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Sterling Education Services Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-0085208

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jul 15, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.STERLINGEDUCATION.COM
PO Box 3127Eau Claire, WI 54702-3127

(715) 855-0495

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-2.9%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$73,558

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-5.4%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$131,350

Down $24,836 (-16%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$116,098

Down $28,235 (-20%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$15,252

Up $3,399 (+29%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$970,469

Down $55,621 (-5.4%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$998,704

Down $31,011 (-3.0%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$28,235

Down $24,610 (-679%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $187,709Liabilities 2012: $28,560Net Assets 2012: $159,1492012Assets 2013: $171,115Liabilities 2013: $23,157Net Assets 2013: $147,9582013Assets 2014: $156,186Liabilities 2014: $11,853Net Assets 2014: $144,3332014Assets 2015: $131,350Liabilities 2015: $15,252Net Assets 2015: $116,0982015Assets 2016: $87,182Liabilities 2016: $14,797Net Assets 2016: $72,3852016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$131,350
Liabilities$15,252
Net Assets$116,098
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2012: $961,2922012Revenue 2013: $944,728Expenses 2013: $955,919Net Income 2013: -$11,1912013Revenue 2014: $1,026,090Expenses 2014: $1,029,715Net Income 2014: -$3,6252014Revenue 2015: $970,469Expenses 2015: $998,704Net Income 2015: -$28,2352015Revenue 2016: $896,890Expenses 2016: $940,603Net Income 2016: -$43,7132016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$970,469
Expenses$998,704
Net Income-$28,235
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$980,229
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization provides educational seminars for professional continuing education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$144,333$116,098▼ $28,235
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$112,400$107,266▼ $5,134
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,800$14,820▼ $11,980
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,986$9,264▼ $7,722
Total Assets$156,186$131,350▼ $24,836
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,853$15,252▲ $3,399
Total Liabilities$11,853$15,252▲ $3,399
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$144,333$116,098▼ $28,235
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$156,186$131,350▼ $24,836

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$9,264$71,355$80,619
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Brian WestratePresident$73,558$73,558
Susan E SellSecretary$6,065$6,065

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David M MagnusonDirector
David P BalmerDirector
Kevin C LinnDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$966,936
Investment Income
$3,533
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-28,235
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$727,706
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$270,998
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$170,833--$170,833
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,558--$73,558
Office Expenses$64,878--$64,878
Occupancy$33,743--$33,743
All Other Expenses$29,465--$29,465
Payroll Taxes$24,357--$24,357
Other Expenses$13,853--$13,853
Depreciation Depletion$12,802--$12,802
Insurance$5,245--$5,245
Information Technology$4,471--$4,471
Other Employee Benefits$2,250--$2,250
Fees for Services Accounting$1,795--$1,795
Travel$1,740--$1,740
Advertising$132--$132
Total Functional Expenses$998,704$0$0$998,704
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Sterling education services employee sterling education services employee”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 8B

“The organization does not have committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The president distributes copies of the form 990 and its attachments to all board members prior the filing of the return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The directors review the organization's compensation plans at least annually to determine the organization's compensation is reasonable in comparison to compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar institutions.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization has copies of form 1023 and the three most current forms 990 available upon written request to the organization's business address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sterling Education Services Inc
EIN
27-0085208
Phone
7158550495
Address
PO BOX 3127, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54702-3127

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Westrate
Title
President
Phone
7158550495
Signed
2016-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Westrate
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
10

Preparer

Firm
Mcmahon Schleifer & Wood LLC
Address
4004 OAKWOOD HILLS PKWY STE 102, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Preparer
Dale a Wood
Phone
7158399555
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PRESIDENT DISTRIBUTES COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND ITS ATTACHMENTS TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR THE FILING OF THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE DIRECTORS REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PLANS AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO DETERMINE THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE IN COMPARISON TO COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS.
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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$131,350
Liabilities
$15,252
Net assets
$116,098
Revenue
$970,469
Expenses
$998,704
Net income
-$28,235
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.01$0.07$0.90$0.94$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.02$0.12$0.97$1.00$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.01$0.14$1.03$1.03$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.02$0.15$0.94$0.96$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.03$0.16$0.96