Civic Intelligence

Design Museum Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-0816164

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on May 20, 2019

Organization Profiledesignmuseumfoundation.org
50 Milk Street No 16th FBoston, MA 02109

(617) 610-3664

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.47x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

64th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$68,968

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

89th percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2018

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$223,250

Up $122,822 (+122%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$117,595

Up $111,086 (+1707%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$105,655

Up $11,736 (+12%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$649,946

Up $151,942 (+31%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$584,221

Up $64,382 (+12%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$65,725

Up $87,560 (+401%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MAssets 2014: $72,498Liabilities 2014: $61,512Net Assets 2014: $10,9862014Assets 2016: $100,428Liabilities 2016: $93,919Net Assets 2016: $6,5092016Assets 2018: $223,250Liabilities 2018: $105,655Net Assets 2018: $117,5952018Assets 2020: $901,660Liabilities 2020: $781,310Net Assets 2020: $120,3502020Assets 2021: $773,003Liabilities 2021: $713,129Net Assets 2021: $59,8742021Assets 2022: $348,197Liabilities 2022: $627,959Net Assets 2022: -$279,7622022Assets 2023: $210,556Liabilities 2023: $688,718Net Assets 2023: -$478,1622023Assets 2024: $80,659Liabilities 2024: $682,743Net Assets 2024: -$602,0842024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$223,250
Liabilities$105,655
Net Assets$117,595
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $384,427Expenses 2014: $401,257Net Income 2014: -$16,8302014Revenue 2016: $498,004Expenses 2016: $519,839Net Income 2016: -$21,8352016Revenue 2018: $649,946Expenses 2018: $584,221Net Income 2018: $65,7252018Revenue 2020: $873,694Expenses 2020: $996,696Net Income 2020: -$123,0022020Revenue 2021: $811,463Expenses 2021: $966,187Net Income 2021: -$154,7242021Revenue 2022: $567,255Expenses 2022: $906,891Net Income 2022: -$339,6362022Revenue 2023: $541,742Expenses 2023: $740,142Net Income 2023: -$198,4002023Revenue 2024: $550,935Expenses 2024: $674,857Net Income 2024: -$123,9222024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$649,946
Expenses$584,221
Net Income$65,725
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
May 20, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$690,150
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the world on the role of design in our lives and to unite teh community in ways that enrich our collective work, make businesses more competitive and solve real-world problems more creatively.

To educate the world on the role of design in our lives and to unite the community in ways that enrich our collective work, make businesses more competitive and solve real-world problems more creatively.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50,214$99,351▲ $49,137
Accounts Receivable$131,369$62,500▼ $68,869
Inventories for Sale or Use$8,153$39,000▲ $30,847
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$17,639$12,227▼ $5,412
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,044$9,046▲ $2
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$802$1,126▲ $324
Total Assets$217,221$223,250▲ $6,029
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$51,154$57,739▲ $6,585
Deferred Revenue$16,678$27,477▲ $10,799
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$48,124$20,439▼ $27,685
Total Liabilities$115,956$105,655▼ $10,301
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$101,265$117,595▲ $16,330
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$101,265$117,595▲ $16,330
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$217,221$223,250▲ $6,029

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,227$30,558$42,785
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Samuel AquillanoExecutive DirectorFT$61,516$7,452$68,968

