Civic Intelligence

Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 22-2517414

Sep 01, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 10, 2017

Organization Profilebluehill.org
PO Box 187Readville, MA 02137

(617) 696-0562

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

74th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$12,000

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

86th percentile

58%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

64%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$188,266

Up $68,963 (+58%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$147,804

Up $56,063 (+61%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$40,462

Up $12,900 (+47%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$321,745

Up $125,302 (+64%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$265,682

Up $59,015 (+29%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$56,063

Up $66,287 (+648%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $135,996Liabilities 2011: $31,791Net Assets 2011: $104,2052011Assets 2012: $152,870Liabilities 2012: $35,469Net Assets 2012: $117,4012012Assets 2013: $136,965Liabilities 2013: $36,202Net Assets 2013: $100,7632013Assets 2014: $132,917Liabilities 2014: $30,952Net Assets 2014: $101,9652014Assets 2015: $119,303Liabilities 2015: $27,562Net Assets 2015: $91,7412015Assets 2016: $188,266Liabilities 2016: $40,462Net Assets 2016: $147,8042016Assets 2017: $166,120Liabilities 2017: $42,983Net Assets 2017: $123,1372017Assets 2018: $203,944Liabilities 2018: $37,629Net Assets 2018: $166,3152018Assets 2019: $205,927Liabilities 2019: $25,048Net Assets 2019: $180,8792019Assets 2020: $201,796Liabilities 2020: $55,544Net Assets 2020: $146,2522020Assets 2021: $283,433Liabilities 2021: $54,074Net Assets 2021: $229,3592021Assets 2022: $388,902Liabilities 2022: $24,847Net Assets 2022: $364,0552022Assets 2023: $578,127Liabilities 2023: $52,613Net Assets 2023: $525,5142023Assets 2024: $409,431Liabilities 2024: $6,085Net Assets 2024: $403,3462024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$188,266
Liabilities$40,462
Net Assets$147,804
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $218,858Expenses 2011: $211,169Net Income 2011: $7,6892011Revenue 2012: $207,075Expenses 2012: $193,879Net Income 2012: $13,1962012Revenue 2013: $199,813Expenses 2013: $216,451Net Income 2013: -$16,6382013Revenue 2014: $211,044Expenses 2014: $209,842Net Income 2014: $1,2022014Revenue 2015: $196,443Expenses 2015: $206,667Net Income 2015: -$10,2242015Revenue 2016: $321,745Expenses 2016: $265,682Net Income 2016: $56,0632016Revenue 2017: $233,288Expenses 2017: $257,955Net Income 2017: -$24,6672017Revenue 2018: $307,440Expenses 2018: $264,262Net Income 2018: $43,1782018Revenue 2019: $327,987Expenses 2019: $313,423Net Income 2019: $14,5642019Revenue 2020: $288,674Expenses 2020: $323,301Net Income 2020: -$34,6272020Revenue 2021: $360,632Expenses 2021: $277,525Net Income 2021: $83,1072021Revenue 2022: $526,384Expenses 2022: $391,688Net Income 2022: $134,6962022Revenue 2023: $558,778Expenses 2023: $397,319Net Income 2023: $161,4592023Revenue 2024: $547,015Expenses 2024: $669,183Net Income 2024: -$122,1682024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$321,745
Expenses$265,682
Net Income$56,063
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 10, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$353,050
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public about climatology

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,237$67,955▲ $62,718
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,721$40,751▲ $33,030
Inventories for Sale or Use$17,909$18,584▲ $675
Accounts Receivable$3,962$6,335▲ $2,373
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$782$4,641▲ $3,859
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$119,303$188,266▲ $68,963
Other Assets Total$83,692$50,000▼ $33,692
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$28,210-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,283$7,229▼ $19,054
Deferred Revenue$1,279$5,023▲ $3,744
Total Liabilities$27,562$40,462▲ $12,900
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$91,741$147,804▲ $56,063
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$91,741$147,804▲ $56,063
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$119,303$188,266▲ $68,963

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$39,789$107,525$147,314
Other Land Buildings-$5,430$5,430
Leasehold Improvements$962$1,407$2,369
Other Assets Org$50,000--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Charles T OrloffExecutive DirectorPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
WE Minsinger MDPresident
David CookDirector
David HancockDirector
Kerry EmanuelDirector
Mishelle MichaelsDirector
Richard RosenDirector
Ronald BergmanDirector
Timothy KellyDirector
Bud ComstockSecretary
Mark DuffTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$158,830
Program Service Revenue
$149,738
Investment Income
$647
Other Revenue
$12,530
All Other Contributions
$153,365
Change in Net Assets
$56,063
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$138,942
Other Expenses$126,740
Total Fundraising Expense$16,447
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$88,782$23,387$3,801$115,970
Fees for Services Other$35,525$373$59$35,957
Conferences and Meetings$15,857-$8,990$24,847
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,879-$14,879
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$6,960$3,720$1,320$12,000
Office Expenses$9,671$1,978$312$11,961
Payroll Taxes$8,558$2,085$329$10,972
Insurance$6,846$1,668$263$8,777
Travel$6,762$1,647$260$8,669
Depreciation Depletion$5,691$1,386$219$7,296
Information Technology$2,685$360$57$3,102
Interest$1,473$359$57$1,889
All Other Expenses$552$492-$1,044
Other Expenses$75$245$742$817
Advertising$170--$170
Total Functional Expenses$196,656$52,579$16,447$265,682
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Officers and directors review the financial statements and tax returns annually before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc
EIN
22-2517414
Phone
6176960562
Address
PO Box 187, Readville, MA 02137

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Orloff
Title
Executive director
Signed
2017-07-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
WE Minsinger MD
Formed
1981
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Minsk Gould Tattrie & Lussier LLP
Address
105 Eastern Avenue Suite 210, Dedham, MA 02026
Preparer
Eric D Lussier
Phone
7813295770
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: We have increased electronic exposure to BHOSC in many ways. There are multiple Facebook pages, Blue Hill Observatory Science Center and Blue Hill Observatory Science Center WPI collaboration pages. We are on Twitter @bhobservatory. We have also expanded and updated the website and continue to Sky-mail, an electronic newsletter sent out to about 500 recipients. Sky-mail supplements our paper newsletter and allows us to send out immediate information. We have expanded our Web Cam options for broadcast over the web and over television.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$188,266
Liabilities
$40,462
Net assets
$147,804
Revenue
$321,745
Expenses
$265,682
Net income
$56,063
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.09$0.06$4.03$5.47$6.69$1.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.78$0.53$5.26$5.59$3.97$1.61
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.89$0.25$3.64$5.26$3.92$1.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.83$0.54$2.29$3.61$2.78$0.83
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.56$1.46$2.89$3.23$0.35
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.25$1.81$3.28$3.13$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.38$1.66$3.07$2.64$0.43
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.43$1.23$2.33$2.58$0.25
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.40$1.48$3.22$2.66$0.56
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.28$0.92$1.96$2.07$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.33$0.31$1.02$2.11$2.10$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.37$0.36$1.01$2.00$2.16$0.17
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.53$0.35$1.17$2.07$1.94$0.13
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.36$0.32$1.04$2.19$2.11$0.08