Civic Intelligence

Sowing Seeds for Life

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-3162713

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 29, 2017

Organization Profilewww.sowingseedsforlife.org
1350 Arrow HwyLa Verne, CA 91750

(909) 392-5777

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.1%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

4.8%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Flat

$236,502

Flat from 2016

Net Assets

Flat

$209,052

Flat from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$27,450

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,915,548

Flat from 2016

Expenses

Flat

$1,895,198

Flat from 2016

Net Income

Flat

$20,350

Flat from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $274,222Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $274,2222011Assets 2012: $326,638Liabilities 2012: $56,400Net Assets 2012: $270,2382012Assets 2013: $284,213Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $284,2132013Assets 2014: $331,188Liabilities 2014: $16,411Net Assets 2014: $314,7772014Assets 2015: $270,113Liabilities 2015: $81,411Net Assets 2015: $188,7022015Assets 2016: $236,502Liabilities 2016: $27,450Net Assets 2016: $209,0522016Assets 2016: $236,502Liabilities 2016: $27,450Net Assets 2016: $209,0522016Assets 2017: $321,891Liabilities 2017: $77,719Net Assets 2017: $244,1722017Assets 2018: $365,322Liabilities 2018: $40,378Net Assets 2018: $324,9442018Assets 2019: $366,382Liabilities 2019: $34,314Net Assets 2019: $332,0682019Assets 2020: $950,806Liabilities 2020: $14,461Net Assets 2020: $936,3452020Assets 2021: $1,160,862Liabilities 2021: $67,909Net Assets 2021: $1,092,9532021Assets 2022: $1,114,889Liabilities 2022: $12,385Net Assets 2022: $1,102,5042022Assets 2023: $1,211,484Liabilities 2023: $108,454Net Assets 2023: $1,103,0302023Assets 2024: $1,016,223Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,016,2232024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$236,502
Liabilities$27,450
Net Assets$209,052
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,180,2242011Expenses 2012: $1,192,1712012Revenue 2013: $1,296,710Expenses 2013: $1,306,735Net Income 2013: -$10,0252013Revenue 2014: $1,319,555Expenses 2014: $1,288,991Net Income 2014: $30,5642014Revenue 2015: $1,828,181Expenses 2015: $1,954,256Net Income 2015: -$126,0752015Revenue 2016: $1,915,548Expenses 2016: $1,895,198Net Income 2016: $20,3502016Revenue 2016: $1,915,548Expenses 2016: $1,895,198Net Income 2016: $20,3502016Revenue 2017: $2,347,242Expenses 2017: $2,312,122Net Income 2017: $35,1202017Revenue 2018: $2,653,292Expenses 2018: $2,572,520Net Income 2018: $80,7722018Revenue 2019: $2,809,923Expenses 2019: $2,782,949Net Income 2019: $26,9742019Revenue 2020: $3,939,755Expenses 2020: $3,335,985Net Income 2020: $603,7702020Revenue 2021: $3,524,975Expenses 2021: $3,368,367Net Income 2021: $156,6082021Revenue 2022: $4,096,657Expenses 2022: $4,090,971Net Income 2022: $5,6862022Revenue 2023: $4,400,654Expenses 2023: $4,395,978Net Income 2023: $4,6762023Revenue 2024: $5,784,799Expenses 2024: $5,871,606Net Income 2024: -$86,8072024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,915,548
Expenses$1,895,198
Net Income$20,350
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 29, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,933,725
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide food for the hungry, respond to emergencies for those in need, eliminate hunger in the inland valley and to serve the community with dignity and respect.

To provide food for the hungry, respond to emergencies for those in need,eliminate hunger in the Inland Valley and to serve the community with dignity and respect.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$131,350$89,086▼ $42,264
Inventories for Sale or Use$65,897$61,000▼ $4,897
Accounts Receivable$27,683--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$40,183$16,416▼ $23,767
Total Assets$270,113$236,502▼ $33,611
Other Assets Total$5,000$70,000▲ $65,000
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$81,411$15,411▼ $66,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$12,039-
Total Liabilities$81,411$27,450▼ $53,961
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$188,702$209,052▲ $20,350
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$188,702$209,052▲ $20,350
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$270,113$236,502▼ $33,611

