Civic Intelligence

Direct Response Forum Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 06-1377469

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on Feb 23, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.PAYMENTSED.ORG
1200 E Shundi 451574Grove, OK 74345

(918) 973-4215

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

80th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$86,250

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$401,715

Up $102,071 (+34%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$384,297

Up $85,155 (+28%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$17,418

Up $16,916 (+3370%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Down

$349,000

Down $269,155 (-44%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$263,845

Down $321,582 (-55%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$85,155

Up $52,427 (+160%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $569,083Liabilities 2010: $3,011Net Assets 2010: $566,0722010Assets 2011: $617,907Liabilities 2011: $7,923Net Assets 2011: $609,9842011Assets 2012: $565,494Liabilities 2012: $13,972Net Assets 2012: $551,5222012Assets 2013: $474,805Liabilities 2013: $660Net Assets 2013: $474,1452013Assets 2014: $300,168Liabilities 2014: $11,949Net Assets 2014: $288,2192014Assets 2015: $183,487Liabilities 2015: $1,940Net Assets 2015: $181,5472015Assets 2016: $135,826Liabilities 2016: $19,112Net Assets 2016: $116,7142016Assets 2017: $211,737Liabilities 2017: $3,245Net Assets 2017: $208,4922017Assets 2018: $266,414Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $266,4142018Assets 2019: $299,644Liabilities 2019: $502Net Assets 2019: $299,1422019Assets 2020: $401,715Liabilities 2020: $17,418Net Assets 2020: $384,2972020Assets 2021: $387,253Liabilities 2021: $12,045Net Assets 2021: $375,2082021Assets 2022: $590,931Liabilities 2022: $111,749Net Assets 2022: $479,1822022Assets 2023: $539,984Liabilities 2023: $738Net Assets 2023: $539,2462023Assets 2024: $621,756Liabilities 2024: $4,584Net Assets 2024: $617,1722024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$401,715
Liabilities$17,418
Net Assets$384,297
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $398,526Expenses 2010: $356,185Net Income 2010: $42,3412010Revenue 2011: $416,935Expenses 2011: $373,025Net Income 2011: $43,9102011Expenses 2012: $472,1312012Revenue 2013: $405,211Expenses 2013: $485,754Net Income 2013: -$80,5432013Revenue 2014: $396,780Expenses 2014: $582,706Net Income 2014: -$185,9262014Revenue 2015: $344,560Expenses 2015: $451,232Net Income 2015: -$106,6722015Revenue 2016: $426,430Expenses 2016: $491,263Net Income 2016: -$64,8332016Revenue 2017: $545,265Expenses 2017: $453,487Net Income 2017: $91,7782017Revenue 2018: $544,612Expenses 2018: $486,690Net Income 2018: $57,9222018Revenue 2019: $618,155Expenses 2019: $585,427Net Income 2019: $32,7282019Revenue 2020: $349,000Expenses 2020: $263,845Net Income 2020: $85,1552020Revenue 2021: $290,291Expenses 2021: $299,380Net Income 2021: -$9,0892021Revenue 2022: $581,152Expenses 2022: $477,178Net Income 2022: $103,9742022Revenue 2023: $596,605Expenses 2023: $536,541Net Income 2023: $60,0642023Revenue 2024: $609,619Expenses 2024: $531,693Net Income 2024: $77,9262024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$349,000
Expenses$263,845
Net Income$85,155
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
Feb 23, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$349,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Annual educational forum providing education in the area of payment processing for merchants selling primarily via ecommerce and call centers

Annual educational forum providing education in the area of payment processing for mrechants selling primarily via ecommerce and call centers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$264,094$362,715▲ $98,621
Accounts Receivable$10,000$34,000▲ $24,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25,550$5,000▼ $20,550
Total Assets$299,644$401,715▲ $102,071
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$502$17,418▲ $16,916
Total Liabilities$502$17,418▲ $16,916
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$299,142$384,297▲ $85,155
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$299,142$384,297▲ $85,155
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$299,644$401,715▲ $102,071
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura LivelyExecutive DirectorFT$86,250$86,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Josh MathersExecutive Chair
Kevin SalernoVice Chair
Ben PijawkaDirector
Calvin ChenDirector
Denise LindstromDirector
John AglialoroDirector
John BoppDirector
Jonathan LeeDirector
Karla HensleyDirector
Melissa JoynerDirector
Monica EdelenDirector
Peter KovacsDirector
Rhiannon HerrmannDirector
Jay MatthewsSecretary
Jen Dailey-helgestadTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$310,000
Program Service Revenue
$39,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$310,000
Change in Net Assets
$85,155
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$263,845
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other-$91,650-$91,650
Conferences and Meetings$34,137--$34,137
Information Technology-$4,191-$4,191
Insurance-$1,619-$1,619
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,110-$1,110
Travel$1,100--$1,100
Fees for Services Legal-$788-$788
Advertising-$699-$699
Other Expenses$126,883$611-$611
Office Expenses-$81-$81
Total Functional Expenses$162,120$101,725$0$263,845
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Classes of members or stockholders: members have the right to participate in the organization's governance, elect the members of the governing body, and approve significant decisions of the organization”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Election of members and their rights: the organization has a merchant board of directors as its governing body. The board votes on general board seats and executive board seats.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Decisions subject to approval of members: filling of board seats is by board vote, without need for additional approval. The executive board makes operating decisions as they pertain to the ongoing operations of the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Organization's process to review form 990, form 990 is reviewed and approved by the entire executive committee before filing. Financial statements of the organization are reviewed by the board at monthly meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The roles and responsibilities of executive board positions are outlined in the organizations website under "about merchant board". Governance documents and financial statements are not publicly available.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A - Compensation Procees for Top Official

“The organization does not have a process for determining compensation since it has no paid officers or directors.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Paymentsed Forum Inc
EIN
06-1377469
Phone
9189734215
Address
1200 E SHUNDI 451574, GROVE, OK 74345

Signing Officer

Name
Joshua Mathers
Title
Executive Chair
Phone
9189734215
Signed
2021-02-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joshua Mathers
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
36

Preparer

Firm
Harper & Whitfield Pc
Address
314 FARMINGTON AVENUE, FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Preparer
W Scott Goetjen CPA
Phone
8606779188
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Excutive director - for services as a subcontractor: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 86,250. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 86,250. Accountant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,400. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,400.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990, FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BEFORE FILING. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AT MONTHLY MEETINGS.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$401,715
Liabilities
$17,418
Net assets
$384,297
Revenue
$349,000
Expenses
$263,845
Net income
$85,155
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.22$0.05$6.17$6.10$5.32$0.78
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.40$0.01$5.39$5.97$5.37$0.60
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.91$1.12$4.79$5.81$4.77$1.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.87$0.12$3.75$2.90$2.99$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.02$0.17$3.84$3.49$2.64$0.85
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.01$2.99$6.18$5.85$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.00$2.66$5.45$4.87$0.58
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$0.03$2.08$5.45$4.53$0.92
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.36$0.19$1.17$4.26$4.91$0.65
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.02$1.82$3.45$4.51$1.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.12$2.88$3.97$5.83$1.86
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.75$0.01$4.74$4.05$4.86$0.81
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.65$0.14$5.52$4.72
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.18$0.08$6.10$4.17$3.73$0.44
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.69$0.03$5.66$3.99$3.56$0.42