Civic Intelligence

Ascending Leaders

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 20-2433799

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Aug 12, 2019

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

74th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$87,889

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.2% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-34%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$57,707

Down $29,365 (-34%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$54,696

Down $28,088 (-34%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$3,011

Down $1,277 (-30%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$272,745

Up $49,510 (+22%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$300,833

Down $5,384 (-1.8%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$28,088

Up $54,894 (+66%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th 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

2018

Assets$57,707
Liabilities$3,011
Net Assets$54,696
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th 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

2018

Revenue$272,745
Expenses$300,833
Net Income-$28,088
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 12, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$272,745
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Publish, teach, and coach christian leadership

Provides churches coaching in christian discipleship through consulting, classes, and seminars.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$8,636$24,951▲ $16,315
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,511$21,425▼ $42,086
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,925$11,331▼ $3,594
Total Assets$87,072$57,707▼ $29,365
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,288$3,011▼ $1,277
Total Liabilities$4,288$3,011▼ $1,277
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,651$39,928▲ $38,277
Unrestricted Net Assets$81,133$14,768▼ $66,365
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,784$54,696▼ $28,088
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$87,072$57,707▼ $29,365

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,331$9,929$21,260
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Michael JohnsonExec Director & PFT$20,389$67,500$87,889

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jamie BoersmaBoard Chair
Bob TerpstraVice Chair
Mindy CaliguireDirector
Rev David HsuDirector
Rick FopmaDirector
Robert SloanDirector
Jim ZwiersTreasurer&se
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$239,647
Program Service Revenue
$32,051
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,047
All Other Contributions
$239,647
Change in Net Assets
$-28,088
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$226,298
Other Expenses$74,535
Total Fundraising Expense$20,007
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$97,674$14,592-$112,266
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$70,311$17,578-$87,889
Other Employee Benefits$16,954$1,276-$18,230
Fees for Services Other$16,120--$16,120
Information Technology-$13,771-$13,771
Occupancy-$8,425-$8,425
Payroll Taxes$7,405$508-$7,913
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,453-$6,453
Depreciation Depletion-$3,264-$3,264
Conferences and Meetings-$2,456-$2,456
Insurance-$2,323-$2,323
Other Expenses$111$1,605$20,007$1,716
Total Functional Expenses$208,575$72,251$20,007$300,833
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
2019-08-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Michael Johnson
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
7
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Ferris Busscher & Zwiers Pc
Address
675 EAST 16TH ST SUITE 100, HOLLAND, MI 49423
Preparer
James L Zwiers
Phone
6163928534
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$57,707
Liabilities
$3,011
Net assets
$54,696
Revenue
$272,745
Expenses
$300,833
Net income
-$28,088
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