Civic Intelligence

Thefilmschool

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 20-4075974

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 16, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.THEFILMSCHOOL.COM
305 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109

(206) 709-2555

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

89th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$79,200

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.8% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

135%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

6.2%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$225,400

Up $129,528 (+135%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$223,273

Up $139,295 (+166%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$2,127

Down $9,767 (-82%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$347,010

Up $20,201 (+6.2%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$207,715

Down $187,909 (-47%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$139,295

Up $208,110 (+302%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $419,157Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $419,1572011Assets 2012: $153,901Liabilities 2012: $1,108Net Assets 2012: $152,7932012Assets 2013: $95,872Liabilities 2013: $11,894Net Assets 2013: $83,9782013Assets 2014: $225,400Liabilities 2014: $2,127Net Assets 2014: $223,2732014Assets 2015: $202,721Liabilities 2015: $8,916Net Assets 2015: $193,8052015Assets 2016: $74,109Liabilities 2016: $1,023Net Assets 2016: $73,0862016Assets 2017: $88,407Liabilities 2017: $943Net Assets 2017: $87,4642017Assets 2018: $61,974Liabilities 2018: $11,661Net Assets 2018: $50,3132018Assets 2019: $30,382Liabilities 2019: $11,811Net Assets 2019: $18,5712019Assets 2020: $31,768Liabilities 2020: $11,811Net Assets 2020: $19,9572020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$225,400
Liabilities$2,127
Net Assets$223,273
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $337,486Expenses 2011: $414,649Net Income 2011: -$77,1632011Expenses 2012: $441,0632012Revenue 2013: $326,809Expenses 2013: $395,624Net Income 2013: -$68,8152013Revenue 2014: $347,010Expenses 2014: $207,715Net Income 2014: $139,2952014Revenue 2015: $242,591Expenses 2015: $272,059Net Income 2015: -$29,4682015Revenue 2016: $275,198Expenses 2016: $395,917Net Income 2016: -$120,7192016Revenue 2017: $236,881Expenses 2017: $222,503Net Income 2017: $14,3782017Revenue 2018: $204,137Expenses 2018: $241,288Net Income 2018: -$37,1512018Revenue 2019: $41,727Expenses 2019: $73,469Net Income 2019: -$31,7422019Revenue 2020: $5,023Expenses 2020: $3,637Net Income 2020: $1,3862020Revenue 2021: $6Expenses 2021: $2,639Net Income 2021: -$2,6332021

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$347,010
Expenses$207,715
Net Income$139,295
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 16, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$436,970
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Film School is a Non-Proft School, rooted in progressive professional storytelling through film, radio, television and cutting edge new media. The School provides its students with the foundational education to work in creative enviornments.

Thefilmschool is a non-profit school, rooted in progressive, professional story telling through film, radio, television, and cutting-edge new media. The school provides its students with the foundational education and expertise to work in creative environments within business and the arts.thefilmschool is the home of innovative, creative education in filmmaking, with an emphasis on story. We guide, instruct and empower our students to conceive and develop their story ideas, bringing them to life. We believe powerful stores, given a platform, can lift the human condition.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$502$147,386▲ $146,884
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$65,292$53,333▼ $11,959
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$17,269$12,422▼ $4,847
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,009$12,259▲ $11,250
Accounts Receivable$11,800$0▼ $11,800
Total Assets$95,872$225,400▲ $129,528
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$9,975$0▼ $9,975
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,919$2,127▲ $208
Total Liabilities$11,894$2,127▼ $9,767
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$83,978$223,273▲ $139,295
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$83,978$223,273▲ $139,295
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$95,872$225,400▲ $129,528

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,422$31,228$43,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Diana DotterExecutive DirectorFT$75,000$4,200$79,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew KwatinetzPresident
Ellen BakkeBoard Member
Mary AllisonBoard Member
Scott WasnerBoard Member
Sudeshna SenBoard Member
Scilla AndreenSecretary
Thomas Maxwell CloughTresurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$341,172
Program Service Revenue
$53,895
Investment Income
$24
Other Revenue
$-48,081
All Other Contributions
$272,968
Change in Net Assets
$139,295

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
Other Non Cash Contri Table21$28,000Estimated Value
Total Noncash Contributions21$28,000-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$124,510
Other Expenses$83,205
Total Fundraising Expense$710
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$79,200-$79,200
Other Salaries and Wages$13,509$25,065-$38,574
Fees for Services Other$22,583$1,056-$23,639
Office Expenses$9,903$2,940-$12,843
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,486-$9,486
Occupancy-$8,761-$8,761
Payroll Taxes-$6,736-$6,736
Depreciation Depletion$5,727$526-$6,253
Fees for Services Legal-$5,000-$5,000
Advertising$3,903-$635$4,538
Insurance-$3,567-$3,567
Information Technology$301$1,599-$1,900
Other Expenses$639$885$75$885
Travel$50$348-$398
Interest-$74-$74
Total Functional Expenses$56,615$150,390$710$207,715
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$89,960
Fundraising Gross Income$41,879
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Oscar Gala$110,083$41,879$53,121$-11,242
Total Events$110,083$41,879$89,960$-48,081
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
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The executive director will review the 990 and all board members will be sent the 990 prior to filing. All board members will have the opportunity to examine and discuss. The finance committee in particular will examine the 990 before filed.”

