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Sempo Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 14-1891138

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 29, 2018

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

1.65x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

0.72x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

13th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-39%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$70,964

Down $27,136 (-28%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$45,990

Down $32,437 (-239%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$116,954

Up $5,301 (+4.7%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$162,348

Down $105,503 (-39%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$194,785

Down $80,410 (-29%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$32,437

Down $25,093 (-342%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2017

Assets$70,964
Liabilities$116,954
Net Assets-$45,990

Operations Trend

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

2017

Revenue$162,348
Expenses$194,785
Net Income-$32,437
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 29, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$162,348
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. Its purpose is to provide a foundation for industry growth through building stronger relationships, fostering awareness, providing education, promoting the industry, generating research, and creating a better understanding of search and its role in marketing.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Organization represents the common interests of more than 360 companies and consultants worldwide, providing them with a voice in the marketplace. The Organization also conducts research on the search engine marketing industry, its growth prospects and future trends.--
The Organization's activities are primarily centered on education and awareness. To support their educational mission, they offer an extensive library of resources, research and articles, as well as outreach activities such as webinars and speaking events. To drive awareness of the value of search marketing, and how to maximize its potential in a marketing mix, the organization funds advertising campaigns, outreach activities, events, and press. The Organization's research studies help to quantify the value of Search Marketing and track the industry trends.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Krista LaRiviereVP Of Cities-$0--
Tony WrightDirector-$0--
Chris BoggsVP Of Education-$0--
Mike GullaksenPresident-$0--
Marc EngelsmanVP Of Research-$0--
Mike CorakSec'Y/TreasurerPT$0--
Mike GrehanChairperson-$0--
John GagnonDirector-$0--
Michael BonfilsDirector-$0--
Bill LeakeDirector-$0--
Michael Y XuDirector-$0--
Corey MorrisDirector-$0--
Cristie ReedVP-Sponsorshp-$0--
Dave TanDirector-$0--
Francis SkipperDirector-$0--
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
2018-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Ruane & Company LLP
Address
12 Alfred Street Suite 206, Woburn, MA 01801
Preparer
Thomas M Ruane CPA
Phone
7816430090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $202

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $8860

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $3645

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1305

Other Expenses.1

Marketing/Communications $36942

Other Expenses.2

Bad Debts $28750

Other Expenses.3

Telecommunications $4962

Other Expenses.4

Bank & Credit Card Fees $4698

Other Expenses.5

Research Committee $2040

Other Expenses.6

Annual Report $160

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $41000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $2000

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $18265 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $27650

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $12421 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $9090

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $99232 Deferred Revenue - Ending $107864

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