Civic Intelligence

Common Ground Relief Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 06-1816720

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Apr 19, 2015

1800 Deslonde StreetNew Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 583-0742

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.99x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

11th percentile

-33%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-9.2%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Assets

Down

$375,819

Down $65,594 (-15%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$195,191

Down $59,764 (-23%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$180,628

Down $5,830 (-3.1%) from 2013

Revenue

Down

$182,772

Down $18,578 (-9.2%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$242,528

Down $15,650 (-6.1%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$59,756

Down $2,928 (-5.2%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $428,928Liabilities 2010: $202,413Net Assets 2010: $226,5152010Assets 2011: $511,846Liabilities 2011: $198,779Net Assets 2011: $313,0672011Assets 2012: $502,476Liabilities 2012: $190,693Net Assets 2012: $311,7832012Assets 2013: $441,413Liabilities 2013: $186,458Net Assets 2013: $254,9552013Assets 2014: $375,819Liabilities 2014: $180,628Net Assets 2014: $195,1912014Assets 2015: $485,604Liabilities 2015: $173,329Net Assets 2015: $312,2752015Assets 2016: $411,479Liabilities 2016: $165,275Net Assets 2016: $246,2042016Assets 2017: $409,836Liabilities 2017: $157,600Net Assets 2017: $252,2362017Assets 2018: $425,462Liabilities 2018: $147,210Net Assets 2018: $278,2522018Assets 2019: $379,162Liabilities 2019: $138,145Net Assets 2019: $241,0172019Assets 2020: $366,319Liabilities 2020: $128,701Net Assets 2020: $237,6182020Assets 2021: $391,977Liabilities 2021: $118,502Net Assets 2021: $273,4752021Assets 2022: $396,035Liabilities 2022: $104,327Net Assets 2022: $291,7082022Assets 2023: $333,125Liabilities 2023: $98,543Net Assets 2023: $234,5822023Assets 2024: $292,570Liabilities 2024: $87,737Net Assets 2024: $204,8332024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$375,819
Liabilities$180,628
Net Assets$195,191

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $253,5632010Expenses 2011: $287,7302011Revenue 2012: $281,709Expenses 2012: $282,993Net Income 2012: -$1,2842012Revenue 2013: $201,350Expenses 2013: $258,178Net Income 2013: -$56,8282013Revenue 2014: $182,772Expenses 2014: $242,528Net Income 2014: -$59,7562014Revenue 2015: $291,153Expenses 2015: $173,126Net Income 2015: $118,0272015Revenue 2016: $99,004Expenses 2016: $165,075Net Income 2016: -$66,0712016Revenue 2017: $174,529Expenses 2017: $168,497Net Income 2017: $6,0322017Revenue 2018: $198,410Expenses 2018: $172,394Net Income 2018: $26,0162018Revenue 2019: $129,219Expenses 2019: $166,455Net Income 2019: -$37,2362019Revenue 2020: $161,875Expenses 2020: $165,274Net Income 2020: -$3,3992020Revenue 2021: $223,078Expenses 2021: $187,221Net Income 2021: $35,8572021Revenue 2022: $249,271Expenses 2022: $231,039Net Income 2022: $18,2322022Revenue 2023: $228,195Expenses 2023: $285,321Net Income 2023: -$57,1262023Revenue 2024: $345,742Expenses 2024: $375,491Net Income 2024: -$29,7492024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$182,772
Expenses$242,528
Net Income-$59,756
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Apr 19, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$182,772
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the new orleans area. Common ground relief is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work gives hope to communities by working with them, providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes people working together to rebuild their lives in sustainable ways.

To provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the new orleans area. Common ground relief is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work gives hope to communities by working with them, providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes people working together to rebuild their lives in sustainable wayscommon ground relief, inc.'s primary purpose is to provide information and assistance in the rebuilding process of the city of new orleans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$361,962$348,241▼ $13,721
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,638$13,128▼ $21,510
Inventories for Sale or Use$36,575$12,000▼ $24,575
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,033$2,400▼ $1,633
Total Assets$441,413$375,819▼ $65,594
Other Assets Total$4,205$50▼ $4,155
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$182,759$176,749▼ $6,010
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,699$3,879▲ $180
Total Liabilities$186,458$180,628▼ $5,830
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$244,117$184,353▼ $59,764
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$10,838$10,838→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$254,955$195,191▼ $59,764
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$441,413$375,819▼ $65,594

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$176,394$34,797$211,191
Leasehold Improvements$110,938$29,176$140,114
Equipment$11,339$44,016$55,355
Land$49,570-$49,570
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frank JurovichChairman/board Member
Dr Doris HicksBoard Member
Sharon JohnsonBoard Member
Walter GoodwinBoard Member
Thom PepperOperations Director/board
Cassie PiersonSecretary/board Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$98,340
Program Service Revenue
$84,340
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$92
All Other Contributions
$98,340
Change in Net Assets
$-59,756
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$237,867
Total Fundraising Expense$12,758
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,661
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$22,773$12,465$781$36,019
Depreciation Depletion$17,107$4,547-$21,654
Other Expenses$16,839$1,675-$16,839
Insurance$13,839$2,541-$16,380
Fees for Services Other$2,643$990$11,000$14,633
Interest-$13,196-$13,196
Office Expenses$4,366$2,779$952$8,097
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,759-$7,759
Occupancy$5,607$1,191-$6,798
Advertising$724$3,743$25$4,492
Other Salaries and Wages$4,330--$4,330
Travel$50$753-$803
Payroll Taxes$331--$331
Total Functional Expenses$178,131$51,639$12,758$242,528
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
No
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