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

“All board members are included under the policy. The executive director along with the board reviews any possible conflicts annually. If conflicts are found, they are resolved at board level by majority decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation committee and board researched what person in comparable positions of executive director in our region were paid. The board unanimously approved the recommendation of the compensation committee and voted on the ed compensation. Last undertaken in february 2012.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Thefilmschool
EIN
20-4075974
Phone
2067092555
Address
305 HARRISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109

Signing Officer

Name
Diana Dotter
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2067092555
Signed
2015-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Diana Dotter
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
PETERSON SULLIVAN LLP CPA'S
Address
601 UNION ST STE 2300, SEATTLE, WA 98101-2345
Preparer
Christopher D Ebert
Phone
2063827777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Actor/instructor fee: program service expenses 22,583. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,583. Staff/assistant fee: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 700. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 700. Administration fee: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 116. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 116. Consulting fee: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 240. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 240.”

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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt115085
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION LAB IS OFFERED TWICE A YEAR AND IS AN 8 WEEK INTENSIVE CLASS THAT FINE TUNES WRITER'S SCRIPTS AND PREPARES THEM TO PRODUCE THEIR SCREENPLAY.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt021011
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0OTHER COURSE OFFERINGS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt05877
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt015085
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0212894
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0710
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0222665
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-44418
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0157623
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-68815
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0153836
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0395624
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt019123
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0326809
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0139295
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt038810
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0502
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0147386
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt012422
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt031228
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt043650
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt012422
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THEFILMSCHOOL PUBLICIZES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ONCE A YEAR IN THE SEATTLE TIMES.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0EMAIL,MAIL, AND PHONE CAMPAIGN
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt0110083
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt096959
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MONTERO PRODUCTIONS LLC
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt013124
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt010628 NE 13TH ST
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0BELLEVUE
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0WA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd098004
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt068204
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt068204
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt089960
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt05500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt05500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0OSCAR GALA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt018069
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt018069
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0110083
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0110083
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt041879
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt041879
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-48081
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt011770
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt011770
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt053121
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt053121
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt01500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt01500
IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd0WA
IRS990ScheduleG/MailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SpecialFundraisingEventsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt0110083
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt096959
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt013124
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt021
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0AUCTION ITEMS
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt0ESTIMATED VALUE
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt028000
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE 990 AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE SENT THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXAMINE AND DISCUSS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN PARTICULAR WILL EXAMINE THE 990 BEFORE FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE INCLUDED UNDER THE POLICY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALONG WITH THE BOARD REVIEWS ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS ANNUALLY. IF CONFLICTS ARE FOUND, THEY ARE RESOLVED AT BOARD LEVEL BY MAJORITY DECISION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND BOARD RESEARCHED WHAT PERSON IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN OUR REGION WERE PAID. THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND VOTED ON THE ED COMPENSATION. LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FEBRUARY 2012.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ACTOR/INSTRUCTOR FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 22,583. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,583. STAFF/ASSISTANT FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 700. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 700. ADMINISTRATION FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 116. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 116. CONSULTING FEE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 240. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 240.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd01
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt095872
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0225400
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt095872
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0225400
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0341172
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt01
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0710
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0150390
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt056615
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0207715
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt011894
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt02127
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt011894
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt02127
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt083978
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0223273
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt04200
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt056615
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt053895
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt075000
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0-48057
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt053895

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$225,400
Liabilities
$2,127
Net assets
$223,273
Revenue
$347,010
Expenses
$207,715
Net income
$139,295
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.12$0.20$0.05$0.04$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.12$0.19$0.42$0.73$0.32
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.12$0.50$2.04$2.41$0.37
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.01$0.87$2.37$2.23$0.14
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.01$0.73$2.75$3.96$1.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.09$1.94$2.43$2.72$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.02$2.23$3.47$2.08$1.39
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.12$0.84$3.27$3.96$0.69
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.54$0.01$1.53$4.41
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.19$0.00$4.19$3.37$4.15$0.77