Civic Intelligence

Sahara Conservation Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-0171939

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 16, 2017

Organization ProfileSAHARACONSERVATION.ORG
1 Government DriveSt Louis, MO 63110

(314) 781-0900

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

30th percentile

-4.1%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-3.6%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-4.1%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,268,415

Down $83,856 (-3.6%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$2,268,415

Down $83,856 (-3.6%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,033,910

Down $86,995 (-4.1%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$2,117,765

Up $701,028 (+49%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$83,855

Down $788,023 (-112%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $756,270Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $756,2702010Assets 2011: $746,333Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $746,3332011Assets 2012: $808,381Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $808,3812012Assets 2013: $887,767Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $887,7672013Assets 2014: $1,648,103Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,648,1032014Assets 2015: $2,352,271Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,352,2712015Assets 2016: $2,268,415Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,268,4152016Assets 2017: $2,762,746Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $2,762,7462017Assets 2018: $2,570,636Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,570,6362018Assets 2019: $1,858,832Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,858,8322019Assets 2020: $2,096,611Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $2,096,6112020Assets 2021: $1,650,804Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,650,8042021Assets 2022: $1,878,679Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,878,6792022Assets 2023: $1,419,326Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,419,3262023Assets 2024: $1,255,096Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,255,0962024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,268,415
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,268,415
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $569,0722010Expenses 2011: $893,5382011Expenses 2012: $881,6822012Revenue 2013: $767,809Expenses 2013: $688,423Net Income 2013: $79,3862013Revenue 2014: $1,728,720Expenses 2014: $968,384Net Income 2014: $760,3362014Revenue 2015: $2,120,905Expenses 2015: $1,416,737Net Income 2015: $704,1682015Revenue 2016: $2,033,910Expenses 2016: $2,117,765Net Income 2016: -$83,8552016Revenue 2017: $2,068,018Expenses 2017: $1,573,688Net Income 2017: $494,3302017Revenue 2018: $2,003,090Expenses 2018: $2,195,197Net Income 2018: -$192,1072018Revenue 2019: $1,376,472Expenses 2019: $2,088,276Net Income 2019: -$711,8042019Revenue 2020: $2,639,533Expenses 2020: $2,401,754Net Income 2020: $237,7792020Revenue 2021: $2,366,783Expenses 2021: $2,812,592Net Income 2021: -$445,8092021Revenue 2022: $2,825,537Expenses 2022: $2,597,662Net Income 2022: $227,8752022Revenue 2023: $2,080,236Expenses 2023: $2,539,589Net Income 2023: -$459,3532023Revenue 2024: $1,619,667Expenses 2024: $1,783,897Net Income 2024: -$164,2302024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,033,910
Expenses$2,117,765
Net Income-$83,855
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 16, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,033,910
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The conservation of the wildlife, habitats and other natural resources of the sahara and its bordering sahelian grasslands.

The purpose of the sahara conservation fund includes but is not limited to conserving the wildlife, habitats, and other natural resources of the sahara desert and bordering sahelian grasslands.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,766,144$1,681,936▼ $84,208
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$586,127$586,479▲ $352
Total Assets$2,352,271$2,268,415▼ $83,856
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,352,271$2,268,415▼ $83,856
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,352,271$2,268,415▼ $83,856
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,352,271$2,268,415▼ $83,856
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Steve MonfortPresident
E William HoustonVice-president
Dr Frederic LaunayDirector
Dr Mark Stanley PriceDirector
Dr Roseline BeudelsDirector
Jean-paul PaddackDirector
Larry JohnsonDirector
Luigi BoitaniDirector
Tim WoodfineDirector
Dr Koen De SmetSecretary/director
Karen SausmanTreasurer/director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
John NewbyConsulting ServicesRUE DES TIGNEUSES 2 1148, Lisle, Sz$187,647
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,033,408
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$502
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$776,354
Change in Net Assets
$-83,855
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,117,765
Total Fundraising Expense$5,018
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$257,679$24,708-$282,387
Fees for Services Management-$187,647-$187,647
Other Expenses$149,967$105,785-$105,785
Travel$53,933$21,829$5,018$80,780
Conferences and Meetings$5,641$5,295-$10,936
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,677-$6,677
Total Functional Expenses$1,759,816$352,931$5,018$2,117,765
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$1,812,639

