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System Dynamics Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 22-2738769

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Apr 15, 2015

Organization Profilewww.systemdynamics.org
17 Loker StreetWayland, MA 01778

(518) 442-3865

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

25th percentile

-6.2%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$83,780

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

55th percentile

3.5%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,379,337

Up $46,982 (+3.5%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$1,299,111

Up $37,833 (+3.0%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$80,226

Up $9,149 (+13%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$556,755

Up $3,684 (+0.7%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$591,139

Up $63,532 (+12%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$34,384

Down $59,848 (-235%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $864,113Liabilities 2010: $48,498Net Assets 2010: $815,6152010Assets 2011: $960,867Liabilities 2011: $59,836Net Assets 2011: $901,0312011Assets 2012: $1,164,865Liabilities 2012: $71,274Net Assets 2012: $1,093,5912012Assets 2013: $1,332,355Liabilities 2013: $71,077Net Assets 2013: $1,261,2782013Assets 2014: $1,379,337Liabilities 2014: $80,226Net Assets 2014: $1,299,1112014Assets 2015: $1,303,280Liabilities 2015: $88,932Net Assets 2015: $1,214,3482015Assets 2016: $1,269,114Liabilities 2016: $89,952Net Assets 2016: $1,179,1622016Assets 2017: $1,514,311Liabilities 2017: $82,069Net Assets 2017: $1,432,2422017Assets 2018: $1,222,405Liabilities 2018: $286,954Net Assets 2018: $935,4512018Assets 2019: $1,025,909Liabilities 2019: $90,909Net Assets 2019: $935,0002019Assets 2020: $1,211,640Liabilities 2020: $86,533Net Assets 2020: $1,125,1072020Assets 2021: $1,402,655Liabilities 2021: $56,677Net Assets 2021: $1,345,9782021Assets 2022: $1,328,861Liabilities 2022: $91,258Net Assets 2022: $1,237,6032022Assets 2023: $1,513,084Liabilities 2023: $87,278Net Assets 2023: $1,425,8062023Assets 2024: $1,783,279Liabilities 2024: $93,259Net Assets 2024: $1,690,0202024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$1,379,337
Liabilities$80,226
Net Assets$1,299,111
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $410,4712010Expenses 2011: $498,4462011Expenses 2012: $530,6182012Revenue 2013: $553,071Expenses 2013: $527,607Net Income 2013: $25,4642013Revenue 2014: $556,755Expenses 2014: $591,139Net Income 2014: -$34,3842014Revenue 2015: $577,717Expenses 2015: $620,774Net Income 2015: -$43,0572015Revenue 2016: $472,699Expenses 2016: $603,540Net Income 2016: -$130,8412016Revenue 2017: $745,862Expenses 2017: $677,967Net Income 2017: $67,8952017Revenue 2018: $516,289Expenses 2018: $913,757Net Income 2018: -$397,4682018Revenue 2019: $463,175Expenses 2019: $643,881Net Income 2019: -$180,7062019Revenue 2020: $481,989Expenses 2020: $460,787Net Income 2020: $21,2022020Revenue 2021: $551,895Expenses 2021: $449,575Net Income 2021: $102,3202021Revenue 2022: $594,686Expenses 2022: $518,101Net Income 2022: $76,5852022Revenue 2023: $621,564Expenses 2023: $572,219Net Income 2023: $49,3452023Revenue 2024: $732,563Expenses 2024: $631,309Net Income 2024: $101,2542024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$556,755
Expenses$591,139
Net Income-$34,384
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Apr 15, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$642,998
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

System dynamics society, inc. Is devoted to encouraging the development and use of system dynamics and systems thinking around the world. System dynamics is a computer-aided approach to policy analysis and design.

