Civic Intelligence

Exploring the Metropolis Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 13-3164931

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 07, 2018

Organization Profilewww.exploringthemetropolis.org
205 Lexington Ave 17th FloorNew York, NY 10016

(212) 886-2503

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

18th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$68,315

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 35.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$130,127

Down $32,228 (-20%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$122,034

Down $31,357 (-20%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$8,093

Down $871 (-9.7%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$195,158

Up $27,329 (+16%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$225,926

Up $453 (+0.2%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$30,768

Up $26,876 (+47%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $38,491Liabilities 2011: $31Net Assets 2011: $38,4602011Assets 2012: $41,072Liabilities 2012: $192Net Assets 2012: $40,8802012Assets 2013: $120,663Liabilities 2013: $8,171Net Assets 2013: $112,4922013Assets 2014: $214,795Liabilities 2014: $10,159Net Assets 2014: $204,6362014Assets 2015: $214,527Liabilities 2015: $9,319Net Assets 2015: $205,2082015Assets 2016: $162,355Liabilities 2016: $8,964Net Assets 2016: $153,3912016Assets 2017: $130,127Liabilities 2017: $8,093Net Assets 2017: $122,0342017Assets 2018: $97,225Liabilities 2018: $15,540Net Assets 2018: $81,6852018Assets 2019: $60,990Liabilities 2019: $10,590Net Assets 2019: $50,4002019Assets 2020: $27,687Liabilities 2020: $2,877Net Assets 2020: $24,8102020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$130,127
Liabilities$8,093
Net Assets$122,034
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $104,511Expenses 2011: $101,348Net Income 2011: $3,1632011Revenue 2012: $125,381Expenses 2012: $122,196Net Income 2012: $3,1852012Revenue 2013: $212,411Expenses 2013: $143,151Net Income 2013: $69,2602013Revenue 2014: $251,408Expenses 2014: $162,462Net Income 2014: $88,9462014Revenue 2015: $164,108Expenses 2015: $172,226Net Income 2015: -$8,1182015Revenue 2016: $167,829Expenses 2016: $225,473Net Income 2016: -$57,6442016Revenue 2017: $195,158Expenses 2017: $225,926Net Income 2017: -$30,7682017Revenue 2018: $187,404Expenses 2018: $223,779Net Income 2018: -$36,3752018Revenue 2019: $182,970Expenses 2019: $214,255Net Income 2019: -$31,2852019Revenue 2020: $92,249Expenses 2020: $117,839Net Income 2020: -$25,5902020Revenue 2021: $796Expenses 2021: $25,606Net Income 2021: -$24,8102021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$195,158
Expenses$225,926
Net Income-$30,768
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 7, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$280,929
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of exploring the metropolis (etm) is to study, analyze and resolve the workspace needs of the cultural and performing arts community in the new york city area. Continues on schedule o.

To study, analyze and resolve workspace needs of cultural and performing arts community in nyc.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,220$49,754▼ $13,466
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$55,797$39,246▼ $16,551
Pledges and Grants Receivable$21,693$31,035▲ $9,342
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,391$4,943▲ $552
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$17,161$4,407▼ $12,754
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$93$595▲ $502
Accounts Receivable-$147-
Total Assets$162,355$130,127▼ $32,228
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,964$8,093▼ $871
Total Liabilities$8,964$8,093▼ $871
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$121,031$91,074▼ $29,957
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$32,360$30,960▼ $1,400
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,391$122,034▼ $31,357
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$162,355$130,127▼ $32,228

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$595$7,358$7,953

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$56,219$34,190▲ $10,398$59,190$41,187
2016$54,407-▲ $3,182-$56,219
2015-$59,954▼ $4,458-$54,407
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David JohnstonExecutive DirectorFT$55,619$12,696$68,315

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eugenie C CowanBoard Chairwoman
Marieke SpencePresident
Earl CarlyssDirector
Judd GreensteinDirector
Kc MaurerDirector
Phyllis TaylorDirector
Roseline Michael NevelingDirector
James S SligarSecretary
Kimberly MangoldTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$184,154
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$11,001
Other Revenue
$3
All Other Contributions
$144,024
Change in Net Assets
$-30,768
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$145,008
Total Fundraising Expense$70,669
Other Expenses$50,168
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$30,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$19,947$10,513$31,669$62,129
Other Salaries and Wages$21,781$16,560$21,612$59,953
Grants to Domestic Individuals$30,750--$30,750
Other Employee Benefits$4,984$3,234$6,364$14,582
Payroll Taxes$2,852$1,851$3,641$8,344
Occupancy$2,051$1,331$2,618$6,000
Insurance$794$739$1,162$2,695
Fees for Services Accounting$0$1,500$0$1,500
Fees for Services Other$792$151$418$1,361
Other Expenses$0$0$1,199$1,199
All Other Expenses$236$147$409$792
Advertising$462$93$183$738
Travel$166$79$253$498
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$147$95$188$430
Office Expenses$101$66$151$318
Depreciation Depletion$41$59$72$172
Total Functional Expenses$117,469$37,788$70,669$225,926
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,270
Fundraising Gross Income$3,270
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Board ChairSee supplemental infoNo$6,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Exploring the Metropolis Inc
EIN
13-3164931
Phone
2128862503
Address
205 Lexington Ave 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016