The organization does not have any committees at this time.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

A draft copy of the form 990 will be sent to the board by e mail and request review and responses by a certain established date. Approval will be recorded in the minutes at a subsequent board meeting.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

The organization makes its form 1023 and exempt organization returns available to the public upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No documents are provided to the general public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Common Ground Relief Inc
EIN
06-1816720
Phone
5045830742
Address
1800 DESLONDE STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

Signing Officer

Name
Thom Pepper
Title
Treasurer/executive Director
Phone
5045830742
Signed
2015-04-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thom Pepper
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
900

Preparer

Firm
Hienz & Macaluso LLC
Address
110 VETERANS BLVD SUITE 170, METAIRIE, LA 70005
Preparer
Robert W Hienz
Phone
5048375434
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

Completed construction of a new nursery allowing for growth of 10,000 trees annually and 100,000+ stems of marsh grasses for various state and federal agencies and initiated a tree planting for private property owners. Picked up and recycled 1,000 illegally dumped car and truck tires found in the lower ninth ward of new orleans. Provided volunteers for an invasive species removal program at the audubon nature center. Began restoration of a 125 year old home in one of the city's historic districts as a demonstration project for best practices in energy efficient design and job creation for local residents. Partnered with louisiana civil justice institute to begin offering free legal assistance to local residents 5 days a week. Provided wetlands education programming to 200 k-8 students in orleans and jefferson parish schools.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Food for volunteers: program service expenses 11,847. Management and general expenses 3,277. Fundraising expenses 776. Total expenses 15,900. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 5,905. Management and general expenses 1,337. Fundraising expenses 5. Total expenses 7,247. Gasoline: program service expenses 2,453. Management and general expenses 3,502. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,955. Meals & entertainment: program service expenses 100. Management and general expenses 4,349. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,449. Animal rescue: program service expenses 2,468. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,468.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Adjustment to beginning net assets -8.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0REBUILD AND RENEW LOUISIANA COASTAL WETLANDS AND GARDENS - ADVOCATE FOR THE RESTORATION OF COASTAL AREAS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS. INCLUDES A NURSERY TO GROW PLANTS VITAL TO WETLAND RESTORATION AND COORDINATE VOLUNTEER PLANTING PROJECTS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM- ANIMAL RESCUE
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0201350
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0374281
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IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt034797
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0211191
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt011339
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt044016
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt055355
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IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt049570
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0110938
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt029176
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0140114
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0348241
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW NURSERY ALLOWING FOR GROWTH OF 10,000 TREES ANNUALLY AND 100,000+ STEMS OF MARSH GRASSES FOR VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND INITIATED A TREE PLANTING FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS. PICKED UP AND RECYCLED 1,000 ILLEGALLY DUMPED CAR AND TRUCK TIRES FOUND IN THE LOWER NINTH WARD OF NEW ORLEANS. PROVIDED VOLUNTEERS FOR AN INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL PROGRAM AT THE AUDUBON NATURE CENTER. BEGAN RESTORATION OF A 125 YEAR OLD HOME IN ONE OF THE CITY'S HISTORIC DISTRICTS AS A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR BEST PRACTICES IN ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN AND JOB CREATION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. PARTNERED WITH LOUISIANA CIVIL JUSTICE INSTITUTE TO BEGIN OFFERING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS 5 DAYS A WEEK. PROVIDED WETLANDS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO 200 K-8 STUDENTS IN ORLEANS AND JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOLS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES AT THIS TIME.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE SENT TO THE BOARD BY E MAIL AND REQUEST REVIEW AND RESPONSES BY A CERTAIN ESTABLISHED DATE. APPROVAL WILL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES AT A SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FOOD FOR VOLUNTEERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,847. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,277. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 776. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,900. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,905. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,337. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,247. GASOLINE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,453. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,502. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,955. MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 100. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,349. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,449. ANIMAL RESCUE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,468. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,468.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6ADJUSTMENT TO BEGINNING NET ASSETS -8.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd01
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
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IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0180628
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IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0195191
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IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
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IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt0900
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0441413
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IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
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IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt050
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IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
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IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0184353
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01800 DESLONDE STREET
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0NEW ORLEANS
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0LA
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd070117
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt05
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt05
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0WWW.COMMONGROUNDRELIEF.ORG
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd01
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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.93$0.88$2.05$3.46$3.75$0.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.33$0.99$2.35$2.28$2.85$0.57
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.96$1.04$2.92$2.49$2.31$0.18
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.92$1.19$2.73$2.23$1.87$0.36
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.66$1.29$2.38$1.62$1.65$0.03
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.79$1.38$2.41$1.29$1.66$0.37
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.25$1.47$2.78$1.98$1.72$0.26
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.10$1.58$2.52$1.75$1.68$0.06
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.11$1.65$2.46$0.99$1.65$0.66
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.86$1.73$3.12$2.91$1.73$1.18
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$1.81$1.95$1.83$2.43$0.60
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.41$1.86$2.55$2.01$2.58$0.57
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.02$1.91$3.12$2.82$2.83$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.12$1.99$3.13$2.88
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.29$2.02$2.27$2.54