System Dynamics Society, Inc. is devoted to encouraging the development and use of system dynamics and systems thinking around the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,003,176$1,089,788▲ $86,612
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,772$91,214▲ $24,442
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100,753$62,225▼ $38,528
Accounts Receivable$60,545$61,830▲ $1,285
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$74,889$51,271▼ $23,618
Inventories for Sale or Use$26,220$23,009▼ $3,211
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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$1,332,355$1,379,337▲ $46,982
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$48,124$55,572▲ $7,448
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,728$15,579▲ $1,851
Escrow Account Liability$9,225$9,075▼ $150
Total Liabilities$71,077$80,226▲ $9,149
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,156,813$1,181,906▲ $25,093
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$104,465$117,205▲ $12,740
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,261,278$1,299,111▲ $37,833
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,332,355$1,379,337▲ $46,982

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$651$651
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Roberta SpencerExecutive DirectorFT$7,833$75,947$83,780

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kim D WarrenPast President
Edward AndersonPresident
Jurgen StrohheckerPresident Elect
Jay W ForresterFounding Presid
David WheatMember
Elise AxelradMember
Elke HusemannMember
Inge BleijenberghMember
Jim DugganMember
Lees StuntzMember
Nicole ZimmermannMember
Paulo GoncalvesMember
Rod MacDonaldMember
Sylvia Ulli-BeerMember
Timothy TaylorMember
Warren FarrMember
J Bradley MorrisonSecretary
Martin SchaffernichtVP Chap Activit
Robert L EberleinVP Elec Presenc
David F AndersenVP Finance
Peter HovmandVP Marketing
Leonard MalczynskiVP Meetings
Etienne AJA RouwetteVP Member Svcs
Kenneth CooperVP Prof Pract
George P RichardsonVP Publications

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
University at AlbanyAdmin SupportPOBox 10189, Albany, NY 12201$309,691
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$120,963
Program Service Revenue
$360,570
Investment Income
$19,528
Other Revenue
$55,694
All Other Contributions
$120,963
Change in Net Assets
$-34,384

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 Table1$24,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$3,300Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$3,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions5$30,300-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$580,586
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,833
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,720
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$141,518--$141,518
Fees for Services Other$23,402$6,065-$29,467
Travel$837$10,228-$11,065
Other Expenses$17,500$7,900-$7,900
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$6,580$1,253-$7,833
Office Expenses-$5,280-$5,280
Insurance-$5,218-$5,218
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,531-$4,531
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,720--$2,720
Advertising-$2,000-$2,000
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,828-$1,828
Fees for Services Legal-$1,000-$1,000
All Other Expenses-$796-$796
Total Functional Expenses$445,295$145,844$0$591,139
International Activity

International Summary

Employees
10
Spending
$221,585

International Compliance

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
EuropeProgram ServicesConference010$221,585
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
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
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

“As part of the annual review, our independent certified public accounting firm prepares a draft of Form 990 and related supporting schedules from our internal records. We designate an individual or individuals with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee these services and we make all management decisions and perform all management functions. The Executive Level of management has reviewed, approved, and accepted responsibility for Form 990 and the related schedules and believe they are adequately supported by the books and records of System Dynamics Society, Inc. Form 990 and the related schedules are distributed to all members of the Administrative Committee prior to filing.”

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

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
System Dynamics Society Inc
EIN
22-2738769
Phone
5184423865
Address
17 Loker Street, Wayland, MA 01778

Signing Officer

Name
Roberta L Spencer
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2015-04-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Roberta Spencer
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
25
Independent Board Members
25
Employees
0
Volunteers
499

Preparer

Firm
Lubbe & Hosey CPAs PC
Address
187 Wolf Road Suite 305, Albany, NY 12205
Preparer
Thomas W Hosey
Phone
5184549355
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part IV, Line 2B: Explanation of escrow account liability

“Custodial account liability”

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“System Dynamics Society, Inc. (SDS) is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is classified as an organization that is not a private foundation, and qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction for individual donors. Management believes there are no sources of unrelated business taxable income and no uncertain tax positions. SDS is required to file Federal Form 990 "Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". The Agency is generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before 2011.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,379,337
Liabilities
$80,226
Net assets
$1,299,111
Revenue
$556,755
Expenses
$591,139
Net income
-$34,384
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.09$1.69$0.73$0.63$0.10
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.51$0.09$1.43$0.62$0.57$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.09$1.24$0.59$0.52$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.06$1.35$0.55$0.45$0.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.09$1.13$0.48$0.46$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.03$0.09$0.94$0.46$0.64$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.29$0.94$0.52$0.91$0.40
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.08$1.43$0.75$0.68$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.09$1.18$0.47$0.60$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.09$1.21$0.58$0.62$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.08$1.30$0.56$0.59$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.07$1.26$0.55$0.53$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.16$0.07$1.09$0.53
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.06$0.90$0.50
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.05$0.82$0.41