Civic Intelligence

The Life Is Good Playmaker Project Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 20-5524270

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Aug 14, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.LIGPLAYMAKERS.ORG
51 Melcher Street02210

(617) 266-4569

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

52nd percentile

3.3%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$137,881

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

67th percentile

8.2%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

52nd percentile

4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets30th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,203,041

Up $242,123 (+8.2%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$3,130,715

Up $235,287 (+8.1%) from 2012

Liabilities

Up

$72,326

Up $6,836 (+10%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,253,904

Up $94,842 (+4.4%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$2,179,008

Up $571,468 (+36%) from 2012

Net Income

Down

$74,896

Down $476,626 (-86%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,466,977Liabilities 2010: $63,499Net Assets 2010: $2,403,4782010Assets 2011: $2,318,731Liabilities 2011: $49,335Net Assets 2011: $2,269,3962011Assets 2012: $2,960,918Liabilities 2012: $65,490Net Assets 2012: $2,895,4282012Assets 2013: $3,203,041Liabilities 2013: $72,326Net Assets 2013: $3,130,7152013Assets 2014: $2,703,027Liabilities 2014: $42,909Net Assets 2014: $2,660,1182014Assets 2015: $2,488,632Liabilities 2015: $22,640Net Assets 2015: $2,465,9922015Assets 2016: $2,232,290Liabilities 2016: $155,618Net Assets 2016: $2,076,6722016Assets 2017: $1,746,004Liabilities 2017: $89,500Net Assets 2017: $1,656,5042017Assets 2018: $1,400,190Liabilities 2018: $78,473Net Assets 2018: $1,321,7172018Assets 2019: $1,891,867Liabilities 2019: $69,535Net Assets 2019: $1,822,3322019Assets 2020: $2,543,699Liabilities 2020: $165,110Net Assets 2020: $2,378,5892020Assets 2021: $3,251,883Liabilities 2021: $95,543Net Assets 2021: $3,156,3402021Assets 2022: $3,460,087Liabilities 2022: $110,743Net Assets 2022: $3,349,3442022Assets 2023: $2,625,594Liabilities 2023: $48,829Net Assets 2023: $2,576,7652023Assets 2024: $2,084,895Liabilities 2024: $80,663Net Assets 2024: $2,004,2322024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$3,203,041
Liabilities$72,326
Net Assets$3,130,715
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth52nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $754,0212010Expenses 2011: $1,693,5632011Revenue 2012: $2,159,062Expenses 2012: $1,607,540Net Income 2012: $551,5222012Revenue 2013: $2,253,904Expenses 2013: $2,179,008Net Income 2013: $74,8962013Revenue 2014: $1,335,389Expenses 2014: $1,886,833Net Income 2014: -$551,4442014Revenue 2015: $1,837,621Expenses 2015: $1,972,183Net Income 2015: -$134,5622015Revenue 2016: $1,570,893Expenses 2016: $1,952,334Net Income 2016: -$381,4412016Revenue 2017: $1,478,863Expenses 2017: $1,888,936Net Income 2017: -$410,0732017Revenue 2018: $1,476,275Expenses 2018: $1,809,211Net Income 2018: -$332,9362018Revenue 2019: $2,552,917Expenses 2019: $2,052,302Net Income 2019: $500,6152019Revenue 2020: $2,433,654Expenses 2020: $1,877,397Net Income 2020: $556,2572020Revenue 2021: $2,395,238Expenses 2021: $1,617,487Net Income 2021: $777,7512021Revenue 2022: $2,041,738Expenses 2022: $1,848,734Net Income 2022: $193,0042022Revenue 2023: $1,147,795Expenses 2023: $1,920,374Net Income 2023: -$772,5792023Revenue 2024: $1,258,298Expenses 2024: $1,830,831Net Income 2024: -$572,5332024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$2,253,904
Expenses$2,179,008
Net Income$74,896
Open 2013 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Aug 14, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,253,904
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The life is good kids foundation, inc. Help kids by training front-line caregivers in ways to foster the healthy development of children who face life threatening challenges such as poverty, violence, and illness.

The life is good kids foundation, inc. Help kids overcome poverty, violence, and illness. We do so by using the power of joyful play to heal and strengthen children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,573,498$1,765,170▲ $191,672
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,222,985$1,251,836▲ $28,851
Accounts Receivable$89,725$121,290▲ $31,565
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$63,128$60,275▼ $2,853
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,582$4,470▼ $7,112
Total Assets$2,960,918$3,203,041▲ $242,123
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$65,490$72,326▲ $6,836
Total Liabilities$65,490$72,326▲ $6,836
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,895,428$3,130,715▲ $235,287
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,895,428$3,130,715▲ $235,287
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,960,918$3,203,041▲ $242,123

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$60,275$34,954$95,229
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jim LaughlinEmployeeFT$125,000$12,881$137,881
Steven GrossChief PlaymakerFT$112,909$3,622$116,531

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas AngeloneTreasurer and Finance Chair
Julie BowersPresident
Bert JacobsDirector
Charles WalshDirector
Derek BreauDirector
Lisa TanzerDirector
Travis YorkDirector
Meghan OresteSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,208,071
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$45,833
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,208,071
Change in Net Assets
$74,896

