Civic Intelligence

Big City Emergency Managers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-1498978

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 19, 2018

Organization Profilewww.bigcityem.org
1103 Priscilla Lane No 200Alexandria, VA 22308

(703) 655-7019

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

75th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

81st percentile

39%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-1.1%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$241,790

Up $68,429 (+39%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$238,322

Up $64,961 (+37%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$3,468

Up $3,468 from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Down

$339,750

Down $3,698 (-1.1%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$274,789

Down $16,632 (-5.7%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$64,961

Up $12,934 (+25%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $87,090Liabilities 2010: $32,490Net Assets 2010: $54,6002010Assets 2011: $127,214Liabilities 2011: $61,252Net Assets 2011: $65,9622011Assets 2012: $138,811Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $138,8112012Assets 2013: $151,620Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $151,6202013Assets 2014: $192,933Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $192,9332014Assets 2015: $121,334Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $121,3342015Assets 2016: $173,361Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $173,3612016Assets 2017: $241,790Liabilities 2017: $3,468Net Assets 2017: $238,3222017Assets 2018: $161,909Liabilities 2018: $24,079Net Assets 2018: $137,8302018Assets 2019: $105,359Liabilities 2019: $6,173Net Assets 2019: $99,1862019Assets 2020: $153,010Liabilities 2020: $48Net Assets 2020: $152,9622020Assets 2021: $151,032Liabilities 2021: $230Net Assets 2021: $150,8022021Assets 2022: $120,915Liabilities 2022: $152Net Assets 2022: $120,7632022Assets 2023: $139,234Liabilities 2023: $2,868Net Assets 2023: $136,3662023Assets 2024: $132,005Liabilities 2024: $93,480Net Assets 2024: $38,5252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$241,790
Liabilities$3,468
Net Assets$238,322
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $165,7902010Expenses 2011: $223,7272011Expenses 2012: $163,5242012Revenue 2013: $157,054Expenses 2013: $144,245Net Income 2013: $12,8092013Revenue 2014: $302,269Expenses 2014: $260,956Net Income 2014: $41,3132014Revenue 2015: $150,000Expenses 2015: $221,601Net Income 2015: -$71,6012015Revenue 2016: $343,448Expenses 2016: $291,421Net Income 2016: $52,0272016Revenue 2017: $339,750Expenses 2017: $274,789Net Income 2017: $64,9612017Revenue 2018: $190,000Expenses 2018: $290,492Net Income 2018: -$100,4922018Revenue 2019: $265,000Expenses 2019: $303,644Net Income 2019: -$38,6442019Revenue 2020: $151,000Expenses 2020: $97,224Net Income 2020: $53,7762020Revenue 2021: $268,600Expenses 2021: $270,760Net Income 2021: -$2,1602021Revenue 2022: $355,000Expenses 2022: $385,039Net Income 2022: -$30,0392022Revenue 2023: $300,000Expenses 2023: $284,397Net Income 2023: $15,6032023Revenue 2024: $333,250Expenses 2024: $431,091Net Income 2024: -$97,8412024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$339,750
Expenses$274,789
Net Income$64,961
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 19, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$339,750
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Foster the development and growth of robust and nimble emergency operations in the nation's largest, most at-risk metropolitan jurisdictions so that the country is better positioned to prevent, protect against, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from major incidents and catastrophic emergencies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$173,361$241,790▲ $68,429
Total Assets$173,361$241,790▲ $68,429
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$3,468-
Total Liabilities$0$3,468▲ $3,468
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$173,361$188,322▲ $14,961
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$50,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$173,361$238,322▲ $64,961
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$173,361$241,790▲ $68,429
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Barb GraffChair
Mark SloanVice Chair
Anne KronenbergDirector
Curt SommerhoffDirector
Ron PraterExecutive Director
Holly CrawfordSecretary
Dennis StoremskiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$339,750
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$339,750
Change in Net Assets
$64,961
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$274,789
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$176,052--$176,052
Fees for Services Management$96,000--$96,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,200-$1,200
Insurance$461--$461
Fees for Services Other$283--$283
Travel$75--$75
Other Expenses$35--$35
All Other Expenses$-70--$-70
Total Functional Expenses$273,589$1,200$0$274,789
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
Ron PraterOwner of Corner AllianceBCEM paid Corner Alliance a management fee which includes the services of Ron Prater as Executive Director.No$48,000
Ron PraterOwner of Bent Ear SolutionsBCEM pays Bent Ear Solutions a management fee which includes the services of Ron Prater as Executive Director.No$48,000
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
Yes
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

