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The Novim Group

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 26-1810855

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Oct 31, 2019

1138 Mission Ridge RoadSanta Barbara, CA 93103

(805) 963-5112

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.97x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

12.65x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

1st percentile

-1845%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$62,500

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 182.8% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-76%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-80%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Down

$219,617

Down $699,619 (-76%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

-$212,807

Down $631,357 (-151%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$432,424

Down $68,262 (-14%) from 2017

Revenue

Down

$34,191

Down $135,186 (-80%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$665,060

Down $980,162 (-60%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$630,869

Up $844,976 (+57%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2014: $442,809Liabilities 2014: $430,473Net Assets 2014: $12,3362014Assets 2015: $6,418,580Liabilities 2015: $386,519Net Assets 2015: $6,032,0612015Assets 2016: $2,331,895Liabilities 2016: $437,500Net Assets 2016: $1,894,3952016Assets 2017: $919,236Liabilities 2017: $500,686Net Assets 2017: $418,5502017Assets 2018: $219,617Liabilities 2018: $432,424Net Assets 2018: -$212,8072018Assets 2019: $54,654Liabilities 2019: $337,527Net Assets 2019: -$282,8732019Assets 2020: $72,015Liabilities 2020: $487,400Net Assets 2020: -$415,3852020Assets 2021: $9,740Liabilities 2021: $462,400Net Assets 2021: -$452,6602021Assets 2022: $25,155Liabilities 2022: $488,909Net Assets 2022: -$463,7542022

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$219,617
Liabilities$432,424
Net Assets-$212,807

Operations Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $236,151Expenses 2014: $389,139Net Income 2014: -$152,9882014Revenue 2015: $6,129,228Expenses 2015: $109,503Net Income 2015: $6,019,7252015Revenue 2016: $1,499Expenses 2016: $579,351Net Income 2016: -$577,8522016Revenue 2017: $169,377Expenses 2017: $1,645,222Net Income 2017: -$1,475,8452017Revenue 2018: $34,191Expenses 2018: $665,060Net Income 2018: -$630,8692018Revenue 2019: $253,238Expenses 2019: $325,598Net Income 2019: -$72,3602019Revenue 2020: $7,720Expenses 2020: $140,232Net Income 2020: -$132,5122020Revenue 2021: $16,116Expenses 2021: $78,391Net Income 2021: -$62,2752021Revenue 2022: $100,012Expenses 2022: $86,106Net Income 2022: $13,9062022

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$34,191
Expenses$665,060
Net Income-$630,869
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Oct 31, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$34,191
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide clear, scientific options to the most urgent problems facing mankind while explaining the probable costs and possible consequences of each course of action. To widely report the results of each study without advocacy or agenda.

To provide clear scientific options to the most urgent problems facing mankind while explaining the probable costs and possible consequences of each course of action. To widely report the results of each study without advocacy or agenda.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$858,414$173,762▼ $684,652
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$54,055$42,716▼ $11,339
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,830$3,139▼ $2,691
Accounts Receivable$937--
Total Assets$919,236$219,617▼ $699,619
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$500,686$432,424▼ $68,262
Total Liabilities$500,686$432,424▼ $68,262
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$418,550$-212,807▼ $631,357
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$418,550$-212,807▼ $631,357
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$919,236$219,617▼ $699,619

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,139$4,637$7,776
Other Securities$27,385--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Michael DitmoreExecutive DirectorFT$62,500$62,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Doug TroxelBoard Member
Susan HackwoodBoard Member
Jim KnightSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Aristides PatrinosConsulting5804 TUDOR LANE, Rockville, MD 20852$125,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,564
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$23,627
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,564
Change in Net Assets
$-630,869
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$645,060
Total Fundraising Expense$32,726
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$303,170$241,200-$544,370
Grants to Domestic Individuals$20,000--$20,000
All Other Expenses$3,118$11,829-$14,947
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,203-$14,203
Other Expenses$2,287$1,874$6,164$6,164
Occupancy-$3,360-$3,360
Depreciation Depletion-$1,109-$1,109
Fees for Services Legal-$1,014-$1,014
Information Technology-$180-$180
Total Functional Expenses$355,312$277,022$32,726$665,060
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Comp. to Board Members$431,250
Unrealized Loss - Mbt Account$1,174
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
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 11B

