Civic Intelligence

World Future Society

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 23-7009921

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Jun 22, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.WFS.ORG
3220 N Street NW Unit 161Washington, DC 20007

(301) 656-8274

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

8.33x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

83rd percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$61,385

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-39%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-4.5%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Down

$52,540

Down $33,188 (-39%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

-$384,904

Up $246,137 (+39%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$437,444

Down $279,325 (-39%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$926,959

Down $43,715 (-4.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$680,822

Down $298,044 (-30%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$246,137

Up $254,329 (+3105%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MAssets 2013: $174,085Liabilities 2013: $797,022Net Assets 2013: -$622,9372013Assets 2014: $85,728Liabilities 2014: $716,769Net Assets 2014: -$631,0412014Assets 2015: $52,540Liabilities 2015: $437,444Net Assets 2015: -$384,9042015Assets 2016: $88,000Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $88,0002016Assets 2017: $12,262Liabilities 2017: $10,000Net Assets 2017: $2,2622017Assets 2018: $1,385Liabilities 2018: $22,204Net Assets 2018: -$20,8192018Assets 2019: $955Liabilities 2019: $22,164Net Assets 2019: -$21,2092019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$52,540
Liabilities$437,444
Net Assets-$384,904
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2013: $1,023,5712013Revenue 2014: $970,674Expenses 2014: $978,866Net Income 2014: -$8,1922014Revenue 2015: $926,959Expenses 2015: $680,822Net Income 2015: $246,1372015Revenue 2016: $738,994Expenses 2016: $684,525Net Income 2016: $54,4692016Revenue 2017: $299,579Expenses 2017: $367,976Net Income 2017: -$68,3972017Revenue 2018: $32,979Expenses 2018: $43,283Net Income 2018: -$10,3042018Revenue 2019: $543Expenses 2019: $933Net Income 2019: -$3902019Revenue 2020: $22,164Expenses 2020: $955Net Income 2020: $21,2092020

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$926,959
Expenses$680,822
Net Income$246,137
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Jun 22, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$926,959
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The world future society works to improve decision-making about the future by empowering futurists, fostering networks and advancing knowledge and action on future critical issues.

The world future society works to improve decision-making about the future by empowering futurists, fostering networks and advancing knowledge and action on future-critical issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$54,445$32,342▼ $22,103
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,519--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$419$10,999▲ $10,580
Accounts Receivable$8,836$8,461▼ $375
Inventories for Sale or Use$509$738▲ $229
Total Assets$85,728$52,540▼ $33,188
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$621,903$395,674▼ $226,229
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$79,483$41,770▼ $37,713
Other Liabilities$15,383--
Total Liabilities$716,769$437,444▼ $279,325
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,775$2,085▲ $310
Unrestricted Net Assets$-632,816$-386,989▲ $245,827
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-631,041$-384,904▲ $246,137
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$85,728$52,540▼ $33,188

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$38,255$38,255
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Amy ZalmanPresidentFT$61,385$61,385

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric MeadeChair
Evan FaberDirector
Gabriela PradaDirector
Jared WeinerDirector
Joyce GioiaDirector
Mylena PierremontDirector
Zhan LiDirector
Les WallaceSecretary
Jennifer RoseTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$23,302
Program Service Revenue
$847,074
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$56,583
All Other Contributions
$23,302
Change in Net Assets
$246,137
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$459,825
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$220,997
Total Fundraising Expense$39,534
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$163,294--$163,294
Fees for Services Other$112,050$23,790$400$136,240
Other Salaries and Wages$61,736$54,618$15,708$132,062
Office Expenses$43,742$13,866$4,999$62,607
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,237$25,782$7,366$61,385
Occupancy$22,754$5,355$4,876$32,985
Depreciation Depletion$18,075$3,013$430$21,518
Information Technology$16,368$1,235$1,879$19,482
Payroll Taxes$6,005$8,281$1,683$15,969
Other Employee Benefits$8,113$1,746$1,722$11,581
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,000-$8,000
Travel$5,396$1,479-$6,875
Insurance$2,189$-449$471$2,211
Advertising$946--$946
Interest-$626-$626
Fees for Services Legal-$600-$600
Other Expenses$220$255-$220
Total Functional Expenses$492,491$148,797$39,534$680,822
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The world future society has members in more than 80 countries, membership is open to anyone who would like to know more about what the future will hold.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the president prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Informal inquiries and discussions are conducted periodically at board meetings to ensure compliance with conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Wfs makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
World Future Society
EIN
23-7009921
Phone
3016568274
Address
3220 N STREET NW UNIT 161, WASHINGTON, DC 20007

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Steele
Title
Chairman
Phone
3016568274
Signed
2016-06-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amy Zalman
Formed
1966
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
13
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Kutchins Robbins & Diamond Ltd
Address
1101 PERIMETER DR STE 760, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Preparer
Bruce a Robbins
Phone
8472401040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll processing 0 719 0 consultants 108,632 23,071 0 design services 3,418 0 400”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY HAS MEMBERS IN MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES, MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE WILL HOLD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2INFORMAL INQUIRIES AND DISCUSSIONS ARE CONDUCTED PERIODICALLY AT BOARD MEETINGS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3WFS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PAYROLL PROCESSING 0 719 0 CONSULTANTS 108,632 23,071 0 DESIGN SERVICES 3,418 0 400
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$52,540
Liabilities
$437,444
Net assets
-$384,904
Revenue
$926,959
Expenses
$680,822
Net income
$246,137
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.00
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.04$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.30$0.37$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.74$0.68$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.44$0.38$0.93$0.68$0.25
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.72$0.63$0.97$0.98$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.80$0.62$1.02