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Spanish American Merchants Association Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 06-1390672

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

95 Park StreetHartford, CT 06106

(860) 278-5825

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

1.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

31st percentile

-3.7%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$69,575

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

98th percentile

189%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-4.7%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$1,427,145

Up $933,990 (+189%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$63,139

Down $74,330 (-664%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$1,490,284

Up $1,008,320 (+209%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$2,020,640

Down $98,671 (-4.7%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$2,094,970

Down $119,902 (-5.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$74,330

Up $21,231 (+22%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $349,760Liabilities 2010: $336,409Net Assets 2010: $13,3512010Assets 2011: $671,957Liabilities 2011: $456,383Net Assets 2011: $215,5742011Assets 2012: $897,983Liabilities 2012: $400,572Net Assets 2012: $497,4112012Assets 2013: $697,127Liabilities 2013: $388,405Net Assets 2013: $308,7222013Assets 2014: $521,967Liabilities 2014: $498,112Net Assets 2014: $23,8552014Assets 2015: $493,155Liabilities 2015: $481,964Net Assets 2015: $11,1912015Assets 2016: $1,427,145Liabilities 2016: $1,490,284Net Assets 2016: -$63,1392016Assets 2017: $467,507Liabilities 2017: $460,361Net Assets 2017: $7,1462017Assets 2018: $353,083Liabilities 2018: $375,710Net Assets 2018: -$22,6272018Assets 2019: $426,212Liabilities 2019: $497,041Net Assets 2019: -$70,8292019Assets 2020: $437,864Liabilities 2020: $398,536Net Assets 2020: $39,3282020Assets 2021: $451,306Liabilities 2021: $328,314Net Assets 2021: $122,9922021Assets 2022: $423,643Liabilities 2022: $308,905Net Assets 2022: $114,7382022Assets 2023: $584,625Liabilities 2023: $200,229Net Assets 2023: $384,3962023Assets 2024: $564,892Liabilities 2024: $193,042Net Assets 2024: $371,8502024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,427,145
Liabilities$1,490,284
Net Assets-$63,139

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $1,121,167Expenses 2010: $1,177,309Net Income 2010: -$56,1422010Revenue 2011: $1,436,238Expenses 2011: $1,234,015Net Income 2011: $202,2232011Revenue 2012: $1,767,203Expenses 2012: $1,485,366Net Income 2012: $281,8372012Revenue 2013: $1,507,705Expenses 2013: $1,696,394Net Income 2013: -$188,6892013Revenue 2014: $1,324,634Expenses 2014: $1,609,501Net Income 2014: -$284,8672014Revenue 2015: $2,119,311Expenses 2015: $2,214,872Net Income 2015: -$95,5612015Revenue 2016: $2,020,640Expenses 2016: $2,094,970Net Income 2016: -$74,3302016Revenue 2017: $2,686,234Expenses 2017: $2,615,949Net Income 2017: $70,2852017Revenue 2018: $880,317Expenses 2018: $878,090Net Income 2018: $2,2272018Revenue 2019: $1,019,209Expenses 2019: $1,087,348Net Income 2019: -$68,1392019Revenue 2020: $1,197,757Expenses 2020: $1,083,160Net Income 2020: $114,5972020Revenue 2021: $1,233,935Expenses 2021: $1,145,831Net Income 2021: $88,1042021Revenue 2022: $1,185,908Expenses 2022: $1,194,162Net Income 2022: -$8,2542022Revenue 2023: $1,442,731Expenses 2023: $1,173,073Net Income 2023: $269,6582023Revenue 2024: $1,409,028Expenses 2024: $1,421,574Net Income 2024: -$12,5462024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,020,640
Expenses$2,094,970
Net Income-$74,330
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,078,753
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sama is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses. Sama was created to assist business people, in particular, latinos to acquire a better understanding of the economic principals. Technical assistance is provided to promote business expansion, job creation and new entrepreneurship.

