Civic Intelligence

Creative Arts for Kids Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 04-2623711

Jun 01, 2018 to May 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.CREATIVEARTSFORKIDS.ORG
25 Woburn StreetReading, MA 01867

(781) 942-9600

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.80x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

48th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$42,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.3% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

55th percentile

5.3%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$110,221

Up $5,498 (+5.3%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$21,906

Down $3,261 (-13%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$88,315

Up $8,759 (+11%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$242,199

Up $23,687 (+11%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$236,698

Down $5,557 (-2.3%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$5,501

Up $29,244 (+123%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $91,684Liabilities 2011: $89,918Net Assets 2011: $1,7662011Assets 2012: $69,835Liabilities 2012: $50,211Net Assets 2012: $19,6242012Assets 2013: $71,228Liabilities 2013: $54,397Net Assets 2013: $16,8312013Assets 2014: $79,136Liabilities 2014: $51,968Net Assets 2014: $27,1682014Assets 2015: $98,552Liabilities 2015: $60,236Net Assets 2015: $38,3162015Assets 2016: $107,591Liabilities 2016: $79,501Net Assets 2016: $28,0902016Assets 2017: $95,217Liabilities 2017: $45,394Net Assets 2017: $49,8232017Assets 2018: $104,723Liabilities 2018: $79,556Net Assets 2018: $25,1672018Assets 2019: $110,221Liabilities 2019: $88,315Net Assets 2019: $21,9062019Assets 2020: $145,853Liabilities 2020: $95,268Net Assets 2020: $50,5852020Assets 2021: $163,025Liabilities 2021: $102,976Net Assets 2021: $60,0492021Assets 2022: $155,630Liabilities 2022: $100,529Net Assets 2022: $55,1012022Assets 2023: $166,443Liabilities 2023: $104,855Net Assets 2023: $61,5882023Assets 2024: $175,160Liabilities 2024: $87,541Net Assets 2024: $87,6192024Assets 2025: $197,811Liabilities 2025: $97,002Net Assets 2025: $100,8092025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$110,221
Liabilities$88,315
Net Assets$21,906
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $329,296Expenses 2011: $337,420Net Income 2011: -$8,1242011Expenses 2012: $282,8442012Revenue 2013: $270,690Expenses 2013: $273,484Net Income 2013: -$2,7942013Revenue 2014: $313,264Expenses 2014: $313,672Net Income 2014: -$4082014Revenue 2015: $318,416Expenses 2015: $309,949Net Income 2015: $8,4672015Revenue 2016: $338,892Expenses 2016: $347,765Net Income 2016: -$8,8732016Revenue 2017: $275,934Expenses 2017: $261,790Net Income 2017: $14,1442017Revenue 2018: $218,512Expenses 2018: $242,255Net Income 2018: -$23,7432018Revenue 2019: $242,199Expenses 2019: $236,698Net Income 2019: $5,5012019Revenue 2020: $247,712Expenses 2020: $220,904Net Income 2020: $26,8082020Revenue 2021: $191,578Expenses 2021: $209,716Net Income 2021: -$18,1382021Revenue 2022: $233,368Expenses 2022: $229,797Net Income 2022: $3,5712022Revenue 2023: $253,267Expenses 2023: $249,838Net Income 2023: $3,4292023Revenue 2024: $267,885Expenses 2024: $261,833Net Income 2024: $6,0522024Revenue 2025: $270,140Expenses 2025: $259,715Net Income 2025: $10,4252025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$242,199
Expenses$236,698
Net Income$5,501
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$243,264
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fostering a passion for the arts by providing exceptional instruction in visual and performing arts to a diverse population of students. By offering opportunities for innovative learning, performace and fun, creative arts and its dedicated staff strive to instill a life-long desire for creative expression. We seek to inspire, enrich and connect individuals within the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$51,889$49,182▼ $2,707
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$19,205$30,531▲ $11,326
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,521$26,227▼ $3,294
Loans From Officers Directors$10,000$10,000→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,603$2,869▲ $266
Accounts Receivable$505$412▼ $93
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$104,723$110,221▲ $5,498
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$46,545$56,432▲ $9,887
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,011$21,883▼ $1,128
Total Liabilities$79,556$88,315▲ $8,759
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$48,424$48,424→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$12,185$12,185→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$-35,442$-38,703▼ $3,261
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$25,167$21,906▼ $3,261
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$104,723$110,221▲ $5,498

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$41,545$41,545
Other Land Buildings$0$3,567$3,567

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$48,424---$48,424
2017$48,424---$48,424
2016$48,424---$48,424
2015$48,424---$48,424
2014$48,424---$48,424
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mary Reece-gouldExecutive DirectorFT$42,000$42,000
Julie AlywardDirector-$16,255$16,255

