Civic Intelligence

Muddy Sneakers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 26-0338084

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 28, 2024

PO Box 146Brevard, NC 28712

(828) 862-5560

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

77th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$76,956

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

80th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$2,026,821

Up $413,178 (+26%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,979,045

Up $437,376 (+28%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$47,776

Down $24,198 (-34%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$1,728,102

Down $171,436 (-9.0%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,323,840

Up $342,195 (+35%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$404,262

Down $513,631 (-56%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$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: $1,541,6692022Assets 2023: $2,026,821Liabilities 2023: $47,776Net Assets 2023: $1,979,0452023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$2,026,821
Liabilities$47,776
Net Assets$1,979,045

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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: $917,8932022Revenue 2023: $1,728,102Expenses 2023: $1,323,840Net Income 2023: $404,2622023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,728,102
Expenses$1,323,840
Net Income$404,262
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 28, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,737,405
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$544,294$1,110,310▲ $566,016
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,000,016$903,415▼ $96,601
Pledges and Grants Receivable$32,500--
Accounts Receivable$13,743--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,321$10,948▼ $10,373
Total Assets$1,613,643$2,026,821▲ $413,178
Other Assets Total$1,769$2,148▲ $379
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$70,974$46,426▼ $24,548
Deferred Revenue$1,000$1,350▲ $350
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$71,974$47,776▼ $24,198
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,456,744$1,642,773▲ $186,029
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$84,925$336,272▲ $251,347
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,541,669$1,979,045▲ $437,376
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,613,643$2,026,821▲ $413,178

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$10,948$65,443$76,391
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan OlsonDeparting Executive DirectorFT$75,457$1,499$76,956
David WebbExecutive DirectorFT$12,923-$12,923
Jordan RobbinsInterim Executive DirectorFT$12,516$375$12,891

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Betsy JordanChair
Jay LanierVice Chair
Chase PickeringDirector
Kristina ProctorDirector
Missy RannkinDirector
Richard HouckDirector
Robert PrioleauDirector
Tim HarperDirector
Tom EarnhardtDirector
Anne BullardSecretary
Ben WaltersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,445,838
Program Service Revenue
$244,644
Investment Income
$20,908
Other Revenue
$16,712
All Other Contributions
$1,184,896
Change in Net Assets
$404,262

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 Traded4$52,866Stock Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions4$52,866-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,728,102
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$9,303
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,737,405
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,728,102
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,072,622
Other Expenses$251,218
Total Fundraising Expense$119,167
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$685,500$104,207$78,709$868,416
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,324$62,985$10,537$105,846
Payroll Taxes$63,132$10,260$5,525$78,917
Insurance$32,574$936$795$34,305
Fees for Services Other$12,133$15,195$1,487$28,815
Travel$21,492$3,391$665$25,548
Office Expenses$14,901$3,004$7,190$25,095
Fees for Services Lobbying$20,010$5,002$0$25,012
Fees for Services Accounting$0$21,537$0$21,537
Occupancy$16,594$3,727$0$20,321
Pension Plan Contributions$17,499$972$972$19,443
Depreciation Depletion$10,115$1,124$0$11,239
All Other Expenses$0$6,463$4,144$10,607
Information Technology$4,923$1,388$4,152$10,463
Other Expenses$3,979$625$625$5,229
Fees for Services Legal$2,281$977$0$3,258
Total Functional Expenses$961,358$243,315$119,167$1,323,840

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,333,143
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,323,840
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,323,840
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$9,303
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$9,570
Fundraising Direct Expenses$9,303
Gaming Gross Income$180
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
AVL Mtn Film$10,369$4,862$3,675$1,187
SLB Mtn Film$6,258$4,708$4,928$-220
Total Events$16,627$9,570$9,303$267
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
Rick Houck
Title
Board Chair
Phone
8288625560
Signed
2024-03-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rick Houck
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
41
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Corliss & Solomon Pllc
Address
242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Preparer
Todd Oldenburg
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.

Other

Pg 7 Part VII - Salary represented for Jordan Robbins is only for his October 2022 role as interim director.

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 2022-23 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.

Pt XI, Line 2D

Fundraising Expenses

Pt XII, Line 2D

Fundraising Expenses

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