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Sphere Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 22-2968009

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Oct 01, 2021

Organization ProfileSPHERECT.ORG
P O Box 1136Ridgefield, CT 06877

(203) 791-9650

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

34th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

21st percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-1.5%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-63%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets34th percentile

Assets

Down

$606,015

Down $9,459 (-1.5%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$603,258

Down $12,216 (-2.0%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$2,757

Up $2,757 from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue43rd percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$92,157

Down $158,947 (-63%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$104,373

Down $35,567 (-25%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$12,216

Down $123,380 (-111%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $215,595Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $293,473Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $362,891Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $245,171Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $373,631Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $373,6312015Assets 2016: $346,658Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $510,481Liabilities 2017: -$4,310Net Assets 2017: $514,7912017Assets 2018: $504,128Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $504,1282018Assets 2019: $615,474Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $615,4742019Assets 2020: $606,015Liabilities 2020: $2,757Net Assets 2020: $603,2582020Assets 2021: $795,720Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $795,7202021Assets 2022: $765,240Liabilities 2022: $2,445Net Assets 2022: $762,7952022Assets 2023: $1,114,310Liabilities 2023: $3,326Net Assets 2023: $1,110,9842023Assets 2024: $1,285,901Liabilities 2024: $4,953Net Assets 2024: $1,280,9482024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$606,015
Liabilities$2,757
Net Assets$603,258
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $154,765Expenses 2011: $26,447Net Income 2011: $128,3182011Revenue 2012: $133,883Expenses 2012: $120,545Net Income 2012: $13,3382012Revenue 2013: $150,472Expenses 2013: $81,054Net Income 2013: $69,4182013Revenue 2014: $70,781Expenses 2014: $188,501Net Income 2014: -$117,7202014Revenue 2015: $214,232Expenses 2015: $85,772Net Income 2015: $128,4602015Revenue 2016: $93,754Expenses 2016: $113,455Net Income 2016: -$19,7012016Revenue 2017: $260,388Expenses 2017: $92,255Net Income 2017: $168,1332017Revenue 2018: $115,885Expenses 2018: $126,549Net Income 2018: -$10,6642018Revenue 2019: $251,104Expenses 2019: $139,940Net Income 2019: $111,1642019Revenue 2020: $92,157Expenses 2020: $104,373Net Income 2020: -$12,2162020Revenue 2021: $264,781Expenses 2021: $72,319Net Income 2021: $192,4622021Revenue 2022: $136,775Expenses 2022: $79,919Net Income 2022: $56,8562022Revenue 2023: $369,183Expenses 2023: $89,103Net Income 2023: $280,0802023Revenue 2024: $198,690Expenses 2024: $81,059Net Income 2024: $117,6312024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$92,157
Expenses$104,373
Net Income-$12,216
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Oct 1, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$93,613
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocates and runs programs to enrich and enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$574,333$573,313▼ $1,020
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$41,141$32,702▼ $8,439
Total Assets$615,474$606,015▼ $9,459
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$2,757-
Total Liabilities$0$2,757▲ $2,757
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$615,474$603,258▼ $12,216
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$615,474$603,258▼ $12,216
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$615,474$606,015▼ $9,459

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$32,702$9,494$42,196
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lori BerisfordChairman of Board
Caitlin GranucciDirector
Jill BarberieDirector
Nicki SmithDirector
Rebecca CiotaDirector
Wendy LionettiDirector
Emily PambianchiSecretary
Kathleen BowlbyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,763
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,021
Other Revenue
$373
All Other Contributions
$39,540
Change in Net Assets
$-12,216
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$93,200
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$11,173
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$22,209--$22,209
Other Salaries and Wages$10,316--$10,316
Office Expenses$10,124--$10,124
Depreciation Depletion$8,439--$8,439
Fees for Services Other$5,400--$5,400
Insurance$5,118--$5,118
Fees for Services Accounting$1,395--$1,395
Advertising$1,350--$1,350
All Other Expenses$1,050--$1,050
Payroll Taxes$857--$857
Other Expenses$279--$279
Information Technology$116--$116
Total Functional Expenses$104,373$0$0$104,373
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$2,757
Credit Card-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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, Section B, Line 11A

“Form 990 reviewed at Board Meeting prior to filing.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sphere Inc
EIN
22-2968009
Phone
2037919650
Address
P O BOX 1136, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Berisford
Title
Chairman of the Board
Phone
2037919650
Signed
2021-10-01
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lori Berisford
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
15
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$606,015
Liabilities
$2,757
Net assets
$603,258
Revenue
$92,157
Expenses
$104,373
Net income
-$12,216
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.28$0.20$0.08$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$0.37$0.09$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.76$0.14$0.08$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.00$0.80$0.26$0.07$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.60$0.09$0.10$0.01
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$0.25$0.14$0.11
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.50$0.12$0.13$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.26$0.09$0.17
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.09$0.11$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.21$0.09$0.13
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.07$0.19$0.12
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.15$0.08$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.13$0.12$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.15$0.03$0.13