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amy LannonPresident/director
Kristin CavoliDirector
Blair HowellSecretary/director
Elizabeth FeltusTreasurer/director
Beth-annWitkowski
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,465
Program Service Revenue
$225,953
Investment Income
$6,931
Other Revenue
$4,850
All Other Contributions
$3,400
Change in Net Assets
$5,501
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$172,586
Other Expenses$64,112
Total Fundraising Expense$1,315
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$81,707$29,785-$111,492
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$33,726$8,274-$42,000
Occupancy$20,168$4,778$250$25,196
Payroll Taxes$8,587$5,602-$14,189
Office Expenses$6,422$5,282-$11,704
Information Technology$2,633$3,039-$5,672
Other Employee Benefits$2,277$2,628-$4,905
Insurance$1,747$2,018-$3,765
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,916-$2,916
Advertising$2,296$100-$2,396
Fees for Services Other$1,731$192-$1,923
Other Expenses$880$313$1,065$880
All Other Expenses$625$67-$692
Total Functional Expenses$170,389$64,994$1,315$236,698
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$5,915
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,065
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Elizabeth FeltusBoard of Directors MemberLoan Needed for Cash Flow From Treasurer to Creative ArtsNo$10,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,000$10,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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

“Draft copies of form 990 are provided to the executive director and the treasurer for the board of directors to read and review the form, make any changes necessary and approve it before submission.”

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

“The board of directors meet monthly beginning in september and review financial performance and the next year's projected budget. The executive director's performance review is completed at this time and salaries are voted on as well.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available at the organization's office upon request. The financial statements are also available through the ma attorney general's division of public charities' office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Arts for Kids Inc
EIN
04-2623711
Phone
7819429600
Address
25 WOBURN STREET, READING, MA 01867

Signing Officer

Name
Mary Gould
Title
President of Board of Directors
Phone
7819429600
Signed
2019-10-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amy Lannon
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
22
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Walsh & Co
Address
632A MAIN STREET, WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Preparer
Michael J Walsh CPA
Phone
7817210295
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1941
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0225012
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1941
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01864
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt07927
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt077593
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt014736
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0193985
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-23743
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0164662
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0242255
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0218512
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt05501
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd00
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0225012
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt019205
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt030531
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt09315
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt016600
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt018946
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt046235
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt037698
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0128794
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0225953
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0193985
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0256730
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0292124
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0280467
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt01249259
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt01378053
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0235268
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0210585
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0275676
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0338359
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0318165
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt01378053
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0235268
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0210585
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0275676
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0338359
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0318165
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt01378053
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt048424
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt041545
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt041545
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt03567
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt03567
IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0ELIZABETH FELTUS
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0LOAN NEEDED FOR CASH FLOW FROM TREASURER TO CREATIVE ARTS
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BalanceDueAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd01
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ELIZABETH FELTUS
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/DefaultInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanPurposeTxt0NEEDED FOR CASH FLOW
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/LoanToOrganizationInd0X
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/OriginalPrincipalAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipWithOrgTxt0TREASURER/DIRECTOR
IRS990ScheduleL/LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp/WrittenAgreementInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/TotalBalanceDueAmt010000
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DRAFT COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO READ AND REVIEW THE FORM, MAKE ANY CHANGES NECESSARY AND APPROVE IT BEFORE SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET MONTHLY BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER AND REVIEW FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND THE NEXT YEAR'S PROJECTED BUDGET. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS COMPLETED AT THIS TIME AND SALARIES ARE VOTED ON AS WELL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES' OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0MA
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt012185
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt012185
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd01
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0104723
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0110221
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0104723
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0110221
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt04465
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt022
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01315
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt064994
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0170389
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0236698
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt079556
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt088315
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt079556
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt088315
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt025167
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt021906
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0170389
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt0225953
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt058255
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt04850
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0232884
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0242199
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt010
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0104723
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0110221
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0-35442
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0-38703
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt025 WOBURN STREET
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0READING

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$110,221
Liabilities
$88,315
Net assets
$21,906
Revenue
$242,199
Expenses
$236,698
Net income
$5,501
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.97$1.01$2.70$2.60$0.10
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.88$0.88$2.68$2.62$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$1.05$0.62$2.53$2.50$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$1.01$0.55$2.33$2.30$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$1.03$0.60$1.92$2.10$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.95$0.51$2.48$2.21$0.27
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.88$0.22$2.42$2.37$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.80$0.25$2.19$2.42$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.45$0.50$2.76$2.62$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.80$0.28$3.39$3.48$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.60$0.38$3.18$3.10$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.52$0.27$3.13$3.14$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.54$0.17$2.71$2.73$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.50$0.20$2.83
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.92$0.90$0.02$3.29$3.37$0.08