Civic Intelligence

Southern Word Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 26-3547391

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Mar 30, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.SOUTHERNWORD.ORG
1704 Charlotte AveNashville, TN 37203

(615) 686-5456

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

41st percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$45,953

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

59th percentile

6.8%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

34th percentile

-3.1%

Faster revenue growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$163,571

Up $10,462 (+6.8%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$136,419

Up $3,336 (+2.5%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$27,152

Up $7,126 (+36%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Down

$519,855

Down $16,903 (-3.1%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$516,519

Up $32,832 (+6.8%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$3,336

Down $49,735 (-94%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $56,977Liabilities 2013: $29,580Net Assets 2013: $27,3972013Assets 2014: $53,109Liabilities 2014: $23,902Net Assets 2014: $29,2072014Assets 2015: $105,117Liabilities 2015: $33,840Net Assets 2015: $71,2772015Assets 2017: $110,008Liabilities 2017: $29,996Net Assets 2017: $80,0122017Assets 2018: $153,109Liabilities 2018: $20,026Net Assets 2018: $133,0832018Assets 2019: $163,571Liabilities 2019: $27,152Net Assets 2019: $136,4192019Assets 2021: $207,645Liabilities 2021: $25,811Net Assets 2021: $181,8342021Assets 2022: $214,096Liabilities 2022: $37,979Net Assets 2022: $176,1172022

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$163,571
Liabilities$27,152
Net Assets$136,419
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth34th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2013: $194,8672013Revenue 2014: $193,504Expenses 2014: $191,694Net Income 2014: $1,8102014Revenue 2015: $377,124Expenses 2015: $335,181Net Income 2015: $41,9432015Revenue 2017: $493,329Expenses 2017: $506,216Net Income 2017: -$12,8872017Revenue 2018: $536,758Expenses 2018: $483,687Net Income 2018: $53,0712018Revenue 2019: $519,855Expenses 2019: $516,519Net Income 2019: $3,3362019Revenue 2021: $528,205Expenses 2021: $487,458Net Income 2021: $40,7472021Revenue 2022: $561,963Expenses 2022: $567,680Net Income 2022: -$5,7172022

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$519,855
Expenses$516,519
Net Income$3,336
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Mar 30, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$522,199
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Offer creative solutions to build youth literacy

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$77,426$83,878▲ $6,452
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$75,683$73,668▼ $2,015
Investments Program Related-$6,025-
Total Assets$153,109$163,571▲ $10,462
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,622$20,748▲ $7,126
Deferred Revenue$6,404$6,404→ $0
Total Liabilities$20,026$27,152▲ $7,126
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$131,083$134,419▲ $3,336
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,000$2,000→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$133,083$136,419▲ $3,336
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$153,109$163,571▲ $10,462

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$6,025--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Benjamin SmithEx OfficioFT$45,953$45,953

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Asha HunterChair Person
Eric HoltDirector
Janet WalshDirector
Lavoe MulgrewDirector
Liza KawallerDirector
Michelle J PinkardDirector
Rachael WallDirector
Tayo AtandaDirector
Leslie GarciaNon Voting Member
Tim SchwarzTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$249,101
Program Service Revenue
$268,333
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,421
All Other Contributions
$176,889
Change in Net Assets
$3,336

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$519,855
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$519,855
Total Revenue per Form 990
$519,855
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$396,659
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$119,860
Total Fundraising Expense$37,639
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$351,289--$351,289
Other Salaries and Wages$4,270$80,273$35,317$119,860
Other Expenses$9,136$4,685-$9,136
Travel$7,770--$7,770
All Other Expenses-$3,652$2,322$5,974
Insurance-$5,529-$5,529
Advertising$3,369--$3,369
Total Functional Expenses$375,834$103,046$37,639$516,519

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$516,519
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$516,519
Total Expenses per Form 990$516,519
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$4,765
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,344
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A southern word officer will review the 990”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Discussion of any potential conflicts of interest at board meetings”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation determined by the board of directors”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Tennessee secretary of state, division of charitable solicitations and gaming, will have a summary of information. 990 form is always available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Southern Word Inc
EIN
26-3547391
Address
1704 CHARLOTTE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Signing Officer

Name
Benjamin Smith
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
6156865456
Signed
2020-03-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Advanced Tax & Income Services
Address
1008-B FORREST AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37206
Preparer
William L Wallace Jr Ea
Phone
6152275916
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Poet mentors are paid for residencies and workshops. Also there are some project administrators paid.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$163,571
Liabilities
$27,152
Net assets
$136,419
Revenue
$519,855
Expenses
$516,519
Net income
$3,336
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.38$1.76$5.62$5.68$0.06
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.08$0.26$1.82$5.28$4.87$0.41
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.27$1.36$5.20$5.17$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.53$0.20$1.33$5.37$4.84$0.53
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.10$0.30$0.80$4.93$5.06$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.34$0.71$3.77$3.35$0.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.24$0.29$1.94$1.92$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.30$0.27$1.95