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matt EldenBoard Chair
Ashley WelchBoard Member
Chokdee RutirasiriBoard Member
David SilvermanBoard Member
Dawn BarrettBoard Member
Deb AldrichBoard Member
Elizabeth LowreyBoard Member
Emily KleinBoard Member
Jeff MonahanBoard Member
Madison ThompsonBoard Member
Scott EnglanderBoard Member
Zeina GrinnellBoard Member
Lauren JezienickiSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$561,882
Program Service Revenue
$49,691
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$38,373
All Other Contributions
$477,424
Change in Net Assets
$65,725
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$331,449
Other Expenses$252,772
Total Fundraising Expense$11,717
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$165,659$35,203$6,212$207,074
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$69,813$15,239$2,400$87,452
Fees for Services Other$67,658$11,940-$79,598
Payroll Taxes$25,328$5,382$950$31,660
Insurance-$20,758-$20,758
Information Technology$17,145$2,168$394$19,707
Travel$6,992$10,487-$17,479
Occupancy$12,345$2,623$463$15,431
Advertising$12,462--$12,462
Depreciation Depletion$6,675--$6,675
Other Employee Benefits$4,105$1,158-$5,263
Interest-$4,223-$4,223
Other Expenses$432$1,090$358$1,880
All Other Expenses$298$298-$596
Total Functional Expenses$456,331$116,173$11,717$584,221
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$48,029
Fundraising Direct Expenses$26,181
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$48,029$48,029$26,181$21,848
Total Events$48,029$48,029$26,181$21,848
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
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, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“All members of the Board of Directors receive a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing.”

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

“Conflict of interest policy is introduced to all new members of the Board of Directors. It is available for viewing in the Museum's official files and is reviewed yearly at a full meeting of the Board of Directors. At each of the quarterly Board meetings, directors are asked whether they have conflicts of interest to disclose.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Board reviews CEO compensation on an annual basis, the board reviews other key eemployee compensation on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“All such documents are available from the Museum Office, which will respond within 14 days. The IRS Form 990 and financial statements are also available at the office and on the Museum's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Design Museum Foundation Inc
EIN
27-0816164
Phone
6176103664
Address
50 Milk Street No 16th F, Boston, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
Sam Aquillano
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6176103664
Signed
2019-05-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam Aquillano
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
7
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Aaronson Lavoie Streitfeld Diaz & Co PC
Address
1604 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905
Preparer
Richard Streitfeld
Phone
4012230205
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Other contract services: Program service expenses 67,658. Management and general expenses 11,940. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,598.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Bespoke Bodies, the Design and Craft of Prosthetics is an exhibition and education program that explores the evolution and design process behind a range of prostheses through visual stories, historical surveys, videos, and interactive models. Over 40 stories from DIY-kid inventors to amputees who use mind-controlled bionic limbs explore the collaborative process between people who use prostheses, clinicians, and innovators all using design to impact people's lives and mobility.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Design Museum Mornings is a monthly morning lecture series, always hosted in a different place with a different presenter.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0UNITE is a quarterly event series about the intersections of design and everything else. Each UNITE event brings together four experts around a complex topic, like healthcare design, entrepreneurship, and more. Only one panelist is a designer. UNITEs are interdisciplinary and offer multiple avenues for group discussion and networking.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0All members of the Board of Directors receive a copy of the Form 990 prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Conflict of interest policy is introduced to all new members of the Board of Directors. It is available for viewing in the Museum's official files and is reviewed yearly at a full meeting of the Board of Directors. At each of the quarterly Board meetings, directors are asked whether they have conflicts of interest to disclose.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board reviews CEO compensation on an annual basis, the board reviews other key eemployee compensation on an annual basis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All such documents are available from the Museum Office, which will respond within 14 days. The IRS Form 990 and financial statements are also available at the office and on the Museum's website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Other contract services: Program service expenses 67,658. Management and general expenses 11,940. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 79,598.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$223,250
Liabilities
$105,655
Net assets
$117,595
Revenue
$649,946
Expenses
$584,221
Net income
$65,725
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$6.83$6.02$5.51$6.75$1.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.11$6.89$4.78$5.42$7.40$1.98
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.48$6.28$2.80$5.67$9.07$3.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.73$7.13$0.60$8.11$9.66$1.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.02$7.81$1.20$8.74$9.97$1.23
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$1.06$1.18$6.50$5.84$0.66
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.94$0.07$4.98$5.20$0.22
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.62$0.11$3.84$4.01$0.17