Civic Intelligence

Muddy Sneakers Inc

EIN 26-0338084 • 501(c)3 • Brevard, NC

Profile

Works with approximatley 1,200 5th graders across western NC to enrich their standard course of science study through hands-on learning in nearby natural areas. The goal is for students to develop a personal connection with the land while improving science appitude.

PO Box 146Brevard, NC 28712

www.muddysneakers.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

16th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$106,735

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-9.9%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,613,643

Up $579,168 (+56%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$71,974

Down $338,725 (-82%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$1,541,669

Up $917,893 (+147%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,899,538

Up $815,475 (+75%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$981,645

Up $56,458 (+6.1%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$917,893

Up $759,017 (+478%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $128,696Liabilities 2012: $1,551Net Assets 2012: $127,1452012Assets 2013: $60,562Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $60,5622013Assets 2015: $114,516Liabilities 2015: $5,217Net Assets 2015: $109,2992015Assets 2017: $449,324Liabilities 2017: $39,979Net Assets 2017: $409,3452017Assets 2018: $705,535Liabilities 2018: $72,860Net Assets 2018: $632,6752018Assets 2019: $710,261Liabilities 2019: $69,351Net Assets 2019: $640,9102019Assets 2020: $705,169Liabilities 2020: $240,269Net Assets 2020: $464,9002020Assets 2021: $1,034,475Liabilities 2021: $410,699Net Assets 2021: $623,7762021Assets 2022: $1,613,643Liabilities 2022: $71,974Net Assets 2022: $1,541,6692022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,613,643
Liabilities$71,974
Net Assets$1,541,669
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2012: $126,4052012Revenue 2013: $152,261Expenses 2013: $222,105Net Income 2013: -$69,8442013Revenue 2015: $309,908Expenses 2015: $257,766Net Income 2015: $52,1422015Revenue 2017: $1,012,088Expenses 2017: $696,336Net Income 2017: $315,7522017Revenue 2018: $1,056,453Expenses 2018: $833,123Net Income 2018: $223,3302018Revenue 2019: $1,061,178Expenses 2019: $1,052,943Net Income 2019: $8,2352019Revenue 2020: $901,452Expenses 2020: $1,077,462Net Income 2020: -$176,0102020Revenue 2021: $1,084,063Expenses 2021: $925,187Net Income 2021: $158,8762021Revenue 2022: $1,899,538Expenses 2022: $981,645Net Income 2022: $917,8932022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,899,538
Expenses$981,645
Net Income$917,893
Open 2022 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2022 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$1,613,643
Liabilities
$71,974
Net assets
$1,541,669
Revenue
$1,899,538
Expenses
$981,645
Net income
$917,893
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.61$0.07$1.54$1.90$0.98$0.92
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.41$0.62$1.08$0.93$0.16
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.24$0.46$0.90$1.08$0.18
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.71$0.07$0.64$1.06$1.05$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.71$0.07$0.63$1.06$0.83$0.22
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.45$0.04$0.41$1.01$0.70$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.11$0.31$0.26$0.05
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.15$0.22$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.13
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Feb 6, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,899,538
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world, one that

To awaken in children a deeply felt connection with the natural world - one that inspires curiosity, stimulates learning, and brings new life to classroom performance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$210,126$1,000,016▲ $789,890
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$783,590$544,294▼ $239,296
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$32,500-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$33,283$21,321▼ $11,962
Accounts Receivable$7,226$13,743▲ $6,517
Total Assets$1,034,475$1,613,643▲ $579,168
Other Assets Total$250$1,769▲ $1,519
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$320,400--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$63,312$70,974▲ $7,662
Deferred Revenue$26,987$1,000▼ $25,987
Total Liabilities$410,699$71,974▼ $338,725
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$427,579$1,456,744▲ $1,029,165
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$196,197$84,925▼ $111,272
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$623,776$1,541,669▲ $917,893
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,034,475$1,613,643▲ $579,168

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,321$62,418$83,739
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan OlsonExecutive DirectorFT$93,140$578$93,718

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chase PickeringChair
Cliff DodsonVice Chair
Anne BullardDirector
Betsy JordanDirector
Carlton MurreyDirector
Joanne BartschDirector
Kristina ProctorDirector
Missy RannkinDirector
Nicola KareshDirector
Richard HouckDirector
Robert PrioleauDirector
Tom EarnhardtDirector
Townsend Williams BirdsongDirector
Jay LanierSecretary
Peter JohnsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,685,169
Program Service Revenue
$210,786
Investment Income
$242
Other Revenue
$3,341
All Other Contributions
$859,873
Change in Net Assets
$917,893

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded6$28,362Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions6$28,362-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,899,538
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,899,538
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,899,538
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$779,744
Other Expenses$201,901
Total Fundraising Expense$128,086
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$498,477$27,838$92,619$618,934
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,275$56,549$9,425$94,249
Payroll Taxes$42,777$6,936$8,092$57,805
Fees for Services Lobbying$20,010$5,002$0$25,012
Fees for Services Other$17,444$6,941$538$24,923
Insurance$17,706$3,247$1,338$22,291
Travel$17,218$3,114$1,622$21,954
Fees for Services Accounting$0$17,338$0$17,338
Occupancy$13,978$3,186$0$17,164
Office Expenses$8,106$2,615$3,929$14,650
Depreciation Depletion$10,767$1,196$0$11,963
Information Technology$5,755$1,462$4,278$11,495
Pension Plan Contributions$7,343$108$1,305$8,756
All Other Expenses$0$0$2,236$2,236
Other Expenses$1,182$394$394$1,970
Conferences and Meetings$0$386$0$386
Interest$0$42$0$42
Total Functional Expenses$714,911$138,648$128,086$981,645