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$16,416$102,420$118,836
Other Assets Org$65,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chrystal LibbyBoard Member
Pam ArchibaldBoard Member
Selena LindseyBoard Member
Vicki BrownCEO
Greg DeSmetSecretary
Al SnowTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,912,163
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,385
All Other Contributions
$1,817,700
Change in Net Assets
$20,350

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Food Inventory99,999$1,751,673Fair Market Value (FMV)
Clothing and Household Goods-$389,503Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions99,999$2,141,176-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,915,548
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$49,500
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,965,048
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,915,548
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,840,657
Total Fundraising Expense$57,138
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$54,541
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages--$54,541$54,541
Depreciation Depletion$1,901$21,866-$23,767
Fees for Services Other$10,126--$10,126
Insurance$673$3,981$953$5,607
Travel$2,771$480$443$3,694
Conferences and Meetings-$3,627-$3,627
Office Expenses$2,152$206$590$2,948
Occupancy$1,506$961$130$2,597
Other Expenses$620$73$36$729
Total Functional Expenses$1,805,531$32,529$57,138$1,895,198

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,944,698
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,895,198
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,895,198
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$49,500
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$18,177
Fundraising Gross Income$18,177
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Special Event$31,640$18,177$18,177$0
Total Events$31,640$18,177$18,177$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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
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 A, line 2

“Line 2 explanation - The CEO and the Secretary are Mother/Son”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Line 11a explanation - The Informational Return is distributed to each board member who will review, question and approve the return prior to submission to the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Annually the officers/directors are required to disclose any conflict of interests that may exist”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Upon written request the Organization will provide governing documents, policies and or financial statements.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sowing Seeds For Life
EIN
20-3162713
Phone
9093925777
Address
1350 Arrow Hwy, La Verne, CA 91750

Signing Officer

Name
Vicki Brown
Title
CEO
Phone
9093925777
Signed
2017-08-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vicki Brown
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Smith Marion & Co LPP
Address
1940 Orange Tree Lane Suite 100, Redlands, CA 92374
Preparer
David B Marion
Phone
9093072323
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990; Part XII; Question 2C

“There have been no changes in the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“In accordance with accounting standards, which provides accounting and disclosure guidance about uncertain tax positions taken by an organization, Management believes that all of the positions taken by Sowing Seeds For Life in its federal and state income tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Sowing Seeds For Life files returns in the US Federal jurisdiction and the State of California. SSFL's federal income tax returns for the prior three tax years and beyond remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Services. The Organizations California income tax returns for the prior four years and beyond remain subject to examination by the Franchise Tax Board.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0In accordance with accounting standards, which provides accounting and disclosure guidance about uncertain tax positions taken by an organization, Management believes that all of the positions taken by Sowing Seeds For Life in its federal and state income tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Sowing Seeds For Life files returns in the US Federal jurisdiction and the State of California. SSFL's federal income tax returns for the prior three tax years and beyond remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Services. The Organizations California income tax returns for the prior four years and beyond remain subject to examination by the Franchise Tax Board.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Line 2 explanation - The CEO and the Secretary are Mother/Son
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Line 11a explanation - The Informational Return is distributed to each board member who will review, question and approve the return prior to submission to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Annually the officers/directors are required to disclose any conflict of interests that may exist
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Upon written request the Organization will provide governing documents, policies and or financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4There have been no changes in the oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant from prior years.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990; Part XII; Question 2c
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$236,502
Liabilities
$27,450
Net assets
$209,052
Revenue
$1,915,548
Expenses
$1,895,198
Net income
$20,350
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.00$1.02$5.78$5.87$0.09
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.21$0.11$1.10$4.40$4.40$0.00
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.01$1.10$4.10$4.09$0.01
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.07$1.09$3.52$3.37$0.16
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.01$0.94$3.94$3.34$0.60
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.37$0.03$0.33$2.81$2.78$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.37$0.04$0.32$2.65$2.57$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.08$0.24$2.35$2.31$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.03$0.21$1.92$1.90$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.03$0.21$1.92$1.90$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.08$0.19$1.83$1.95$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.02$0.31$1.32$1.29$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.30$1.31$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.06$0.27$1.19
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.00$0.27$1.18