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Boston Critic Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-2619695

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 10, 2016

Organization ProfileBOSTONREVIEW.NET

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PO Box 425786Cambridge, MA 02142-0015

(617) 324-1360

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.73x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

28th percentile

-4.8%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$104,138

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.5% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$100,059

Down $36,822 (-27%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$27,032

Down $34,732 (-56%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$73,027

Down $2,090 (-2.8%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$720,458

Up $74,075 (+11%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$755,190

Up $160,379 (+27%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$34,732

Down $86,304 (-167%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $77,875Liabilities 2010: $77,846Net Assets 2010: $292010Assets 2011: $25,973Liabilities 2011: $70,627Net Assets 2011: -$44,6542011Assets 2012: $41,711Liabilities 2012: $43,840Net Assets 2012: -$2,1292012Assets 2013: $72,027Liabilities 2013: $61,835Net Assets 2013: $10,1922013Assets 2014: $136,881Liabilities 2014: $75,117Net Assets 2014: $61,7642014Assets 2015: $100,059Liabilities 2015: $73,027Net Assets 2015: $27,0322015Assets 2016: $10,529Liabilities 2016: $61,574Net Assets 2016: -$51,0452016Assets 2017: $24,647Liabilities 2017: $77,622Net Assets 2017: -$52,9752017Assets 2018: $198,154Liabilities 2018: $29,485Net Assets 2018: $168,6692018Assets 2019: $214,228Liabilities 2019: $28,632Net Assets 2019: $185,5962019Assets 2020: $344,347Liabilities 2020: $21,879Net Assets 2020: $322,4682020Assets 2021: $864,092Liabilities 2021: $31,121Net Assets 2021: $832,9712021Assets 2022: $737,634Liabilities 2022: $42,070Net Assets 2022: $695,5642022Assets 2023: $790,032Liabilities 2023: $55,083Net Assets 2023: $734,9492023Assets 2024: $611,673Liabilities 2024: $22,518Net Assets 2024: $589,1552024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$100,059
Liabilities$73,027
Net Assets$27,032
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $447,1662010Expenses 2011: $466,9082011Expenses 2012: $450,2732012Revenue 2013: $519,285Expenses 2013: $506,964Net Income 2013: $12,3212013Revenue 2014: $646,383Expenses 2014: $594,811Net Income 2014: $51,5722014Revenue 2015: $720,458Expenses 2015: $755,190Net Income 2015: -$34,7322015Revenue 2016: $558,747Expenses 2016: $636,824Net Income 2016: -$78,0772016Revenue 2017: $788,922Expenses 2017: $790,852Net Income 2017: -$1,9302017Revenue 2018: $971,097Expenses 2018: $749,453Net Income 2018: $221,6442018Revenue 2019: $715,800Expenses 2019: $698,873Net Income 2019: $16,9272019Revenue 2020: $840,442Expenses 2020: $703,570Net Income 2020: $136,8722020Revenue 2021: $1,390,241Expenses 2021: $879,738Net Income 2021: $510,5032021Revenue 2022: $869,037Expenses 2022: $1,006,444Net Income 2022: -$137,4072022Revenue 2023: $986,327Expenses 2023: $946,942Net Income 2023: $39,3852023Revenue 2024: $684,209Expenses 2024: $830,003Net Income 2024: -$145,7942024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$720,458
Expenses$755,190
Net Income-$34,732
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 10, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$720,458
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To publish a literary and political magazine that discusses key current issues and topics including philosophy, art, and criticism, publishing in print and for free online.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$104,459$84,197▼ $20,262
Accounts Receivable$28,196$12,343▼ $15,853
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,226$3,519▼ $707
Total Assets$136,881$100,059▼ $36,822
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$41,144$40,599▼ $545
Deferred Revenue$33,973$32,428▼ $1,545
Total Liabilities$75,117$73,027▼ $2,090
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$71,983-
Unrestricted Net Assets$61,764$-44,951▼ $106,715
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,764$27,032▼ $34,732
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$136,881$100,059▼ $36,822

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,519$21,043$24,562
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Deborah ChasmanClerk/editorFT$94,764$9,374$104,138

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joshua CohenPresident
Charles SabelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$577,337
Program Service Revenue
$128,069
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$15,052
All Other Contributions
$577,337
Change in Net Assets
$-34,732

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$720,458
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$30,336
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$750,794
Total Revenue per Form 990
$720,458
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$393,971
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$361,219
Total Fundraising Expense$40,618
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$168,418$3,614$15,099$187,131
Fees for Services Other$164,252$9,025-$173,277
Office Expenses$113,443$16,351-$129,794
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$98,437$5,469$5,469$109,375
Other Employee Benefits$35,882$1,008$2,978$39,868
Advertising$28,544-$705$29,249
Payroll Taxes$22,361$745$1,739$24,845
Travel$20,139$1,345-$21,484
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,331-$20,331
Other Expenses--$14,262$14,262
Insurance$2,441$81$190$2,712
Depreciation Depletion$2,261$75$176$2,512
Fees for Services Legal-$350-$350
Total Functional Expenses$656,178$58,394$40,618$755,190

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$785,526
Expenses per Audited Statements$755,190
Total Expenses per Form 990$755,190
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$30,336
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$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
Yes
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
Yes
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 11

“The form 990 and 990t is reviewed by the clerk of the board and the editor with the preparer prior to submission.”

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

“The organization has a written policy that requires annual statement ofindepdence and periodic reviews to ensure policy is enforced.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Executive compensation is reviewed annual by the board of directors.all compensation of staff is reviewed annually by the editor and board ofdirectors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Critic Inc
EIN
04-2619695
Phone
6173241360
Address
PO BOX 425786, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142-0015
Doing Business As
Boston Review

Signing Officer

Name
Deborah Chasman
Title
Clerk/editor
Phone
6173241360
Signed
2016-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deborah Chasman
Formed
1975
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kevin P Martin Associates Pc
Address
10 FORBES WEST, BRAINTREE, MA 02184
Preparer
Theresa J Creeden
Phone
7813803520
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program professional fees: program service expenses 164,252. Management and general expenses 9,025. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 173,277.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“No change in the prior year process.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 AND 990T IS REVIEWED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AND THE EDITOR WITH THE PREPARER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN POLICY THAT REQUIRES ANNUAL STATEMENT OFINDEPDENCE AND PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE POLICY IS ENFORCED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.ALL COMPENSATION OF STAFF IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EDITOR AND BOARD OFDIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 164,252. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,025. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 173,277.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$100,059
Liabilities
$73,027
Net assets
$27,032
Revenue
$720,458
Expenses
$755,190
Net income
-$34,732
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.61$0.02$0.59$0.68$0.83$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.06$0.73$0.99$0.95$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.04$0.70$0.87$1.01$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.03$0.83$1.39$0.88$0.51
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.02$0.32$0.84$0.70$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.03$0.19$0.72$0.70$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.97$0.75$0.22
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.08$0.05$0.79$0.79$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.06$0.05$0.56$0.64$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.07$0.03$0.72$0.76$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.08$0.06$0.65$0.59$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.06$0.01$0.52$0.51$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.45
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.07$0.04$0.47
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.08$0.00$0.45