Civic Intelligence

Mere Christianity Forum Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 20-0198107

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Aug 15, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.MCFINC.ORG
PO Box 9829690

(864) 834-2228

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.7%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$69,737

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.2% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Down

$73,487

Down $3,297 (-4.3%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$62,118

Up $18,986 (+44%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$11,369

Down $22,283 (-66%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

$247,337

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Down

$228,351

Down $9,434 (-4.0%) from 2012

Net Income

$18,986

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth37th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $55,146Liabilities 2011: $35,592Net Assets 2011: $19,5542011Assets 2012: $76,784Liabilities 2012: $33,652Net Assets 2012: $43,1322012Assets 2013: $73,487Liabilities 2013: $11,369Net Assets 2013: $62,1182013Assets 2014: $87,697Liabilities 2014: $2,774Net Assets 2014: $84,9232014Assets 2016: $223,591Liabilities 2016: -$67Net Assets 2016: $223,6582016Assets 2017: $296,040Liabilities 2017: $76,762Net Assets 2017: $219,2782017Assets 2018: $340,573Liabilities 2018: $162,291Net Assets 2018: $178,2822018Assets 2019: $474,094Liabilities 2019: $273,669Net Assets 2019: $200,4252019Assets 2020: $968,172Liabilities 2020: $702,200Net Assets 2020: $265,9722020Assets 2021: $1,097,511Liabilities 2021: $809,329Net Assets 2021: $288,1822021Assets 2022: $933,657Liabilities 2022: $615,810Net Assets 2022: $317,8472022Assets 2023: $713,530Liabilities 2023: $398,083Net Assets 2023: $315,4472023Assets 2024: $448,321Liabilities 2024: $187,455Net Assets 2024: $260,8662024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$73,487
Liabilities$11,369
Net Assets$62,118
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $227,6022011Expenses 2012: $237,7852012Revenue 2013: $247,337Expenses 2013: $228,351Net Income 2013: $18,9862013Revenue 2014: $242,701Expenses 2014: $219,896Net Income 2014: $22,8052014Revenue 2016: $261,431Expenses 2016: $263,618Net Income 2016: -$2,1872016Revenue 2017: $332,486Expenses 2017: $328,696Net Income 2017: $3,7902017Revenue 2018: $238,655Expenses 2018: $255,408Net Income 2018: -$16,7532018Revenue 2019: $276,958Expenses 2019: $286,810Net Income 2019: -$9,8522019Revenue 2020: $184,910Expenses 2020: $247,714Net Income 2020: -$62,8042020Revenue 2021: $279,386Expenses 2021: $272,608Net Income 2021: $6,7782021Revenue 2022: $340,630Expenses 2022: $310,965Net Income 2022: $29,6652022Revenue 2023: $326,850Expenses 2023: $329,250Net Income 2023: -$2,4002023Revenue 2024: $340,338Expenses 2024: $394,919Net Income 2024: -$54,5812024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$247,337
Expenses$228,351
Net Income$18,986
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Aug 15, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$257,502
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mere christianity forum is dedicated to promoting the thoughtful exploration of christian faiththrough conversation and community

Mere christianity forum is dedicated to the thoughtful exploration of christian faith by thinking critically, acting faithfully and living playfully.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$39,328$36,583▼ $2,745
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$34,106$36,554▲ $2,448
Accounts Receivable-$350-
Total Assets$76,784$73,487▼ $3,297
Other Assets Total$3,350--
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$29,715$5,378▼ $24,337
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$4,498-
Other Liabilities$3,937$1,493▼ $2,444
Total Liabilities$33,652$11,369▼ $22,283
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$43,132$62,118▲ $18,986
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$43,132$62,118▲ $18,986
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$76,784$73,487▼ $3,297

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$36,583$9,983$46,566
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rimes Mcelveen-FT$69,737$69,737

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
P Shawn PlunkettChairman
Allie Bullard-
Joe Waters-
Lori Center-
Richard Boyd-
Sherri Whittingon-
L Richard PlunkettExecutive Di
Gary EichelbergerSecretary
James R GranberryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$239,988
Program Service Revenue
$106
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,243
All Other Contributions
$239,988
Change in Net Assets
$18,986

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$30,000
Total Noncash Contributions1$30,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$129,048
Other Expenses$99,303
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,303$17,434-$69,737
Occupancy$38,681$6,826-$45,507
Other Salaries and Wages$38,174--$38,174
Other Employee Benefits$13,542$4,514-$18,056
All Other Expenses$7,585$1,143-$8,728
Insurance$1,032$3,660-$4,692
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,314-$4,314
Other Expenses$3,866--$3,866
Conferences and Meetings-$3,779-$3,779
Office Expenses$2,122$1,214-$3,336
Depreciation Depletion$3,107--$3,107
Payroll Taxes$3,081--$3,081
Travel$1,601$77-$1,678
Information Technology-$508-$508
Total Functional Expenses$184,882$43,469$0$228,351
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$17,408
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,165
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$17,408$17,408$10,165$7,243
Total Events$17,408$17,408$10,165$7,243
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$1,493
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
Yes
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Compensation levels for all staff are set by the board of directors on an annual basis as part of its annual budget preparation and any adjustments to the compensation levels must be approved in advance by action of the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and forms 990 are maintained at the office of the organization and are available for review upon request at any time.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
20-0198107

Signing Officer

Name
Rimes Mcelveen
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2014-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rimes Mcelveen
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
5

Preparer

Preparer
J Todd Highsmith CPA
Phone
8648343868
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$73,487
Liabilities
$11,369
Net assets
$62,118
Revenue
$247,337
Expenses
$228,351
Net income
$18,986
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.19$0.26$0.34$0.39$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.40$0.32$0.33$0.33$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.62$0.32$0.34$0.31$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.81$0.29$0.28$0.27$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.70$0.27$0.18$0.25$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.27$0.20$0.28$0.29$0.01
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.16$0.18$0.24$0.26$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.08$0.22$0.33$0.33$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.26$0.26$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.08$0.24$0.22$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.25$0.23$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.03$0.04$0.24
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.04$0.02$0.23