Civic Intelligence

Amboseli Trust for Elephants

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-1321920

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 11, 2018

Organization ProfileN/A
10 State StreetNewburyport, MA 01950

(508) 783-8308

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

9th percentile

-42%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$84,844

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.4% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-46%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$405,230

Down $154,909 (-28%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$402,051

Down $156,411 (-28%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$3,179

Up $1,502 (+90%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$414,980

Down $357,780 (-46%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$588,384

Down $48,152 (-7.6%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$173,404

Down $309,628 (-227%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $321,182Liabilities 2010: $4,572Net Assets 2010: $316,6102010Assets 2011: $1,231,091Liabilities 2011: $3,635Net Assets 2011: $1,227,4562011Assets 2012: $893,315Liabilities 2012: $2,302Net Assets 2012: $891,0132012Assets 2013: $725,212Liabilities 2013: $3,287Net Assets 2013: $721,9252013Assets 2014: $517,867Liabilities 2014: $1,425Net Assets 2014: $516,4422014Assets 2015: $418,175Liabilities 2015: $1,498Net Assets 2015: $416,6772015Assets 2016: $560,139Liabilities 2016: $1,677Net Assets 2016: $558,4622016Assets 2017: $405,230Liabilities 2017: $3,179Net Assets 2017: $402,0512017Assets 2018: $552,688Liabilities 2018: $2,249Net Assets 2018: $550,4392018Assets 2019: $532,004Liabilities 2019: $3,963Net Assets 2019: $528,0412019Assets 2020: $698,826Liabilities 2020: $5,302Net Assets 2020: $693,5242020Assets 2021: $1,035,678Liabilities 2021: $3,190Net Assets 2021: $1,032,4882021Assets 2022: $696,221Liabilities 2022: $2,024Net Assets 2022: $694,1972022Assets 2023: $689,934Liabilities 2023: $1,851Net Assets 2023: $688,0832023Assets 2024: $1,738,416Liabilities 2024: $1,242Net Assets 2024: $1,737,1742024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$405,230
Liabilities$3,179
Net Assets$402,051
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $838,1682010Expenses 2011: $1,417,0492011Expenses 2012: $664,1532012Revenue 2013: $443,582Expenses 2013: $621,828Net Income 2013: -$178,2462013Revenue 2014: $455,272Expenses 2014: $660,526Net Income 2014: -$205,2542014Revenue 2015: $494,910Expenses 2015: $587,635Net Income 2015: -$92,7252015Revenue 2016: $772,760Expenses 2016: $636,536Net Income 2016: $136,2242016Revenue 2017: $414,980Expenses 2017: $588,384Net Income 2017: -$173,4042017Revenue 2018: $715,326Expenses 2018: $552,503Net Income 2018: $162,8232018Revenue 2019: $588,816Expenses 2019: $633,149Net Income 2019: -$44,3332019Revenue 2020: $645,994Expenses 2020: $536,603Net Income 2020: $109,3912020Revenue 2021: $1,207,330Expenses 2021: $878,396Net Income 2021: $328,9342021Revenue 2022: $591,970Expenses 2022: $712,294Net Income 2022: -$120,3242022Revenue 2023: $870,751Expenses 2023: $852,168Net Income 2023: $18,5832023Revenue 2024: $1,945,793Expenses 2024: $976,689Net Income 2024: $969,1042024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$414,980
Expenses$588,384
Net Income-$173,404
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 11, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$414,980
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research and preservation of African Elephants

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$465,909$289,665▼ $176,244
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$86,151$114,553▲ $28,402
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,079--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$1,012-
Total Assets$560,139$405,230▼ $154,909
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,677$3,179▲ $1,502
Total Liabilities$1,677$3,179▲ $1,502
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$558,462$382,051▼ $176,411
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$20,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$558,462$402,051▼ $156,411
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$560,139$405,230▼ $154,909

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,012$169$1,181

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$4,072,372$67,000▲ $461,057$6,583$4,444,272
2016$3,827,509$61,480▲ $352,893$18,178$4,072,372
2015$3,665,695$50,000▲ $271,995$8,697$3,827,509
2014$3,336,216$60,000▲ $404,323$2,041$3,665,695
2013$2,717,478$195,233▲ $575,388$5,300$3,336,216
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Cynthia MossProgram DirectorFT$84,844$84,844
Betsy SwartExec DirectorFT$79,335$79,335

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bruce LudwigTrustee
Catherine GrelletTrustee
Donald YoungTrustee
Dr Richard LeakeyTrustee
Isabella RosselliniTrustee
Kathryn HeminwayTrustee
Lia ReedTrustee
Lynn ChaseTrustee
Nan BuzardTrustee
Susannah RouseTrustee
David BreskinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$413,572
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,408
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$413,572
Change in Net Assets
$-173,404

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$414,980
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$20,954
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$435,934
Total Revenue per Form 990
$414,980
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$249,500
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$193,640
Other Expenses$145,244
Total Fundraising Expense$62,078
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$249,500--$249,500
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$113,169$28,325$28,325$169,819
Fees for Services Other$54,204$0$0$54,204
Travel$18,932$0$13,247$32,179
All Other Expenses$15,984$1,699$10,231$27,914
Payroll Taxes$8,657$2,167$2,167$12,991
Fees for Services Accounting$0$11,275$0$11,275
Other Employee Benefits$3,610$3,610$3,610$10,830
Office Expenses$1,297$3,956$1,182$6,435
Information Technology$1,163$1,112$1,036$3,311
Other Expenses$224$224$224$672
Depreciation Depletion$0$169$0$169
Interest$0$142$0$142
Total Functional Expenses$473,106$53,200$62,078$588,384

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$592,345
Expenses per Audited Statements$588,384
Total Expenses per Form 990$588,384
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,961
International Activity

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$3,179
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
Yes
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Amboseli Trust for Elephants
EIN
20-1321920
Phone
5087838308
Address
10 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Swart
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5087838308
Signed
2018-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Swart
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Jeffrey C Kirpas and Co Pc
Address
21 PLEASANT ST STE 248, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-2623
Preparer
Jeffrey C Kirpas
Phone
9784627250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Executive Director gives a copy of the return to the Board for review and approval”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board determines the salary for the executive director and she reviews and sets the salary for all other employees”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The Board determines the salary for the Executive Director and she reviews and sets the salary for all other employees.”

Pt XI

“1/2 travel and entertainment”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing and Reproduction 2251. 1821. 215. 215.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage 2552. 1421. 659. 472.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone 2436. 1705. 244. 487.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“1/2 Meals 3962. 709. 0. 3253.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Automobile expense 2194. 0. 0. 2194.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Educational Materials 9123. 9055. 0. 68.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payroll service fee 1800. 638. 581. 581.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Fundraising expense 2961. 0. 0. 2961.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Continuing Education 635. 635. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 4B

“Investment Income”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“1/2 travel and entertainment”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$405,230
Liabilities
$3,179
Net assets
$402,051
Revenue
$414,980
Expenses
$588,384
Net income
-$173,404
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.74$0.00$1.74$1.95$0.98$0.97
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.87$0.85$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.69$0.59$0.71$0.12
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.03$1.21$0.88$0.33
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.01$0.69$0.65$0.54$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.59$0.63$0.04
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.72$0.55$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.40$0.41$0.59$0.17
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.56$0.00$0.56$0.77$0.64$0.14
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.49$0.59$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.00$0.52$0.46$0.66$0.21
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.72$0.44$0.62$0.18
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.00$1.23$1.42
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.84