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,253,904
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$160,391
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,414,295
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,253,904
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,023,762
Other Expenses$799,757
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$355,489
Total Fundraising Expense$82,140
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$877,943$145,819-$1,023,762
Foreign Grants$344,158--$344,158
All Other Expenses$115,045$53,385$35,766$204,196
Occupancy$2,908$70,569-$73,477
Travel$40,266$2,245$1,766$44,277
Other Expenses$516$21$42,214$42,751
Fees for Services Accounting-$30,735-$30,735
Fees for Services Other$21,188--$21,188
Depreciation Depletion$14,512$4,451-$18,963
Insurance$8,545$8,300-$16,845
Office Expenses$15,954$515-$16,469
Grants to Domestic Orgs$11,250--$11,250
Fees for Services Legal$1,880$5,532-$7,412
Advertising-$176-$176
Grants to Domestic Individuals$81--$81
Total Functional Expenses$1,766,755$330,113$82,140$2,179,008

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,179,008
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,179,008
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,179,008
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
19
Spending
$344,158

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and CarribeanMaintaining Office and Agent Delivering Program ServicesHelps Kids by Training Front-line Childcare Givers to Foster the Healthy Development of Children Who Face Life-threatening Challenges Such as Poverty, Violence, and Illness.119$344,158
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
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

“A number of members and directors for the life is good kids foundation, inc. Are also employees of the life is good company. Bert jacobs is a director of the life is good kids foundation, inc. And minority owner of the life is good company. Steven gross, an employee of the life is good kids foundation, is the husband of kerrie gross, minority owner of the life is good company.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Draft of 990 is provided to the finance committee of the organization before it is filed. The finance committee approves the final return and gives authorization to file the document.”

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

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12: the organization requires all of its employees to file an annual disclosure form with the organization soliciting all conflicts of interest as defined in the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are available to the public on the secretary of the commonwealth of massachusetts website. Additionally, these documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
20-5524270
Phone
6172664569

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Bowers
Title
President
Phone
6172664569
Signed
2014-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie Bowers
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
20
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Preparer
Eric Saunders
Phone
6175594400
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization evaluates all significant tax positions as required by gaap. As of december 31, 2013 and 2012, the organization does not believe that it has taken any tax positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next twelve months. The organizations tax returns are subject to examination by the appropriate taxing jurisdictions. As of december 31, 2013, the organizations federal and state tax returns generally remain open for examination for three years from the date filed with each taxing jurisdiction.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt265042
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02107533
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt045833
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt051529
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt038326
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04938
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt03421
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.65300
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt02186666
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02107533
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01593880
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01384458
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01019308
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt08313250
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt08457297
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt095229
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0160391
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02253904
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY GAAP. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF ANY ADDITIONAL TAX LIABILITY NOR DOES IT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFITS THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING JURISDICTIONS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE ORGANIZATIONS FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS GENERALLY REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE FILED WITH EACH TAXING JURISDICTION.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02179008
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02253904
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02414295
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02179008
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt019
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt01
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARRIBEAN
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0HELPS KIDS BY TRAINING FRONT-LINE CHILDCARE GIVERS TO FOSTER THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WHO FACE LIFE-THREATENING CHALLENGES SUCH AS POVERTY, VIOLENCE, AND ILLNESS.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0MAINTAINING OFFICE AND AGENT DELIVERING PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0344158
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0WIRE TRANSFER
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0HELPS KIDS BY TRAINING FRONT-LINE CHILDCARE GIVERS TO FOSTER THE HEALTH DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WHO FACE LIFE-THREATENING CHALLENGES SUCH AS POVERTY, VIOLENCE, AND ILLNESS.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0HAITI
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IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt019
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt0344158
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE AGENT SUBMITS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TRACKS THE AMOUNT FUNDS NOT YET SPENT.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt019
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt01
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IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt01250
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt110000
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc1IN-KIND DONATION OF TRAINING
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WORCESTER
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine11FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S AID
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1060888719
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1065 TAINTER STREET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1175 WEST STREET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/City0WORCESTER MA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/City1DANBURY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/State0MA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/State1CT
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt02
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS FOR THE LIFE IS GOOD KIDS FOUNDATION, INC. ARE ALSO EMPLOYEES OF THE LIFE IS GOOD COMPANY. BERT JACOBS IS A DIRECTOR OF THE LIFE IS GOOD KIDS FOUNDATION, INC. AND MINORITY OWNER OF THE LIFE IS GOOD COMPANY. STEVEN GROSS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE LIFE IS GOOD KIDS FOUNDATION, IS THE HUSBAND OF KERRIE GROSS, MINORITY OWNER OF THE LIFE IS GOOD COMPANY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DRAFT OF 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE FINAL RETURN AND GIVES AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE DOCUMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12: THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO FILE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM WITH THE ORGANIZATION SOLICITING ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd00
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,203,041
Liabilities
$72,326
Net assets
$3,130,715
Revenue
$2,253,904
Expenses
$2,179,008
Net income
$74,896
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.08$2.00$1.26$1.83$0.57
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.05$2.58$1.15$1.92$0.77
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.46$0.11$3.35$2.04$1.85$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.10$3.16$2.40$1.62$0.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.17$2.38$2.43$1.88$0.56
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.07$1.82$2.55$2.05$0.50
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.08$1.32$1.48$1.81$0.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.09$1.66$1.48$1.89$0.41
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.16$2.08$1.57$1.95$0.38
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.02$2.47$1.84$1.97$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.70$0.04$2.66$1.34$1.89$0.55
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.07$3.13$2.25$2.18$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$0.07$2.90$2.16$1.61$0.55
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.32$0.05$2.27$1.69
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.47$0.06$2.40$0.75