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School for Esoteric Studies Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 13-1832805

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 11, 2018

Organization Profilewww.esotericstudies.net
899 Haywood Road Suite BAsheville, NC 28806

(828) 225-4272

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

4th percentile

-43%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$33,500

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 34.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

49th percentile

4.9%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE B • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,278,257

Up $60,032 (+4.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,277,949

Up $62,218 (+5.1%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$308

Down $2,186 (-88%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$97,357

Down $54,820 (-36%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$139,606

Down $7,718 (-5.2%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$42,249

Down $47,102 (-971%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $998,801Liabilities 2010: $3,233Net Assets 2010: $995,5682010Assets 2011: $1,020,093Liabilities 2011: $3,275Net Assets 2011: $1,016,8182011Assets 2012: $1,106,816Liabilities 2012: $2,618Net Assets 2012: $1,104,1982012Assets 2013: $1,278,734Liabilities 2013: $1,073Net Assets 2013: $1,277,6612013Assets 2014: $1,365,588Liabilities 2014: $7,045Net Assets 2014: $1,358,5432014Assets 2015: $1,242,402Liabilities 2015: $3,678Net Assets 2015: $1,238,7242015Assets 2016: $1,218,225Liabilities 2016: $2,494Net Assets 2016: $1,215,7312016Assets 2017: $1,278,257Liabilities 2017: $308Net Assets 2017: $1,277,9492017Assets 2018: $1,130,337Liabilities 2018: $1,359Net Assets 2018: $1,128,9782018Assets 2019: $1,274,548Liabilities 2019: $182Net Assets 2019: $1,274,3662019Assets 2020: $1,385,850Liabilities 2020: $205Net Assets 2020: $1,385,6452020Assets 2021: $1,502,489Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,502,4892021Assets 2022: $1,217,849Liabilities 2022: $206Net Assets 2022: $1,217,6432022Assets 2023: $1,316,716Liabilities 2023: $208Net Assets 2023: $1,316,5082023Assets 2024: $1,420,931Liabilities 2024: $5,831Net Assets 2024: $1,415,1002024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,278,257
Liabilities$308
Net Assets$1,277,949
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $133,6162010Expenses 2011: $135,7472011Expenses 2012: $140,7842012Revenue 2013: $133,060Expenses 2013: $137,260Net Income 2013: -$4,2002013Revenue 2014: $190,770Expenses 2014: $138,836Net Income 2014: $51,9342014Revenue 2015: $183,037Expenses 2015: $173,917Net Income 2015: $9,1202015Revenue 2016: $152,177Expenses 2016: $147,324Net Income 2016: $4,8532016Revenue 2017: $97,357Expenses 2017: $139,606Net Income 2017: -$42,2492017Revenue 2018: $192,784Expenses 2018: $141,206Net Income 2018: $51,5782018Revenue 2019: $93,072Expenses 2019: $127,338Net Income 2019: -$34,2662019Revenue 2020: $97,446Expenses 2020: $102,447Net Income 2020: -$5,0012020Revenue 2021: $125,107Expenses 2021: $107,521Net Income 2021: $17,5862021Revenue 2022: $107,302Expenses 2022: $108,913Net Income 2022: -$1,6112022Revenue 2023: $88,319Expenses 2023: $107,159Net Income 2023: -$18,8402023Revenue 2024: $150,630Expenses 2024: $107,823Net Income 2024: $42,8072024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$97,357
Expenses$139,606
Net Income-$42,249
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 11, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$235,698
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the School for Esoteric Studies is to provide structured, sequenced esoteric discipleship training grounded in Ageless Wisdom teachings and designed to produce World Servers.

To train people in the Ageless Wisdom teachings and practice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,188,363$1,238,444▲ $50,081
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$28,601$38,660▲ $10,059
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,142$1,001▼ $141
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,218,225$1,278,257▲ $60,032
Other Assets Total$119$152▲ $33
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,494$308▼ $2,186
Total Liabilities$2,494$308▼ $2,186
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,215,731$1,277,949▲ $62,218
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,215,731$1,277,949▲ $62,218
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,218,225$1,278,257▲ $60,032

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$4,499$4,499

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$1,188,363-▲ $163,081$79,100$1,238,444
2016$1,212,962-▲ $95,402$84,000$1,188,363
2015$1,319,454-▼ $1,492$73,500$1,212,962
2014$1,247,316-▲ $147,138$60,000$1,319,454
2013$1,063,868-▲ $234,136$40,551$1,247,316
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Miguel MalagrecaVice PresidentPT$33,500$33,500
Gail JolleyTreas/Exec DirectorPT$30,084$30,084

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dorothy RiddleChairperson
Al ChristensenDirector
Joan HoerleinSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$38,427
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$58,930
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$38,427
Change in Net Assets
$-42,249
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$112,125
Other Expenses$27,481
Total Fundraising Expense$1,983
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$37,813$24,272$1,505$63,590
Other Salaries and Wages-$42,948-$42,948
Occupancy$2,646$4,725$189$7,560
Payroll Taxes$1,611$3,861$115$5,587
Office Expenses$1,802$3,414$126$5,342
Advertising$4,402--$4,402
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,025-$3,025
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$3,022-$3,022
Insurance$273$1,229$20$1,522
Information Technology$394$703$28$1,125
Other Expenses-$29-$29
All Other Expenses$7$12-$19
Total Functional Expenses$48,948$88,675$1,983$139,606
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Prior to filing, the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Executive Director, and then distributed to the full Board for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The Conflict of Interest policy is monitored by the Executive Director. It is reviewed and signed every year at the annual Board Meeting. Non-attending Board members send their signed forms in by mail.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The three most recent Form 990s (including financial information), the By-Laws, Conflicts of Interest Policy, and other governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
School for Esoteric Studies Inc
EIN
13-1832805
Phone
8282254272
Address
899 Haywood Road Suite B, Asheville, NC 28806

Signing Officer

Name
Gail Jolley
Title
Treas/Exec Director
Signed
2018-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dorothy Riddle
Formed
1956
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Mig Murphy Sistrom CPA Pc
Address
2216 Whitley Dr, DURHAM, NC 27707-1469
Preparer
Darren Hunicutt
Phone
9194191119
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“The funds are not designated for a particular purpose; they may be used for any aspect of the school's work.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The funds are not designated for a particular purpose; they may be used for any aspect of the school's work.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Entrance Questionnaire (application form) includes a cover letter with a statement of the non-discrimination policy. The school's website also includes a statement of this policy.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1N/A - no scholarships or financial assistance given
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Prior to filing, the Form 990 will be reviewed by the Executive Director, and then distributed to the full Board for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Conflict of Interest policy is monitored by the Executive Director. It is reviewed and signed every year at the annual Board Meeting. Non-attending Board members send their signed forms in by mail.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The three most recent Form 990s (including financial information), the By-Laws, Conflicts of Interest Policy, and other governing documents are made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,278,257
Liabilities
$308
Net assets
$1,277,949
Revenue
$97,357
Expenses
$139,606
Net income
-$42,249
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$0.01$1.42$0.15$0.11$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.00$1.32$0.09$0.11$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.11$0.11$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.00$1.50$0.13$0.11$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.00$1.39$0.10$0.10$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.00$1.27$0.09$0.13$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$0.19$0.14$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.00$1.28$0.10$0.14$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.15$0.15$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$0.18$0.17$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.01$1.36$0.19$0.14$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.00$1.28$0.13$0.14$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.00$1.10$0.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.14
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.13