Civic Intelligence

Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-7253530

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jun 28, 2017

Organization Profilewww.esiaonline.com
190 E YaneyBishop, CA 93514

(760) 873-2411

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

41st percentile

-0.0%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

45th percentile

$51,993

Higher top officer pay than 45% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

1.7%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Up

$635,415

Up $10,566 (+1.7%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$589,296

Down $200 (-0.0%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$46,119

Up $10,766 (+30%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Up

$755,024

Up $143,117 (+23%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$755,224

Down $60,707 (-7.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$200

Up $203,824 (+100%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth52nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $624,849Liabilities 2015: $35,353Net Assets 2015: $589,4962015Assets 2016: $635,415Liabilities 2016: $46,119Net Assets 2016: $589,2962016Assets 2017: $543,815Liabilities 2017: $72,318Net Assets 2017: $471,4972017Assets 2018: $652,942Liabilities 2018: $182,759Net Assets 2018: $470,1832018Assets 2019: $741,206Liabilities 2019: $144,270Net Assets 2019: $596,9362019Assets 2020: $963,412Liabilities 2020: $459,192Net Assets 2020: $504,2202020Assets 2021: $1,264,767Liabilities 2021: $569,397Net Assets 2021: $695,3702021Assets 2022: $1,247,621Liabilities 2022: $436,896Net Assets 2022: $810,7252022Assets 2023: $739,006Liabilities 2023: $563,946Net Assets 2023: $175,0602023Assets 2024: $759,453Liabilities 2024: $392,590Net Assets 2024: $366,8632024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$635,415
Liabilities$46,119
Net Assets$589,296
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $611,907Expenses 2015: $815,931Net Income 2015: -$204,0242015Revenue 2016: $755,024Expenses 2016: $755,224Net Income 2016: -$2002016Revenue 2017: $669,352Expenses 2017: $787,151Net Income 2017: -$117,7992017Revenue 2018: $1,028,824Expenses 2018: $1,030,138Net Income 2018: -$1,3142018Revenue 2019: $1,154,071Expenses 2019: $1,057,993Net Income 2019: $96,0782019Revenue 2020: $596,773Expenses 2020: $672,308Net Income 2020: -$75,5352020Revenue 2021: $1,026,872Expenses 2021: $863,616Net Income 2021: $163,2562021Revenue 2022: $1,150,873Expenses 2022: $1,182,729Net Income 2022: -$31,8562022Revenue 2023: $728,704Expenses 2023: $1,296,720Net Income 2023: -$568,0162023Revenue 2024: $1,448,747Expenses 2024: $1,512,321Net Income 2024: -$63,5742024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$755,024
Expenses$755,224
Net Income-$200
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jun 28, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,488,992
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Eastern sierra interpretive association (organization) was incorporated a nonprofit organization in 1971. The mission is to assist in the educational, historical, scenic, and interpretive activities of the united states department of agriculture's national forestry service and the united states department of the interior-bureau of land management, which is achieved through the operation of quality bookstores and the development, publishing, and selling of interpretive material. Our mission is to educate and inspire people about eastern sierra public lands through high quality interpretive products, exhibits and programs. Through our interpretive work, we will create strong emotional and intellectual connections between people and the public lands of the eastern sierra, motivate people to protect and preserve this region through effective stewardship, responsible behavior and personal investment. Our values: support and work closely with our public agency partners. Collaborate with non-

to educate and inspire people about Eastern Sierra region, to encourage them to get to know the area better and to enable everyone to be effective stewards of their resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$309,686$267,156▼ $42,530
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$81,435$214,523▲ $133,088
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$223,988$123,641▼ $100,347
Accounts Receivable$6,314$28,404▲ $22,090
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,426$1,691▼ $1,735
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$624,849$635,415▲ $10,566
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$35,353$46,119▲ $10,766
Total Liabilities$35,353$46,119▲ $10,766
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$405,386$421,429▲ $16,043
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$184,110$167,867▼ $16,243
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$589,496$589,296▼ $200
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$624,849$635,415▲ $10,566

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,691$64,773$66,464
Leasehold Improvements-$1,432$1,432
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay45th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robert W GardnerExecutive DirectorFT$51,993$51,993

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Danna StroudChairperson
Bill BlametteVice-Chair
Abby SadaBoard Member
Don ChambersBoard Member
Elin LjungBoard Member
Lysa EldridgeBoard Member
Nancy UphamSec/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$88,300
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$666,724
All Other Contributions
$88,300
Change in Net Assets
$-200

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$755,024
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$18,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$773,024
Total Revenue per Form 990
$755,024
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$600,363
Other Expenses$154,861
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$285,717$160,816-$446,533
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$33,268$18,725-$51,993
Other Employee Benefits$32,862$18,497-$51,359
Payroll Taxes$32,299$18,179-$50,478
Information Technology$19,128$13,559-$32,687
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,817-$18,817
Insurance$3,941$11,158-$15,099
Travel$3,901$9,055-$12,956
Office Expenses$6,077$6,135-$12,212
Advertising$2,084$3,872-$5,956
Depreciation Depletion$2,635$1,129-$3,764
Other Expenses$391$767-$1,158
Total Functional Expenses$471,237$283,987$0$755,224

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$773,224
Expenses per Audited Statements$755,224
Total Expenses per Form 990$755,224
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$18,000
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Board are required to restate and sign annually. The Executive Director will raise issue as necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Board determines Executive Director compensation. The Executive Director determines the salary of all other staff.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association
EIN
23-7253530
Phone
7608732411
Address
190 E Yaney, Bishop, CA 93514

Signing Officer

Name
Danna Stroud
Title
Chairperson
Signed
2017-06-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Danna Stroud
Formed
1971
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
44
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Healy and Associates
Address
1200 CONCORD AVE STE 250, CONCORD, CA 94520-4939
Preparer
Suzanne R Healy
Phone
9256030800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is exempt from federal and state income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association has adopted the accounting guidance related to uncertain tax positions, and has evaluated its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is exempt from federal and state income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association has adopted the accounting guidance related to uncertain tax positions, and has evaluated its tax positions and believes that all of the positions taken by the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association in its federal and state exempt organization tax returns are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board are required to restate and sign annually. The Executive Director will raise issue as necessary.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Board determines Executive Director compensation. The Executive Director determines the salary of all other staff.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$635,415
Liabilities
$46,119
Net assets
$589,296
Revenue
$755,024
Expenses
$755,224
Net income
-$200
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.39$0.37$1.45$1.51$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.56$0.18$0.73$1.30$0.57
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.44$0.81$1.15$1.18$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.57$0.70$1.03$0.86$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.46$0.50$0.60$0.67$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.14$0.60$1.15$1.06$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.18$0.47$1.03$1.03$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.07$0.47$0.67$0.79$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.05$0.59$0.76$0.76$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.04$0.59$0.61$0.82$0.20