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Center for Western Studies Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-3286107

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Feb 15, 2016

932 Harbor View DriveMemphis, TN 38103

(901) 229-9409

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

60th percentile

8.0%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$34,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 59.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

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Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2015

Assets

$11,193

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Net Assets

$11,193

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$57,596

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Expenses

$52,960

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Net Income

$4,636

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2015: $11,193Net Assets 2015: $11,1932015Assets 2020: $14,799Liabilities 2020: $15,826Net Assets 2020: -$1,0272020Assets 2021: $36,356Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $36,3562021Assets 2022: $15,454Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $15,4542022Assets 2023: $13,448Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $13,4482023Assets 2024: $7,303Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $7,3032024Assets 2025: $10,225Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $10,2252025

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2015

Assets$11,193
Liabilities-
Net Assets$11,193

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $57,596Expenses 2015: $52,960Net Income 2015: $4,6362015Revenue 2020: $106,821Expenses 2020: $109,935Net Income 2020: -$3,1142020Revenue 2021: $114,655Expenses 2021: $77,272Net Income 2021: $37,3832021Revenue 2022: $48,193Expenses 2022: $53,491Net Income 2022: -$5,2982022Revenue 2023: $132,240Expenses 2023: $134,246Net Income 2023: -$2,0062023Revenue 2024: $104,145Expenses 2024: $110,290Net Income 2024: -$6,1452024Revenue 2025: $110,067Expenses 2025: $107,145Net Income 2025: $2,9222025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$57,596
Expenses$52,960
Net Income$4,636
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Feb 15, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$57,596
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education

To explore, evaluate, and pass on the knowledge found in the literature, art, architecture and music of western civilization, by way of a christian view of life and the world.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDED EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN THE ART, LITERATURE, MUSIC & ARCHITECTURE OF THE PERIODS FROM CLASSICAL GREECE THROUGH THE 20TH CENTURY. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS TRAVELED ABROAD TO ENGLAND, FRANCE TO VISIT CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS MUSEUMS, CONCERT HALLS AND CATHEDRALS IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR STUDIES.-$51,676
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JOHN HODGESExecutive DiFT$34,000-$34,000
CHARLES COEDirector-$0--
DAN MEADOWSDirector-$0--
JOHN DUDASDirector-$0--
DONNY GRANGERDirector-$0--
BILL MARTINDirector-$0--
NANCY COEDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Western Studies Inc
EIN
26-3286107
Address
932 HARBOR VIEW DRIVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103

Signing Officer

Name
John Hodges
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2016-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Rowland & Carter Cpas Pllc
Address
7953 STAGE HILLS BLVD STE 110, MEMPHIS, TN 38133-4010
Preparer
Julian Malone
Phone
9014323000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses promotional 307 supplies 712 travel for trips abroad 3,601 study course fee 1,200 non-investment depreciation 265 total 6,085

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Computer & furniture 1,414 1,414 less accumulated depreciation 696 961 total 718 453

Form 990-ez, Part III

To explore, evaluate, and pass on the knowledge found in the literature, art, architecture and music of western civilization, by way of a christian view of life and the world.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

Provided education of students in the art, literature, music & architecture of the periods from classical greece through the 20th century. Additionally, students traveled abroad to england, france to visit culturally significant institutions such as museums, concert halls and cathedrals in connection with their studies.

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