Civic Intelligence

Boston by Foot Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 04-2639059

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Mar 15, 2018

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

60th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

86th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

84th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$361,656

Up $118,434 (+49%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$359,900

Up $119,900 (+50%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$1,756

Down $1,466 (-45%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$347,062

Up $84,726 (+32%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$227,162

Up $1,508 (+0.7%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$119,900

Up $83,218 (+227%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th 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

2017

Assets$361,656
Liabilities$1,756
Net Assets$359,900
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th 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

2017

Revenue$347,062
Expenses$227,162
Net Income$119,900
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Mar 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$450,739
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$143,784$241,102▲ $97,318
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,244$113,655▲ $21,411
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,119$6,824▼ $295
Total Assets$243,222$361,656▲ $118,434
Other Assets Total$75$75→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,222$1,756▼ $1,466
Total Liabilities$3,222$1,756▼ $1,466
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$240,000$359,900▲ $119,900
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$240,000$359,900▲ $119,900
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$243,222$361,656▲ $118,434

Asset Categories

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

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017-$6,000-$6,000-
2016-$6,000-$6,000-
2015$2,500$10,500-$13,000-
2014$14,269$8,500-$20,269-
2013$15,473--$1,204-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$171,020
Program Service Revenue
$182,400
Investment Income
$-6,358
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$131,942
Change in Net Assets
$119,900

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded6$103,676Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions6$103,676-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$132,191
Other Expenses$88,936
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,035
Total Fundraising Expense$3,632
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,189$9,410$3,137$62,736
Other Salaries and Wages$60,205--$60,205
Advertising$19,251--$19,251
Insurance-$9,512-$9,512
Payroll Taxes$8,325$740$185$9,250
Occupancy$6,480$576$144$7,200
Office Expenses$6,358$565$141$7,064
Grants to Domestic Individuals$6,035--$6,035
Fees for Services Other$3,750$1,785-$5,535
All Other Expenses$4,511$104$25$4,640
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,850-$1,850
Other Expenses$1,379--$1,379
Total Functional Expenses$198,988$24,542$3,632$227,162
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
2018-03-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laureen Pfizenmaier
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4
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, 2014 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, 2014 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Two weeks before filing the 990 Form, a copy is given to each member of the finance committee for review and discussion.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Copy 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organizations President and Treasurer have the responsibility to oversee the review of the organizations financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$361,656
Liabilities
$1,756
Net assets
$359,900
Revenue
$347,062
Expenses
$227,162
Net income
$119,900
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