Civic Intelligence

The Academy for Christian Thought

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 04-3748095

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Aug 07, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.ACTMINISTRY.ORG
PO Box 3230New York, NY 10008

(212) 513-7750

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

24.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.99x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

16th percentile

-7.7%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$73,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.1% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-32%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Down

$10,609

Down $4,940 (-32%) from 2012

Net Assets

Down

-$245,773

Down $199,940 (-436%) from 2012

Liabilities

Up

$256,382

Up $195,000 (+318%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$259,412

Up $52,407 (+25%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$279,352

Up $24,567 (+9.6%) from 2012

Net Income

Up

-$19,940

Up $27,840 (+58%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0M-$2.0MAssets 2008: $62,547Liabilities 2008: $135,6112008Assets 2009: $15,510Liabilities 2009: $3,9252009Assets 2011: $11,947Liabilities 2011: $10,000Net Assets 2011: $1,9472011Assets 2012: $15,549Liabilities 2012: $61,382Net Assets 2012: -$45,8332012Assets 2013: $10,609Liabilities 2013: $256,382Net Assets 2013: -$245,7732013Assets 2014: $68,168Liabilities 2014: $391,636Net Assets 2014: -$323,4682014Assets 2015: $10,146Liabilities 2015: $434,079Net Assets 2015: -$423,9332015Assets 2016: $19,738Liabilities 2016: $606,257Net Assets 2016: -$586,5192016Assets 2017: $6,311Liabilities 2017: $771,171Net Assets 2017: -$764,8602017Assets 2018: $27,173Liabilities 2018: $969,138Net Assets 2018: -$941,9652018Assets 2019: $27,916Liabilities 2019: $1,135,618Net Assets 2019: -$1,107,7022019Assets 2020: $10,279Liabilities 2020: $879,579Net Assets 2020: -$869,3002020Assets 2021: $18,556Liabilities 2021: $1,058,054Net Assets 2021: -$1,039,4982021Assets 2022: $38,171Liabilities 2022: $1,243,129Net Assets 2022: -$1,204,9582022Assets 2023: $15,239Liabilities 2023: $1,458,109Net Assets 2023: -$1,442,8702023Assets 2024: $13,463Liabilities 2024: $1,629,129Net Assets 2024: -$1,615,6662024Assets 2025: $11,213Liabilities 2025: $1,801,306Net Assets 2025: -$1,790,0932025

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$10,609
Liabilities$256,382
Net Assets-$245,773
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2008: $301,496Expenses 2008: $373,699Net Income 2008: -$72,2032008Revenue 2009: $196,177Expenses 2009: $238,106Net Income 2009: -$41,9292009Revenue 2011: $231,124Expenses 2011: $248,356Net Income 2011: -$17,2322011Revenue 2012: $207,005Expenses 2012: $254,785Net Income 2012: -$47,7802012Revenue 2013: $259,412Expenses 2013: $279,352Net Income 2013: -$19,9402013Revenue 2014: $212,755Expenses 2014: $290,450Net Income 2014: -$77,6952014Revenue 2015: $203,199Expenses 2015: $303,664Net Income 2015: -$100,4652015Revenue 2016: $108,625Expenses 2016: $264,382Net Income 2016: -$155,7572016Revenue 2017: $106,102Expenses 2017: $284,443Net Income 2017: -$178,3412017Revenue 2018: $78,574Expenses 2018: $255,679Net Income 2018: -$177,1052018Revenue 2019: $91,129Expenses 2019: $256,866Net Income 2019: -$165,7372019Revenue 2020: $94,859Expenses 2020: $276,457Net Income 2020: -$181,5982020Revenue 2021: $78,924Expenses 2021: $249,122Net Income 2021: -$170,1982021Revenue 2022: $88,340Expenses 2022: $253,800Net Income 2022: -$165,4602022Revenue 2023: $33,231Expenses 2023: $271,143Net Income 2023: -$237,9122023Revenue 2024: $74,567Expenses 2024: $247,364Net Income 2024: -$172,7972024Revenue 2025: $62,488Expenses 2025: $236,915Net Income 2025: -$174,4272025

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$259,412
Expenses$279,352
Net Income-$19,940
Open 2013 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Aug 7, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$259,412
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization conducts interdisciplinary research, education and publication on science, history and the Christian faith.

