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Sphere Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 22-2968009

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Sep 16, 2022

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

29th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

94th percentile

73%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

75th percentile

31%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

187%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets29th percentile

Assets

Up

$795,720

Up $189,705 (+31%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$795,720

Up $192,462 (+32%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $2,757 (-100%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$264,781

Up $172,624 (+187%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$72,319

Down $32,054 (-31%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$192,462

Up $204,678 (+1675%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th 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

2021

Assets$795,720
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$795,720
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd 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

2021

Revenue$264,781
Expenses$72,319
Net Income$192,462
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Sep 16, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$330,669
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
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$450,942-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$573,313$344,778▼ $228,535
Total Assets$606,015$795,720▲ $189,705
Other Assets Total$32,702--
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,757--
Total Liabilities$2,757$0▼ $2,757
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$603,258$795,720▲ $192,462
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$603,258$795,720▲ $192,462
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$606,015$795,720▲ $189,705
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd 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
$143,861
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$780
Other Revenue
$120,140
All Other Contributions
$136,861
Change in Net Assets
$192,462
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$63,136
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$9,183
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$27,177--$27,177
Insurance$11,508--$11,508
Depreciation Depletion$8,439--$8,439
Other Salaries and Wages$7,969--$7,969
Other Expenses$4,193--$4,193
Payroll Taxes$1,214--$1,214
Fees for Services Accounting$771--$771
Advertising$600--$600
All Other Expenses$281--$281
Total Functional Expenses$72,319$0$0$72,319
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$160,013
Fundraising Direct Expenses$41,300
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala Celebration$160,013$160,013$41,300$118,713
Total Events$160,013$160,013$41,300$118,713
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-
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
In Care Of
% Lori Berisford
Phone
2037919650
Address
P O BOX 1136, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Berisford
Title
President
Phone
2037919650
Signed
2022-09-16
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
2
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$795,720
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$795,720
Revenue
$264,781
Expenses
$72,319
Net income
$192,462
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