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Columbia Opportunities Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 14-1627038

Nov 01, 2014 to Oct 31, 2015 • Filed on Jul 28, 2016

Organization ProfileCOLUMBIAOPPORTUNITIES.ORG

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540 Columbia StreetHudson, NY 12534

(518) 828-4611

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.77x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

34th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

80th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE P • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$501,011

Up $76,530 (+18%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$117,397

Down $28,962 (-20%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$383,614

Up $105,492 (+38%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,470,539

Down $170,223 (-6.4%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$2,499,501

Down $152,637 (-5.8%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$28,962

Down $17,586 (-155%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $813,578Liabilities 2010: $568,256Net Assets 2010: $245,3222010Assets 2011: $959,112Liabilities 2011: $743,803Net Assets 2011: $215,3092011Assets 2012: $636,134Liabilities 2012: $477,531Net Assets 2012: $158,6032012Assets 2013: $545,104Liabilities 2013: $387,369Net Assets 2013: $157,7352013Assets 2014: $424,481Liabilities 2014: $278,122Net Assets 2014: $146,3592014Assets 2015: $501,011Liabilities 2015: $383,614Net Assets 2015: $117,3972015Assets 2016: $504,485Liabilities 2016: $355,679Net Assets 2016: $148,8062016Assets 2017: $531,520Liabilities 2017: $396,243Net Assets 2017: $135,2772017Assets 2018: $501,465Liabilities 2018: $355,683Net Assets 2018: $145,7822018Assets 2019: $447,338Liabilities 2019: $331,941Net Assets 2019: $115,3972019Assets 2020: $582,328Liabilities 2020: $405,926Net Assets 2020: $176,4022020Assets 2021: $583,638Liabilities 2021: $311,436Net Assets 2021: $272,2022021Assets 2022: $1,090,461Liabilities 2022: $830,886Net Assets 2022: $259,5752022Assets 2023: $1,096,202Liabilities 2023: $849,664Net Assets 2023: $246,5382023Assets 2024: $1,096,202Liabilities 2024: $849,664Net Assets 2024: $246,5382024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$501,011
Liabilities$383,614
Net Assets$117,397
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $3,746,3152010Expenses 2011: $4,561,1342011Revenue 2012: $3,450,843Expenses 2012: $3,507,549Net Income 2012: -$56,7062012Expenses 2013: $2,599,8672013Revenue 2014: $2,640,762Expenses 2014: $2,652,138Net Income 2014: -$11,3762014Revenue 2015: $2,470,539Expenses 2015: $2,499,501Net Income 2015: -$28,9622015Revenue 2016: $2,749,561Expenses 2016: $2,718,152Net Income 2016: $31,4092016Revenue 2017: $2,519,715Expenses 2017: $2,533,244Net Income 2017: -$13,5292017Revenue 2018: $2,709,636Expenses 2018: $2,699,132Net Income 2018: $10,5042018Revenue 2019: $2,523,328Expenses 2019: $2,553,713Net Income 2019: -$30,3852019Revenue 2020: $2,587,972Expenses 2020: $2,526,967Net Income 2020: $61,0052020Revenue 2021: $2,670,181Expenses 2021: $2,574,381Net Income 2021: $95,8002021Revenue 2022: $2,905,882Expenses 2022: $2,918,509Net Income 2022: -$12,6272022Revenue 2023: $2,546,498Expenses 2023: $2,559,535Net Income 2023: -$13,0372023Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$2,470,539
Expenses$2,499,501
Net Income-$28,962
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2014 to Oct 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 28, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$2,470,539
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Columbia opportunities, inc's mission is to help solve poverty related problems in the community. The goal is to provide opportunities to families and individuals so that they may attain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to become self-reliant.

Columbia opportunities, inc.'s mission is to help solve poverty related problems in the community. The goal is to provide opportunities to families and individuals so that they may attain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to become self-reliant.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$118,472$252,547▲ $134,075
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$135,798$107,685▼ $28,113
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$52,195$92,832▲ $40,637
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25,602$47,417▲ $21,815
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$280$280→ $0
Accounts Receivable$92,134$250▼ $91,884
Total Assets$424,481$501,011▲ $76,530
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$168,480$285,359▲ $116,879
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$109,642$98,255▼ $11,387
Total Liabilities$278,122$383,614▲ $105,492
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$146,359$117,397▼ $28,962
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$146,359$117,397▼ $28,962
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$424,481$501,011▲ $76,530
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay23rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Barbara SagalDirector
Carol FriedmanDirector
Elizabeth YoungDirector
Gerald RobertsDirector
Londa McculloghDirector
Lynn KutskiDirector
Shavon LudwigDirector
Theresa MayhewDirector
Berne BendelTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,381,519
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$62
Other Revenue
$88,958
All Other Contributions
$336
Change in Net Assets
$-28,962
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,766,875
Other Expenses$732,626
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,357,638--$1,357,638
Other Employee Benefits$409,237--$409,237
All Other Expenses$167,870$2-$167,872
Occupancy$107,470--$107,470
Other Expenses$51,837$248-$51,837
Depreciation Depletion$24,240$3,879-$28,119
Travel$7,465--$7,465
Total Functional Expenses$2,495,284$4,217$0$2,499,501
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Revenue$170,495
Line of Credit Payable$49,000
Other Liabilities$35,145
Accrued Wages & Payroll Taxes$30,719
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Draft 990 distributed to board members for review and discussion before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The 990 return is available on guidestar website and also available on request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Columbia Opportunities Inc
EIN
14-1627038
Phone
5188284611
Address
540 COLUMBIA STREET, HUDSON, NY 12534

Signing Officer

Name
Carol Friedman
Title
Board Chair
Phone
5188284611
Signed
2016-07-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
74

Preparer

Firm
Sicklertorchiaallen&churchillcpaspc
Address
4071 US ROUTE 9 STOP 1, HUDSON, NY 12534
Preparer
Michael a Torchia Jr
Phone
5188284616
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Columbia opportunities, inc.'s mission is to help solve poverty related problems in the community. The goal is to provide opportunities to families and individuals so that they may attain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to become self-reliant.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Housing choice voucher program - the program helps with monthly rent payments for families throughout columbia county. Income eligible participants are able to secure and maintain hosing that is safe and affordable based on the individual household income......101,963 the hudson family literacy program - provides support and guides adult and adolescent learners as they meet their educational and vocational goals. It also helps todevelop the home as a learning environment for everyone in the family......85,047 other community services - include homeless assistance programs, emergency intervention for food and shelter needs, volunteer income tax assistance and other advocacy and support for area residents who are in need of related services......130,937”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$501,011
Liabilities
$383,614
Net assets
$117,397
Revenue
$2,470,539
Expenses
$2,499,501
Net income
-$28,962
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.10$0.85$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.85$0.25$2.55$2.56$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.83$0.26$2.91$2.92$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.31$0.27$2.67$2.57$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.41$0.18$2.59$2.53$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.33$0.12$2.52$2.55$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.36$0.15$2.71$2.70$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.40$0.14$2.52$2.53$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.36$0.15$2.75$2.72$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.38$0.12$2.47$2.50$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.28$0.15$2.64$2.65$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.39$0.16$2.60
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.48$0.16$3.45$3.51$0.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.74$0.22$4.56
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.57$0.25$3.75