Civic Intelligence

Great Acoustics Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-3214962

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 06, 2016

Organization Profilewww.greatacoustics.org
146 High StBrookline, MA 02445

(617) 232-1045

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

84th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$1,250

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

84th percentile

50%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

89%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$20,825

Up $6,897 (+50%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$20,825

Up $6,897 (+50%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$22,891

Up $10,782 (+89%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$15,994

Up $5,255 (+49%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$6,897

Up $5,527 (+403%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2010: $18,732Liabilities 2010: $286Net Assets 2010: $18,4462010Assets 2011: $20,115Net Assets 2011: $20,1152011Assets 2012: $19,695Liabilities 2012: $2,717Net Assets 2012: $16,9782012Assets 2013: $13,112Liabilities 2013: $554Net Assets 2013: $12,5582013Assets 2014: $13,928Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $13,9282014Assets 2015: $20,825Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $20,8252015Assets 2016: $16,598Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $16,5982016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$20,825
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$20,825
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2010: $46,538Expenses 2010: $42,029Net Income 2010: $4,5092010Revenue 2011: $37,710Expenses 2011: $36,041Net Income 2011: $1,6692011Revenue 2012: $33,321Expenses 2012: $36,458Net Income 2012: -$3,1372012Revenue 2013: $15,762Expenses 2013: $20,182Net Income 2013: -$4,4202013Revenue 2014: $12,109Expenses 2014: $10,739Net Income 2014: $1,3702014Revenue 2015: $22,891Expenses 2015: $15,994Net Income 2015: $6,8972015Revenue 2016: $17,247Expenses 2016: $21,474Net Income 2016: -$4,2272016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$22,891
Expenses$15,994
Net Income$6,897
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 6, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$23,564
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Promote Awareness of Music

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Promote awareness and enjoyment of traditional American music.$15,994-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LORRAINE HAMMONDPresident/ClerkPT$1,250-$1,250
BENNETT HAMMONDTreasurerPT$1,250-$1,250
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Acoustics Inc
EIN
04-3214962
Phone
6172321045
Address
146 HIGH ST, BROOKLINE, MA 02445

Signing Officer

Name
Lorraine Hammond
Title
President
Signed
2016-05-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lippe & Associates Inc
Address
PO BOX 474, BARTLETT, NH 03812-0474
Preparer
Amy McLoughlin
Phone
6033746355
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $93”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $2498”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1210”

Other Expenses.1008

“Interest $10”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $366”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $631”

Other Expenses.1

“TELEPHONE $2296”

Other Expenses.2

“Meals/entertainment $1089”

Other Expenses.3

“WEBSITE $1020”

Other Expenses.4

“SUBSCRIPTIONS/CABLE $599”

Other Expenses.5

“SUPPLIES-COMPUTER $233”

Other Expenses.6

“DUES/MEMBERSHIPS $203”

Other Expenses.7

“SUPPLIES-OTHER $179”

Other Expenses.8

“BANK FEES $77”

Other Expenses.10

“SUPPLIES-MUSIC $49”

Other Expenses.11

“ADMISSIONS $43”

Other Expenses.12

“FILING FEES $35”

Other Expenses.14

“SALES TAX $17”

Other Assets.1003

“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $685 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $319”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $1230 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Other Assets.1010

“Inventories - Beginning $5079 Inventories - Ending $7076”

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,825
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$20,825
Revenue
$22,891
Expenses
$15,994
Net income
$6,897
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.6$0.00$16.6$17.2$21.5$4.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.8$0.00$20.8$22.9$16.0$6.90
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.9$0.00$13.9$12.1$10.7$1.37
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.1$0.55$12.6$15.8$20.2$4.42
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$19.7$2.72$17.0$33.3$36.5$3.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.1$20.1$37.7$36.0$1.67
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$18.7$0.29$18.4$46.5$42.0$4.51