Civic Intelligence

Mere Christianity Forum Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-0198107

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 15, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.FAITHREASONTOMFOOLERY.ORG
PO Box 98Travelers Rest, SC 29690-0098

(864) 908-7892

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

1st percentile

-0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

1st percentile

-0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

39th percentile

-0.8%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

86th percentile

60%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2016

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets1st percentile

Assets

Up

$223,591

Up $135,894 (+155%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$223,658

Up $138,735 (+163%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

-$67

Down $2,841 (-102%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue1st percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$261,431

Up $18,730 (+7.7%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$263,618

Up $43,722 (+20%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$2,187

Down $24,992 (-110%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th 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

2016

Assets$223,591
Liabilities-$67
Net Assets$223,658
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th 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

2016

Revenue$261,431
Expenses$263,618
Net Income-$2,187
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$261,431
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 promoting the thoughtful exploration of christian faith through conversation and community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$196,907$167,472▼ $29,435
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,417$56,319▲ $24,902
Accounts Receivable$350$-200▼ $550
Total Assets$228,674$223,591▼ $5,083
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$1,177-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,829$-1,244▼ $4,073
Total Liabilities$2,829$-67▼ $2,896
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$225,845$223,658▼ $2,187
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$225,845$223,658▼ $2,187
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$228,674$223,591▼ $5,083

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$16,915--
Equipment$11,030--
Leasehold Improvements$28,374--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James GranberryBoard Chair
Bryan MitchellAt-large Member
Chris BabcockAt-large Member
Donna MeyerAt-large Member
Gary EichelbergerAt-large Member
Erik AndersonFaculty Member
Shawn PlunkettSecretarytreasurer
Julia BrittStudent Member
Peyton RothStudent Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$240,718
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$128
Other Revenue
$20,585
All Other Contributions
$223,712
Change in Net Assets
$-2,187
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$156,859
Other Expenses$106,759
Total Fundraising Expense$10,890
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$146,702-$146,702
Occupancy$30,000--$30,000
Other Expenses$18,600--$18,600
Advertising$646$980$10,890$12,516
Conferences and Meetings$4,769$7,664-$12,433
Payroll Taxes-$6,877-$6,877
Office Expenses-$5,769-$5,769
Other Employee Benefits-$3,280-$3,280
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,890-$2,890
Depreciation Depletion-$2,740-$2,740
Travel-$2,659-$2,659
Insurance$2,077--$2,077
Information Technology-$1,468-$1,468
Total Functional Expenses$71,699$181,029$10,890$263,618
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Triathlon$17,006$17,006$10,890$6,116
Total Events$17,006$17,006$10,890$6,116
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
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b, the organization has reviewed form 990 and the board voted to file as prepared.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Form 990, part vi, line 15b, compensation levels for all staff are set by the board on an annual basis as part of its annual budget preparation and any adjustments to the compensation levels must be approved in advance by a board vote.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Form 990, part vi, line 19, all governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and form 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 29690-0098

Signing Officer

Name
Rimes Mcelveen
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
8649087892
Signed
2017-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Granberry
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Compu-Counting Inc
Address
6719-A State Park Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-1831
Preparer
Diana L Kilgore EA
Phone
8648345622
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$223,591
Liabilities
-$67
Net assets
$223,658
Revenue
$261,431
Expenses
$263,618
Net income
-$2,187
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