The returns are reviewed by all board members prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Annualy, each member of the executive board's conflict of interest statement is reviewed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

James knight acts as an independent business consultant who offers to provide administrative consulting services to novim at a reasonable rate that is discussed and approved by the board annually. Payments are due upon receipt of invoice.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

All documents and forms available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Novim Group
EIN
26-1810855
Phone
8059635112
Address
1138 MISSION RIDGE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Ditmore
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8058668777
Signed
2019-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Ditmore
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Nasif Hicks Harris & Co Llp
Address
104 WEST ANAPAMU ST STE B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Preparer
Joan K Green
Phone
8059661521
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Contract services: program service expenses 303,170. Management and general expenses 241,200. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 544,370.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Prior period adjustment 686.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0NUCLEAR ENERGY STUDY:AMERICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY STANDS AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN DECLINING PRODUCTION AND A ROBUST FUTURE.A DEARTH OF NEW REACTOR CONSTRUCTION AND THE PENDING RETIREMENT OF AGING REACTORS SUGGEST THAT WE WILL HAVE LITTLE OR NO NUCLEAR POWER BEFORE LONG. A DECLINING NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. MAY CREATE NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS PARTICULARLY WITH THE RESULTING LOSS OF NUCLEAR EXPERTISE NEEDED FOR U.S. LEADERSHIP INTERNATIONALLY.IN VIEW OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS, NUCLEAR POWER MAY BE NEEDED AS A CARBON-FREE ENERGY OPTION.THE RISING DEMAND FOR NUCLEAR POWER GLOBALLY WILL BE DRIVEN BY INCREASING DEMAND FOR ELECTRICITY AND CONCERNS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF FOSSIL FUEL USE.MOST GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND CLIMATE MODELS SHOW ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION GROWING BY FACTORS OF THREE TO SIX, REGARDLESS OF EMISSION CONSTRAINTS. UNDER SUCH CONSTRAINTS, NUCLEAR GENERATION WOULD INCREASE ITS SHARE TO ABOUT 17%. AS GROWING CONCERN FOR THE CLIMATE DRIVES EVEN NATURAL GAS OUT OF THE ELECTRICITY PORTFOLIO, NUCLEAR WILL BE A CRITICAL PARTNER TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND TO CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION AS A CARBON-FREE SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY. NONE OF THESE IS LIKELY TO SUPPLY, ON ITS OWN, SUFFICIENT ELECTRICITY TO MEET ANY REASONABLE LEVEL OF GLOBAL ELECTRICITY DEMAND. THE NOVIM TEAM STUDIED THE IMPACT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY. AFTER MONTHS OF WORK, THE NOVIM TEAM PRODUCED A REPORT THAT HAS BEEN WIDELY DISTRIBUTED. THE TEAM EXPECTS THE RESULTS OF THE REPORT WILL CREATE AN AVENUE FOR THEIR SCIENTISTS TO DISCUSS THE OPTIONS PRESENTED IN THE REPORT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S NUCLEAR ENERGY OFFICE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT BUDGETTHE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL FOR THE BUDGET OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FISCAL YEAR 2018 INCLUDED SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS TO MANY CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. IT WAS UNCLEAR WHETHER ANY OR ALL OF THESE REDUCTIONS WOULD BE SUSTAINED.NOVIM BELIEVES THAT A RIGOROUS ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF SUCH SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES ON CRITICAL PROGRAMS IS A NECESSARY UNDERTAKING. THIS STUDY WAS INTENDED TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND POLICYMAKERS IN BOTH THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS OF WHAT THE IMPACTS OF THE REDUCTIONS MIGHT BE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE RETURNS ARE REVIEWED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUALY, EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REVIEWED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2JAMES KNIGHT ACTS AS AN INDEPENDENT BUSINESS CONSULTANT WHO OFFERS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES TO NOVIM AT A REASONABLE RATE THAT IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY. PAYMENTS ARE DUE UPON RECEIPT OF INVOICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL DOCUMENTS AND FORMS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 303,170. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 241,200. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 544,370.
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