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Middle East and North AfricaProgram Services, GrantsConservation of Wildlife, Habitats and Other Natural Resources of the Sahara Desert and Bordering Sahelian Grasslands.--$1,812,639
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is distributed electronically to each board member before filing. Each member then reviews the 990 and returns any corrections to be made.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes the governing documents available to the public by way of request at the sahara conservation fund office. Either karen sausman (treasurer) or john newby (ceo) should be contacted to request documentation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sahara Conservation Fund
EIN
26-0171939
Phone
3147810900
Address
1 GOVERNMENT DRIVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63110

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Sausman
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9516594258
Signed
2017-10-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Monfort
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
600 WASHINGTON AVENUE SUITE 1800, ST LOUIS, MO 63101
Preparer
Joan B Humes
Phone
3149254300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Ostriches niger phase iii expenses: program service expenses 97,439. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 97,439. Addax emergengy appeal: program service expenses 62,915. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 62,915. Eu niger chad project expense: program service expenses 40,275. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 40,275. Supplies: program service expenses 23,484. Management and general expenses 10,918. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 34,402. Dama gazelle expense: program service expenses 17,218. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,218. Niger faunal corridor: program service expenses 14,349. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,349. Niger representation expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 13,790. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,790. Air - tenere reserve expense: program service expenses 1,999. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,999.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0767810
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0943729
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt04099849
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0502
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0582
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0527
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0445
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0652
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02708
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.51650
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0776354
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0779267
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0832689
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0767810
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0943729
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt04099849
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt04102557
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, HABITATS AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE SAHARA DESERT AND BORDERING SAHELIAN GRASSLANDS.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0PROGRAM SERVICES, GRANTS
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IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt01812639
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FINANCIAL RECORDS OF GRANTS ARE KEPT BY THE CEO AND SUBMITTED TO THE TREASURER OF SCF FOR TRACKING AND FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FINANCIAL RECORD RETAINED BY SCF INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION, THE DATE OF THE DISTRIBUTION, THE AMOUNT OF THE DISTRIBUTION AND THE PURPOSE OF THE DISTRIBUTION. THE CEO AND OTHER INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS HIRED BY SCF CONDUCT SITE VISITS AND SUPERVISE THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ARE USED APPROPRIATELY. THE CEO SELECTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT MIGHT FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE RELEVANT PROJECT. GRANT PROPOSALS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. PROPOSALS ARE SELECTED BY THE CEO FOR CONSIDERATION AND SUPPORT BY SCF. WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE COMMITTEE OF SCF MAY EVALUATE AND ADVISE THE CEO ON PROPOSALS. THE MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE COMMITTEE CONSIST OF THE CEO AND DIRECTORS OF SCF. THE BOARD HAS FINAL APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EXPENDITURES ARE ACCOUNTED FOR ON THE CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART I, LINE 3:
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt01812639
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE FILING. EACH MEMBER THEN REVIEWS THE 990 AND RETURNS ANY CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY WAY OF REQUEST AT THE SAHARA CONSERVATION FUND OFFICE. EITHER KAREN SAUSMAN (TREASURER) OR JOHN NEWBY (CEO) SHOULD BE CONTACTED TO REQUEST DOCUMENTATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3OSTRICHES NIGER PHASE III EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 97,439. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 97,439. ADDAX EMERGENGY APPEAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 62,915. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 62,915. EU NIGER CHAD PROJECT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40,275. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,275. SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 23,484. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,918. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,402. DAMA GAZELLE EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,218. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,218. NIGER FAUNAL CORRIDOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,349. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,349. NIGER REPRESENTATION EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,790. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,790. AIR - TENERE RESERVE EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,999. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,999.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt02033408
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01759816
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IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
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IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
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IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
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IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt011
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IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/FundraisingAmt05018
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt021829
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt053933
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IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
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IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02352271
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IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd00
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,268,415
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,268,415
Revenue
$2,033,910
Expenses
$2,117,765
Net income
-$83,855
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.26$0.00$1.26$1.62$1.78$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.00$1.42$2.08$2.54$0.46
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$0.00$1.88$2.83$2.60$0.23
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$2.37$2.81$0.45
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.00$2.10$2.64$2.40$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.00$1.86$1.38$2.09$0.71
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$0.00$2.57$2.00$2.20$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.00$2.76$2.07$1.57$0.49
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$2.03$2.12$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.00$2.35$2.12$1.42$0.70
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$1.73$0.97$0.76
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.77$0.69$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.00$0.81$0.88
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.89
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.00$0.76$0.57