014: $710,235Net Income 2014: $189,4922014Revenue 2015: $939,212Expenses 2015: $920,990Net Income 2015: $18,2222015Revenue 2016: $1,075,051Expenses 2016: $1,010,845Net Income 2016: $64,2062016Revenue 2017: $1,390,536Expenses 2017: $1,203,399Net Income 2017: $187,1372017Revenue 2018: $1,301,773Expenses 2018: $1,427,643Net Income 2018: -$125,8702018Revenue 2019: $1,885,683Expenses 2019: $1,578,369Net Income 2019: $307,3142019Revenue 2020: $3,578,921Expenses 2020: $2,438,052Net Income 2020: $1,140,8692020Revenue 2021: $5,653,056Expenses 2021: $4,692,011Net Income 2021: $961,0452021Revenue 2022: $7,599,234Expenses 2022: $7,259,998Net Income 2022: $339,2362022Revenue 2023: $7,400,900Expenses 2023: $7,995,921Net Income 2023: -$595,0212023Revenue 2024: $8,632,726Expenses 2024: $7,572,366Net Income 2024: $1,060,3602024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,075,051
Expenses$1,010,845
Net Income$64,206
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 7, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,075,051
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of mighty writers is to teach kids to think clearly and write with clarity so they can achieve success in work and in life. Mighty writers provides free year-round writing programs for over 3,500 students each year.

To teach kids to write and think with clarity so they can acheive success at work, at home, and in life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$515,271$282,458▼ $232,813
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$203,881-
Accounts Receivable$69,473$165,323▲ $95,850
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$27,822$28,859▲ $1,037
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,423$6,621▼ $4,802
Total Assets$627,589$690,742▲ $63,153
Other Assets Total$3,600$3,600→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,224$17,171▼ $1,053
Total Liabilities$18,224$17,171▼ $1,053
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$314,912$401,828▲ $86,916
Unrestricted Net Assets$294,453$271,743▼ $22,710
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$609,365$673,571▲ $64,206
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$627,589$690,742▲ $63,153

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$14,192$28,137$42,329
Leasehold Improvements$14,667$25,117$39,784
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tim WhitakerExecutive DirectorFT$111,208$111,208
Rachel LoeperEducation DirectorFT$64,615$64,615

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lyn GroomeChair
Amy DudashDirector
Ayana LewisDirector
Harry GroomeDirector
James WrightDirector
Jennifer Chapple IngramDirector
John J DownesDirector
John MclungDirector
Melissa StonbergDirector
Michael EpsteinDirector
Michelle HistantDirector
Mindy MazerDirector
Nora LitzDirector
Robin MannDirector
Sam StantonSecretary
James KindyaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,057,020
Program Service Revenue
$17,150
Investment Income
$881
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,057,020
Change in Net Assets
$64,206

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
Real Estate Commercial1$24,000Donated Cost of Rent
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$22,068Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$46,068-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,075,051
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,075,051
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,075,051
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$641,007
Other Expenses$369,838
Total Fundraising Expense$88,373
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$273,966$42,926$59,182$376,074
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$148,021$22,242$5,560$175,823
Occupancy$80,866$1,167-$82,033
Fees for Services Other$65,284-$7,563$72,847
Payroll Taxes$38,390$5,952$5,913$50,255
Office Expenses$35,671$12,762-$48,433
Other Employee Benefits$29,681$4,602$4,572$38,855
Information Technology$12,588$663-$13,251
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,000-$12,000
Travel$3,791$5,862-$9,653
Insurance$8,755--$8,755
Depreciation Depletion$7,974$420-$8,394
All Other Expenses$614$2,009-$2,623
Other Expenses$2,253$0$0$2,253
Total Functional Expenses$809,493$112,979$88,373$1,010,845

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,010,845
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,010,845
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,010,845
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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 B, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 is provided to board members.”

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

“The board of directors at its annual meeting sign the conflict of interest policy, which is then reviewed by the chair of governance committee.”

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

“Compensation is reviewed by the governance committee comprised of members of the board of directors. This committee annually reviews the executive director's compensation and is also routinely made aware of all staff compensation levels.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mighty Writers
EIN
01-0920922
Phone
2672390899
Address
1501 CHRISTIAN STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

Signing Officer

Name
Tim Whitaker
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2672390899
Signed
2017-07-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tim Whitaker
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
15
Volunteers
423

Preparer

Firm
St Clair Cpas Pc
Address
101 W ELM STREET STE 500, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Preparer
Frances E Sperling CPA
Phone
6108621998
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The finance committee assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is a not-for-profit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal and state income taxes. In accordance with the fasb asc section regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, the organization is required to recognize the financial statement effects of a tax position if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The organization has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition in the financial statements. The tax periods open for examination are 2014 through 2016.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FASB ASC SECTION REGARDING ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE TAX PERIODS OPEN FOR EXAMINATION ARE 2014 THROUGH 2016.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$690,742
Liabilities
$17,171
Net assets
$673,571
Revenue
$1,075,051
Expenses
$1,010,845
Net income
$64,206
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.60$0.74$3.86$8.63$7.57$1.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.57$0.77$2.80$7.40$8.00$0.60
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.84$0.36$3.48$7.60$7.26$0.34
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.27$0.13$3.14$5.65$4.69$0.96
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.47$0.29$2.18$3.58$2.44$1.14
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.11$0.06$1.04$1.89$1.58$0.31
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.03$0.73$1.30$1.43$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.03$0.86$1.39$1.20$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.02$0.67$1.08$1.01$0.06
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.63$0.02$0.61$0.94$0.92$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.01$0.59$0.90$0.71$0.19
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.01$0.40$0.82$0.60$0.21
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.02$0.19$0.57$0.42$0.15
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.33
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.19$0.21$0.02