Civic Intelligence

Boston by Foot Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 04-2639059

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 15, 2017

Organization Profilewww.bostonbyfoot.org
87 Mount Vernon StreetBoston, MA 02108

(617) 367-2345

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

70th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$243,222

Up $39,855 (+20%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$240,000

Up $37,670 (+19%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$3,222

Up $2,185 (+211%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$262,336

Up $38,079 (+17%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$225,654

Up $42,450 (+23%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$36,682

Down $4,371 (-11%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $166,084Liabilities 2010: $8,467Net Assets 2010: $157,6172010Assets 2011: $172,048Liabilities 2011: $16,816Net Assets 2011: $155,2322011Assets 2012: $156,125Liabilities 2012: $1,494Net Assets 2012: $154,6312012Assets 2013: $165,847Liabilities 2013: $673Net Assets 2013: $165,1742013Assets 2014: $163,916Liabilities 2014: $1,826Net Assets 2014: $162,0902014Assets 2015: $203,367Liabilities 2015: $1,037Net Assets 2015: $202,3302015Assets 2016: $243,222Liabilities 2016: $3,222Net Assets 2016: $240,0002016Assets 2017: $361,656Liabilities 2017: $1,756Net Assets 2017: $359,9002017Assets 2018: $381,446Liabilities 2018: $1,228Net Assets 2018: $380,2182018Assets 2019: $435,372Liabilities 2019: $9,801Net Assets 2019: $425,5712019Assets 2020: $382,132Liabilities 2020: $2,704Net Assets 2020: $379,4282020Assets 2021: $521,879Liabilities 2021: $3,448Net Assets 2021: $518,4312021Assets 2022: $484,266Liabilities 2022: $11,141Net Assets 2022: $473,1252022Assets 2023: $470,574Liabilities 2023: $10,004Net Assets 2023: $460,5702023Assets 2024: $499,270Liabilities 2024: $30,846Net Assets 2024: $468,4242024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$243,222
Liabilities$3,222
Net Assets$240,000
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $202,824Expenses 2010: $195,860Net Income 2010: $6,9642010Expenses 2011: $223,9372011Revenue 2012: $222,502Expenses 2012: $223,103Net Income 2012: -$6012012Revenue 2013: $200,076Expenses 2013: $201,174Net Income 2013: -$1,0982013Revenue 2014: $202,069Expenses 2014: $192,297Net Income 2014: $9,7722014Revenue 2015: $224,257Expenses 2015: $183,204Net Income 2015: $41,0532015Revenue 2016: $262,336Expenses 2016: $225,654Net Income 2016: $36,6822016Revenue 2017: $347,062Expenses 2017: $227,162Net Income 2017: $119,9002017Revenue 2018: $265,066Expenses 2018: $231,722Net Income 2018: $33,3442018Revenue 2019: $272,465Expenses 2019: $246,143Net Income 2019: $26,3222019Revenue 2020: $148,002Expenses 2020: $200,362Net Income 2020: -$52,3602020Revenue 2021: $327,154Expenses 2021: $204,240Net Income 2021: $122,9142021Revenue 2022: $223,122Expenses 2022: $245,879Net Income 2022: -$22,7572022Revenue 2023: $250,679Expenses 2023: $283,530Net Income 2023: -$32,8512023Revenue 2024: $329,702Expenses 2024: $330,093Net Income 2024: -$3912024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$262,336
Expenses$225,654
Net Income$36,682
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$274,180
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promoting public awareness and appreciation of Bostons rich history and architectural heritage by offering a wide range of guided tours.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$112,823$143,784▲ $30,961
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$76,857$92,244▲ $15,387
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,962$7,119▼ $843
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$5,650--
Total Assets$203,367$243,222▲ $39,855
Other Assets Total$75$75→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,037$3,222▲ $2,185
Total Liabilities$1,037$3,222▲ $2,185
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$202,330$240,000▲ $37,670
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$202,330$240,000▲ $37,670
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$203,367$243,222▲ $39,855

