Civic Intelligence

Speaking Up for Us

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 20-4595359

Oct 01, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021 • Filed on Aug 10, 2022

PO Box 4139Preque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 956-1004

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

73rd percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$52,005

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

88th percentile

90%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$160,456

Up $76,031 (+90%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$136,098

Up $87,506 (+180%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$24,358

Down $11,475 (-32%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$302,829

Up $40,245 (+15%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$215,323

Up $4,436 (+2.1%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$87,506

Up $35,809 (+69%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $45,089Liabilities 2011: $2,0052011Assets 2012: $54,652Liabilities 2012: $3,317Net Assets 2012: $51,3352012Assets 2013: $68,367Liabilities 2013: $6,921Net Assets 2013: $61,4462013Assets 2014: $89,344Liabilities 2014: $25,664Net Assets 2014: $63,6802014Assets 2015: $121,068Liabilities 2015: $67,013Net Assets 2015: $54,0552015Assets 2016: $78,595Liabilities 2016: $24,520Net Assets 2016: $54,0752016Assets 2017: $56,058Liabilities 2017: $59,224Net Assets 2017: -$3,1662017Assets 2018: $20,418Liabilities 2018: $50,932Net Assets 2018: -$30,5142018Assets 2019: $63,507Liabilities 2019: $60,693Net Assets 2019: $2,8142019Assets 2020: $84,425Liabilities 2020: $35,833Net Assets 2020: $48,5922020Assets 2021: $160,456Liabilities 2021: $24,358Net Assets 2021: $136,0982021Assets 2022: $156,882Liabilities 2022: $15,865Net Assets 2022: $141,0172022Assets 2023: $190,056Liabilities 2023: $11,219Net Assets 2023: $178,8372023Assets 2024: $179,223Liabilities 2024: $40,846Net Assets 2024: $138,3772024Assets 2025: $164,853Liabilities 2025: $25,926Net Assets 2025: $138,9272025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$160,456
Liabilities$24,358
Net Assets$136,098

Operations Trend

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $197,003Expenses 2011: $214,300Net Income 2011: -$17,2972011Expenses 2012: $206,5422012Expenses 2013: $196,4452013Revenue 2014: $209,767Expenses 2014: $207,533Net Income 2014: $2,2342014Revenue 2015: $249,619Expenses 2015: $259,242Net Income 2015: -$9,6232015Revenue 2016: $328,823Expenses 2016: $328,803Net Income 2016: $202016Revenue 2017: $311,920Expenses 2017: $347,398Net Income 2017: -$35,4782017Revenue 2018: $344,989Expenses 2018: $372,337Net Income 2018: -$27,3482018Revenue 2019: $332,257Expenses 2019: $302,463Net Income 2019: $29,7942019Revenue 2020: $262,584Expenses 2020: $210,887Net Income 2020: $51,6972020Revenue 2021: $302,829Expenses 2021: $215,323Net Income 2021: $87,5062021Revenue 2022: $293,012Expenses 2022: $293,249Net Income 2022: -$2372022Revenue 2023: $308,802Expenses 2023: $270,982Net Income 2023: $37,8202023Revenue 2024: $320,069Expenses 2024: $360,529Net Income 2024: -$40,4602024Revenue 2025: $338,170Expenses 2025: $337,620Net Income 2025: $5502025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$302,829
Expenses$215,323
Net Income$87,506
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
Signed
Aug 10, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$302,829
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support, encourage, and teach individuals with developmental disabilities (self-advocates) to advocate for themselves in all areas of their lives

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$24,113$114,035▲ $89,922
Pledges and Grants Receivable$55,110$41,601▼ $13,509
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,627$3,230▼ $397
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,575$1,590▲ $15
Total Assets$84,425$160,456▲ $76,031
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,833$19,202▲ $369
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$17,000$5,156▼ $11,844
Total Liabilities$35,833$24,358▼ $11,475
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$38,389$125,895▲ $87,506
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$10,203$10,203→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$48,592$136,098▲ $87,506
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$84,425$160,456▲ $76,031
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Monique StairsExecutive DirectorFT$52,005$52,005
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$300,875
Program Service Revenue
$1,945
Investment Income
$9
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$683
Change in Net Assets
$87,506
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$159,350
Other Expenses$55,973
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$81,101$4,268-$85,369
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$56,305$2,963-$59,268
Fees for Services Accounting-$23,079-$23,079
Payroll Taxes$12,332$649-$12,981
Information Technology$5,418--$5,418
Office Expenses$5,170--$5,170
Insurance$3,686--$3,686
Travel$1,755--$1,755
Other Employee Benefits$1,645$87-$1,732
Interest-$758-$758
Other Expenses$270--$270
Total Functional Expenses$183,519$31,804$0$215,323
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
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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 6

Members of Speaking Up for Us shall be people with developmental disabilities who are actively involved in the organization. Only paid members shall have the right to vote at general Speaking Up for Us meetings and for representatives to the Board of Directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

Election of Members and Their Rights Voting for members of the governing body will take place at the statewide or regional conference for the Speaking Up for Us region, and by absentee ballot. Voters must be paid members.

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

A draft of the Form 990 is provided to the Program Director before the tax return is finalized. The Program Director reviews the tax return and applicable schedules to ensure accurate reporting. Any changes if necessary are made, and the final return is filed with the appropriate taxing authority.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

Compensation Process for Top Official The Board calls an executive session which is attended by a representative from Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC). The MDDC representative leads the Board through discussions regarding factors to consider in setting Executive Director compensation. The Board votes on the compensation rates.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The governing documents, financial statements, and public disclosure copy of the Form 990 are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Speaking Up for US
EIN
20-4595359
Phone
2079561004
Address
PO BOX 4139, PREQUE ISLE, ME 04769

Signing Officer

Name
Monique Stairs
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2079561004
Signed
2022-08-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Monique Stairs
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
7
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Ouellette & Associates Pa
Address
1111 LISBON STREET, LEWISTON, ME 04240
Preparer
Michael R Dunn CPA
Phone
2077860328
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Members of Speaking Up for Us shall be people with developmental disabilities who are actively involved in the organization. Only paid members shall have the right to vote at general Speaking Up for Us meetings and for representatives to the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Election of Members and Their Rights Voting for members of the governing body will take place at the statewide or regional conference for the Speaking Up for Us region, and by absentee ballot. Voters must be paid members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A draft of the Form 990 is provided to the Program Director before the tax return is finalized. The Program Director reviews the tax return and applicable schedules to ensure accurate reporting. Any changes if necessary are made, and the final return is filed with the appropriate taxing authority.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation Process for Top Official The Board calls an executive session which is attended by a representative from Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC). The MDDC representative leads the Board through discussions regarding factors to consider in setting Executive Director compensation. The Board votes on the compensation rates.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The governing documents, financial statements, and public disclosure copy of the Form 990 are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.26$1.39$3.38$3.38$0.01
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.79$0.41$1.38$3.20$3.61$0.40
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.90$0.11$1.79$3.09$2.71$0.38
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.57$0.16$1.41$2.93$2.93$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.24$1.36$3.03$2.15$0.88
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.84$0.36$0.49$2.63$2.11$0.52
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.64$0.61$0.03$3.32$3.02$0.30
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.51$0.31$3.45$3.72$0.27
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.56$0.59$0.03$3.12$3.47$0.35
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.25$0.54$3.29$3.29$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.67$0.54$2.50$2.59$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.26$0.64$2.10$2.08$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.68$0.07$0.61$1.96
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.03$0.51$2.07
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.45$0.02$1.97$2.14$0.17