The organization's mission is to equip christians for a life of learning by study, growth by discipleship, and obedience by evangelism. These objectives will be fulfilled through three specific components: 1. The educational component: public seminars and courses on the theological implications of history, philosophy and science for christian doctrines. 2. The research component: interdisciplinary research into the history, philosophy, science and theology of christian beliefs. 3. The publication component: audio-visual and literary publication of articles, blogs and books on interdisciplinary topics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,588$7,609▼ $6,979
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$3,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$961--
Total Assets$15,549$10,609▼ $4,940
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$61,382$256,382▲ $195,000
Total Liabilities$61,382$256,382▲ $195,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-45,833$-245,773▼ $199,940
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-45,833$-245,773▼ $199,940
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,549$10,609▼ $4,940

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$12,762$12,762
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rev Ron ChoongExecutive ofFT$10,000$63,000$73,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mr Gene YuanChair/treas
Dr Rev Max StackhouseDirector
Ms Ling Mei LinDirector
Paul VeermanDirector
Rev Tony LinDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$259,412
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$259,412
Change in Net Assets
$-19,940
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$144,765
Other Expenses$134,587
Total Fundraising Expense$53,575
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,123$31,959$45,918$144,000
Occupancy$89,853--$89,853
Travel$9,852$14,673$4,274$28,799
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,930-$5,930
Office Expenses$1,402$1,064$2,661$5,127
Depreciation Depletion-$961-$961
Advertising-$574$270$844
Payroll Taxes$765--$765
Other Expenses$1,950$415$196$611
Fees for Services Other$256-$256$512
Total Functional Expenses$170,201$55,576$53,575$279,352
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Ling Mei LinSpouse/boardLease of OfficeNo$140,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Salary Payable$94,129
Rent Liability$84,000
Housing Allowance Payable$77,000
Payroll Tax Liability$1,253
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Rev. Ron choong ms. Ling mei lin exec officer director spouse”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed annually by the board treasurer prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of trustees reviews annually the compensation of the executive officer when preparing the budget for the year. Even though compensation has been agreed and based on the budget, the actual compensation that the executive officer receives is limited by the amount of support that is actually raised during the year.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents of the ministry are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
04-3748095
Phone
2125137750

Signing Officer

Name
Rev Ron Choong
Title
Executive Officer
Phone
2125137750
Signed
2014-08-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rev Ron Choong
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Preparer
William J Arnold
Phone
9737448660
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The organization's mission is to equip christians for a life of learning by study, growth by discipleship, and obedience by evangelism. These objectives will be fulfilled through three specific components: 1. The educational component: public seminars and courses on the theological implications of history, philosophy and science for christian doctrines. 2. The research component: interdisciplinary research into the history, philosophy, science and theology of christian beliefs. 3. The publication component: audio-visual and literary publication of articles, blogs and books on interdisciplinary topics.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Prior period adjustment -180,000”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD TREASURER PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHEN PREPARING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR. EVEN THOUGH COMPENSATION HAS BEEN AGREED AND BASED ON THE BUDGET, THE ACTUAL COMPENSATION THAT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECEIVES IS LIMITED BY THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT THAT IS ACTUALLY RAISED DURING THE YEAR.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,609
Liabilities
$256,382
Net assets
-$245,773
Revenue
$259,412
Expenses
$279,352
Net income
-$19,940
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$1.80$1.79$0.06$0.24$0.17
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$1.63$1.62$0.07$0.25$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$1.46$1.44$0.03$0.27$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$1.24$1.20$0.09$0.25$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$1.06$1.04$0.08$0.25$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.88$0.87$0.09$0.28$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$1.14$1.11$0.09$0.26$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.97$0.94$0.08$0.26$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.77$0.76$0.11$0.28$0.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.61$0.59$0.11$0.26$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.43$0.42$0.20$0.30$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.39$0.32$0.21$0.29$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.26$0.25$0.26$0.28$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.06$0.05$0.21$0.25$0.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.23$0.25$0.02
2009Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.20$0.24$0.04
2008Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.14$0.30$0.37$0.07
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