Civic Intelligence

Unity Gardens Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-0901122

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jun 19, 2017

Organization Profilewww.theunitygardens.org
PO Box 10022South Bend, IN 46680

(574) 315-4361

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.33x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

26th percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$45,000

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.5% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2016

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$181,561

Up $146,067 (+412%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$122,524

Up $87,030 (+245%) from 2012

Liabilities

$59,037

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$163,437

Up $32,584 (+25%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$176,198

Up $50,599 (+40%) from 2012

Net Income

Down

-$12,761

Down $18,015 (-343%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $35,494Net Assets 2012: $35,4942012Assets 2016: $181,561Liabilities 2016: $59,037Net Assets 2016: $122,5242016Assets 2018: $525,609Liabilities 2018: $333,901Net Assets 2018: $191,7082018Assets 2019: $846,023Liabilities 2019: $240,522Net Assets 2019: $605,5012019Assets 2020: $953,589Liabilities 2020: $199,459Net Assets 2020: $754,1302020Assets 2021: $1,006,632Liabilities 2021: $192,553Net Assets 2021: $814,0792021Assets 2022: $1,180,080Liabilities 2022: $248,309Net Assets 2022: $931,7712022Assets 2024: $1,494,764Liabilities 2024: $39,896Net Assets 2024: $1,454,8682024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$181,561
Liabilities$59,037
Net Assets$122,524
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $130,853Expenses 2012: $125,599Net Income 2012: $5,2542012Revenue 2016: $163,437Expenses 2016: $176,198Net Income 2016: -$12,7612016Revenue 2018: $231,368Expenses 2018: $226,172Net Income 2018: $5,1962018Revenue 2019: $510,498Expenses 2019: $246,702Net Income 2019: $263,7962019Revenue 2020: $409,593Expenses 2020: $248,482Net Income 2020: $161,1112020Revenue 2021: $391,031Expenses 2021: $331,058Net Income 2021: $59,9732021Revenue 2022: $552,176Expenses 2022: $434,502Net Income 2022: $117,6742022Revenue 2024: $879,354Expenses 2024: $659,710Net Income 2024: $219,6442024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$163,437
Expenses$176,198
Net Income-$12,761
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jun 19, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$209,062
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To connect our community to healthy food,nature and each other We do this through supporting open gardens, free classes and programs

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to grow their own healthy food To educate the community about growing and eating healthy vegetables

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$71,138$88,083▲ $16,945
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$66,724$86,561▲ $19,837
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,360$3,887▲ $527
Accounts Receivable-$3,030-
Total Assets$141,222$181,561▲ $40,339
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$55,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,774$4,037▼ $1,737
Other Liabilities$163--
Total Liabilities$5,937$59,037▲ $53,100
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$135,285$122,524▼ $12,761
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$135,285$122,524▼ $12,761
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$141,222$181,561▲ $40,339

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$27,403$3,618-
Other Land Buildings$5,691$1,595-
Land$1--
Equipment$7,432$8,414-
Leasehold Improvements$46,034$15,554-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Sara StewartPresident CEO$45,000$45,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cara LupaVice President
Connie WendtDirector
Cyndi KingmaDirector
Marcia MccoySecretary
Don InksTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$126,516
Program Service Revenue
$125
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$36,796
All Other Contributions
$126,516
Change in Net Assets
$-12,761
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$122,714
Other Expenses$53,484
Total Fundraising Expense$14,922
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$63,353$4,900$897$69,150
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,718$1,997$12,285$45,000
Other Expenses$16,101--$16,101
Depreciation Depletion$11,444$320-$11,764
Insurance$9,980$915-$10,895
Payroll Taxes$6,592$924$1,048$8,564
Fees for Services Management$4,012--$4,012
Occupancy$3,327--$3,327
Office Expenses$412$1,628$384$2,424
Conferences and Meetings$1,440$152-$1,592
Information Technology$1,334--$1,334
Advertising$537$196$308$1,041
All Other Expenses$972--$972
Fees for Services Legal-$22-$22
Total Functional Expenses$150,222$11,054$14,922$176,198
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$18,055
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,058
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Taste$18,409$18,409$2,369$16,040
Total Events$18,409$18,409$4,058$14,351
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
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 2

“Marcia McCoy, Secretary, is the mother of Sara Stewart President and CEO”

Part VI Line 11B

“A copy of the tax return is emailed to officers prior to being filed”

Part VI Line 11B

“with the IRS for their review.”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“Compensation compared to survey information for similar”

Part VI Line 15A or B

“sized Non Profits by a national organization”

Part VI Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial”

Part VI Line 19

“statements are availale on request”

Part VI Line 2

“President Sara Stewart is daughter of a board member”

Part VI Line 2

“Sara Stewart is in a relationship with an employee”

Part VI Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to each board member before filing”

Part VI Line 12C

“Conflict of interest monitored through review of payments and”

Part VI Line 12C

“monitoring of news media and announcements.”

Part VI Line 15A

“Compensation levels are determined by board.”

Part VI Line 15A

“There is a formal written policy documenting the procedure”

Part VI, Line 19

“Organization documents are available upon written request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Unity Gardens
EIN
27-0901122
In Care Of
% Sara Stewart
Phone
5743154361
Address
PO Box 10022, South Bend, IN 46680

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Stewart
Title
PresidentCEO
Phone
5743154361
Signed
2017-06-19

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Stewart
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
13
Volunteers
2,000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX Line 24E

“Repair & Maintenance Total expenses - $972.00 Program service expenses - $972.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation compared to survey information for similar
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4sized Non Profits by a national organization
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6statements are availale on request
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Repair & Maintenance Total expenses - $972.00 Program service expenses - $972.00 Mgmt and general expenses - $0.00 Fundraising expenses - $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8President Sara Stewart is daughter of a board member
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Sara Stewart is in a relationship with an employee
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Form 990 is provided to each board member before filing
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Conflict of interest monitored through review of payments and
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12monitoring of news media and announcements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Compensation levels are determined by board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14There is a formal written policy documenting the procedure
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Organization documents are available upon written request
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$181,561
Liabilities
$59,037
Net assets
$122,524
Revenue
$163,437
Expenses
$176,198
Net income
-$12,761
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.49$0.04$1.45$0.88$0.66$0.22
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.18$0.25$0.93$0.55$0.43$0.12
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.01$0.19$0.81$0.39$0.33$0.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.20$0.75$0.41$0.25$0.16
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.85$0.24$0.61$0.51$0.25$0.26
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.53$0.33$0.19$0.23$0.23$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.06$0.12$0.16$0.18$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.04$0.13$0.13$0.01