Civic Intelligence

Direct Response Forum Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 06-1377469

Oct 01, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023 • Filed on Jan 24, 2024

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

27th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

67th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-8.6%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

2.7%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Down

$539,984

Down $50,947 (-8.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$539,246

Up $60,064 (+13%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$738

Down $111,011 (-99%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$596,605

Up $15,453 (+2.7%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$536,541

Up $59,363 (+12%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$60,064

Down $43,910 (-42%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th 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

2023

Assets$539,984
Liabilities$738
Net Assets$539,246
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th 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

2023

Revenue$596,605
Expenses$536,541
Net Income$60,064
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023
Signed
Jan 24, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$596,605
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$305,072-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$589,114$233,588▼ $355,526
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,817--
Accounts Receivable$0$1,324▲ $1,324
Total Assets$590,931$539,984▼ $50,947
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$111,749$738▼ $111,011
Total Liabilities$111,749$738▼ $111,011
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$479,182$539,246▲ $60,064
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$479,182$539,246▲ $60,064
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$590,931$539,984▼ $50,947
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jen Dailey-helgestadExecutive Chair
Melissa ShieldsVice Chair
Anthony MacchiaDirector
Brian CullenDirector
John BoppDirector
Julie RansomDirector
Ken OrosDirector
Maggie CheungDirector
Peter KovacsDirector
Jonathan LeeSecretary
Sharon DrabeckTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$326,500
Program Service Revenue
$267,225
Investment Income
$1,324
Other Revenue
$1,556
All Other Contributions
$326,500
Change in Net Assets
$60,064
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$536,541
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-$88,500-$88,500
Conferences and Meetings$65,594--$65,594
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,280-$7,280
Insurance-$3,402-$3,402
Information Technology-$2,998-$2,998
Advertising-$692-$692
Other Expenses$360,685$650-$650
Office Expenses-$266-$266
Total Functional Expenses$426,279$110,262$0$536,541
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 Process 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
Sharon Drabeck
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9189734215
Signed
2024-01-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jen Dailey-helgestad
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Harperwhitfield 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 88,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 88,500.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$539,984
Liabilities
$738
Net assets
$539,246
Revenue
$596,605
Expenses
$536,541
Net income
$60,064
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