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Signet Associates

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 04-6040508

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Oct 27, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.SIGNETSOCIETY.ORG
46 Dunster StreetCambridge, MA 02138

(617) 547-0526

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

55th percentile

4.6%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$68,336

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

7.8%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-0.9%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,465,179

Up $178,580 (+7.8%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$2,433,080

Up $175,562 (+7.8%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$32,099

Up $3,018 (+10%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Down

$382,786

Down $3,587 (-0.9%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$364,994

Up $31,601 (+9.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$17,792

Down $35,188 (-66%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,468,755Liabilities 2011: $33,411Net Assets 2011: $2,435,3442011Assets 2012: $2,298,619Liabilities 2012: $31,267Net Assets 2012: $2,267,3522012Assets 2013: $2,345,595Liabilities 2013: $42,514Net Assets 2013: $2,303,0812013Assets 2014: $2,503,184Liabilities 2014: $39,111Net Assets 2014: $2,464,0732014Assets 2015: $2,425,083Liabilities 2015: $33,343Net Assets 2015: $2,391,7402015Assets 2016: $2,286,599Liabilities 2016: $29,081Net Assets 2016: $2,257,5182016Assets 2017: $2,465,179Liabilities 2017: $32,099Net Assets 2017: $2,433,0802017Assets 2018: $2,537,816Liabilities 2018: $19,990Net Assets 2018: $2,517,8262018Assets 2019: $2,590,711Liabilities 2019: $29,577Net Assets 2019: $2,561,1342019Assets 2020: $2,673,560Liabilities 2020: $57,341Net Assets 2020: $2,616,2192020Assets 2021: $3,121,042Liabilities 2021: $30,031Net Assets 2021: $3,091,0112021Assets 2022: $2,701,997Liabilities 2022: $49,256Net Assets 2022: $2,652,7412022Assets 2023: $2,964,138Liabilities 2023: $16,679Net Assets 2023: $2,947,4592023Assets 2024: $3,310,585Liabilities 2024: $27,648Net Assets 2024: $3,282,9372024Assets 2025: $3,601,367Liabilities 2025: $20,594Net Assets 2025: $3,580,7732025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,465,179
Liabilities$32,099
Net Assets$2,433,080
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $312,4062011Expenses 2012: $340,0882012Revenue 2013: $334,803Expenses 2013: $368,746Net Income 2013: -$33,9432013Revenue 2014: $378,024Expenses 2014: $368,542Net Income 2014: $9,4822014Revenue 2015: $439,851Expenses 2015: $341,465Net Income 2015: $98,3862015Revenue 2016: $386,373Expenses 2016: $333,393Net Income 2016: $52,9802016Revenue 2017: $382,786Expenses 2017: $364,994Net Income 2017: $17,7922017Revenue 2018: $385,422Expenses 2018: $360,307Net Income 2018: $25,1152018Revenue 2019: $405,611Expenses 2019: $378,661Net Income 2019: $26,9502019Revenue 2020: $362,688Expenses 2020: $372,732Net Income 2020: -$10,0442020Revenue 2021: $278,555Expenses 2021: $268,154Net Income 2021: $10,4012021Revenue 2022: $393,232Expenses 2022: $400,076Net Income 2022: -$6,8442022Revenue 2023: $532,060Expenses 2023: $396,082Net Income 2023: $135,9782023Revenue 2024: $577,076Expenses 2024: $400,601Net Income 2024: $176,4752024Revenue 2025: $528,203Expenses 2025: $423,076Net Income 2025: $105,1272025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$382,786
Expenses$364,994
Net Income$17,792
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Oct 27, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,250,603
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support signet society, an affilliated 501 (c) (3) organization, which provides a center for students & faculty who are interested in literature, music, the arts & humanities to gather in an informal setting to exchange viewpoints and experiences.

To support signet society, an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,851,645$2,033,180▲ $181,535
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$334,401$343,614▲ $9,213
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$81,114$71,067▼ $10,047
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,448$8,929▲ $481
Inventories for Sale or Use$5,398$5,398→ $0
Accounts Receivable$5,593$2,991▼ $2,602
Total Assets$2,286,599$2,465,179▲ $178,580
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,081$32,099▲ $3,018
Total Liabilities$29,081$32,099▲ $3,018
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,221,418$2,386,980▲ $165,562
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$36,100$46,100▲ $10,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,257,518$2,433,080▲ $175,562
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,286,599$2,465,179▲ $178,580

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$235,020$401,246$636,266
Land$88,000-$88,000
Equipment$20,594$14,600$35,194
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Mark HrubyManagerFT$68,336$68,336

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas F KellyPresident
C PATRICK O'DONNELLVice President
Rev John H Finley IvSecretary
Winthrop G MinotTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$235,350
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$82,320
Other Revenue
$65,116
All Other Contributions
$130,791
Change in Net Assets
$17,792
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$200,298
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$164,696
Total Fundraising Expense$11,053
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$94,599$6,039$0$100,638
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,289$3,465$0$57,754
Occupancy$31,837$0$0$31,837
Depreciation Depletion$23,764$0$0$23,764
Conferences and Meetings$22,683$0$0$22,683
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$0$18,533$0$18,533
Insurance$12,740$2,227$0$14,967
Other Expenses$0$0$11,053$11,053
Office Expenses$7,915$2,638$0$10,553
Fees for Services Accounting$0$8,000$0$8,000
Payroll Taxes$6,304$0$0$6,304
All Other Expenses$5,117$0$0$5,117
Fees for Services Other$0$3,750$0$3,750
Interest$11$0$0$11
Total Functional Expenses$309,289$44,652$11,053$364,994
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$21,598
Fundraising Gross Income$12,218
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Signet Associates
EIN
04-6040508
Phone
6175470526
Address
46 DUNSTER STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Signing Officer

Name
Winthrop G Minot
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6175470526
Signed
2017-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Winthrop G Minot
Formed
1902
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
20
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bernard Johnson & Company Pc
Address
15 MAIN STREET, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
Preparer
Julie a Couto CPA
Phone
9788872220
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed at the board meeting”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Accounts Receivable - Net”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Pledges Receivable - Net”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Prepaids”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Investments”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Interest & dividends receivable”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Signet functions 4769. 4769. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues and subscription 328. 328. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“BAD DEBT 20. 20. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Pledges Receivable - Net
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Prepaids
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Investments
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5INTEREST & DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,465,179
Liabilities
$32,099
Net assets
$2,433,080
Revenue
$382,786
Expenses
$364,994
Net income
$17,792
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.60$0.02$3.58$0.53$0.42$0.11
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.31$0.03$3.28$0.58$0.40$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.96$0.02$2.95$0.53$0.40$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.05$2.65$0.39$0.40$0.01
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.12$0.03$3.09$0.28$0.27$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.06$2.62$0.36$0.37$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.59$0.03$2.56$0.41$0.38$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.02$2.52$0.39$0.36$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.47$0.03$2.43$0.38$0.36$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$0.03$2.26$0.39$0.33$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.03$2.39$0.44$0.34$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.50$0.04$2.46$0.38$0.37$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.35$0.04$2.30$0.33$0.37$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.30$0.03$2.27$0.34
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.47$0.03$2.44$0.31