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Spanish American Merchants Association Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 06-1390672

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 12, 2021

Organization Profile
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

91st percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

58th percentile

9.6%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$178,984

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.9% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

41st percentile

2.7%

Faster asset growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$437,864

Up $11,652 (+2.7%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$39,328

Up $110,157 (+156%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$398,536

Down $98,505 (-20%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,197,757

Up $178,548 (+18%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$1,083,160

Down $4,188 (-0.4%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$114,597

Up $182,736 (+268%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth41st percentile

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

2020

Assets$437,864
Liabilities$398,536
Net Assets$39,328
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

2020

Revenue$1,197,757
Expenses$1,083,160
Net Income$114,597
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 12, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,249,695
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$319,912$306,112▼ $13,800
Accounts Receivable$94,172$88,164▼ $6,008
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$8,828$40,288▲ $31,460
Total Assets$426,212$437,864▲ $11,652
Other Assets Total$3,300$3,300→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$304,519$283,572▼ $20,947
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$192,522$114,964▼ $77,558
Total Liabilities$497,041$398,536▼ $98,505
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-70,829$39,328▲ $110,157
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-70,829$39,328▲ $110,157
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$426,212$437,864▲ $11,652

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$290,596$92,301$382,897
Equipment$15,516$220,953$236,469
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Julio MendozaExecutive DiFT$178,984$178,984
Julio MendozaExecutive Director-$178,984$178,984

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Angel SierraPresident
Carlos AlvarezDirector
Francisco LantiguaDirector
Luis MenendezDirector
Milton LantiguaDirector
Norma Rodriguez- ReyesDirector
Stanley GuttDirector
Sydney SchulmanDirector/leg
Ramon FloresTrustee/dire
Bobby ClarkSecretary
Reina LopezTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,183,695
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$14,062
All Other Contributions
$519,841
Change in Net Assets
$114,597
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$813,930
Other Expenses$269,230
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$443,233--$443,233
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$119,323$59,661-$178,984
Other Employee Benefits$137,939$6,078-$144,017
Payroll Taxes$43,122$4,574-$47,696
Occupancy$36,537--$36,537
Interest-$26,674-$26,674
Insurance$23,696--$23,696
Fees for Services Other-$21,000-$21,000
Other Expenses$14,150$14,486-$14,150
Advertising$11,327--$11,327
Depreciation Depletion$7,021$2,340-$9,361
All Other Expenses$3,315$814-$4,129
Travel$1,924--$1,924
Office Expenses$1,221$168-$1,389
Total Functional Expenses$921,019$162,141$0$1,083,160
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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
2021-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Angel Sierra
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
9

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, Part XI, Line 9

“Excess book depreciation over tax -4,440”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$437,864
Liabilities
$398,536
Net assets
$39,328
Revenue
$1,197,757
Expenses
$1,083,160
Net income
$114,597
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