Civic Intelligence

Boston Ground Water Trust

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-1941686

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Nov 26, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.BOSTONGROUNDWATER.ORG
229 Berkeley St No 410Boston, MA 02116

(617) 859-8439

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

59th percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$96,309

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 46.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-1.3%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-1.6%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Down

$794,756

Down $10,607 (-1.3%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$790,535

Up $14,912 (+1.9%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$4,221

Down $25,519 (-86%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Down

$207,332

Down $3,402 (-1.6%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$192,420

Up $8,921 (+4.9%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$14,912

Down $12,323 (-45%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $733,779Liabilities 2012: $3,180Net Assets 2012: $730,5992012Assets 2013: $729,992Liabilities 2013: $5,180Net Assets 2013: $724,8122013Assets 2014: $719,015Liabilities 2014: $6,086Net Assets 2014: $712,9292014Assets 2015: $704,218Liabilities 2015: $4,641Net Assets 2015: $699,5772015Assets 2016: $751,870Liabilities 2016: $3,482Net Assets 2016: $748,3882016Assets 2017: $805,363Liabilities 2017: $29,740Net Assets 2017: $775,6232017Assets 2018: $794,756Liabilities 2018: $4,221Net Assets 2018: $790,5352018Assets 2019: $831,758Liabilities 2019: $3,861Net Assets 2019: $827,8972019Assets 2020: $893,635Liabilities 2020: $5,299Net Assets 2020: $888,3362020Assets 2021: $942,018Liabilities 2021: $54,747Net Assets 2021: $887,2712021Assets 2022: $889,064Liabilities 2022: $6,939Net Assets 2022: $882,1252022Assets 2023: $974,373Liabilities 2023: $2,577Net Assets 2023: $971,7962023Assets 2024: $1,023,915Liabilities 2024: $2,878Net Assets 2024: $1,021,0372024Assets 2025: $1,073,856Liabilities 2025: $3,186Net Assets 2025: $1,070,6702025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$794,756
Liabilities$4,221
Net Assets$790,535
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2012: $266,1142012Expenses 2013: $207,0732013Revenue 2014: $213,978Expenses 2014: $225,861Net Income 2014: -$11,8832014Revenue 2015: $204,966Expenses 2015: $218,318Net Income 2015: -$13,3522015Revenue 2016: $205,097Expenses 2016: $156,286Net Income 2016: $48,8112016Revenue 2017: $210,734Expenses 2017: $183,499Net Income 2017: $27,2352017Revenue 2018: $207,332Expenses 2018: $192,420Net Income 2018: $14,9122018Revenue 2019: $210,558Expenses 2019: $173,196Net Income 2019: $37,3622019Revenue 2020: $213,066Expenses 2020: $152,627Net Income 2020: $60,4392020Revenue 2021: $206,760Expenses 2021: $207,825Net Income 2021: -$1,0652021Revenue 2022: $200,943Expenses 2022: $206,089Net Income 2022: -$5,1462022Revenue 2023: $277,473Expenses 2023: $187,801Net Income 2023: $89,6722023Revenue 2024: $277,000Expenses 2024: $227,759Net Income 2024: $49,2412024Revenue 2025: $273,315Expenses 2025: $223,682Net Income 2025: $49,6332025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$207,332
Expenses$192,420
Net Income$14,912
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Nov 26, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$245,137
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The trust was formed pursuant to a city ordinance to monitor and analyze the ground water levels in the city of boston and to lessen the burdens of the government. The trust acts for the benefit of boston generally.

See form 990 part iiithe trust was formed pursuant to a city ordinance to monitor and analyze the ground water levels in the city of boston and to lessen the burdens of the government. The trust acts for the benefit of boston generally.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$499,838$499,540▼ $298
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$158,793$172,719▲ $13,926
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$129,538$111,496▼ $18,042
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$13,756$8,254▼ $5,502
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,438$2,747▼ $691
Total Assets$805,363$794,756▼ $10,607
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,740$4,221▼ $25,519
Total Liabilities$29,740$4,221▼ $25,519
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$775,623$790,535▲ $14,912
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$775,623$790,535▲ $14,912
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$805,363$794,756▼ $10,607

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,254$35,675$43,929
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christian SimonelliExecutive DirectorFT$92,159$4,150$96,309

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gary SaundersTrustee, Co-chair
Tim MitchellTrustee, Co-chair
Aaron MichelwitzTrustee
Amelia CroteauTrustee
Andre JonesTrustee
Angie LiouTrustee
Christopher CookTrustee
Edward FlynnTrustee
Greg GalerTrustee
Peter ShillandTrustee
Janine CommerfordTrustee, Secretary
John HemenwayTrustee, Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$194,373
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$12,959
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$25,000
Change in Net Assets
$14,912
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$112,467
Other Expenses$79,953
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$46,080$46,080-$92,160
Occupancy$10,453$3,484-$13,937
Other Salaries and Wages$8,495--$8,495
Insurance$5,332$3,033-$8,365
Payroll Taxes$4,165$3,497-$7,662
Depreciation Depletion$5,502$1,498-$7,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,000-$6,000
Pension Plan Contributions$2,075$2,075-$4,150
Other Expenses$326$7,302-$326
Total Functional Expenses$119,451$72,969$0$192,420
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Executive director reviews and signs form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The co-chairs and executive director meet annually to review performance and compensation for the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are posted for public inspection to the trust's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Groundwater Trust
EIN
20-1941686
Phone
6178598439
Address
229 BERKELEY ST NO 410, BOSTON, MA 02116

Signing Officer

Name
Christian Simonelli
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6178598439
Signed
2018-11-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christian Simonelli
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Raphael and Raphael Llp
Address
52 CHURCH STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116
Preparer
Harry S Raphael
Phone
6173570100
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CO-CHAIRS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEET ANNUALLY TO REVIEW PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DOCUMENTS ARE POSTED FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION TO THE TRUST'S WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$794,756
Liabilities
$4,221
Net assets
$790,535
Revenue
$207,332
Expenses
$192,420
Net income
$14,912
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.27$0.22$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.28$0.23$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.28$0.19$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.01$0.88$0.20$0.21$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.05$0.89$0.21$0.21$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.01$0.89$0.21$0.15$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.00$0.83$0.21$0.17$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.00$0.79$0.21$0.19$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.03$0.78$0.21$0.18$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.21$0.16$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$0.20$0.22$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.01$0.71$0.21$0.23$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.73$0.01$0.72$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.73$0.00$0.73$0.27