Civic Intelligence

American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 13-3576347

Oct 01, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014 • Filed on Jun 30, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.ABFFE.ORG
333 Westchester Avenue No S20210604

(914) 406-7515

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.3%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$141,825

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 43.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-86%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

7.2%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Down

$25,792

Down $160,111 (-86%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$2,357

Up $981,531 (+100%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$23,435

Down $1,141,642 (-98%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Up

$324,108

Up $21,808 (+7.2%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$325,201

Up $25,649 (+8.6%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$1,093

Down $3,841 (-140%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $131,713Liabilities 2010: $1,090,475Net Assets 2010: -$958,7622010Assets 2011: $109,933Liabilities 2011: $1,075,743Net Assets 2011: -$965,8102011Assets 2012: $141,173Liabilities 2012: $1,123,095Net Assets 2012: -$981,9222012Assets 2013: $185,903Liabilities 2013: $1,165,077Net Assets 2013: -$979,1742013Assets 2014: $25,792Liabilities 2014: $23,435Net Assets 2014: $2,3572014

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$25,792
Liabilities$23,435
Net Assets$2,357
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $197,7022010Revenue 2011: $243,411Expenses 2011: $250,459Net Income 2011: -$7,0482011Expenses 2012: $295,0802012Revenue 2013: $302,300Expenses 2013: $299,552Net Income 2013: $2,7482013Revenue 2014: $324,108Expenses 2014: $325,201Net Income 2014: -$1,0932014

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$324,108
Expenses$325,201
Net Income-$1,093
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014
Signed
Jun 30, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$353,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote and protect free exchange of ideas, particularly those contained in books, by opposing restrictions on the freedom of speech; issuing statements of significant free expression controversies; participating in legal cases involving first amendment rights; collaborating with other groups with an interest in free speech; and providing education about the importance of free expression to booksellers, other members of the book industry, politicians, the press and the public.

The american booksellers foundation for free expression was incorporated as a separate legal entity on may 21, 1990 to participate in public information and education activities related to promoting first amendment rights and to serve as a public voice on such issues on behalf of booksellers and others in the book community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$161,118$20,592▼ $140,526
Accounts Receivable$24,785$5,200▼ $19,585
Total Assets$185,903$25,792▼ $160,111
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,134,296$0▼ $1,134,296
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,781$23,435▼ $7,346
Total Liabilities$1,165,077$23,435▼ $1,141,642
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-979,174$2,357▲ $981,531
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-979,174$2,357▲ $981,531
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$185,903$25,792▼ $160,111
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dan CullenDirectorFT-$141,825$141,825
Chris FinanPresidentPT$108,962$3,269$112,231

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Betsy BurtonVice President
Bradley GrahamDirector
Erinn HartmanDirector
Michael TuckerDirector
Roberta RubinDirector
Shawn WathenDirector
Suzanna HermansDirector
Theresa ChmaraDirector
Valerie KoehlerDirector
Mitchell KaplanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$320,807
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$24
Other Revenue
$3,277
All Other Contributions
$153,330
Change in Net Assets
$-1,093

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$324,108
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$982,624
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,306,732
Total Revenue per Form 990
$324,108
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$190,183
Other Expenses$101,106
Total Fundraising Expense$35,897
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$33,912
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,236$22,227$16,670$111,133
Other Salaries and Wages$30,097$19,261$6,945$56,303
Grants to Domestic Orgs$33,912--$33,912
Occupancy$16,035--$16,035
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,250-$14,250
Travel-$13,929-$13,929
Payroll Taxes$7,828$2,409$1,806$12,043
Information Technology-$7,763-$7,763
Fees for Services Lobbying$7,193--$7,193
Other Employee Benefits$4,527$1,393$1,045$6,965
Pension Plan Contributions$2,430$748$561$3,739
Other Expenses$3,253$3,292$753$3,292
All Other Expenses-$2,674-$2,674
Fees for Services Legal-$518-$518
Total Functional Expenses$193,274$96,030$35,897$325,201

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$325,201
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$325,201
Total Expenses per Form 990$325,201
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
13-2760431-501(c)(6)To Promote Free Expression.$17,612
13-3197949-501(c)(3)To Promote Free Expression.$15,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,704
Fundraising Gross Income$23,552
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$67,732$23,552-$23,552
Total Events$67,732$23,552$29,704$-6,152
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 is reviewed by the management and distributed to the board of directors for final review and approval before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization obtains annual affirmation of its conflict of interest policy from its board members and senior management. The policy is signed by the board members annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The organization uses independent compensation consultant in determining the ceo/executive director's compensation which is approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

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

FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A:

“Dan cullen, board member of the organization, is also the contents officer at american booksellers association, inc. ("aba"), a related organization. During the year, dan cullen worked .3 hour for the organization, and 39.7 hours for aba. The compensation reported on part vii was paid by aba as salary for the services rendered by dan cullen as an employee of aba.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
13-3576347
Phone
9144067515

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Finan
Title
President
Phone
9144067515
Signed
2015-06-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Finan
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Preparer
Lyons Robert
Phone
2125038800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Forgiveness of amounts due to american booksellers association 982,624.”

Part XI Line 2C

“Oversight and selection process of audit: process of overseeing the audit and selection of independent accountant: the process has not change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Abffe has no uncertain tax positions as of september 30, 2014 and 2013 in accordance with accounting standard codification ("asc") topic 740, "income taxes," which provides standards for establishing and classifying and tax provisions for uncertain tax positions. Abffe is no longer subject to federal or state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years prior to september 30, 2011.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Forgiveness of amounts due to american booksellers association, inc. 982,624.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ABFFE HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARD CODIFICATION ("ASC") TOPIC 740, "INCOME TAXES," WHICH PROVIDES STANDARDS FOR ESTABLISHING AND CLASSIFYING AND TAX PROVISIONS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ABFFE IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORGIVENESS OF AMOUNTS DUE TO AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 982,624.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(6)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(C)(3)

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$25,792
Liabilities
$23,435
Net assets
$2,357
Revenue
$324,108
Expenses
$325,201
Net income
-$1,093
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.00$0.32$0.33$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$1.17$0.98$0.30$0.30$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$1.12$0.98$0.30
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$1.08$0.97$0.24$0.25$0.01
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$1.09$0.96$0.20
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