Civic Intelligence

Boston by Foot Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 04-2639059

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 06, 2019

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.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

67th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

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.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

57th percentile

5.5%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$381,446

Up $19,790 (+5.5%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$380,218

Up $20,318 (+5.6%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$1,228

Down $528 (-30%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Down

$265,066

Down $81,996 (-24%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$231,722

Up $4,560 (+2.0%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$33,344

Down $86,556 (-72%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth57th 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

2018

Assets$381,446
Liabilities$1,228
Net Assets$380,218
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st 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

2018

Revenue$265,066
Expenses$231,722
Net Income$33,344
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 6, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$269,614
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$113,655$232,957▲ $119,302
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$241,102$143,208▼ $97,894
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,824$5,206▼ $1,618
Total Assets$361,656$381,446▲ $19,790
Other Assets Total$75$75→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,756$1,228▼ $528
Total Liabilities$1,756$1,228▼ $528
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$359,900$380,218▲ $20,318
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$359,900$380,218▲ $20,318
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$361,656$381,446▲ $19,790

Asset Categories

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

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018-$6,000-$6,000-
2017-$6,000-$6,000-
2016-$6,000-$6,000-
2015$2,500$10,500-$13,000-
2014$14,269$8,500-$20,269-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sue PepinChair
Barbara BerensonDirector
Dayl CohenDirector
Jane LiDirector
John CinkalaDirector
John CurrierDirector
Libby DillingDirector
Meghan ScottDirector
Shannon SlaughterDirector
Tom ChungClerk
Laureen PfizenmaierTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$83,235
Program Service Revenue
$176,922
Investment Income
$4,909
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$50,250
Change in Net Assets
$33,344
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$140,086
Other Expenses$85,600
Total Fundraising Expense$20,355
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,036
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$38,721$21,120$10,560$70,401
Other Salaries and Wages$59,437$479-$59,916
Payroll Taxes$7,358$1,619$792$9,769
Office Expenses$5,155$3,755-$8,910
Fees for Services Other-$1,628$7,000$8,628
Insurance$4,679$3,409-$8,088
Information Technology$7,840--$7,840
Occupancy$5,423$1,193$583$7,199
All Other Expenses$2,885$2,499$1,236$6,620
Grants to Domestic Individuals$6,036--$6,036
Advertising$4,104--$4,104
Other Expenses$3,645$657$184$3,829
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,975-$1,975
Total Functional Expenses$173,033$38,334$20,355$231,722
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
2019-05-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laureen Pfizenmaier
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
5
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, 2015 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, 2015 are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0No committee has the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$381,446
Liabilities
$1,228
Net assets
$380,218
Revenue
$265,066
Expenses
$231,722
Net income
$33,344
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