Liabilities / Assets
80th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
80th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
79th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
21st percentile
Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
86th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
93rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
18th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$4,409,417
Up $1,749,693 (+66%) from 2014
Net Assets
Down$1,992,316
Down $388,574 (-16%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$2,417,101
Up $2,138,267 (+767%) from 2014
Revenue
Down$3,953,139
Down $700,879 (-15%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$4,323,527
Up $75,600 (+1.8%) from 2014
Net Income
Down-$370,388
Down $776,479 (-191%) from 2014
Ocean state media is rhode island's trusted public media organization, amplifying all voices through thought-provoking storytelling, original journalism, lifelong learning, and engaging live events. We foster hope, connection, and education that strengthens and inspires our shared community.
Opportunities in our mission to educate, inform, enrich, inspire and entertain viewers of all ages in rhode island, southeastern massachusetts and eastern connecticut.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $1,079,341 | $2,994,869 | ▲ $1,915,528 |
| Accounts Receivable | $539,402 | $520,378 | ▼ $19,024 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $415,641 | $399,324 | ▼ $16,317 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $527,868 | $379,288 | ▼ $148,580 |
| Intangible Assets | $52,575 | $55,099 | ▲ $2,524 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $37,872 | $53,144 | ▲ $15,272 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $7,025 | $7,315 | ▲ $290 |
| Total Assets | $2,659,724 | $4,409,417 | ▲ $1,749,693 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | - | $2,180,000 | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $222,773 | $205,950 | ▼ $16,823 |
| Deferred Revenue | $56,061 | $31,151 | ▼ $24,910 |
| Total Liabilities | $278,834 | $2,417,101 | ▲ $2,138,267 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $1,967,327 | $1,596,939 | ▼ $370,388 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $413,563 | $395,377 | ▼ $18,186 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,380,890 | $1,992,316 | ▼ $388,574 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,659,724 | $4,409,417 | ▲ $1,749,693 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $2,124,810 | $55,190 | $2,180,000 |
| Equipment | $567,089 | $1,499,774 | $2,066,863 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $302,970 | $394,476 | $697,446 |
| Other Land Buildings | $0 | $810 | $810 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David W Piccerelli | President/treasurer Board Member | FT | $142,183 | $22,504 | $164,687 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Leach | Chairperson/ Board Member |
| Barbara Ottmar | Board Member |
| Deborah Jacobson | Board Member |
| Dr Robert L Carothers | Board Member |
| James Calbi | Board Member |
| Jay Placencia | Board Member |
| Meredith Curren | Board Member |
| Renee Hay | Board Member |
| Roger Boudreau | Board Member |
| William C Maaia | Board Member |
| Tia Scigulinsky | Secretary/ Board Member |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,380,039 |
| Other Expenses | $1,943,488 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $521,806 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,614,124 | $69,302 | $261,580 | $1,945,006 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $215,571 | $279,596 | - | $495,167 |
| Insurance | $343,895 | $62,276 | $36,057 | $442,228 |
| All Other Expenses | $143,960 | $45,038 | $97,918 | $286,916 |
| Occupancy | $227,145 | - | $2,800 | $229,945 |
| Payroll Taxes | $151,360 | $14,765 | $23,727 | $189,852 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $164,687 | - | $164,687 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $56,434 | $19,846 | $4,214 | $80,494 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $440 | $53,543 | - | $53,983 |
| Other Expenses | $38,165 | $8,943 | $39,892 | $39,892 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $18,432 | $59 | $311 | $18,802 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $13,615 | - | $13,615 |
| Office Expenses | $3,667 | $3,015 | $428 | $7,110 |
| Advertising | - | - | $4,230 | $4,230 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $3,057,950 | $743,771 | $521,806 | $4,323,527 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,421,239 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $4,323,527 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $4,323,527 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $97,712 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $73,429 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $54,183 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Evening Uncorked | $52,494 | $52,494 | $51,864 | $630 |
| Auction | $20,935 | $20,935 | $2,319 | $18,616 |
| Total Events | $73,429 | $73,429 | $54,183 | $19,246 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Allen Snyder Llp | Father in Law of CEO | Provided Legal Services | No | $5,385 |
| Gencorp Insurance | Brother of CEO | Provided Investment Services for the Organization Pension | No | - |
“The board of directors does not have any committees”
“Once the form 990 is completed by the independent accounting firm, it is reviewed by the organization's chief financial officer, signed, and filed.”
