Liabilities / Assets
39th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-3458519
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
39th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
67th percentile
Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
60th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 18.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
33rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
66th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$964,555
Down $28,315 (-2.9%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$951,557
Up $8,274 (+0.9%) from 2014
Liabilities
Down$12,998
Down $36,589 (-74%) from 2014
Revenue
Up$219,808
Up $24,042 (+12%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$195,845
Up $33,842 (+21%) from 2014
Net Income
Down$23,963
Down $9,800 (-29%) from 2014
To provide a public library and community center for the residents of the towns of becket and washington and surrounding communities
Established in 1888, the becket athenaeum's mission is to inspire lifelong learning; to foster relaxation and enjoyment through our collection and programs; and to cultivate a spirit of community.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $644,877 | $616,884 | ▼ $27,993 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $242,596 | $235,365 | ▼ $7,231 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $57,181 | $64,187 | ▲ $7,006 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $48,016 | $48,119 | ▲ $103 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $200 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $992,870 | $964,555 | ▼ $28,315 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $41,500 | - | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $8,087 | $12,998 | ▲ $4,911 |
| Total Liabilities | $49,587 | $12,998 | ▼ $36,589 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $929,208 | $924,547 | ▼ $4,661 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $14,075 | $27,010 | ▲ $12,935 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $943,283 | $951,557 | ▲ $8,274 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $992,870 | $964,555 | ▼ $28,315 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $216,694 | $7,901 | $224,595 |
| Equipment | $3,752 | $8,204 | $11,956 |
| Other Land Buildings | $6,919 | $1,728 | $8,647 |
| Land | $8,000 | - | $8,000 |
| Other Securities | $616,884 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathy Defoe | Executive Director | PT | $39,509 | $39,509 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Priscilla Mcewen | Chair |
| Aaron Beatty | Vice Chair |
| Jan Nelson | Trustee |
| Lee Glazerman | Trustee |
| Liz Oakes | Trustee |
| Marcia Parnell | Trustee, Resigned 12/31/15 |
| Lisa Grogan | Trustee, Resigned 8/12/15 |
| Maria Wallington | Secretary |
| Robert Gross | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $106,067 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $89,778 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $451 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $40,613 | - | - | $40,613 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $30,426 | $10,142 | - | $40,568 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $29,632 | $9,877 | - | $39,509 |
| Payroll Taxes | $7,276 | $2,425 | - | $9,701 |
| All Other Expenses | $7,754 | - | - | $7,754 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $7,231 | - | - | $7,231 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $7,081 | - | $7,081 |
| Insurance | - | $3,363 | - | $3,363 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $3,285 | - | $3,285 |
| Other Expenses | $2,149 | - | $451 | $2,149 |
| Office Expenses | - | $811 | - | $811 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $797 | - | $797 |
| Travel | $437 | - | - | $437 |
| Advertising | $394 | - | - | $394 |
| Information Technology | - | $70 | - | $70 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $157,543 | $37,851 | $451 | $195,845 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $2,372 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $40 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“None of the athenaeum's committees have the authority to act on behalf of the board without prior board approval.”
“The 990 form is presented to the entire board for review prior to its submission.”
“Any potential conflict of interst issues are reviewed and discussed at monthly trustee meetings and action taken as needed.”
“Compensation for the executive director was determined by the trustees through a comparison of compensation for similar positions in the region, taking into account the size of the library, education level and years of experience.”
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, 990 filings and financial statements available to the public in hard copy or digital form upon request.”
“Endowment fund distributions are an annual unrestricted cash distribution in the amount of 4.0% of the fair market value of the fund based on the average of the previous twelve quarters. The funds are used for programs and book purchses for the enrichment and education of the residents of becket, washington, and the surrounding communities and to help the school children grow with programs.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | PROVIDED LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE TOWNS' RESIDENTS WITH A CIRCULATION OF 6,793; PUBLIC COMPUTER USE AT AN AVERAGE OF 62 HOURS PER WEEK; AND ATTENDANCE OF 1,320 AT A VARIETY OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS. |
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| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | PRICILLA MCEWEN |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | OUR HOMEWORK HELPERS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-9, PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO DO HOMEWORK, RECEIVING TUTORING, AND A NUTRITIOUS SNACK. OUR FRIDAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CLASSES AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR LOCAL YOUTH TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BECKET CHIMNEY CORNERS YMCA AND THE GENEROSITY OF THE FAIRFIELD FOUNDATION, WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 18 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, ALL OF WHOM HAD BEEN PARTICIPANTS IN HOMEWORK HELPERS, FRIDAY ENRICHMENT, OR STORYCRAFT PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DURING THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR, TO THE BECKET CHIMNEY CORNERS YMCA DAY CAMP FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS EACH. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERST ISSUES ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED AT MONTHLY TRUSTEE MEETINGS AND ACTION TAKEN AS NEEDED. |
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