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System Dynamics Society Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 22-2738769

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 09, 2016

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

44th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

24th percentile

-7.5%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

67th percentile

$96,360

Higher top officer pay than 67% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.7% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-5.5%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,303,280

Down $76,057 (-5.5%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$1,214,348

Down $84,763 (-6.5%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$88,932

Up $8,706 (+11%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$577,717

Up $20,962 (+3.8%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$620,774

Up $29,635 (+5.0%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$43,057

Down $8,673 (-25%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st 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

2015

Assets$1,303,280
Liabilities$88,932
Net Assets$1,214,348
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st 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

2015

Revenue$577,717
Expenses$620,774
Net Income-$43,057
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 9, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$672,281
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$1,089,788$1,062,841▼ $26,947
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$91,214$67,709▼ $23,505
Accounts Receivable$61,830$61,952▲ $122
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$62,225$58,955▼ $3,270
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$51,271$35,023▼ $16,248
Inventories for Sale or Use$23,009$16,800▼ $6,209
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$1,379,337$1,303,280▼ $76,057
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$55,572$69,005▲ $13,433
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,579$12,402▼ $3,177
Escrow Account Liability$9,075$7,525▼ $1,550
Total Liabilities$80,226$88,932▲ $8,706
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,181,906$1,097,542▼ $84,364
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$117,205$116,806▼ $399
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,299,111$1,214,348▼ $84,763
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,379,337$1,303,280▼ $76,057

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$651$651
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay67th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Roberta SpencerExecutive DirectorFT$7,727$88,633$96,360

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Edward AndersenPast President
Jurgen StrohheckerPresident
Etienne RouwettePresident Elect
Jay W ForresterFounding Presid
David WheatMember
Elise AxelradMember
Elke HusemannMember
Erik PruytMember
Gonec YucelMember
Inge BleijenberghMember
Jim DugganMember
Ozge KaranfilMember
Sharon ElsMember
Stefano ArmeniaMember
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
Ozge PalaVP Member Svcs
Kenneth CooperVP Prof Pract
Paal DavidsenVP Publications

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
University at AlbanyAdmin SupportPOBox 10189, Albany, NY 12201$324,590
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$157,296
Program Service Revenue
$352,518
Investment Income
$20,641
Other Revenue
$47,262
All Other Contributions
$157,296
Change in Net Assets
$-43,057

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 Table13$20,360Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$6,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions14$26,860-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$577,717
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-41,706
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$536,011
Total Revenue per Form 990
$577,717
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$588,771
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$24,276
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,727
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$151,646--$151,646
Fees for Services Other$25,258$10,824-$36,082
Grants to Domestic Individuals$24,276--$24,276
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$5,409$2,318-$7,727
Office Expenses-$5,819-$5,819
Insurance-$5,313-$5,313
Travel-$4,644-$4,644
Fees for Services Accounting$2,425$1,040-$3,465
Fees for Services Legal$1,976$847-$2,823
Advertising-$2,000-$2,000
Other Expenses$20,000$712-$712
Total Functional Expenses$470,269$150,505$0$620,774

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$620,774
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$620,774
Total Expenses per Form 990$620,774
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
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“As part of the annual audit, 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 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“SDS has "Conflict of Interest" guidelines which requires an annual signed statement from the Executive Director and the Policy Council affirming no conflicts, potential conflicts, or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosed conflicts of interest are reviewed and discussed. Results are documented and noted in the Policy Council minutes.”

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
2016-05-09
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
522

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 2012.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,303,280
Liabilities
$88,932
Net assets
$1,214,348
Revenue
$577,717
Expenses
$620,774
Net income
-$43,057
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
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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