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Absolute Return for Kids Us Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 13-4147912

Sep 01, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 • Filed on Feb 23, 2017

25 West 53rd Street 14th FloorNew York, NY 10019

(212) 417-9404

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

16th percentile

-18%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-52%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$172,287

Down $185,331 (-52%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$158,383

Down $182,720 (-54%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$13,904

Down $2,611 (-16%) from 2015

Revenue

Down

$1,036,554

Down $714,768 (-41%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,219,274

Down $457,447 (-27%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$182,720

Down $257,321 (-345%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,786,804Liabilities 2011: $114,423Net Assets 2011: $1,672,3812011Assets 2012: $582,661Liabilities 2012: $42,218Net Assets 2012: $540,4432012Assets 2013: $601,447Liabilities 2013: $334,902Net Assets 2013: $266,5452013Assets 2014: $276,502Liabilities 2014: $10,000Net Assets 2014: $266,5022014Assets 2015: $357,618Liabilities 2015: $16,515Net Assets 2015: $341,1032015Assets 2016: $172,287Liabilities 2016: $13,904Net Assets 2016: $158,3832016Assets 2017: $524,178Liabilities 2017: $17,439Net Assets 2017: $506,7392017Assets 2018: $725,401Liabilities 2018: $592,030Net Assets 2018: $133,3712018Assets 2019: $104,048Liabilities 2019: $8,025Net Assets 2019: $96,0232019Assets 2020: $17,704Liabilities 2020: $5,000Net Assets 2020: $12,7042020Assets 2021: $124,188Liabilities 2021: $110,500Net Assets 2021: $13,6882021

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$172,287
Liabilities$13,904
Net Assets$158,383

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $2,440,9922011Revenue 2012: $2,578,909Expenses 2012: $3,710,847Net Income 2012: -$1,131,9382012Expenses 2013: $765,8572013Revenue 2014: $898,705Expenses 2014: $898,748Net Income 2014: -$432014Revenue 2015: $1,751,322Expenses 2015: $1,676,721Net Income 2015: $74,6012015Revenue 2016: $1,036,554Expenses 2016: $1,219,274Net Income 2016: -$182,7202016Revenue 2017: $1,778,884Expenses 2017: $1,430,528Net Income 2017: $348,3562017Revenue 2018: $636,877Expenses 2018: $1,010,245Net Income 2018: -$373,3682018Revenue 2019: $259,497Expenses 2019: $296,845Net Income 2019: -$37,3482019Revenue 2020: $140,618Expenses 2020: $223,937Net Income 2020: -$83,3192020Revenue 2021: $110,002Expenses 2021: $109,018Net Income 2021: $9842021

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,036,554
Expenses$1,219,274
Net Income-$182,720
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016
Signed
Feb 23, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,036,554
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ark us supports arks international programs, subject to the approval of ark us board of directors, while also exploring new programming ventures in the americas.

Absolute return for kids us, inc (ark us) supports absolute return for kids (ark), whose purpose is to transform childrens lives through health, education and child protection programs, by building awareness and cultivating individual donors and institutional partners in the us and by developing us-based ark programs. A registered public charity based in new york, ark us offers donors the opportunity to make social investments in arks innovative programs for vulnerable children worldwide.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$357,618$172,287▼ $185,331
Total Assets$357,618$172,287▼ $185,331
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,515$13,904▼ $2,611
Total Liabilities$16,515$13,904▼ $2,611
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$341,103$158,383▼ $182,720
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$341,103$158,383▼ $182,720
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$357,618$172,287▼ $185,331
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeffrey TarrantChairman
Gary YannazzoDirector
Jennifer MosesDirector
Kevin GundleDirector
Suzan RoseDirector
Micky SandallSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,036,508
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$46
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,036,508
Change in Net Assets
$-182,720

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,036,554
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,036,554
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,036,554
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,201,002
Other Expenses$18,272
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,201,002--$1,201,002
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,000-$12,000
Insurance-$5,599-$5,599
Fees for Services Legal-$542-$542
Office Expenses-$131-$131
Total Functional Expenses$1,201,002$18,272$0$1,219,274

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,219,274
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,219,274
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,219,274
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
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
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
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 B, Line 11

The organization circulates a draft copy, in electronic form, of the 990 to the board of directors, providing reasonable time to its members to review and respond before the tax return is filed. Subsequently after the completion of the review, the treasurer reviews the final draft and then the tax return is filed.