“Electronic review conducted.”

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

“Board of directors review and complete the conflict of interest policy forms on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Board of directors review and approve compensation of the organization's officers and key employees using comparability data and keep contemporaneous substatiation of the deliberations and decisions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Big City Emergency Managers Inc
EIN
27-1498978
Phone
7036557019
Address
1103 Priscilla Lane No 200, Alexandria, VA 22308

Signing Officer

Name
Ron Prater
Title
Director
Phone
7036557019
Signed
2018-04-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ron Prater
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312
Preparer
Shannon Blevins CPA
Phone
7036422700
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Satisfying the requirement Even though Big City Emergency Managers (BCEM) does not meet the 33 1/3 public support test, it is able to demonstrate that it has met the requirements for the facts and circumstances test. Did BCEM meet the 10% facts and circumstances requirement? Yes, BCEM's public support is 12.47% Are the sources of support diverse? BCEM is supported by a variety of corporations and individuals. Is the governing body representative? The governing body is represented by individuals independent from the contributing corporations, and includes members with professional expertise in policymaking, social policy research, law, and city management. Are the services of BCEM available to the public and does the public participate? Yes, participation in BCEM's activities cover 15 jurisdictions, representing almost 30% of the nation's population and 85% of the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant (UASI) funds that are allocated by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) annually. The activities of the Big City Emergency Managers, Inc. focuses on meeting the goals set forth above by fostering the promotion and exchange of experiences, best practices and lessons learned among its participants with the goal of preventing, protecting against, mitigating, preparing for, responding to and recovering from the full range of hazards that that may affect member jurisdictions. Such activities will include: Planning and presenting conferences for the Big City Emergency Managers to share best practices and lessons learned with regard to preventing, protecting against, mitigating, preparing for, and responding to, and recovering from the full range of hazards; Providing subject matter expertise to government panels, study groups, policy makers, to inform policy decisions, strategies, and guidance that are reflective of the unique qualities of Big Cities; Promoting the education and training of Big City Emergency Managers and their staff to improve the standard of performance and productivity; Providing information and educational materials to the media, educational institutions, Government and the public in general concerning the accomplishments of the Big City Emergency Management Community; Supporting research to investigate improvements in the emergency management discipline; Working to cultivate the support and respect of the public for the emergency management profession by promoting a professional standard of excellence; Promoting emergency management as an honorable and worthwhile career and occupational choice; and Performing and promoting such other activities as would further the goals of ensuring that Big City Emergency Managers are working to prevent, protect against, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the range of hazards that may affect these cities.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$241,790
Liabilities
$3,468
Net assets
$238,322
Revenue
$339,750
Expenses
$274,789
Net income
$64,961
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.93$0.39$3.33$4.31$0.98
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.39$0.03$1.36$3.00$2.84$0.16
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.00$1.21$3.55$3.85$0.30
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.51$0.00$1.51$2.69$2.71$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$1.51$0.97$0.54
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.06$0.99$2.65$3.04$0.39
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.62$0.24$1.38$1.90$2.90$1.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.42$0.03$2.38$3.40$2.75$0.65
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.73$0.00$1.73$3.43$2.91$0.52
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.00$1.21$1.50$2.22$0.72
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.00$1.93$3.02$2.61$0.41
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.00$1.52$1.57$1.44$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.39$0.00$1.39$1.64
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.27$0.61$0.66$2.24
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.87$0.32$0.55$1.66