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$981,645
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$981,645
Total Expenses per Form 990$981,645
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Muddy Sneakers Inc
EIN
26-0338084
Phone
8288625560
Address
PO Box 146, Brevard, NC 28712

Signing Officer

Name
Chase Pickering
Title
Board Chair
Phone
8288625560
Signed
2023-02-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chase Pickering
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
39
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Preparer
Stephen C Corliss
Phone
8282360206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt III, Line 3

“Muddy Sneakers ceased the summer day camp offering.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the Form 990 is made available for all board members for review before the 990 is filed.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Enforcement of the conflicts policy is reviewed and signed by the board members at the annual board workshop in January.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The process for determing compensation for top management is determined by comparability data and includes review and approval by independent persons.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The governing documents and Form 990 are available to the public upon request.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the Organization's tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The Organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2021-22 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The Organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0program in the spring of 2007 with Brevard and Pisgah Forest Elementary Schools in Transylvania County and has grown each year. Our program evaluation shows that, together, we are bringing the mission of Muddy Sneakers to life, and particularly for girls and students with learning differences, these experiences are transformative. Western Region This year, the Western Region saw success in continuing the integration of the virtual and Remote Expeditions components of our program, while simultaneously seeing a return to off-campus instruction across the region, allowing students to explore and learn on publicly and privately conserved lands in their communities. Our multi-year growth plan with Henderson County moved forward as we welcomed two additional schools to the program, another step toward the county's stated goal of providing Muddy Sneakers to
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0all public school 5th graders by 2023-24. Two schools in Madison County returned, and this year the Western Region served a new school under the Remote Partnership model, reaching 100 students in Durham County through a year-long partnership anchored by virtual lessons, the Muddy Sneakers Remote Expeditions classroom resource, and strong collaboration with the classroom teacher. In total, WNC served 30 schools and 1583 students throughout 10 counties and 11 school districts, providing 42,305 contact hours for students. Piedmont Region This year, the Piedmont Region returned to full in-person and off-campus programming while also integrating successful use of the virtual programming partnership components in many schools. We welcomed 3 schools across Rowan-Salisbury and Stanly County school districts returning to us from pre-Covid years. We also introduced Muddy Sneakers to 2 new partner schools across Forsyth County and Rowan-Salisbury School districts, totaling 11 schools, 761 students across 3 counties, providing 20,502 contact hours for students. Remote Expeditions In 2021-2022, the organization flipped its Remote Expeditions curriculum, created for the purpose of continuing to serve students and school partners during hybrid and varied learning phases mid-COVID, and modified it into a supplemental, teacher-facilitated classroom curriculum that compliments the in-person expeditions students experience throughout the school year. This new format offers teachers a multitude of lessons and tools to be used with students in the classroom and outdoors on the schoolyard, demystifying outdoor teaching and encouraging exploration as well as including nature in indoor learning. These new assets have received positive feedback from teachers and have helped to further deepen the organization's relationships. Camp Muddy Sneakers July 2021 saw the wrap-up of our much-beloved summer day camp, currently on indefinite pause due to site challenges and explorations into paths serving our school and district partners in the summer months. 2021 was the 9th summer of camp. Community Programming Accomplishments Through this relatively new style of programming, Muddy Sneakers resumed and expanded many existing partnerships while growing into additional new collaborations. In July 2021, we partnered with Asheville-based Youth Transformed for Life to offer a series of outdoor expeditions with their summer program. Muddy Sneakers was asked to facilitate summer STEM camps sponsored by Henderson County Education Foundation in both 2021 and 2022, and we expanded our initial 2021 summer support of the Henderson County Summer Learning program (grades 3-5) to include more schools in 2022. We resumed partnership with Salisbury Academy, serving families and students on spring and fall nature hikes across Rowan County, and supported regional events such as the Earth Day Jam and Rowan County Creek Week. We participated in the annual, now-virtual Mountain Science Expo and led free public events across both regions in support of the NC Science Festival lasting the month of April. Research Findings/Additional notes on significant changes in programming during the 21-22 school year Measurement results and feedback from students and teachers across both regions were as strong in 2021-22 as the organization has ever seen. With the aid of an updated annual measurement tool, created in collaboration with our long-time research partners at NC State University (who also process and report back on the data collected), the new tool produced some of the following student findings: - 85% said they learned more about nature in their part of NC - 70% said Muddy Sneakers took them somewhere new half or all the time - 80% said they want to go back to somewhere they went with us - 75% increase in learning about nature - 50% increase in expressed critical thinking skills - 100% increase in expressed science knowledge - 100% increase in overall level of interest in science - 400%
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