Civic Intelligence

Groton Open Space Association Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 06-1469419

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 03, 2017

Organization Profilewww.GOSAonline.org
P O Box 9187Groton, CT 06340-9187

(860) 536-9811

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

93rd percentile

52%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

54th percentile

2.3%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-86%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,928,994

Up $108,840 (+2.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$4,928,635

Up $108,481 (+2.3%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$359

Up $359 from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$208,140

Down $1,308,672 (-86%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$99,659

Up $40,234 (+68%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$108,481

Down $1,348,906 (-93%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,637,957Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,637,9572011Assets 2012: $2,707,533Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,707,5332012Assets 2013: $3,143,713Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $3,143,7132013Assets 2014: $3,362,767Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $3,362,7672014Assets 2015: $4,820,154Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $4,820,1542015Assets 2016: $4,928,994Liabilities 2016: $359Net Assets 2016: $4,928,6352016Assets 2017: $4,966,574Liabilities 2017: $96Net Assets 2017: $4,966,4782017Assets 2018: $5,032,924Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $5,032,9242018Assets 2019: $5,117,265Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $5,117,2652019Assets 2020: $5,235,270Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $5,235,2702020Assets 2021: $6,657,272Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $6,657,2722021Assets 2022: $6,572,405Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $6,572,4052022Assets 2023: $6,800,285Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $6,800,2852023Assets 2024: $6,968,607Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $6,968,6072024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$4,928,994
Liabilities$359
Net Assets$4,928,635
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $688,256Expenses 2011: $86,578Net Income 2011: $601,6782011Revenue 2012: $122,454Expenses 2012: $52,878Net Income 2012: $69,5762012Revenue 2013: $478,072Expenses 2013: $41,894Net Income 2013: $436,1782013Revenue 2014: $299,583Expenses 2014: $80,527Net Income 2014: $219,0562014Revenue 2015: $1,516,812Expenses 2015: $59,425Net Income 2015: $1,457,3872015Revenue 2016: $208,140Expenses 2016: $99,659Net Income 2016: $108,4812016Revenue 2017: $185,485Expenses 2017: $147,642Net Income 2017: $37,8432017Revenue 2018: $102,846Expenses 2018: $36,400Net Income 2018: $66,4462018Revenue 2019: $144,783Expenses 2019: $60,442Net Income 2019: $84,3412019Revenue 2020: $146,987Expenses 2020: $28,982Net Income 2020: $118,0052020Revenue 2021: $1,450,842Expenses 2021: $28,840Net Income 2021: $1,422,0022021Revenue 2022: $157,279Expenses 2022: $242,147Net Income 2022: -$84,8682022Revenue 2023: $257,111Expenses 2023: $29,230Net Income 2023: $227,8812023Revenue 2024: $199,875Expenses 2024: $31,553Net Income 2024: $168,3222024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$208,140
Expenses$99,659
Net Income$108,481
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 3, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$218,930
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern ct; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public on behalf of open space and clean water.

Gosa's purpose is to: protect and preserve open space and water resources in southeastern ct; provide public access for passive recreation; educate the public and enlist public support on behalf of open space and clean water.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,347,613$4,346,284▼ $1,329
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$249,455$364,152▲ $114,697
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$223,086$218,558▼ $4,528
Accounts Receivable$0--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0--
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0--
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0--
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0--
Intangible Assets$0--
Inventories for Sale or Use$0--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0--
Total Assets$4,820,154$4,928,994▲ $108,840
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$359▲ $359
Grants Payable$0--
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0--
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0--
Escrow Account Liability$0--
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0--
Total Liabilities$0$359▲ $359
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,820,154$4,877,456▲ $57,302
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$51,179▲ $51,179
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,820,154$4,928,635▲ $108,481
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,820,154$4,928,994▲ $108,840

