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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn Massachusetts Chapter Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 04-3085718

Feb 01, 2018 to Jan 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ALS-MA.ORG

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685 Canton Street No 103Norwood, MA 02062

(781) 255-8884

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

53rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

68th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$139,736

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

65th percentile

9.4%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-8.8%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,854,720

Up $158,952 (+9.4%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$1,647,035

Up $196,080 (+14%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$207,685

Down $37,128 (-15%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue53rd percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,071,656

Down $199,059 (-8.8%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$1,824,081

Down $326,999 (-15%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$247,575

Up $127,940 (+107%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2010: $159,477Liabilities 2010: $695,014Net Assets 2010: -$535,5372010Assets 2011: $123,254Liabilities 2011: $837,832Net Assets 2011: -$714,5782011Assets 2012: $205,844Liabilities 2012: $967,594Net Assets 2012: -$761,7502012Assets 2013: $233,995Liabilities 2013: $363,925Net Assets 2013: -$129,9302013Assets 2014: $315,954Liabilities 2014: $386,793Net Assets 2014: -$70,8392014Assets 2015: $1,273,334Liabilities 2015: $320,939Net Assets 2015: $952,3952015Assets 2016: $1,412,004Liabilities 2016: $307,436Net Assets 2016: $1,104,5682016Assets 2017: $1,485,634Liabilities 2017: $236,820Net Assets 2017: $1,248,8142017Assets 2018: $1,695,768Liabilities 2018: $244,813Net Assets 2018: $1,450,9552018Assets 2019: $1,854,720Liabilities 2019: $207,685Net Assets 2019: $1,647,0352019Assets 2020: $2,088,817Liabilities 2020: $194,864Net Assets 2020: $1,893,9532020Assets 2021: $2,217,158Liabilities 2021: $309,113Net Assets 2021: $1,908,0452021Assets 2022: $3,303,462Liabilities 2022: $351,482Net Assets 2022: $2,951,9802022

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,854,720
Liabilities$207,685
Net Assets$1,647,035
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,620,4862010Expenses 2011: $1,432,1782011Expenses 2012: $853,6342012Revenue 2013: $824,729Expenses 2013: $776,719Net Income 2013: $48,0102013Revenue 2014: $942,086Expenses 2014: $883,215Net Income 2014: $58,8712014Revenue 2015: $2,852,571Expenses 2015: $1,826,606Net Income 2015: $1,025,9652015Revenue 2016: $1,244,665Expenses 2016: $1,048,868Net Income 2016: $195,7972016Revenue 2017: $1,392,113Expenses 2017: $1,290,654Net Income 2017: $101,4592017Revenue 2018: $2,270,715Expenses 2018: $2,151,080Net Income 2018: $119,6352018Revenue 2019: $2,071,656Expenses 2019: $1,824,081Net Income 2019: $247,5752019Revenue 2020: $2,208,842Expenses 2020: $2,022,161Net Income 2020: $186,6812020Revenue 2021: $1,394,232Expenses 2021: $1,431,405Net Income 2021: -$37,1732021Revenue 2022: $2,795,826Expenses 2022: $1,790,411Net Income 2022: $1,005,4152022

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,071,656
Expenses$1,824,081
Net Income$247,575
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 1, 2018 to Jan 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,115,786
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote awareness of, support patients, families and caregivers affected by, and raise funds for, research of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$906,462$932,502▲ $26,040
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$582,846$785,128▲ $202,282
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$88,726$84,832▼ $3,894
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$19,454$22,082▲ $2,628
Accounts Receivable$82,694$16,741▼ $65,953
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,586$13,435▼ $2,151
Total Assets$1,695,768$1,854,720▲ $158,952
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$157,797$156,815▼ $982
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$87,016$50,870▼ $36,146
Total Liabilities$244,813$207,685▼ $37,128
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,314,593$1,487,304▲ $172,711
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$136,362$159,731▲ $23,369
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,450,955$1,647,035▲ $196,080
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,695,768$1,854,720▲ $158,952

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$80,458$181,994$262,452
Leasehold Improvements$4,374$146$4,520
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lynn AaronsonExecutive DirectorFT$127,940$11,796$139,736

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kris MoussetteChairman
Michael MillerImmediate Past Chairman
Gary ScheidVice Chairman
Brody GilbertDirector
Debra BulkeleyDirector
Doreen HoDirector
Jeffrey AndersonDirector
Kelley WarnerDirector
Kimsu MarderDirector
Stephen McdonoughDirector
Susan MartiniSecretary
Robert BloombergTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,046,418
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$25,238
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$873,228
Change in Net Assets
$247,575

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table5$33,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Drugs and Medical Supplies1$1,308Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions6$34,308-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,115,786
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-44,130
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-51,495
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-44,130
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,064,291
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,071,656
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,040,784
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$783,297
Total Fundraising Expense$192,084
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$401,967$54,083$72,056$528,106
Payments to Affiliates$214,811$12,689$22,340$249,840
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,429$44,057$29,371$146,857
Payroll Taxes$48,917$9,857$10,322$69,096
Occupancy$50,481$7,591$10,248$68,320
Information Technology$39,131$5,884$7,944$52,959
Depreciation Depletion$40,488$1,071$1,072$42,631
Other Employee Benefits$30,233$3,741$5,264$39,238
Travel$25,970$3,120$3,579$32,669
Fees for Services Other$13,930$8,413$4,299$26,642
Fees for Services Accounting$11,790$7,121$3,639$22,550
Office Expenses$13,560$1,826$2,146$17,532
Insurance$3,383$569$698$4,650
Other Expenses$3,232$486$656$4,374
Conferences and Meetings$1,552$174$231$1,957
Advertising$763$139$351$1,253
Total Functional Expenses$1,464,800$167,197$192,084$1,824,081

