Civic Intelligence

Groton Open Space Association Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 06-1469419

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 10, 2019

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

7th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

94th percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

20th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

49th percentile

1.3%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-45%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets7th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,032,924

Up $66,350 (+1.3%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$5,032,924

Up $66,446 (+1.3%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $96 (-100%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue7th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Down

$102,846

Down $82,639 (-45%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$36,400

Down $111,242 (-75%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$66,446

Up $28,603 (+76%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th 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

2018

Assets$5,032,924
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,032,924
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th 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

2018

Revenue$102,846
Expenses$36,400
Net Income$66,446
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 10, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$116,309
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,366,609$4,379,606▲ $12,997
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$993$396,491▲ $395,498
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$232,400$191,336▼ $41,064
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$366,572$65,491▼ $301,081
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Loans From Officers Directors-$0-
Total Assets$4,966,574$5,032,924▲ $66,350
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$96--
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$96$0▼ $96
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,965,612$5,006,237▲ $40,625
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$866$26,687▲ $25,821
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,966,478$5,032,924▲ $66,446
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,966,574$5,032,924▲ $66,350

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$4,366,823-$4,366,823
Buildings$9,303$3,987$13,290
Equipment$3,480$1,331$4,811
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay20th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$85,928
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,859
Other Revenue
$11,059
All Other Contributions
$80,583
Change in Net Assets
$66,446
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$35,081
Total Fundraising Expense$1,828
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,319
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Office Expenses$3,765$1,155$1,272$6,192
Insurance$2,972$1,947-$4,919
Fees for Services Other$3,600$100$556$4,256
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,925-$2,925
Depreciation Depletion$2,129$153-$2,282
Information Technology-$1,713-$1,713
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,319--$1,319
Occupancy$420$212-$632
Conferences and Meetings$330$65-$395
Advertising$212--$212
Other Expenses$100$2,356-$100
Total Functional Expenses$23,946$10,626$1,828$36,400
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$24,522
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,463
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$25,022$20,267$1,507$18,760
Fall Festival$4,845$4,255$414$3,841
Total Events$29,867$24,522$13,463$11,059
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
Treasurer
Signed
2019-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
300

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

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

“(Expenses $ 3,025 including grants of $ 319) PROGRAM RELATED PUBLICITY AND EDUCATION RELATED EXPENSES INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS, AND PUBLICATIONS INFORMING OUR MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY OF OUR PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G Other Fees

“Other - Total Expense: 4256, Program Service Expense: 3600, Management and General Expenses: 100, Fundraising Expenses: 556;”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0GENERAL STEWARDSHIP OF LAND. GOSA PAYS FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE HALEY FARM STATE PARK FIELDS TO PREVENT REVERSION TO FORESTS. GOSA MAINTAINS TRAILS AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT OWNED CANDLEWOOD HILL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA. GOSA MAINTAINS PROPERTIES WITH FIELDS, TRAILS, AND FORESTS AND ONE COASTAL SHORELINE PROPERTY."
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0(Expenses $ 3,025 including grants of $ 319) PROGRAM RELATED PUBLICITY AND EDUCATION RELATED EXPENSES INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS, AND PUBLICATIONS INFORMING OUR MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY OF OUR PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DAVID OLIVIER AND PATRICIA OLIVIER - Family relationship
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Organization has members who meet at least annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The membership elects the governing body at the annual membership meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Bylaws and Board and Officer nominations are approved by the membership.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5A copy of Form 990 was provided to and reviewed by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization requires every director to disclose compliance with the policy annually, noting any interest that could give rise to conflicts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Other - Total Expense: 4256, Program Service Expense: 3600, Management and General Expenses: 100, Fundraising Expenses: 556;
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,032,924
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,032,924
Revenue
$102,846
Expenses
$36,400
Net income
$66,446
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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
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