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

Absolute return for kids us, inc. (ark us) has designated responsibility for monitoring conflicts of interest to an officer of the organization (vice chairman). If upon screening a conflict of interest is identified, ark us makes every effort to ensure it is dealt with swiftly and thoughtfully with review from all relevant parties and legal counsel. If a conflict exists, that person will be recused from participating.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Organization retains a hard copy of documents at office in new york, and information is available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Absolute Return for Kids US Inc
EIN
13-4147912
Phone
2124179404
Address
25 WEST 53RD STREET 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019

Signing Officer

Name
Gary Yannazzo
Title
Director
Phone
2124179404
Signed
2017-02-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gary Yannazzo
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
300 EAST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10017
Preparer
Martin Berkowitz
Phone
2126972299
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FUNDS ARE ONLY GRANTED WHEN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED. THE KEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT WHICH ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO MONITOR USE OF FUNDS OUTSIDE THE US ARE AS FOLLOWS: -THE GRANTEE WILL MAINTAIN RECORDS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS RELATED TO THE USE OF THE GRANT AND WILL MAKE SUCH RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST, BY ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. -THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. IMMEDIATELY OF ANY SIGNIFICANT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES DURING THE TERM OF THE GRANT, INCLUDING CHANGES IN CHARITABLE STATUS. -THE GRANTEE WILL PERMIT ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. TO REVIEW THE ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE AND WILL PERMIT ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AND/OR PROGRAMMATIC AUDIT OF THE EXPENDITURE OF THIS GRANT IF SO REQUIRED. THE GRANTEE AGREES TO SUBMIT SIGNED GRANT EVALUATION REPORTS TO ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. USING AN AGREED FORMAT AND WITHIN AN AGREED TIME FRAME AS FOLLOWS: -THE FIRST REPORT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF RECEIPT OF THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THIS GRANT. -SUBSEQUENT REPORTS ARE DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE FIRST REPORT FOR ALL YEAR5 WHERE ADDITIONAL GRANT INSTALLMENTS ARE PAID. THE GRANT EVALUATION REPORT ASKS FOR DETAILS FOR THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS REQUESTED AND THE USE WITHIN THAT PROJECT TO WHICH THE FUNDS WERE PUT IN ADDITION TO DETAILS OF THE RESULTS ACHIEVED. IT ALSO ASKS FOR CONFIRMATION THAT: -THE FUNDS WERE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED. -NO PORTION OF THIS GRANT WAS USED IN CARRYING OUT PROPAGANDA OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION. -NO PORTION OF THE FUNDS GRANTED WERE USED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF, OR IN OPPOSITION T0, ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. -NO PORTION OF THE FUNDS WERE USED TO MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS ON A NON-OBJECTIVE BASIS. -NO PORTION OF THE FUNDS WERE USED TO MAKE GRANTS FOR ANY NON-CHARITABLE OR NON-EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE. -THE WHOLE OF THE GRANT WAS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND THERE IS NO BALANCE TO REPAY. -RECORDS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS RELATED TO THE USE OF THE GRANT HAVE BEEN MADE AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. -THERE WERE NO SIGNIFICANT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES WITHIN DURING THE TERM OF THE GRANT, INCLUDING CHANGES IN CHARITABLE STATUS. -THE ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US INC. -ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. MAY CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AND/OR PROGRAMMATIC AUDIT OF THE EXPENDITURE OF THIS GRANT IF THEY SO DESIRE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION CIRCULATES A DRAFT COPY, IN ELECTRONIC FORM, OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDING REASONABLE TIME TO ITS MEMBERS TO REVIEW AND RESPOND BEFORE THE TAX RETURN IS FILED. SUBSEQUENTLY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW, THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE FINAL DRAFT AND THEN THE TAX RETURN IS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ABSOLUTE RETURN FOR KIDS US, INC. (ARK US) HAS DESIGNATED RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONITORING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION (VICE CHAIRMAN). IF UPON SCREENING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS IDENTIFIED, ARK US MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE IT IS DEALT WITH SWIFTLY AND THOUGHTFULLY WITH REVIEW FROM ALL RELEVANT PARTIES AND LEGAL COUNSEL. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THAT PERSON WILL BE RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ORGANIZATION RETAINS A HARD COPY OF DOCUMENTS AT OFFICE IN NEW YORK, AND INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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