Civic Intelligence

The Academy for Christian Thought

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-3748095

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Aug 05, 2016

PO Box 3230 Church St StationNew York, NY 10008

(917) 887-2962

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

42.78x

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

2015 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

2.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

5th percentile

-49%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$98,000

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 48.2% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-85%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-4.5%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE X20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$10,146

Down $58,022 (-85%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

-$423,933

Down $100,465 (-31%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$434,079

Up $42,443 (+11%) from 2014

Revenue

Down

$203,199

Down $9,556 (-4.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$303,664

Up $13,214 (+4.5%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$100,465

Down $22,770 (-29%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2015

Assets$10,146
Liabilities$434,079
Net Assets-$423,933

Operations Trend

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

2015

Revenue$203,199
Expenses$303,664
Net Income-$100,465
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 5, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$203,199
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$126,000$210,000▲ $84,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,305--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$41,813$7,096▼ $34,717
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$14,050$3,050▼ $11,000
Total Assets$68,168$10,146▼ $58,022
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$252,129$221,129▼ $31,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,507$2,950▼ $10,557
Total Liabilities$391,636$434,079▲ $42,443
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-323,468$-423,933▼ $100,465
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-323,468$-423,933▼ $100,465
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$68,168$10,146▼ $58,022
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Rev Ron ChoongExecutive OfficerFT$98,000$98,000

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$203,198
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$203,198
Change in Net Assets
$-100,465
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$159,665
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$143,999
Total Fundraising Expense$44,285
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,999$36,000$36,000$143,999
Occupancy$87,436--$87,436
Travel$14,288-$4,763$19,051
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,955-$5,955
Office Expenses$2,022$1,011$1,011$4,044
Other Expenses$4,201$245$34$279
Total Functional Expenses$213,691$45,688$44,285$303,664
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 LInBoard MemberLease of officeNo$84,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$126,000$210,000▲ $84,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$214,129
Salary Payable$7,000
Housing Allowance Payable-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
Yes
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, Part VI, Line 2

Related Party Information Among Officers Rev. Ron Choong, Executive Officer, and Ms. Ling Mei Lin, Director, are husband and wife.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B

The Organizations Process to Review Form 990. The Form 990 is reviewed annually by the board treasurer prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A

Compensation Process for Top Official 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. The Executive Officer does not receive medical or dental health insurance as wel as any live insurance paid for by the organization. Also, he does not get an retirement or pension plan, or any paid sabbatical.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19

Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation Governing documents of the Ministry are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Academy for Christian Thought
EIN
04-3748095
Phone
9178872962
Address
PO Box 3230 Church St Station, New York, NY 10008

Signing Officer

Name
Ron Choong
Title
Executive Officer
Phone
9178872962
Signed
2016-08-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rev Ron Choong
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Theodore W Angowski CPA
Address
327 Valley Rd, W Orange, NJ 07052
Preparer
Dianne E Bazylewicz
Phone
9737318181
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

and Part III Line 1 The Organizations mission is to equip Christians for a life of learning by study, growth by discipleship, and obedience by evangelism. Thes objectives will be fulfilled through three specific components Educational Public lectures, museum visits and advanced seminars and master-class courses on the theological implications of history, philosophy and science for Christian doctrines. Research Interdisciplinary library philosophical and scientific and field research archaeological into the history of Christian beliefs among otherworld religions in the contexts of evolving geohistorical contingencies. Publication Audio-visual and literary publication of interdisciplinary articles on social media, blogs and books.

Form 990, Part I, Line 6

Apart from the board members, the Organization has 5 volunteers in the United Kingdom who serve to facilitate the Executive Officers visit to London and Oxford each year to conduct fund-raising activities and occasional lectures. In Malaysia, the Organization has 4 volunteers who set up meetings, lectureships and seminars. 16 other volunteers live in the U.S. and are responsible for newsletters, website management, social media outreach, academic research for the organizations museum tours, management of the informaton table at Hunter College, website long-distance learning program, and photography/video services.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0and Part III Line 1 The Organizations mission is to equip Christians for a life of learning by study, growth by discipleship, and obedience by evangelism. Thes objectives will be fulfilled through three specific components Educational Public lectures, museum visits and advanced seminars and master-class courses on the theological implications of history, philosophy and science for Christian doctrines. Research Interdisciplinary library philosophical and scientific and field research archaeological into the history of Christian beliefs among otherworld religions in the contexts of evolving geohistorical contingencies. Publication Audio-visual and literary publication of interdisciplinary articles on social media, blogs and books.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Apart from the board members, the Organization has 5 volunteers in the United Kingdom who serve to facilitate the Executive Officers visit to London and Oxford each year to conduct fund-raising activities and occasional lectures. In Malaysia, the Organization has 4 volunteers who set up meetings, lectureships and seminars. 16 other volunteers live in the U.S. and are responsible for newsletters, website management, social media outreach, academic research for the organizations museum tours, management of the informaton table at Hunter College, website long-distance learning program, and photography/video services.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Related Party Information Among Officers Rev. Ron Choong, Executive Officer, and Ms. Ling Mei Lin, Director, are husband and wife.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organizations Process to Review Form 990. The Form 990 is reviewed annually by the board treasurer prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation Process for Top Official 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. The Executive Officer does not receive medical or dental health insurance as wel as any live insurance paid for by the organization. Also, he does not get an retirement or pension plan, or any paid sabbatical.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation Governing documents of the Ministry are available upon request.
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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