Civic Intelligence

Mere Christianity Forum Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 20-0198107

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 15, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.MCFINC.ORG
PO Box 98Travelers Rest, SC 29690

(864) 834-2228

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.4%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

71st percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

-1.9%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$87,697

Up $14,210 (+19%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$84,923

Up $22,805 (+37%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$2,774

Down $8,595 (-76%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$242,701

Down $4,636 (-1.9%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$219,896

Down $8,455 (-3.7%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$22,805

Up $3,819 (+20%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st 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

2014

Assets$87,697
Liabilities$2,774
Net Assets$84,923
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

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

2014

Revenue$242,701
Expenses$219,896
Net Income$22,805
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 15, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$253,715
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$36,554$48,816▲ $12,262
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$36,583$34,001▼ $2,582
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,530-
Accounts Receivable$350$350→ $0
Total Assets$73,487$87,697▲ $14,210
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$5,378$2,178▼ $3,200
Other Liabilities$1,493--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,498$596▼ $3,902
Total Liabilities$11,369$2,774▼ $8,595
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$62,118$84,923▲ $22,805
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$62,118$84,923▲ $22,805
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$73,487$87,697▲ $14,210

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$34,001$12,565$46,566
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$233,465
Program Service Revenue
$30
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$9,206
All Other Contributions
$233,465
Change in Net Assets
$22,805

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$115,899
Other Expenses$103,997
Total Fundraising Expense$259
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$51,321$17,107-$68,428
Occupancy$42,438$7,489-$49,927
Other Salaries and Wages$30,611--$30,611
All Other Expenses$14,351$1,469-$15,820
Other Employee Benefits$7,565$2,522-$10,087
Payroll Taxes$6,773--$6,773
Office Expenses$3,451$1,373-$4,824
Insurance$892$2,676-$3,568
Other Expenses$3,564$5,267-$3,564
Depreciation Depletion$2,582--$2,582
Fees for Services Other-$2,310-$2,310
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,675-$1,675
Information Technology-$636-$636
Travel-$370-$370
Advertising--$259$259
Conferences and Meetings-$92-$92
Total Functional Expenses$176,651$42,986$259$219,896
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$20,220
Fundraising Direct Expenses$11,014
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Triathlon$20,220$20,220$11,014$9,206
Total Events$20,220$20,220$11,014$9,206
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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

Filer Name
Mere Christianity Forum Inc
EIN
20-0198107
Address
PO BOX 98, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690

Signing Officer

Name
Rimes Mcelveen
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-11-15
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

Firm
Highsmith & Highsmith LLC
Address
329 S MAIN STREET, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690-1815
Preparer
J Todd Highsmith CPA
Phone
8648343868
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$87,697
Liabilities
$2,774
Net assets
$84,923
Revenue
$242,701
Expenses
$219,896
Net income
$22,805
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