Civic Intelligence

Sempo Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 14-1891138

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jul 21, 2015

Organization Profilewww.sempo.org
401 Edgewater PlaceWakefield, MA 01880

(781) 246-0500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.38x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.45x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

14th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-25%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Down

$97,341

Down $51,179 (-34%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

-$37,418

Down $50,052 (-396%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$134,759

Down $1,127 (-0.8%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$300,235

Down $97,465 (-25%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$350,287

Up $9,399 (+2.8%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$50,052

Down $106,864 (-188%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth9th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $281,253Liabilities 2011: $264,439Net Assets 2011: $16,8142011Assets 2012: $163,529Liabilities 2012: $207,707Net Assets 2012: -$44,1782012Assets 2013: $148,520Liabilities 2013: $135,886Net Assets 2013: $12,6342013Assets 2014: $97,341Liabilities 2014: $134,759Net Assets 2014: -$37,4182014Assets 2015: $91,839Liabilities 2015: $98,048Net Assets 2015: -$6,2092015Assets 2016: $98,100Liabilities 2016: $111,653Net Assets 2016: -$13,5532016Assets 2017: $70,964Liabilities 2017: $116,954Net Assets 2017: -$45,9902017Assets 2018: $44,393Liabilities 2018: $116,175Net Assets 2018: -$71,7822018

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$97,341
Liabilities$134,759
Net Assets-$37,418
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $811,742Expenses 2011: $888,130Net Income 2011: -$76,3882011Revenue 2012: $493,805Expenses 2012: $554,797Net Income 2012: -$60,9922012Revenue 2013: $397,700Expenses 2013: $340,888Net Income 2013: $56,8122013Revenue 2014: $300,235Expenses 2014: $350,287Net Income 2014: -$50,0522014Revenue 2015: $269,467Expenses 2015: $238,258Net Income 2015: $31,2092015Revenue 2016: $267,851Expenses 2016: $275,195Net Income 2016: -$7,3442016Revenue 2017: $162,348Expenses 2017: $194,785Net Income 2017: -$32,4372017Revenue 2018: $152,327Expenses 2018: $178,119Net Income 2018: -$25,7922018

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$300,235
Expenses$350,287
Net Income-$50,052
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jul 21, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$300,235
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEMPO is a non-profit professional association working to increase awareness and promote the value of search engine marketing worldwide.

SEMPO is a global non-profit organization serving the search engine marketing industry and marketing professionals engaged in it.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,644$49,430▲ $786
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$67,128$29,183▼ $37,945
Accounts Receivable$32,250$18,365▼ $13,885
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$498$363▼ $135
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-
Total Assets$148,520$97,341▼ $51,179
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$113,905$114,036▲ $131
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,981$20,723▼ $1,258
Total Liabilities$135,886$134,759▼ $1,127
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$12,634$-37,418▼ $50,052
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,634$-37,418▼ $50,052
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$148,520$97,341▼ $51,179

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$24,866$24,866
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike GrehanChairman
Mike GullaksenPresident
Angie SchottmullerDirector
Michael Y XuDirector
Nathan SafranDirector
Nick StamoulisDirector
Ryan DeShazerDirector
Mike CorakSec'y/Treasurer
Tony WrightVP of Comm&PR
Simon HeseltineVP of Education
Krista LaRiviereVP of Local Gro
Chris BoggsVP of Programs
Marc EngelsmanVP of Research

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Virtual IncManagement401 Edgewater Place Suite 600, Wakefield, MA 01880$194,100
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$300,179
Investment Income
$56
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-50,052
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$350,287
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management---$158,925
Conferences and Meetings---$21,044
All Other Expenses---$16,552
Other Expenses---$14,345
Information Technology---$9,193
Fees for Services Accounting---$1,731
Insurance---$1,586
Office Expenses---$335
Fees for Services Legal---$232
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$350,287
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company

“The Organization delegates all headquarters, administrative, membership, website, finance and accounting, and event management duties to the Management company, Virtual, Inc.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“SEMPO's membership is open to individuals and companies worldwide. SEMPO's membership is primarily SEM firms and consultants, inhouse marketing professionals, Web developers, and advertising agencies. SEMPO offer three levels of membership,individual, organization, and sponsor, and any member can join a committee. All members are eligible to run for a Board of Directors seat. Members receive a discount on Sempo Institute training classes among other benefits.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The President of the Board and the management company reviews the 990 before it is filed.”

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

“The Board requires all directors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis. The Board reviews the disclosures and takes action if necessary.”

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

“The Organization's tax return is made available to the public on Guidestar.com. The Organization's governing documents are made available to the public on the Organization's website. The Organizations policies are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
SEMPO Inc
EIN
14-1891138
Phone
7812460500
Address
401 Edgewater Place, Wakefield, MA 01880

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Grehan
Title
Chairman
Signed
2015-07-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Grehan
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Ruane & Company LLP
Address
22 Mill Street Suite 108, Arlington, MA 02476
Preparer
Thomas M Ruane CPA
Phone
7816430090
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board requires all directors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis. The Board reviews the disclosures and takes action if necessary.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$97,341
Liabilities
$134,759
Net assets
-$37,418
Revenue
$300,235
Expenses
$350,287
Net income
-$50,052
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$1.16$0.72$1.52$1.78$0.26
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.71$1.17$0.46$1.62$1.95$0.32
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$1.12$0.14$2.68$2.75$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.98$0.06$2.69$2.38$0.31
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$1.35$0.37$3.00$3.50$0.50
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$1.36$0.13$3.98$3.41$0.57
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.64$2.08$0.44$4.94$5.55$0.61
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.81$2.64$0.17$8.12$8.88$0.76