Liabilities / Assets
78th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
78th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
83rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
54th percentile
Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
95th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 20.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
62nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
65th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$304,148
Up $25,722 (+9.2%) from 2015
Net Assets
Down$268,814
Down $4,438 (-1.6%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$35,334
Up $30,160 (+583%) from 2015
Revenue
Up$295,413
Up $30,552 (+12%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$281,026
Up $43,922 (+19%) from 2015
Net Income
Down$14,387
Down $13,370 (-48%) from 2015
Life Frames, Inc. is the non-profit sponsor of A Living Library, or A.L.L., for short. A Living Library provides a powerful systemic framework, series of strategies, and methodologies for planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining, place-based greening in diverse communities and schools integrated with hands-on, interdisciplinary, standards-based curricula (PreK-16-and beyond) during the school day, after school, and summers. Young people with caring adults create a more ecological environment in their school-yard, neighborhood, and community, while learning multiple subjects and having real-world experience. A goal is to link Branch Living Library & Think Parks locally and globally through communications technologies so people in diverse communities can share commonalities and diversities of their cultures and ecologies.
See Schedule O, Part III, Line 1 for Mission Statement
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $232,573 | $243,961 | ▲ $11,388 |
| Accounts Receivable | $45,853 | $60,187 | ▲ $14,334 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $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 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $278,426 | $304,148 | ▲ $25,722 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $5,174 | $35,334 | ▲ $30,160 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,174 | $35,334 | ▲ $30,160 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $273,252 | $268,814 | ▼ $4,438 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $273,252 | $268,814 | ▼ $4,438 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $278,426 | $304,148 | ▲ $25,722 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Sherk | Executive Director | FT | $61,067 | $61,067 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dr Caryl Hodges | President |
| Robert Croonquist | NYC Executive |
| Sherrill Kazan Alvarez DToledo | NYC Executive |
| Jay Begler | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $215,161 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $65,865 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $838 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $56,180 | $4,734 | $153 | $61,067 |
| All Other Expenses | $33,518 | $1,138 | $189 | $34,845 |
| Other Expenses | $20,090 | - | - | $20,090 |
| Insurance | $5,677 | $1,032 | $172 | $6,881 |
| Fees for Services Other | $4,015 | $730 | $122 | $4,867 |
| Payroll Taxes | $3,958 | $720 | $120 | $4,798 |
| Office Expenses | $2,718 | $495 | $82 | $3,295 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $271,339 | $8,849 | $838 | $281,026 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“Form 990 is prepared based on financial statements prepared by outside accountant. These documents are reviewed and approved by the board before they are filed.”
“Form 990 is available on www.guidestar.org. All disclosures are made upon written request as required by law.”
“Administration: Column (A) - Total = $90; Column (B) - Program Services = $74; Column (C) - Management & General = $14; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2”
“Art/Nutrition/Cooking Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $82; Column (B) - Program Services = $68; Column (C) - Management & General = $12; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2”
“Automobile Expense: Column (A) - Total = $619; Column (B) - Program Services = $511; Column (C) - Management & General = $93; Column (D) - Fundraising = $15”
“Bank Service Charges: Column (A) - Total = $12; Column (B) - Program Services = $10; Column (C) - Management & General = $2; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Installation: Column (A) - Total = $1000; Column (B) - Program Services = $1000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Licenses: Column (A) - Total = $175; Column (B) - Program Services = $144; Column (C) - Management & General = $27; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4”
“Membership: Column (A) - Total = $105; Column (B) - Program Services = $87; Column (C) - Management & General = $15; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3”
“Miscellaneous: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Mural and Signage: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Planning: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Plant Establishment Coordinato: Column (A) - Total = $6688; Column (B) - Program Services = $6688; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $162; Column (B) - Program Services = $134; Column (C) - Management & General = $24; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4”
“Program Administration: Column (A) - Total = $13468; Column (B) - Program Services = $13468; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Program Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $4551; Column (B) - Program Services = $4551; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Repair: Column (A) - Total = $4663; Column (B) - Program Services = $3847; Column (C) - Management & General = $699; Column (D) - Fundraising = $117”
“Student Stipend: Column (A) - Total = $1551; Column (B) - Program Services = $1551; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $1679; Column (B) - Program Services = $1385; Column (C) - Management & General = $252; Column (D) - Fundraising = $42”
“Year-end accrual adjustment = -$18825”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Form 990 is prepared based on financial statements prepared by outside accountant. These documents are reviewed and approved by the board before they are filed. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Form 990 is available on www.guidestar.org. All disclosures are made upon written request as required by law. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Administration: Column (A) - Total = $90; Column (B) - Program Services = $74; Column (C) - Management & General = $14; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Art/Nutrition/Cooking Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $82; Column (B) - Program Services = $68; Column (C) - Management & General = $12; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Automobile Expense: Column (A) - Total = $619; Column (B) - Program Services = $511; Column (C) - Management & General = $93; Column (D) - Fundraising = $15 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Bank Service Charges: Column (A) - Total = $12; Column (B) - Program Services = $10; Column (C) - Management & General = $2; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Installation: Column (A) - Total = $1000; Column (B) - Program Services = $1000; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Licenses: Column (A) - Total = $175; Column (B) - Program Services = $144; Column (C) - Management & General = $27; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | Membership: Column (A) - Total = $105; Column (B) - Program Services = $87; Column (C) - Management & General = $15; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | Miscellaneous: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 10 | Mural and Signage: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 11 | Planning: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 12 | Plant Establishment Coordinato: Column (A) - Total = $6688; Column (B) - Program Services = $6688; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 13 | Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $162; Column (B) - Program Services = $134; Column (C) - Management & General = $24; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 14 | Program Administration: Column (A) - Total = $13468; Column (B) - Program Services = $13468; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 15 | Program Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $4551; Column (B) - Program Services = $4551; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 16 | Repair: Column (A) - Total = $4663; Column (B) - Program Services = $3847; Column (C) - Management & General = $699; Column (D) - Fundraising = $117 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 17 | Student Stipend: Column (A) - Total = $1551; Column (B) - Program Services = $1551; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 18 | Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $1679; Column (B) - Program Services = $1385; Column (C) - Management & General = $252; Column (D) - Fundraising = $42 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 19 | Year-end accrual adjustment = -$18825 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 19 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases |
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