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Sphere Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 22-2968009

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Aug 22, 2023

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

(203) 364-2417

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

86th percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

53rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-3.8%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Down

$765,240

Down $30,480 (-3.8%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$762,795

Down $32,925 (-4.1%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$2,445

Up $2,445 from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Down

$136,775

Down $128,006 (-48%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$79,919

Up $7,600 (+11%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$56,856

Down $135,606 (-70%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th 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

2022

Assets$765,240
Liabilities$2,445
Net Assets$762,795
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th 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

2022

Revenue$136,775
Expenses$79,919
Net Income$56,856
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Aug 22, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$153,741
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$574,392▲ $123,450
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$344,778$190,848▼ $153,930
Total Assets$795,720$765,240▼ $30,480
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$2,445-
Total Liabilities$0$2,445▲ $2,445
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$795,720$762,795▼ $32,925
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$795,720$762,795▼ $32,925
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$795,720$765,240▼ $30,480
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay53rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lori BerisfordChairman of Board
Caitlin GranucciDirector
Jill BarberieDirector
Wendy LionettiDirector
Rebecca CiotaSecretary
Kathleen BowlbyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$75,345
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13,136
Other Revenue
$48,294
All Other Contributions
$75,345
Change in Net Assets
$56,856
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$79,919
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$24,441--$24,441
All Other Expenses$20,633--$20,633
Fees for Services Other$18,380--$18,380
Other Expenses$3,272--$3,272
Advertising$2,850--$2,850
Insurance$2,736--$2,736
Fees for Services Accounting$44--$44
Total Functional Expenses$79,919$0$0$79,919
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$64,085
Fundraising Direct Expenses$16,966
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
General Fundraising$64,085$64,085$16,966$47,119
Total Events$64,085$64,085$16,966$47,119
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$2,445
Commerce Bank 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 by Board of Directors prior filing”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sphere Inc
EIN
22-2968009
In Care Of
% Lori Berisford
Address
P O BOX 1136, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Berisford
Title
Chairman of the Board
Signed
2023-08-22
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lori Berisford
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11A

“Music Performance 7200 Art Program 7980 Misc Programs 3200”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$765,240
Liabilities
$2,445
Net assets
$762,795
Revenue
$136,775
Expenses
$79,919
Net income
$56,856
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