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$11,318$11,318
Other Assets Org$75--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016-$6,000-$6,000-
2015$2,500$10,500-$13,000-
2014$14,269$8,500-$20,269-
2013$15,473--$1,204-
2012$30,486$6,000-$13,168-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Libby DillingChair
Anne CowieDirector
Barbara BerensonDirector
Betsy ThompsonDirector
John CinkalaDirector
John CurrierDirector
Lori KarasDirector
Nancy HeywoodDirector
Polly CarpenterDirector
Tom ChungDirector
Sue PepinSecretary
Laureen PfizenmaierTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$76,793
Program Service Revenue
$186,152
Investment Income
$-609
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$35,883
Change in Net Assets
$36,682
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$113,004
Other Expenses$106,064
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,586
Total Fundraising Expense$4,263
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$55,200$10,350$3,450$69,000
Other Salaries and Wages$36,111--$36,111
Advertising$26,052--$26,052
Insurance-$10,681-$10,681
Office Expenses$7,522$865$259$8,646
Payroll Taxes$6,857$777$259$7,893
Occupancy$6,264$720$216$7,200
Grants to Domestic Individuals$6,586--$6,586
Fees for Services Other$4,120$2,258$47$6,425
All Other Expenses$2,744$108$32$2,884
Other Expenses$2,440--$2,440
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,800-$1,800
Total Functional Expenses$193,832$27,559$4,263$225,654
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
Yes
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Two weeks before filing the 990 Form, a copy is given to each member of the finance committee for review and discussion.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The organization requires each new key employee, officer or director to review a copy of the Policy on Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Certain Interests and to acknowledge in writing that he or she has done so. Additionally, each key employee, officer or director, annually complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which the employee is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a conflict of interest arising.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The board of directors establishes the compensation for the executive director. The board of directors establishes compensation package for the officers or key employees that are within the range of organizations similar in size and scope of Boston By Foot, Inc.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Copy of the Form 990, copy of the financial statements and current year changes in the governing documents, conflict of interest policy are attached to the PC Form, which are available for the public inspection, upon request, at 87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston By Foot
EIN
04-2639059
Address
87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Signing Officer

Name
Laureen Pfizenmaier
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6173672345
Signed
2017-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laureen Pfizenmaier
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
220

Preparer

Firm
John M Monticone CPA
Address
5 High Street Suite 207, Medford, MA 02155
Preparer
John M Monticone CPA
Phone
7813950024
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Audited by an independent accountant Part XII line 2B

“The organizations President and Treasurer have the responsibility to oversee the review of the organizations financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

“The Organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes a determination regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. The primary tax positions made by the Organization are the existence of unrelated business income tax and the Organizations status as a Tax-exempt Organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the years presented, the Organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on this evaluation. All tax periods prior to fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes a determination regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. The primary tax positions made by the Organization are the existence of unrelated business income tax and the Organizations status as a Tax-exempt Organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the years presented, the Organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on this evaluation. All tax periods prior to fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$243,222
Liabilities
$3,222
Net assets
$240,000
Revenue
$262,336
Expenses
$225,654
Net income
$36,682
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.99$0.31$4.68$3.30$3.30$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.71$0.10$4.61$2.51$2.84$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.84$0.11$4.73$2.23$2.46$0.23
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.22$0.03$5.18$3.27$2.04$1.23
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.82$0.03$3.79$1.48$2.00$0.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.35$0.10$4.26$2.72$2.46$0.26
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.81$0.01$3.80$2.65$2.32$0.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.62$0.02$3.60$3.47$2.27$1.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.03$2.40$2.62$2.26$0.37
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.01$2.02$2.24$1.83$0.41
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.02$1.62$2.02$1.92$0.10
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$0.01$1.65$2.00$2.01$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.56$0.01$1.55$2.23$2.23$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.72$0.17$1.55$2.24
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$0.08$1.58$2.03$1.96$0.07