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Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Culture

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-1460721

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

Organization ProfileWWW.SUSTAINLIFE.ORG
PO Box 867Elm Mott, TX 76640

(254) 754-9620

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

83rd percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$26,000

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

70th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$426,081

Up $65,729 (+18%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$388,520

Up $99,195 (+34%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$37,561

Down $33,466 (-47%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$340,939

Up $59,340 (+21%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$246,321

Down $29,147 (-11%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$94,618

Up $88,487 (+1443%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $42,015Liabilities 2010: $35,521Net Assets 2010: $6,4942010Assets 2011: $247,743Liabilities 2011: $49,068Net Assets 2011: $198,6752011Assets 2012: $264,755Liabilities 2012: $42,811Net Assets 2012: $221,9442012Assets 2013: $363,287Liabilities 2013: $80,090Net Assets 2013: $283,1972013Assets 2014: $360,352Liabilities 2014: $71,027Net Assets 2014: $289,3252014Assets 2015: $426,081Liabilities 2015: $37,561Net Assets 2015: $388,5202015Assets 2016: $574,603Liabilities 2016: $8,793Net Assets 2016: $565,8102016Assets 2017: $701,546Liabilities 2017: $9,124Net Assets 2017: $692,4222017Assets 2019: $1,403,240Liabilities 2019: $6,219Net Assets 2019: $1,397,0212019Assets 2020: $1,527,263Liabilities 2020: $173,049Net Assets 2020: $1,354,2142020Assets 2021: $1,860,878Liabilities 2021: $139,673Net Assets 2021: $1,721,2052021Assets 2022: $1,874,204Liabilities 2022: $103,309Net Assets 2022: $1,770,8952022Assets 2024: $2,163,765Liabilities 2024: $172,438Net Assets 2024: $1,991,3272024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$426,081
Liabilities$37,561
Net Assets$388,520
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $119,371Expenses 2010: $112,877Net Income 2010: $6,4942010Expenses 2011: $329,4262011Expenses 2012: $483,2242012Revenue 2013: $456,502Expenses 2013: $436,388Net Income 2013: $20,1142013Revenue 2014: $281,599Expenses 2014: $275,468Net Income 2014: $6,1312014Revenue 2015: $340,939Expenses 2015: $246,321Net Income 2015: $94,6182015Revenue 2016: $410,174Expenses 2016: $247,739Net Income 2016: $162,4352016Revenue 2017: $398,485Expenses 2017: $275,438Net Income 2017: $123,0472017Revenue 2019: $523,142Expenses 2019: $277,453Net Income 2019: $245,6892019Revenue 2020: $339,870Expenses 2020: $365,296Net Income 2020: -$25,4262020Revenue 2021: $441,211Expenses 2021: $212,579Net Income 2021: $228,6322021Revenue 2022: $403,907Expenses 2022: $354,217Net Income 2022: $49,6902022Revenue 2024: $519,756Expenses 2024: $391,051Net Income 2024: $128,7052024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$340,939
Expenses$246,321
Net Income$94,618
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$340,939
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our goal is to offer information and teach skills pertaining and essential to a sustainable lifestyle, such as sustainable agricultural practices, food preparation and preservation, and traditional craft skills such as woodworking, pottery, blacksmithing, various fibercrafts, etc.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$388,520-
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$289,325--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,865$35,542▲ $7,677
Loans From Officers Directors$24,321$13,221▼ $11,100
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,319$9,314▼ $2,005
Accounts Receivable$5,473$5,944▲ $471
Total Assets$360,352$426,081▲ $65,729
Other Assets Total$315,695$375,281▲ $59,586
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$19,772$14,646▼ $5,126
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,934$9,694▼ $17,240
Total Liabilities$71,027$37,561▼ $33,466
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$289,325$388,520▲ $99,195
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$360,352$426,081▲ $65,729

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,255-$21,255
Leasehold Improvements$7,548-$7,548
Other Land Buildings$-19,489$19,489-
Other Assets Org$375,281--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Timothy EverettVice Preside--$26,000$26,000
Charles TindellPresidentPT$10,039-$10,039

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Curtis L BrownTrustee
Daniel LancasterTrustee
S Kay ToombsTrustee
Abraham AdamsCEO
James TruaxChief Academ
E Webb FrenchVice Preside
K Josiah WheelerVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$32,811
Program Service Revenue
$269,590
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$38,538
All Other Contributions
$32,811
Change in Net Assets
$94,618
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$125,886
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$120,435
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$64,416$37,176-$101,592
All Other Expenses$11,846$7,838-$19,684
Insurance-$14,959-$14,959
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$10,039-$10,039
Payroll Taxes$5,133$3,671-$8,804
Other Expenses$5,928$6,184-$5,928
Advertising$4,661--$4,661
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,400-$2,400
Depreciation Depletion$941$1,063-$2,004
Travel$1,482--$1,482
Office Expenses-$739-$739
Total Functional Expenses$154,538$91,783$0$246,321
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Officer/memberLoan AdvancesNo$7,010
-Officer/memberLoan PaymentsNo$4,111

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$24,321$13,221▼ $11,100
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$12,147
Other Liabilities$965
Sales Tax$785
Payroll Liabilities$749
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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

“Abraham adams daniel lancaster ceo trustee family”

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

“This form 990 was submitted to the entire board of trustees prior to filing. The return was reviewed and approved for filing by two trustees and two vice presidents.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Website available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ploughshare Institute
EIN
27-1460721
Phone
2547549620
Address
PO BOX 867, ELM MOTT, TX 76640

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Tindell
Title
President
Phone
2547549620
Signed
2016-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Tindell
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
26
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Louis P Brown & Co Pllc
Address
3746 PLANTATION RIVER DR, BOISE, ID 83703-3086
Preparer
Louis P Brown
Phone
2083224649
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Our goal is to offer information and teach skills pertaining and essential to a sustainable lifestyle, such as sustainable agricultural practices, food preparation and preservation, and traditional craft skills such as woodworking, pottery, blacksmithing, various fibercrafts, etc.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Accounting correction 4,577 total 4,577”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER INFORMATION AND TEACH SKILLS PERTAINING AND ESSENTIAL TO A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE, SUCH AS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, FOOD PREPARATION AND PRESERVATION, AND TRADITIONAL CRAFT SKILLS SUCH AS WOODWORKING, POTTERY, BLACKSMITHING, VARIOUS FIBERCRAFTS, ETC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ABRAHAM ADAMS DANIEL LANCASTER CEO TRUSTEE FAMILY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THIS FORM 990 WAS SUBMITTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING. THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR FILING BY TWO TRUSTEES AND TWO VICE PRESIDENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3WEBSITE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ACCOUNTING CORRECTION 4,577 TOTAL 4,577
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$426,081
Liabilities
$37,561
Net assets
$388,520
Revenue
$340,939
Expenses
$246,321
Net income
$94,618
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.16$0.17$1.99$0.52$0.39$0.13
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.87$0.10$1.77$0.40$0.35$0.05
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.86$0.14$1.72$0.44$0.21$0.23
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.53$0.17$1.35$0.34$0.37$0.03
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.40$0.01$1.40$0.52$0.28$0.25
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.01$0.69$0.40$0.28$0.12
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.01$0.57$0.41$0.25$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.04$0.39$0.34$0.25$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.07$0.29$0.28$0.28$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.08$0.28$0.46$0.44$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.04$0.22$0.48
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.05$0.20$0.33
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.04$0.04$0.01$0.12$0.11$0.01