Civic Intelligence

Black River Historical Society Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 23-7193231

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Sep 10, 2020

Organization Profilewww.bramvt.org
PO Box 73Ludlow, VT 05149

(802) 228-5050

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-94%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$36,400

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 78.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-4.9%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$827,219

Down $42,997 (-4.9%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$825,783

Down $43,581 (-5.0%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$1,436

Up $584 (+69%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue51st percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$46,323

Down $9,361 (-17%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$89,904

Down $1,642 (-1.8%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$43,581

Down $7,719 (-22%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $747,201Liabilities 2013: $3,121Net Assets 2013: $744,0802013Assets 2014: $859,174Liabilities 2014: $3,019Net Assets 2014: $856,1552014Assets 2015: $870,967Liabilities 2015: $2,291Net Assets 2015: $868,6762015Assets 2016: $891,162Liabilities 2016: $877Net Assets 2016: $890,2852016Assets 2017: $905,211Liabilities 2017: $752Net Assets 2017: $904,4592017Assets 2018: $870,216Liabilities 2018: $852Net Assets 2018: $869,3642018Assets 2019: $827,219Liabilities 2019: $1,436Net Assets 2019: $825,7832019Assets 2020: $810,170Liabilities 2020: $17,768Net Assets 2020: $792,4022020Assets 2021: $768,981Liabilities 2021: $17,426Net Assets 2021: $751,5552021

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$827,219
Liabilities$1,436
Net Assets$825,783
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $92,285Expenses 2013: $76,190Net Income 2013: $16,0952013Revenue 2014: $184,701Expenses 2014: $72,626Net Income 2014: $112,0752014Revenue 2015: $88,548Expenses 2015: $72,357Net Income 2015: $16,1912015Revenue 2016: $111,945Expenses 2016: $76,374Net Income 2016: $35,5712016Revenue 2017: $67,829Expenses 2017: $86,889Net Income 2017: -$19,0602017Revenue 2018: $55,684Expenses 2018: $91,546Net Income 2018: -$35,8622018Revenue 2019: $46,323Expenses 2019: $89,904Net Income 2019: -$43,5812019Revenue 2020: $66,358Expenses 2020: $83,546Net Income 2020: -$17,1882020Revenue 2021: $57,245Expenses 2021: $98,092Net Income 2021: -$40,8472021

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$46,323
Expenses$89,904
Net Income-$43,581
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Sep 10, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$46,572
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To keep alive the history of the area,

To keep alive the history of the area, operate a museum, preserve a nationally historic building, run educational, cultural and historic programs in the Black River

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$869,364$825,783▼ $43,581
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$695,093$673,561▼ $21,532
Investments Other Securities$100,000$100,300▲ $300
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$68,897$42,482▼ $26,415
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$6,226$10,876▲ $4,650
Total Assets$870,216$827,219▼ $42,997
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$852$1,436▲ $584
Total Liabilities$852$1,436▲ $584
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$869,364$825,783▼ $43,581
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$870,216$827,219▼ $42,997

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$474,733$145,385-
Other Land Buildings$21,625$0-
Equipment$177,203$42,067-
Other Securities$100,300--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Georgia Brehm Executive Director15 Meadow St, Ludlow, VT 05149PT$36,400$36,400
Marcia Wemple Admin Asst5 Gill Terrace, Ludlow, VT 05149PT$3,855$3,855

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joyce Washburn Trustee1 Washburn Ln, Ludlow, VT 05149
Lorraine Hughes Secretary18 Meadow Ln, Ludlow, VT 05149
Richard Dunseith Treasurer19 High St, Ludlow, VT 05149
Cheryl Gurdak Trustee3 South Hill, Ludlow, VT 05149
Frank Ellison Trustee5 Meadow St, Ludlow, VT 05149
Jon Willett Trustee513 West Hill Rd, Ludlow, VT 05149
Sue Pollender President606 Commonwealth Ave, Ludlow, VT 05149
Newt Rose Trustee70 Orchard St, Ludlow, VT 05149
Carol Hastings Trustee9 Gill Terrace - Apt 60, Ludlow, VT 05149
Sharon Bixby VPPO Box 195, Ludlow, VT 05149
Paula FerroPO Box 73, Ludlow, VT 05149
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$37,549
Program Service Revenue
$2,784
Investment Income
$1,951
Other Revenue
$4,039
All Other Contributions
$7,700
Change in Net Assets
$-43,581
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$45,261
Other Expenses$44,643
Total Fundraising Expense$980
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$36,400$0$36,400
Depreciation Depletion$0$21,532$0$21,532
Occupancy$0$8,661$0$8,661
Payroll Taxes$0$7,206$0$7,206
Office Expenses$1,189$3,054$980$5,223
Insurance$0$5,188$0$5,188
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,056$0$2,056
Other Employee Benefits$0$1,655$0$1,655
Advertising$0$1,262$0$1,262
Payments to Affiliates$0$476$0$476
Conferences and Meetings$0$149$0$149
Travel$0$96$0$96
Total Functional Expenses$1,189$87,735$980$89,904
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$3,205
Fundraising Direct Expenses$249
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Town Allotment$25,000$25,000-$25,000
Annual Appeal----
Total Events$25,000$25,000-$25,000
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Black River Historical Society
EIN
23-7193231
Phone
8022285050
Address
PO Box 73, Ludlow, VT 05149
Doing Business As
Black River Academy Museum

Signing Officer

Name
Georgia Brehm
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8022285050
Signed
2020-09-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Georgia Brehm
Formed
1975
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Bovine Bookkeeping
Address
148 ROUTE 100 S, LUDLOW, VT 05149
Preparer
Maria Tomaselli
Phone
8025581386
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 6

“Individual & Corporate memberships are availabe to the public.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The board reviews end of year financials, accountant prepares tax return which is then available for review by board/members”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt III, Line 4

“There were four programs that were conducted in 2014. A 5K walk, a Valentine's & Christmas Program and a History Expo which were minimally attended.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0There were four programs that were conducted in 2014. A 5K walk, a Valentine's & Christmas Program and a History Expo which were minimally attended.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board reviews end of year financials, accountant prepares tax return which is then available for review by board/members
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Pt VI, Line 11b
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0852
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$827,219
Liabilities
$1,436
Net assets
$825,783
Revenue
$46,323
Expenses
$89,904
Net income
-$43,581
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.69$0.17$7.52$0.57$0.98$0.41
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.10$0.18$7.92$0.66$0.84$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.27$0.01$8.26$0.46$0.90$0.44
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.70$0.01$8.69$0.56$0.92$0.36
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.05$0.01$9.04$0.68$0.87$0.19
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.91$0.01$8.90$1.12$0.76$0.36
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.71$0.02$8.69$0.89$0.72$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.59$0.03$8.56$1.85$0.73$1.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.47$0.03$7.44$0.92$0.76$0.16