“The organization's sole purpose is to support the entity that owns and operates wsbe (a non-commercial television station). The federal communications commission has strict rules and reporting requirements regarding ownership and conflicts of interest. These rules are extended to the organization as a matter of prudent practice.”
“The organization's sole purpose is to support the entity that owns and operates wsbe (a non-public television station). The federal communications commission requires that a "public" file is maintained for inspection during normal business hours. Accordingly, these documents are maintained in that file and are open to public inspection.”
“The foundation evaluates its uncertain tax positions using the guidance for contingencies as contained in generally accepted accounting principles. The foundation was not aware of any uncertain tax positions that were not provided for in the accompanying financial statements.”
“Direct fundraising expenses 54,183.”
“Direct fundraising expenses 54,183.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING, AND IN RESPONSE TO THE INTERESTS EXPRESSED BY OUR VIEWERS, RHODE ISLAND PBS, AS A NON-COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL ("NCE") BROADCAST LICENSEE, USES THE POWER OF PUBLIC MEDIA TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT CREATIVE CONTENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE, INFORM, ENRICH, INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN OUR VIEWERS OF ALL AGES IN RHODE ISLAND, SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EASTERN CONNECTICUT. |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 428 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3015 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 3667 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7110 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 4214 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19846 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 56434 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 80494 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | UTILITIES |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | DUES,SUBSCRIPTIONS,ADVE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | OUTSIDE SERVICES |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | PREMIUMS |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 14968 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 450 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 35231 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 3 | 39892 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 9086 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 8943 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 132913 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 111844 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 38165 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 156967 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 112294 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 82339 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 39892 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 261580 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 69302 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1614124 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1945006 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 23727 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 14765 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 151360 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 189852 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 415641 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 399324 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 37872 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 53144 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | DAVID PICCERELLI |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 515100 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 515100 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | FEES & OTHER |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | UNDERWRITING |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 1823646 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 306559 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 1823646 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 306559 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 2449220 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1847165 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 24338 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 2180460 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 406091 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 2400762 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 4247927 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 4654018 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -370388 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 2130205 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 1803688 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 2418120 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 3224843 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7446651 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 84 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 162 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 123 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 369 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.99990 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 7446651 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 1803688 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 2418120 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 3224843 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 7446651 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 7447020 |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 2124810 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 55190 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 2180000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 25343 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 43529 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 567089 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 1499774 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 2066863 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt | 0 | 97712 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 4323527 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 302970 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 394476 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 697446 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt | 0 | 54183 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 810 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 810 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 54183 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 79526 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt | 0 | 3953139 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS USING THE GUIDANCE FOR CONTINGENCIES AS CONTAINED IN GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. THE FOUNDATION WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WERE NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 54,183. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 54,183. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | PART X, LINE 2: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt | 0 | 2994869 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt | 0 | 4323527 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt | 0 | 3953139 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 4032665 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 4421239 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt | 0 | MAIL SOLICITATIONS |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt | 1 | MAIL SOLICITATIONS |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 48923 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt | 1 | 39980 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt | 0 | 40471 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt | 1 | 29301 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CARL BLOOM ASSOCIATES INC |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | DMW WORLDWIDE LLC |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt | 0 | 8452 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt | 1 | 10679 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 81 MAIN STREET SUITE 126 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 1 | 36 CORDAGE PARK CIRCLE STE 225 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | WHITE PLAINS |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm | 1 | PLYMOUTH |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 1 | MA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 10601 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd | 1 | 02360 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt | 0 | 54183 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm | 0 | AUCTION |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm | 0 | AN EVENING UNCORKED |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt | 0 | 20935 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt | 0 | 52494 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt | 0 | 73429 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt | 0 | 20935 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt | 0 | 52494 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 73429 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt | 0 | 19246 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt | 0 | 54183 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt | 0 | 2319 |
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