Civic Intelligence

Bent Creek Institute Inc

EIN 26-4768737 • 501(c)3 • Asheville, NC

Profile

Bent creek institute, inc. (bci), a non-profit research and economic development organizationaccelerates research, development, and production of safe plant derived wellness products inwestern north carolina.

100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayAsheville, NC 28806

www.usbsl.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

61st percentile

8.3%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

-6.1%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$195,282

Up $1,820 (+0.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$69,403

Down $3,655 (-5.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$125,879

Up $5,475 (+4.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$66,150

Down $85,305 (-56%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$60,675

Down $87,767 (-59%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$5,475

Up $2,462 (+82%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2012: $173,428Liabilities 2012: $173,463Net Assets 2012: -$352012Assets 2013: $247,366Liabilities 2013: $153,394Net Assets 2013: $93,9722013Assets 2014: $168,113Liabilities 2014: $45,298Net Assets 2014: $122,8152014Assets 2015: $166,668Liabilities 2015: $14,821Net Assets 2015: $151,8472015Assets 2016: $234,405Liabilities 2016: $2,126Net Assets 2016: $232,2792016Assets 2017: $257,179Liabilities 2017: $17,221Net Assets 2017: $239,9582017Assets 2018: $204,496Liabilities 2018: $55,204Net Assets 2018: $149,2922018Assets 2019: $213,178Liabilities 2019: $29,456Net Assets 2019: $183,7222019Assets 2020: $223,290Liabilities 2020: $108,099Net Assets 2020: $115,1912020Assets 2021: $201,660Liabilities 2021: $86,807Net Assets 2021: $114,8532021Assets 2022: $221,349Liabilities 2022: $103,958Net Assets 2022: $117,3912022Assets 2023: $193,462Liabilities 2023: $73,058Net Assets 2023: $120,4042023Assets 2024: $195,282Liabilities 2024: $69,403Net Assets 2024: $125,8792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$195,282
Liabilities$69,403
Net Assets$125,879
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $475,2912012Expenses 2013: $450,9982013Revenue 2014: $330,205Expenses 2014: $302,113Net Income 2014: $28,0922014Revenue 2015: $229,388Expenses 2015: $205,166Net Income 2015: $24,2222015Revenue 2016: $49,260Expenses 2016: $78,317Net Income 2016: -$29,0572016Revenue 2017: $230,967Expenses 2017: $221,195Net Income 2017: $9,7722017Revenue 2018: $229,338Expenses 2018: $276,484Net Income 2018: -$47,1462018Revenue 2019: $363,291Expenses 2019: $328,861Net Income 2019: $34,4302019Revenue 2020: $279,670Expenses 2020: $348,201Net Income 2020: -$68,5312020Revenue 2021: $266,886Expenses 2021: $267,224Net Income 2021: -$3382021Revenue 2022: $190,158Expenses 2022: $187,620Net Income 2022: $2,5382022Revenue 2023: $151,455Expenses 2023: $148,442Net Income 2023: $3,0132023Revenue 2024: $66,150Expenses 2024: $60,675Net Income 2024: $5,4752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$66,150
Expenses$60,675
Net Income$5,475
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$195,282
Liabilities
$69,403
Net assets
$125,879
Revenue
$66,150
Expenses
$60,675
Net income
$5,475
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.69$1.26$0.66$0.61$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.73$1.20$1.51$1.48$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$1.04$1.17$1.90$1.88$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.87$1.15$2.67$2.67$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$1.08$1.15$2.80$3.48$0.69
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.29$1.84$3.63$3.29$0.34
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.55$1.49$2.29$2.76$0.47
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.57$0.17$2.40$2.31$2.21$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$0.02$2.32$0.49$0.78$0.29
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.15$1.52$2.29$2.05$0.24
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.45$1.23$3.30$3.02$0.28
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.47$1.53$0.94$4.51
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.73$1.73$0.00$4.75
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 17, 2026
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$66,150
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bent creek institute, inc. (bci), a non-profit research and economic development organization accelerates research, development, and production of safe plant derived wellness products in western north carolina.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Intangible Assets$137,262$137,262→ $0
Accounts Receivable$1,737$22,633▲ $20,896
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,192$21,164▼ $12,028
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,007$13,959▼ $7,048
Total Assets$193,462$195,282▲ $1,820
Other Assets Total$264$264→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$72,338$69,403▼ $2,935
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$720--
Total Liabilities$73,058$69,403▼ $3,655
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$120,404$125,879▲ $5,475
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$120,404$125,879▲ $5,475
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$193,462$195,282▲ $1,820

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,959$182,119$196,078
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Greg CumberfordBoard Chair
Drake FowlerPresident
Cheryl McMurrySecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,000
Program Service Revenue
$56,150
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$10,000
Change in Net Assets
$5,475
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$47,114
Other Expenses$13,561
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$44,356--$44,356
Depreciation Depletion$7,048--$7,048
Payroll Taxes$2,758--$2,758
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,939-$1,939
Occupancy-$1,704-$1,704
Fees for Services Other$600--$600
Office Expenses-$402-$402
Insurance$197$154-$351
Advertising$158--$158
Other Expenses$233$147-$147
All Other Expenses-$58-$58
Total Functional Expenses$55,350$5,325$0$60,675
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
RMT CT Note Payable - SBA Business Loa$68,400
Payroll Liabilities$897
Wells Fargo Business Card Greg$106
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions, and final approval.”

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

“Conflict of interest statements from each active board member are maintained on file. The statements affirm that the policy has been read and either that no conflict of interest exists, or discloses any such conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The board of directors sets the president/ executive director's and laboratory director's salaries after a performance review and a check of comparable salary information for non-profit organizations with similar budgets.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bent Creek Institute Inc
EIN
26-4768737
Phone
8286652492
Address
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

Signing Officer

Name
Drake Fowler
Title
President
Phone
8286652492
Signed
2026-02-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Drake Fowler
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Burleson & Earley Pa
Address
902 Sand Hill Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Preparer
Robin G Earley CPA
Phone
8282512846
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 IS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW, PROPOSED REVISIONS, AND FINAL APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM EACH ACTIVE BOARD MEMBER ARE MAINTAINED ON FILE. THE STATEMENTS AFFIRM THAT THE POLICY HAS BEEN READ AND EITHER THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, OR DISCLOSES ANY SUCH CONFLICTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS THE PRESIDENT/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AND LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S SALARIES AFTER A PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND A CHECK OF COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR BUDGETS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt0The Organization had a change in upper management in the spring of 2024. The Board President encountered significant difficulty in gaining access to the accounting system in order to complete the records. The Organization is located in WNC which was damaged significantly by Hurricane Helene on 9/27/24. This occurrent of this natural disaster did provide additional time to file until 9/27/25. However, it took the Board President until mid-December 2025 to work with the software vendor Quickbooks Online to gain the necessary access to complete the records. The Organization has a history of timely filing of its 990. The issues with the year end 6/30/24 were unusual and out of control of the Organization. They will not repeat going forward.
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Drake Fowler
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