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Books Aloud Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 23-7317533

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on May 12, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.BOOKSALOUD.ORG
Post Office Box 5731San Jose, CA 95150

(408) 808-2613

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

19th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$46,600

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.4% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-8.5%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$127,644

Down $45,702 (-26%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$127,644

Down $45,702 (-26%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$322,978

Down $29,912 (-8.5%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$368,979

Down $44,687 (-11%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

-$46,001

Up $14,775 (+24%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $234,122Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $234,1222013Assets 2014: $173,346Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $173,3462014Assets 2015: $127,644Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $127,6442015Assets 2016: $158,845Liabilities 2016: $3,395Net Assets 2016: $155,4502016Assets 2017: $115,496Liabilities 2017: $223Net Assets 2017: $115,2732017Assets 2018: $85,141Liabilities 2018: $1,695Net Assets 2018: $83,4462018Assets 2019: $55,804Liabilities 2019: $12,769Net Assets 2019: $43,0352019Assets 2020: $45,775Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $45,7752020

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$127,644
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$127,644
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2013: $387,8322013Revenue 2014: $352,890Expenses 2014: $413,666Net Income 2014: -$60,7762014Revenue 2015: $322,978Expenses 2015: $368,979Net Income 2015: -$46,0012015Revenue 2016: $373,794Expenses 2016: $369,584Net Income 2016: $4,2102016Revenue 2017: $338,069Expenses 2017: $377,800Net Income 2017: -$39,7312017Revenue 2018: $328,365Expenses 2018: $360,635Net Income 2018: -$32,2702018Revenue 2019: $228,028Expenses 2019: $268,443Net Income 2019: -$40,4152019Revenue 2020: $224,338Expenses 2020: $223,277Net Income 2020: $1,0612020

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$322,978
Expenses$368,979
Net Income-$46,001
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
May 12, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$341,944
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people unable to benefit directly from the printed page, by providing a service to stimulate minds, stir emotions, and foster independence through our "reading by listening" program.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$98,017$79,339▼ $18,678
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$26,987$43,140▲ $16,153
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,342$5,165▼ $43,177
Total Assets$173,346$127,644▼ $45,702
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$98,017$79,339▼ $18,678
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$75,329$48,305▼ $27,024
Unrestricted Net Assets$0--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$173,346$127,644▼ $45,702
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$173,346$127,644▼ $45,702

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$64,017$263,473$327,490
Equipment$15,322$83,016$98,338
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
John LeventonDirector$46,600$46,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alfred V ReuterPresident
Bobbie DavisDirector
Ed PansulloDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$279,797
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,379
Other Revenue
$40,802
All Other Contributions
$279,797
Change in Net Assets
$-46,001

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$115,000Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$115,000-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$196,974
Other Expenses$167,241
Total Fundraising Expense$15,920
Professional Fundraising Fees$4,764
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$155,197$5,308$5,307$165,812
Occupancy$107,239$4,036$4,035$115,310
Depreciation Depletion$22,700$3,525$367$26,592
Other Employee Benefits$16,008$547$547$17,102
Payroll Taxes$13,160$450$450$14,060
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$4,764$4,764
Information Technology$4,230$130$130$4,490
Office Expenses$1,840$69$69$1,978
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,950-$1,950
Other Expenses$1,283-$188$1,471
All Other Expenses$338$1,037$22$1,397
Insurance$1,090$41$41$1,172
Fees for Services Other$858--$858
Travel$835--$835
Advertising$416--$416
Total Functional Expenses$335,966$17,093$15,920$368,979
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$59,768
Fundraising Direct Expenses$18,966
Professional Fundraising Fees$4,764

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fall Gala$59,768$59,768$8,007$51,761
Total Events$59,768$59,768$18,966$40,802
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
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, Section B, Line 11

“Presented to and reviewed by executive director prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Annual discussion and approval of executive directorr compensation by board of directors. Annual employee reviews with discussion and approval by board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents,conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to anyone who contacts the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Books Aloud Inc
EIN
23-7317533
Phone
4088082613
Address
POST OFFICE BOX 5731, SAN JOSE, CA 95150

Signing Officer

Name
Clifford Meurer
Title
Operations Mgr
Phone
4088082613
Signed
2016-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Clifford Meurer
Formed
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
120

