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Scholars Strategy Network

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-0480740

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 13, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.SCHOLARSSTRATEGYNETWORK.ORG

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1737 Cambridge Street Suite K416Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 495-2757

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

53rd percentile

4.0%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$35,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.2% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

77%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

84%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$137,219

Up $59,746 (+77%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$63,041

Up $33,590 (+114%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$74,178

Up $26,156 (+54%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$833,972

Up $381,909 (+84%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$800,382

Up $262,372 (+49%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$33,590

Up $119,537 (+139%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $40,074Liabilities 2011: $2,960Net Assets 2011: $37,1142011Assets 2012: $115,848Liabilities 2012: $450Net Assets 2012: $115,3982012Assets 2013: $77,473Liabilities 2013: $48,022Net Assets 2013: $29,4512013Assets 2014: $137,219Liabilities 2014: $74,178Net Assets 2014: $63,0412014Assets 2015: $369,614Liabilities 2015: $40,822Net Assets 2015: $328,7922015Assets 2016: $415,315Liabilities 2016: $112,570Net Assets 2016: $302,7452016Assets 2017: $830,264Liabilities 2017: $83,741Net Assets 2017: $746,5232017Assets 2018: $828,680Liabilities 2018: $82,975Net Assets 2018: $745,7052018Assets 2020: $2,540,688Liabilities 2020: $56,880Net Assets 2020: $2,483,8082020Assets 2021: $3,250,757Liabilities 2021: $80,700Net Assets 2021: $3,170,0572021Assets 2024: $6,138,636Liabilities 2024: $128,228Net Assets 2024: $6,010,4082024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$137,219
Liabilities$74,178
Net Assets$63,041
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $110,000Expenses 2011: $71,812Net Income 2011: $38,1882011Expenses 2012: $269,7502012Revenue 2013: $452,063Expenses 2013: $538,010Net Income 2013: -$85,9472013Revenue 2014: $833,972Expenses 2014: $800,382Net Income 2014: $33,5902014Revenue 2015: $1,458,943Expenses 2015: $1,193,192Net Income 2015: $265,7512015Revenue 2016: $1,478,111Expenses 2016: $1,504,158Net Income 2016: -$26,0472016Revenue 2017: $2,468,257Expenses 2017: $2,024,479Net Income 2017: $443,7782017Revenue 2018: $2,724,745Expenses 2018: $2,725,563Net Income 2018: -$8182018Revenue 2020: $3,771,995Expenses 2020: $2,231,390Net Income 2020: $1,540,6052020Revenue 2021: $2,794,376Expenses 2021: $2,107,525Net Income 2021: $686,8512021Revenue 2024: $3,574,629Expenses 2024: $3,440,170Net Income 2024: $134,4592024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$833,972
Expenses$800,382
Net Income$33,590
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 13, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$833,972
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To seek to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars working in america's colleges and universities, and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, citizens associations, and the media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,576$102,104▲ $61,528
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,440$14,768▲ $3,328
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$25,234$8,057▼ $17,177
Total Assets$77,473$137,219▲ $59,746
Other Assets Total$223$12,290▲ $12,067
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,022$62,869▲ $14,847
Other Liabilities-$11,309-
Total Liabilities$48,022$74,178▲ $26,156
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$29,451$63,041▲ $33,590
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$29,451$63,041▲ $33,590
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$77,473$137,219▲ $59,746

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,057$48,749$56,806
Other Assets Org$12,290--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Theda SkocpolSecretary/trPT$35,000$35,000
Jacob HackerDirector-$15,000$15,000
Lawrence JacobsDirector-$15,000$15,000
Suzanne MettlerDirector-$15,000$15,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert BowditchPresident
David DesjardinsDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$833,972
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$833,972
Change in Net Assets
$33,590

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$833,972
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$833,972
Total Revenue per Form 990
$833,972
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$463,468
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$309,172
Total Fundraising Expense$28,925
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$27,742
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$216,472$71,134-$287,606
Other Salaries and Wages$195,003$21,976$18,889$235,868
Travel$85,299$553-$85,852
Other Employee Benefits$40,105$4,349$3,866$48,320
Grants to Domestic Orgs$27,742--$27,742
Payroll Taxes$20,738$2,248$1,998$24,984
Office Expenses$11,287$5,763$2,103$19,153
Depreciation Depletion$14,441$1,566$1,392$17,399
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,500-$12,500
Insurance$813$5,871$78$6,762
All Other Expenses$3,164$2,483$183$5,830
Other Expenses$4,476$3,000$416$3,000
Advertising-$1,828-$1,828
Conferences and Meetings$240$339-$579
Total Functional Expenses$632,863$138,594$28,925$800,382

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$800,382
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$800,382
Total Expenses per Form 990$800,382
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Minneapolis - St Paul Ssn RegionalMinneapolis, MN--$8,000
Oklahoma Ssn Regional NetworkTulsa, OK--$6,492
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
Yes
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payroll and Related$11,309
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by and approved by the board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Annual statements are reviewed periodically and consistently to ensure full compliance, and disclosure forms are revised accordingly.”

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

“Key employees are compensated at a rate with similar organizations. Compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the executive committee.”

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

“Key employees are compensated at a rate with similar organizations. Compensation packages are reviewed and approved by the executive committee.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Scholars Strategy Network
EIN
27-0480740
Phone
6174952757
Address
1737 CAMBRIDGE STREET SUITE K416, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Bowditch
Title
Chair
Phone
6174952757
Signed
2015-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Bowditch
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Gonzalez and Associates Pc
Address
14 PAGE TERRACE, STOUGHTON, MA 02072
Preparer
Lillian Gonzalez CPA Mst Csep Csrp
Phone
7813441040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To seek to improve public policy and strengthen democracy by organizing scholars working in america's colleges and universities, and connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, citizens associations, and the media.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants 216,472 71,134 0”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$137,219
Liabilities
$74,178
Net assets
$63,041
Revenue
$833,972
Expenses
$800,382
Net income
$33,590
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.14$0.13$6.01$3.57$3.44$0.13
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.25$0.08$3.17$2.79$2.11$0.69
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.54$0.06$2.48$3.77$2.23$1.54
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.08$0.75$2.72$2.73$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.08$0.75$2.47$2.02$0.44
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.42$0.11$0.30$1.48$1.50$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.04$0.33$1.46$1.19$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.07$0.06$0.83$0.80$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.05$0.03$0.45$0.54$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.27
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.11$0.07$0.04