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Clinton Hall Association of the City of New York Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 13-6119577

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 20, 2021

Organization Profilecenterforfiction.org
15 Lafayette AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11217

(212) 755-6710

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

7th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.04x

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

2020 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-175%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

22nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 22% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-3.2%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-44%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE B • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets7th percentile

Assets

Down

$15,696,057

Down $524,041 (-3.2%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$15,681,446

Down $498,165 (-3.1%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$14,611

Down $25,876 (-64%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$329,503

Down $261,045 (-44%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$904,665

Down $108,774 (-11%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$575,162

Down $152,271 (-36%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2010: $1,817,029Liabilities 2010: $8,000Net Assets 2010: $1,809,0292010Assets 2011: $1,518,630Liabilities 2011: $8,000Net Assets 2011: $1,510,6302011Assets 2012: $1,382,302Liabilities 2012: $11,950Net Assets 2012: $1,370,3522012Assets 2013: $1,399,913Liabilities 2013: $7,900Net Assets 2013: $1,392,0132013Assets 2014: $18,093,622Liabilities 2014: $4,050Net Assets 2014: $18,089,5722014Assets 2015: $22,023,779Liabilities 2015: $4,423,818Net Assets 2015: $17,599,9612015Assets 2016: $19,959,212Liabilities 2016: $2,397,361Net Assets 2016: $17,561,8512016Assets 2017: $18,166,002Liabilities 2017: $714,198Net Assets 2017: $17,451,8042017Assets 2018: $16,836,212Liabilities 2018: $631,661Net Assets 2018: $16,204,5512018Assets 2019: $16,220,098Liabilities 2019: $40,487Net Assets 2019: $16,179,6112019Assets 2020: $15,696,057Liabilities 2020: $14,611Net Assets 2020: $15,681,4462020Assets 2021: $15,156,427Liabilities 2021: $19,480Net Assets 2021: $15,136,9472021Assets 2022: $13,975,857Liabilities 2022: $15,404Net Assets 2022: $13,960,4532022Assets 2023: $13,762,969Liabilities 2023: $14,499Net Assets 2023: $13,748,4702023Assets 2024: $13,543,527Liabilities 2024: $17,900Net Assets 2024: $13,525,6272024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$15,696,057
Liabilities$14,611
Net Assets$15,681,446
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2010: $15,103Expenses 2010: $418,596Net Income 2010: -$403,4932010Revenue 2011: $21,308Expenses 2011: $319,707Net Income 2011: -$298,3992011Revenue 2012: $33,745Expenses 2012: $174,023Net Income 2012: -$140,2782012Revenue 2013: $110,341Expenses 2013: $88,680Net Income 2013: $21,6612013Revenue 2014: $17,041,985Expenses 2014: $237,607Net Income 2014: $16,804,3782014Revenue 2015: $70,047Expenses 2015: $699,240Net Income 2015: -$629,1932015Revenue 2016: $109,928Expenses 2016: $382,415Net Income 2016: -$272,4872016Revenue 2017: $126,257Expenses 2017: $825,688Net Income 2017: -$699,4312017Revenue 2018: $411,963Expenses 2018: $1,196,927Net Income 2018: -$784,9642018Revenue 2019: $590,548Expenses 2019: $1,013,439Net Income 2019: -$422,8912019Revenue 2020: $329,503Expenses 2020: $904,665Net Income 2020: -$575,1622020Revenue 2021: $128,092Expenses 2021: $1,404,275Net Income 2021: -$1,276,1832021Revenue 2022: -$210,743Expenses 2022: $617,813Net Income 2022: -$828,5562022Revenue 2023: -$17,319Expenses 2023: $584,610Net Income 2023: -$601,9292023Revenue 2024: $107,456Expenses 2024: $514,253Net Income 2024: -$406,7972024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$329,503
Expenses$904,665
Net Income-$575,162
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 20, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$926,234
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Grants for non-profit library

The supporting organization for the nonprofit organization The Mercantile Library Association of the City of New York (DBA The Center for Fiction). The Clinton Hall Association owns the property used by the Mercantile Library and provides financial support as well.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,036,016$11,915,901▼ $120,115
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,422,087$2,951,560▼ $470,527
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$35,811$87,851▲ $52,040
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$16,220,098$15,696,057▼ $524,041
Other Assets Total$726,184$740,745▲ $14,561
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,487$14,611▼ $25,876
Total Liabilities$40,487$14,611▼ $25,876
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$16,179,611$15,681,446▼ $498,165
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$16,179,611$15,681,446▼ $498,165
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$16,220,098$15,696,057▼ $524,041

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$11,910,546$582,917$12,493,463
Other Land Buildings$5,355-$5,355
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay22nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark FowlerChair
Gabrielle BambergerVice Chair
Erroll McDonaldDirector
Susanna PorterDirector
Celia McGeeSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$329,503
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-575,162

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$329,503
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$76,997
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$406,500
Total Revenue per Form 990
$329,503
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$503,000
Other Expenses$401,665
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$503,000--$503,000
Depreciation Depletion$320,122--$320,122
Occupancy$38,439--$38,439
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,705-$18,705
Office Expenses-$5,387-$5,387
Other Expenses$17,899$1,048-$1,048
Fees for Services Legal-$65-$65
Total Functional Expenses$879,460$25,205$0$904,665

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$904,665
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$904,665
Total Expenses per Form 990$904,665
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Mercantile Library AssocNew York, NY501(c)3Operation of a non-profit library$503,000
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Form 990 is presented to the board and reviewed by each board member and signing officers prior to filing.”

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

“The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interested party transactions.”

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

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Clinton Hall Association
EIN
13-6119577
Phone
2127556710
Address
15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Signing Officer

Name
Traci Lester
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-10-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Traci Lester
Formed
1828
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Schall & Ashenfarb Cpas
Address
307 5th Ave 15th Floor, NEW YORK, NY 10016
Preparer
Michael Schall
Phone
2122682800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“CHA does not believe its financial statements include any material, uncertain tax positions. Tax filings for periods ending December 31, 2017 and later are subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$15,696,057
Liabilities
$14,611
Net assets
$15,681,446
Revenue
$329,503
Expenses
$904,665
Net income
-$575,162
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.5$0.02$13.5$0.11$0.51$0.41
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.8$0.01$13.7$0.02$0.58$0.60
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$14.0$0.02$14.0$0.21$0.62$0.83
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.2$0.02$15.1$0.13$1.40$1.28
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.7$0.01$15.7$0.33$0.90$0.58
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$16.2$0.04$16.2$0.59$1.01$0.42
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$16.8$0.63$16.2$0.41$1.20$0.78
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$18.2$0.71$17.5$0.13$0.83$0.70
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.0$2.40$17.6$0.11$0.38$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.0$4.42$17.6$0.07$0.70$0.63
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.1$0.00$18.1$17.0$0.24$16.8
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.01$1.39$0.11$0.09$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.38$0.01$1.37$0.03$0.17$0.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.52$0.01$1.51$0.02$0.32$0.30
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.82$0.01$1.81$0.02$0.42$0.40