Civic Intelligence

Ascending Leaders

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-2433799

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 31, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.ASCENDINGLEADERS.ORG
3947 Fields CrossingSugar Land, TX 77498

(832) 971-3829

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

82nd percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$89,139

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

107%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

61%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$168,774

Up $87,405 (+107%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$165,766

Up $84,747 (+105%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$3,008

Up $2,658 (+759%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$326,564

Up $123,130 (+61%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$241,817

Up $37,312 (+18%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$84,747

Up $85,818 (+8013%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $33,723Liabilities 2011: $20,3542011Assets 2012: $27,028Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $40,384Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $82,090Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $81,369Liabilities 2015: $350Net Assets 2015: $81,0192015Assets 2016: $168,774Liabilities 2016: $3,008Net Assets 2016: $165,7662016Assets 2017: $87,072Liabilities 2017: $4,288Net Assets 2017: $82,7842017Assets 2018: $57,707Liabilities 2018: $3,011Net Assets 2018: $54,6962018Assets 2019: $44,713Liabilities 2019: $7,669Net Assets 2019: $37,0442019Assets 2020: $135,243Liabilities 2020: $45,703Net Assets 2020: $89,5402020Assets 2021: $191,826Liabilities 2021: $4Net Assets 2021: $191,8222021Assets 2022: $156,147Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $156,1472022Assets 2023: $132,552Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $132,5522023Assets 2024: $164,924Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $164,9242024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$168,774
Liabilities$3,008
Net Assets$165,766
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $196,325Expenses 2011: $210,509Net Income 2011: -$14,1842011Revenue 2012: $177,417Expenses 2012: $163,758Net Income 2012: $13,6592012Revenue 2013: $154,693Expenses 2013: $141,337Net Income 2013: $13,3562013Revenue 2014: $192,557Expenses 2014: $150,817Net Income 2014: $41,7402014Revenue 2015: $203,434Expenses 2015: $204,505Net Income 2015: -$1,0712015Revenue 2016: $326,564Expenses 2016: $241,817Net Income 2016: $84,7472016Revenue 2017: $223,235Expenses 2017: $306,217Net Income 2017: -$82,9822017Revenue 2018: $272,745Expenses 2018: $300,833Net Income 2018: -$28,0882018Revenue 2019: $243,673Expenses 2019: $261,325Net Income 2019: -$17,6522019Revenue 2020: $279,759Expenses 2020: $227,263Net Income 2020: $52,4962020Revenue 2021: $361,140Expenses 2021: $258,858Net Income 2021: $102,2822021Revenue 2022: $237,933Expenses 2022: $273,608Net Income 2022: -$35,6752022Revenue 2023: $268,301Expenses 2023: $291,896Net Income 2023: -$23,5952023Revenue 2024: $295,779Expenses 2024: $263,407Net Income 2024: $32,3722024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$326,564
Expenses$241,817
Net Income$84,747
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 31, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$327,618
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Publish, teach, and coach christian leadership

Provide training and coaching in christian leadership via counseling, seminars and classes

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$80,567$163,738▲ $83,171
Accounts Receivable-$4,540-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$802$496▼ $306
Total Assets$81,369$168,774▲ $87,405
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$350$3,008▲ $2,658
Total Liabilities$350$3,008▲ $2,658
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$78,334$164,115▲ $85,781
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,685$1,651▼ $1,034
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$81,019$165,766▲ $84,747
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$81,369$168,774▲ $87,405

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$496$4,719$5,215
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Michael JohnsonExec Director & PFT$44,679$44,460$89,139

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Pastor Ryan FaberBoard Chair
Bob TerpstraDirector
Mindy CaliguireDirector
Robert SloanDirector
Jamie BoersmaSecretary
Jim ZwiersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$282,049
Program Service Revenue
$43,243
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,272
All Other Contributions
$282,049
Change in Net Assets
$84,747
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$144,619
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$97,198
Total Fundraising Expense$28,195
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,272$9,979$12,886$89,137
Fees for Services Other$55,000$25,167$6,000$86,167
Office Expenses$16,388$2,467$3,732$22,587
Advertising$4,425$4,136$1,262$9,823
Pension Plan Contributions$5,728$863$1,114$7,705
Travel$5,294$1,050$643$6,987
Information Technology$3,748$564$729$5,041
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,350-$3,350
Insurance$1,888$284$367$2,539
Occupancy$1,041$157$202$1,400
Conferences and Meetings$915$138$178$1,231
Other Expenses$428$64$477$477
All Other Expenses$372$74-$446
Other Salaries and Wages-$356-$356
Depreciation Depletion--$306$306
Total Functional Expenses$162,608$51,014$28,195$241,817
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
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
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 and all related forms were sent to the board (via email) for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“A conflict of interest policy is signed by board members each year.”

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

“When hiring the executive director and other key employees, and thereafter on an annual basis, the board will perform a thorough review to determine suitable compensation. This process is to include a review of comparability data by the board of directors. Comparability data can include compensation surveys, written employment contracts and 990's of similar organizations. The board will retain documentation of the deliberation and final decision.”

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

“When hiring the executive director and other key employees, and thereafter on an annual basis, the board will perform a thorough review to determine suitable compensation. This process is to include a review of comparability data by the board of directors. Comparability data can include compensation surveys, written employment contracts and 990's of similar organizations. The board will retain documentation of the deliberation and final decision.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest statement and financial statements are available to the public on the organization's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ascending Leaders
EIN
20-2433799
Phone
8329713829
Address
3947 FIELDS CROSSING, SUGAR LAND, TX 77498

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Michael Johnson
Title
Exec Director & President
Phone
2815998202
Signed
2017-08-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Michael Johnson
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Ferris Busscher & Zwiers Pc
Address
675 EAST 16TH ST SUITE 100, HOLLAND, MI 49423
Preparer
James L Zwiers
Phone
6163928534
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 3

“The organization no longer focuses on booklets and other printed material. The organization continues to use material developed for training and coaching seminars and classes.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other contract services 55,000 25,167 6,000”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$168,774
Liabilities
$3,008
Net assets
$165,766
Revenue
$326,564
Expenses
$241,817
Net income
$84,747
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$2.96$2.63$0.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$2.68$2.92$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.00$1.56$2.38$2.74$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.00$1.92$3.61$2.59$1.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.46$0.90$2.80$2.27$0.52
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.08$0.37$2.44$2.61$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.03$0.55$2.73$3.01$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.04$0.83$2.23$3.06$0.83
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.03$1.66$3.27$2.42$0.85
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.81$0.00$0.81$2.03$2.05$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$1.93$1.51$0.42
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$1.55$1.41$0.13
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$1.77$1.64$0.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.20$1.96$2.11$0.14