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,868,211
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,824,081
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,824,081
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$44,130
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$44,130
Fundraising Gross Income$44,130
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Walk to Defeat Als$821,110$29,628$29,628$0
Ride to Defeat Als$257,298$12,267$12,267$0
Total Events$1,217,320$44,130$44,130$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Note Payable to National$117,512
Amounts Due to National$39,303
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 A, Line 6

“Members include those with voting power on the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members govern actions through board meetings. At these meeting significant decisions are discussed, debated and voted upon.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“President and finance manager review along with the board treasurer. The board treasurer makes a formal report to the board of directors fielding all questions and concerns. Board approval is required prior to filing.”

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

“The board of directors review and approve policies on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The organization's board of directors determines the compensation of the executive director. At the current time, there are no other key executives.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn
EIN
04-3085718
Phone
7812558884
Address
685 CANTON STREET NO 103, NORWOOD, MA 02062

Signing Officer

Name
David Bodah
Title
Deputy Executive Director
Phone
7812558884
Signed
2019-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lynn Aaronson
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
13
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Moody Famiglietti & Andronico Llp
Address
1 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, TEWKSBURY, MA 01876
Preparer
Matthew Kalil CPA Mba
Phone
9785575300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Loss on disposal of property and equipment -3,400.”

FORM 990; PART XII; LINE 2C

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its finanicial statements and the selection of its independent accountant. This process has not changed during the year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is a nonprofit corporation as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is exempt from federal and state income taxes on trade or business profits generated by activities related to the organization's exempt function. The organization may be subject to federal and state income taxes for profits generated from trade or business activities unrelated to the organization's exempt function. As of january 31, 2019, management believes that the organization has not generated any unrelated business taxable income. The organization assesses the recording of uncertain tax positions by evaluating the minimum recognition threshold and measurement requirements a tax position must meet before being recognized as a benefit in the financial statements. The organization's policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense, if any, in its statements of activities.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on disposal of property and equipment -3,400.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct fundraising expenses -44,130.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct fundraising expenses 44,130.”

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IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd01
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF, SUPPORT PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS AFFECTED BY, AND RAISE FUNDS FOR, RESEARCH OF AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01826
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013560
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt017532
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
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IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt05264
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03741
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt030233
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt039238
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0FAMILY ASSISTANCE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1FEES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt12422
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt2656
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04413
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt11963
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt2486
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0479228
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt111935
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt23232
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0499087
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt116320
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt24374
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0157797
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0156815
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt072056
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt054083
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0401967
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0528106
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/FundraisingAmt022340
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012689
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0214811
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt0249840
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt010322
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09857
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt048917
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt069096
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt015586
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt013435
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0LYNN AARONSON
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0FAMILY CARE PROVIDE NURSING AND OTHER PATIENT SUPPORT TO ALS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0317210
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0EDUCATION AND AWARENESS PROVIDE NEWSLETTERS TO HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES OF ALS PATIENTS, HOLD SEMINARS ANNUALLY WITH KEY RESEARCHERS AND ALS PATIENT FAMILIES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt0365401
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02252640
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt018075
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt01431266
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0119635
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0719814
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02151080
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02270715
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0247575
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0582846
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0785128
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02046418
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02851214
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt025238
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt018075
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt014022
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt010929
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01357
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02851214
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt09762099
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt09831720
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt080458
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0181994
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0262452
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt044130
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01824081
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IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt04520
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt044130
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0117512
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt139303
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0-51495
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-44130
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02115786
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON TRADE OR BUSINESS PROFITS GENERATED BY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION. THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES FOR PROFITS GENERATED FROM TRADE OR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT FUNCTION. AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT GENERATED ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION ASSESSES THE RECORDING OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BY EVALUATING THE MINIMUM RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS A TAX POSITION MUST MEET BEFORE BEING RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ACCRUED ON ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF ANY, IN ITS STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -3,400.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -44,130.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 44,130.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01824081
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0156815
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02071656
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02064291
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01868211
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt01173190
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0791482
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt0245031
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt0136677
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt044130
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0WALK TO DEFEAT ALS
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,854,720
Liabilities
$207,685
Net assets
$1,647,035
Revenue
$2,071,656
Expenses
$1,824,081
Net income
$247,575
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.35$2.95$2.80$1.79$1.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.31$1.91$1.39$1.43$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.19$1.89$2.21$2.02$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.21$1.65$2.07$1.82$0.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.24$1.45$2.27$2.15$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.24$1.25$1.39$1.29$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.31$1.10$1.24$1.05$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.32$0.95$2.85$1.83$1.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.39$0.07$0.94$0.88$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.23$0.36$0.13$0.82$0.78$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.97$0.76$0.85
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.84$0.71$1.43
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.70$0.54$1.62