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Lars Research Institute Inc

EIN 16-1708425 • 501(c)3 • Scottsdale, AZ

Profile

Formed to perform empirically-based studies emphasizing program development, evaluation and behavioral science technology transfer. Corporate mission focuses on understanding the developmental causes and consequences of mental health, alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse, poverty, juvenile justice, child welfare, school departure, academic failure, and finding programmatic solutions to improve the ways schools, communities, and individuals rectify and ameliorate vulnerability to these conditions.

15029 N Thompson Peak B111-443Scottsdale, AZ 85260

www.larsri.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

74th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

59th percentile

2.7%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2019

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$76,440

Up $3,930 (+5.4%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$2,418

Up $2,303 (+2003%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$74,022

Up $1,627 (+2.2%) from 2017

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Down

$74,352

Down $21,514 (-22%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$59,587

Down $10,117 (-15%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$14,765

Down $11,397 (-44%) from 2017

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2010: $10,364Liabilities 2010: $8,333Net Assets 2010: $2,0312010Assets 2011: $29,479Liabilities 2011: $5,259Net Assets 2011: $24,2202011Assets 2016: $46,332Liabilities 2016: $99Net Assets 2016: $46,2332016Assets 2017: $72,510Liabilities 2017: $115Net Assets 2017: $72,3952017Assets 2019: $76,440Liabilities 2019: $2,418Net Assets 2019: $74,0222019

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$76,440
Liabilities$2,418
Net Assets$74,022
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2010: $42,393Expenses 2010: $38,288Net Income 2010: $4,1052010Revenue 2011: $90,574Expenses 2011: $68,385Net Income 2011: $22,1892011Revenue 2016: $53,948Expenses 2016: $52,346Net Income 2016: $1,6022016Revenue 2017: $95,866Expenses 2017: $69,704Net Income 2017: $26,1622017Revenue 2019: $74,352Expenses 2019: $59,587Net Income 2019: $14,7652019

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$74,352
Expenses$59,587
Net Income$14,765
Open 2019 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2019 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$76,440
Liabilities
$2,418
Net assets
$74,022
Revenue
$74,352
Expenses
$59,587
Net income
$14,765
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$76.4$2.42$74.0$74.4$59.6$14.8
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$72.5$0.12$72.4$95.9$69.7$26.2
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$46.3$0.10$46.2$53.9$52.3$1.60
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$29.5$5.26$24.2$90.6$68.4$22.2
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.4$8.33$2.03$42.4$38.3$4.11
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2019
Signed
Apr 20, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$74,352
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Formed to perform empirically-based studies emphasizing program development, evaluation and behavioral science technology transfer. Corporate mission focuses on understanding the developmental causes and consequences of mental health, alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse, poverty, juvenile justice, child welfare, school departure, academic failure, and finding programmatic solutions to improve the ways schools, communities, and individuals rectify and ameliorate vulnerability to these conditions.

LARS Research Institute, Inc. engages in program development, program evaluation, and behavioral science technology transfer. As part of its core philosophy, LARS Research Institute strives to provide a high level of scientific expertise to better understand the human condition and use this information to inform policy and public health initiatives. The company provides strategic planning (improving human capital), methodological and statistical consultation, program development and evaluation to a wide range of clients. Our services portfolio extends to mental health, alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse, poverty, juvenile justice, child welfare, criminal justice, school departure, academic failure, and behavioral self-management of chronic disease.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Evaluated the Office of National Drug Control Policy, National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, providing evidence of favorable positive effects on youth behavior mediated through campaign exposure and greater parental monitoring behavior. Engaged in dissemination of evaluation findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations at national conferences and academic institutions, emphasizing the role of health persuasion through targeted media campaigns.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LAWRENCE M SCHEIER PhDPresidentFT$0--
KENNETH W GRIFFIN PhDDirector-$0--
ALAN W STACY PhDDirector-$0--
JOSEPH E TRIMBLE PhDDirector-$0--
DENNIS HOCEVAR PhDDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lars Research Institute Inc
EIN
16-1708425
Phone
7022286631
Address
15029 N THOMPSON PEAK B111-443, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

Signing Officer

Name
Lawrence M Scheier
Title
President
Signed
2020-04-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lato & Petrova Cpas Ltd
Address
3291 E WARM SPRINGS RD STE 200, LAS VEGAS, NV 89120-3184
Preparer
Rosemary a Lato
Phone
7027346602
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $3582”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $1469”

Other Expenses.1

“Outside contract services $8469”

Other Expenses.2

“TELEPHONE $2058”

Other Expenses.4

“INTERNET $1625”

Other Expenses.5

“WEBSITE $1405”

Other Expenses.6

“LIBRARY SEARCH $1165”

Other Expenses.7

“Dues & subscriptions $355”

Other Expenses.8

“SOFTWARE $250”

Other Expenses.9

“JANITORIAL $170”

Other Expenses.10

“MEALS $110”

Other Assets.1002

“Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $417 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $320”

Other Assets.1003

“Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $2994 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $3656”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $650 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2418”

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