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$4,334,323-$4,334,323
Buildings$11,961$1,329$13,290
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
-President
-Vice President
-Director
-Secretary
-Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$193,068
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,258
Other Revenue
$11,814
All Other Contributions
$133,570
Change in Net Assets
$108,481
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$99,659
Total Fundraising Expense$2,960
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Insurance$2,840$1,895-$4,735
Office Expenses$1,038$861$2,712$4,611
Fees for Services Accounting$1,500$2,175-$3,675
Depreciation Depletion$1,329--$1,329
Information Technology-$815-$815
Conferences and Meetings$190$580-$770
Other Expenses$368$815-$368
Fees for Services Legal$275--$275
Advertising$50--$50
Occupancy-$50-$50
Travel$28--$28
Fees for Services Other$-4,750$100$248$-4,402
Total Functional Expenses$89,408$7,291$2,960$99,659
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$22,604
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,790
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$25,894$22,604$1,449$21,155
Event 2-$0-$0
Total Events$25,894$22,604$10,790$11,814
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons

“DAVID OLIVIER AND PATRICIA OLIVIER - Family relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders

“Organization has members who meet at least annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

“The membership elects the governing body at the annual membership meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders

“The Bylaws and Board and Officer nominations are approved by the membership.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body

“A copy of Form 990 was provided to and reviewed by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy

“The organization requires every director to disclose compliance with the policy annually, noting any interest that could give rise to conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Groton Open Space Association Inc
EIN
06-1469419
Phone
8605369811
Address
P O Box 9187, Groton, CT 06340-9187

Signing Officer

Name
David Olivier
Title
Interim Treasurer
Signed
2017-05-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
0
Volunteers
250

Preparer

Firm
Crowe Horwath Llp
Address
175 Powder Forest Drive, Simsbury, CT 06089-7902
Preparer
Kristin Anderson
Phone
8606789200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2 New program services

“NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON PRIOR YEAR FORM 990: General Stewardship of Land. Although a principle mission area for GOSA, was not listed as a primary program service area on previous 990 as other grant and acquisition related activities superceded.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Significant changes in program services

“CESSATION OF PROGRAM SERVICES: Completed a USDA National Resource Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Grant in prior year.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D Description of other program services

“(Expenses $ 1,185 including grants of $) Program related educational expenses including presentations, activities, educational tours, and publications informing our membership and community of our projects and outcomes.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Acquisition Related Activities Filed Avery Farm Nature Preserve documents in both Ledyard and Groton and provided for a state required single program grant audit required because of last years Avery Farm Acquisition State of Connecticut DEEP Grant.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON PRIOR YEAR FORM 990: General Stewardship of Land. Although a principle mission area for GOSA, was not listed as a primary program service area on previous 990 as other grant and acquisition related activities superceded.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CESSATION OF PROGRAM SERVICES: Completed a USDA National Resource Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Grant in prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2(Expenses $ 1,185 including grants of $) Program related educational expenses including presentations, activities, educational tours, and publications informing our membership and community of our projects and outcomes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DAVID OLIVIER AND PATRICIA OLIVIER - Family relationship
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Organization has members who meet at least annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The membership elects the governing body at the annual membership meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Bylaws and Board and Officer nominations are approved by the membership.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7A copy of Form 990 was provided to and reviewed by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8The organization requires every director to disclose compliance with the policy annually, noting any interest that could give rise to conflicts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 2 New program services
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Significant changes in program services
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,928,994
Liabilities
$359
Net assets
$4,928,635
Revenue
$208,140
Expenses
$99,659
Net income
$108,481
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.97$0.00$6.97$0.20$0.03$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.80$0.00$6.80$0.26$0.03$0.23
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.57$0.00$6.57$0.16$0.24$0.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.66$0.00$6.66$1.45$0.03$1.42
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.24$0.00$5.24$0.15$0.03$0.12
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.12$0.00$5.12$0.14$0.06$0.08
2018Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$5.03$0.00$5.03$0.10$0.04$0.07
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.97$0.00$4.97$0.19$0.15$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.93$0.00$4.93$0.21$0.10$0.11
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.82$0.00$4.82$1.52$0.06$1.46
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.36$0.00$3.36$0.30$0.08$0.22
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.14$0.00$3.14$0.48$0.04$0.44
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.71$0.00$2.71$0.12$0.05$0.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.64$0.00$2.64$0.69$0.09$0.60