Signing Officer

Name
David Johnston
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2128862503
Signed
2018-08-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Johnston
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Rich and Bander Llp
Address
79 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Preparer
Jonathan a Bander
Phone
2126842470
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other

“Part iii, line 1, description of organization mission: the mission of exploring the metropolis (etm) is to study, analyze and resolve the workspace needs of the cultural and performing arts community in the new york city area. Etm seeks to foster a vibrant and prolific performing arts community around shared resources of space and talent in order to increase stability and growth within the artistic community while broadening public access to performing arts. Etm accomplishes this mission by (1) matching artists and performing arts organizations seeking affordable, suitable workspace to rehearse and perform with facilities managers seeking to rent space (2) advising funders and government agencies in addressing workspace issues that affect the arts industry in all five boroughs of new york city (3) performing studies of physical facilities to assist facilities managers with better management and utilization of their existing space.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“James s. Sligar (board secretary) is the personal attorney for eugenie c. Cowan havemeyer.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“Etm board does not have a committee to act on its behalf. The board makes all governing decisions relating to the organization and documents all its meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The finance manager reviews the 990 after it is prepared by the accountant. Then both the finance manager and the executive director review the 990 together to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on the 990. Once the executive director is satisfied with the 990, it is forwarded to the board chairwoman who reviews selected sections of the 990 to ensure that the organization still meets its 501(c)(3) status. Each board member is then provided a copy of the 990 before it is filed.”