Preparer

Firm
Oneill & Bergado Inc
Address
111 W ST JOHN STREET STE 1140, SAN JOSE, CA 95113
Preparer
PATRICIA O'NEILL
Phone
4082414100
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IRS990/Desc0THE PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY PROVIDED BY BOOKS ALOUD, INC. IS A FREE LENDING LIBRARY OF BOOKS RECORDED BY VOLUNTEER VOICES DIGITALLY AND TRANSFERRED ONTO CASSETTE TAPES, CDS, AND NOOK COLOR TABLETS FOR THOSE WHO CAN READ ONLY BY LISTENING, THE BLIND AND DISABLED. URING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, 203 NEW RECORDED BOOK TITLES WERE ADDED TO THE LIBRARY. A SELECTION COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS MET REGULARLY TO PLAN FOR EXCELLENCE IN BOOK MATERIAL. 14,257 ALBUMS WERE IN CIRCULATION DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, PROVIDING AN AVERAGE OF 9,443 LISTENING HOURS PER MONTH. THE AVERAGE BOOK RECORDED BY VOLUNTEERS IS FROM 200 TO 400 PAGES AND TAKES ABOUT FOUR TO TWELVE CASSETTES TO RECORD. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DUPLICATE EACH MASTER TAPE, SO THAT MANY ALBUMS OF THE BOOK ARE AVAILABLE FOR CIRCULATION. TAPES OR CDS ARE MAILED OUT FOR 30 TO 90 DAYS TO A CLIENT. CLIENT FILES ARE MAINTAINED TO RECORD PREFERENCE TO TYPE OF BOOKS, BOOK REQUESTS AND OTHER INFORMATION IN ORDER TO SERVICE EACH CLIENT INDIVIDUALLY. IN ADDITION, MANY SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS AND SENIOR CITIZEN FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS USE THE SERVICES. THIS YEAR 46 MINI-SATELLITE LIBRARIES WERE SERVICED IN COLLABORATION WITH SENIOR HOMES AND 34 SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS. HOME DELIVERIES CONTINUE BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS USING PERSONAL DELIVERY VEHICLES. WHILE CLIENTS ARE MAINLY LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA, 30% OF THE RECORDED BOOKS ARE LOANED TO CLIENTS OUT-OF-STATE. THE LIONS CLUB'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE IS RECORDED AND SENT TO AN AVERAGE OF 90 BLIND MEMBERS OF LIONS CLUBS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND FOUR OTHER COUNTRIES. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE VOLUNTEER VOICES ALSO RECORDED THE MANY COMMUNITY SERVICE MATERIALS FOR THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND ART AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO BLIND AND DISABLED PERSONS. AND AVERAGE OF 61 VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE STAFF EVERY MONTH WITH THE WORK OF THE PROGRAM, RANGING FROM CATALOGING, CIRCULATION, EDITING, REPAIR, MAILING AND MAKING LABELS IN BRAILLE FOR THE CASSETTES AND ALBUMS. AN AVERAGE OF 90 INDIVIDUALS RECORD TEH BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND CITY AND COUNTY INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS IN THE RECORDING BOOTH EVERY MONTH. PORTABLE TAPE PLAYERS ARE AVAILABLE TO LOAN TO CLIENTS. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT IS REALIZED BY THE PROVISIONS OF US PO FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND MAILING AND THE USE OF OCCUPANCY AND DELIVERY BY THE SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY. THIS YEAR, THE "SIGHT & SOUND" PROJECT WAS ENLARGED DUE TO THE REQUESTS FROM PARENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LEARNING DISABLED AND DISLEXIC STUDENTS. THE AUDIO BOOK ALONG WITH THE PRINTED BOOK IS SENT TO THIS CLASSIFICATION OF CLIENTS, THEREBY INCREASING THEIR ABILITY OF BECOMING "READERS." WE CURRENTLY HAVE OVER 1,200 KITS. DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF COMMERCIALLY RECORDED AUDIO BOOKS, WE NOW HAVE AN EVEN GREATER NUMBER OF TITLES FOR OUR DISABLED CLIENTS. COMMERCIALLY RECORDED BOOKS HAVE BEEN DONATED TO BOOKS ALOUD, WHICH IN TURN, ARE ASSEMBLED AND PLACED IN THE COLLECTION AND AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO OUR CLIENTS. THIS YEAR, WE PLACED MORE COMMERCIALLY RECORDED ALBUMS IN OUR COLLECTION. WE ARE CONTINUING OUR PILOT PROGRAM OF PROVIDING OUR RECORDED BOOKS ON THE NOOK COLOR TABLET AND PLACED THEM IN SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSROOMS. FEEDBACK FROM THE TEACHERS CONTINUES TO BE VERY ENCOURAGING AS THE STUDENTS ARE EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO HAVE CURRENT TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOMS.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$127,644
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$127,644
Revenue
$322,978
Expenses
$368,979
Net income
-$46,001
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.46$0.00$0.46$2.24$2.23$0.01
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.56$0.13$0.43$2.28$2.68$0.40
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.85$0.02$0.83$3.28$3.61$0.32
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.15$0.00$1.15$3.38$3.78$0.40
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.59$0.03$1.55$3.74$3.70$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.00$1.28$3.23$3.69$0.46
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$3.53$4.14$0.61
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.34$0.00$2.34$3.88
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