Sama is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses. Sama was created to assist business people, in particular, latinos, to acquire a better understanding of business principals. Technical assistance is provided to promote business expansion, job creation and new entepreneurship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$111,717$1,049,809▲ $938,092
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$344,928$330,611▼ $14,317
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,210$11,425▲ $10,215
Total Assets$493,155$1,427,145▲ $933,990
Other Assets Total$35,300$35,300→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$205,727$1,135,306▲ $929,579
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$276,237$354,978▲ $78,741
Total Liabilities$481,964$1,490,284▲ $1,008,320
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$11,191$-63,139▼ $74,330
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,191$-63,139▼ $74,330
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$493,155$1,427,145▲ $933,990

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$325,948$52,450$378,398
Equipment$4,663$209,606$214,269
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Julio MendozaExecutive DiFT$69,575$69,575

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Angel SierraPresident
Carlos AlvarezDirector
Francisco LantiguaDirector
Mario RussoDirector
Norma Rodriguez- RevesDirector
Stanley GuttDirector
Sydney SchulmanDirector/leg
Bobby ClarkSecretary
Reina LopezTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,998,696
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$21,944
All Other Contributions
$249,366
Change in Net Assets
$-74,330
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,352,245
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$742,725
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$479,423--$479,423
Other Employee Benefits$137,326$6,050-$143,376
Occupancy$75,807--$75,807
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$46,385$23,190-$69,575
Payroll Taxes$46,680$3,671-$50,351
All Other Expenses$21,910$12,374-$34,284
Interest-$28,713-$28,713
Insurance$26,065--$26,065
Other Expenses$25,187--$25,187
Travel$20,693--$20,693
Depreciation Depletion-$14,317-$14,317
Advertising$14,310--$14,310
Fees for Services Legal$5,975--$5,975
Office Expenses$1,503$207-$1,710
Total Functional Expenses$2,006,448$88,522$0$2,094,970
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$24,957
Fundraising Direct Expenses$9,019
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Tournament$24,957$24,957$5,019$19,938
Total Events$24,957$24,957$9,019$15,938
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 6

Classes of members of stockholders. The organization has members

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

Organization's process to review form 990 management and the board of directors review the form 990 for completeness before the return is filed.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

All of the directors and officers of the organizations must disclose any potential conflict between his or her own individual interest, any family members, or any related party and the interest of the organization. Full disclosure of all facts pertaining to such potential conflicts shall be made of the board of directors. A review by the board of directors will determine whether or not an actual conflict exists or could potentially occur.

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

Performance of the executive direvtor and/or any compensation are provided by the president of the oranization and the executive committee.

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

N/A

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the general public by request in the form of hard copies kept in the office. These forms can be reviewed during normal business hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spanish American Merchants
EIN
06-1390672
Address
95 PARK STREET, HARTFORD, CT 06106

Signing Officer

Name
Angel Sierra
Title
President
Signed
2017-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Angel Sierra
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
12

Preparer

Firm
Bennett & Company Pc
Address
34 JEROME AVE STE 312, BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002-2463
Preparer
Roger S Bennett
Phone
8602433333
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Sama is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses. Sama was created to assist business people, in particular, latinos to acquire a better understanding of the economic principals. Technical assistance is provided to promote business expansion, job creation and new entrepreneurship.

Form 990

This form 990 has been filed on a best efforts basis for compliance purpose certain minor balance discrepancies are being evaluated for possible amendment.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.19$0.37$1.41$1.42$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.20$0.38$1.44$1.17$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.31$0.11$1.19$1.19$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.33$0.12$1.23$1.15$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.40$0.04$1.20$1.08$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.50$0.07$1.02$1.09$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.38$0.02$0.88$0.88$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.46$0.01$2.69$2.62$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$1.49$0.06$2.02$2.09$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.48$0.01$2.12$2.21$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.50$0.02$1.32$1.61$0.28
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.39$0.31$1.51$1.70$0.19
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.90$0.40$0.50$1.77$1.49$0.28
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.67$0.46$0.22$1.44$1.23$0.20
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.34$0.01$1.12$1.18$0.06