Pt XII, Line 2C

“Exploring the metropolis does not have a committee that assumes the responsibility for oversight of the compilation of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The board of directors fulfills these responsibilities.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“All board members and employees are required to sign conflict of interest statements annually. This is monitored by the chairwoman.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board sets the executive director's salary. The board chair and the treasurer discuss the budget with the executive director and make a determination as to whether an increase is feasible. All changes in salary are approved by the board.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Exploring the metropolis makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Anyone who needs a copy of the 990 of the organization can also obtain a copy by visiting the organization's office. Exploring the metropolis's form 990 can also be accessed by the general public at guidestar.org and the new york state charities bureau's website.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Consulting/research - etm has a long history of expertise and 447. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Research projects in 2017, they did provide some ad-hoc, pro-bono 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Other programmatic/organizational achivements for 2017: 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Day at google and spoke on a panrel for college students 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“The arts, and attended a forum by grantmakers in the arts. 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“And dance educators. They met twice in 2017 to advise etm 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank charges 132. 45. 29. 58.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues and subscriptions 100. 34. 22. 44.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“PRINTING 56. 15. 4. 37.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“POSTAGE 150. 51. 33. 66.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Professional development 179. 61. 40. 78.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 175. 30. 19. 126.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“The organization has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of december 31, 2017, the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0ETM CHOREOGRAPHER + COMPOSER RESIDENCIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS & LEARNING - ETM INITIATED THE QUEENS WORKSPACE INITIATIVE IN 2013. THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT INVOLVED SURVEYING PERFORMING ARTISTS, CULTURAL FACILITIES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO STAKEHOLDERS AND POLICYMAKERS AND CONDUCTING PILOT PROGRAMS. BASED ON THESE FINDINGS AND WITH FUNDING FROM MERTZ GILMORE FOUNDATION AND THE GREATER JAMAICA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, IN 2015 WE LAUNC
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0ETM RIDGEWOOD BUSHWICK COMPOSER RESIDENCY - STEMMING FROM OUR QUEENS WORKSPACE INITIATIVE AND WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, ETM INAUGURATED THE RIDGEWOOD BUSHWICK COMPOSER RESIDENCY IN SEPTEMBER 2016. THIS PARTNERSHIP WITH RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (FORMERLY THE RIDGEWOOD BUSHWICK SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL) PLACES ONE COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE AT THE PLAZA DE LOS ANCIANOS IN BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN. THE COMPOSER RECEIVES SIX MONTHS OF FREE SPACE AND A STIPEND.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0CONSULTING/RESEARCH - ETM HAS A LONG HISTORY OF EXPERTISE AND CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS CONSULTANCIES ON SHARED SPACE, ADAPTIVE USE, LAYOUTS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1RESEARCH PROJECTS IN 2017, THEY DID PROVIDE SOME AD-HOC, PRO-BONO CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. IN 2017, ETM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. IN 2017, ETM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. IN 2017, ETM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. IN 2017, ETM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. IN 2017, ETM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE CONSULTATION ON SPACE PROJECTS. IN
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2OTHER PROGRAMMATIC/ORGANIZATIONAL ACHIVEMENTS FOR 2017: ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF ETM IS REPRESENTED ON THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE OF
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc3DAY AT GOOGLE AND SPOKE ON A PANREL FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ARTS CAREERS, HELD AT SHETLER STUDIOS. INTERESTED IN ARTS CAREERS, HELD AT SHETLER STUDIOS. INTERESTED IN ARTS CAREERS, HELD AT SHETLER STUDIOS. INTERESTED IN ARTS CAREERS, HELD AT SHETLER STUDIOS. INTERESTED IN ARTS CAREERS, HELD AT SHETLER STUDIOS. INTERESTED IN ARTS CAREERS, HELD AT SHETLER STUDIOS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc4THE ARTS, AND ATTENDED A FORUM BY GRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS. HE SPOKE AT THE IMMIGRANT ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE HE SPOKE AT THE IMMIGRANT ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE HE SPOKE AT THE IMMIGRANT ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE HE SPOKE AT THE IMMIGRANT ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE HE SPOKE AT THE IMMIGRANT ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE HE SPOKE AT THE IMMIGRANT ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THE
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY.
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BELLEROPHON PUBLICATIONS, INC.'S PRESIDENT IS EUGENIE COWAN HAVEMEYER (BOARD CHAIR OF ETM). In 2017, ETM rented its office space from Bellerophon Publications, Inc. on a month to month basis for $500 a month.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE MISSION OF EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS (ETM) IS TO STUDY, ANALYZE AND RESOLVE THE WORKSPACE NEEDS OF THE CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA. ETM SEEKS TO FOSTER A VIBRANT AND PROLIFIC PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY AROUND SHARED RESOURCES OF SPACE AND TALENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE STABILITY AND GROWTH WITHIN THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY WHILE BROADENING PUBLIC ACCESS TO PERFORMING ARTS. ETM ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY (1) MATCHING ARTISTS AND PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING AFFORDABLE, SUITABLE WORKSPACE TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM WITH FACILITIES MANAGERS SEEKING TO RENT SPACE (2) ADVISING FUNDERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING WORKSPACE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE ARTS INDUSTRY IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY (3) PERFORMING STUDIES OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO ASSIST FACILITIES MANAGERS WITH BETTER MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THEIR EXISTING SPACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1JAMES S. SLIGAR (BOARD SECRETARY) IS THE PERSONAL ATTORNEY FOR EUGENIE C. COWAN HAVEMEYER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ETM BOARD DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF. THE BOARD MAKES ALL GOVERNING DECISIONS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND DOCUMENTS ALL ITS MEETINGS HELD OR WRITTEN ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FINANCE MANAGER REVIEWS THE 990 AFTER IT IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTANT. THEN BOTH THE FINANCE MANAGER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE 990 TOGETHER TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION ON THE 990. ONCE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SATISFIED WITH THE 990, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD CHAIRWOMAN WHO REVIEWS SELECTED SECTIONS OF THE 990 TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION STILL MEETS ITS 501(C)(3) STATUS. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS THEN PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE COMPILATION OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FULFILLS THESE RESPONSIBILITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. THIS IS MONITORED BY THE CHAIRWOMAN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE BOARD SETS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE TREASURER DISCUSS THE BUDGET WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER AN INCREASE IS FEASIBLE. ALL CHANGES IN SALARY ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ANYONE WHO NEEDS A COPY OF THE 990 OF THE ORGANIZATION CAN ALSO OBTAIN A COPY BY VISITING THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS'S FORM 990 CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT GUIDESTAR.ORG AND THE NEW YORK STATE CHARITIES BUREAU'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8CONSULTING/RESEARCH - ETM HAS A LONG HISTORY OF EXPERTISE AND 447. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9RESEARCH PROJECTS IN 2017, THEY DID PROVIDE SOME AD-HOC, PRO-BONO 0. 0. 0.

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$130,127
Liabilities
$8,093
Net assets
$122,034
Revenue
$195,158
Expenses
$225,926
Net income
-$30,768
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.26$0.25
2020Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.28$0.03$0.25$0.92$1.18$0.26
2019Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.61$0.11$0.50$1.83$2.14$0.31
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.97$0.16$0.82$1.87$2.24$0.36
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.08$1.22$1.95$2.26$0.31
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.62$0.09$1.53$1.68$2.25$0.58
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$2.15$0.09$2.05$1.64$1.72$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.10$2.05$2.51$1.62$0.89
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.08$1.12$2.12$1.43$0.69
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$1.25$1.22$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$1.05$1.01$0.03
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