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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Commission Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-2220709

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 31, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.NIAGARAFALLSUNDERGROUNDRAILROAD.ORG
PO Box 2733 615 Main StreetNiagara Falls, NY 14302

(716) 845-6000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE S • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE S • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

97th percentile

95%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE S • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

28th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • NTEE S • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE S • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

0.0%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE S • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,487,678

Up $338,106 (+16%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$2,480,429

Up $333,792 (+16%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$7,249

Up $4,314 (+147%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$350,000

Flat from 2014

Expenses

Down

$16,208

Down $1,751 (-9.7%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$333,792

Up $1,751 (+0.5%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $248,025Liabilities 2011: $40,000Net Assets 2011: $208,0252011Assets 2012: $136,299Liabilities 2012: $44,332Net Assets 2012: $91,9672012Assets 2013: $1,814,596Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,814,5962013Assets 2014: $2,149,572Liabilities 2014: $2,935Net Assets 2014: $2,146,6372014Assets 2015: $2,487,678Liabilities 2015: $7,249Net Assets 2015: $2,480,4292015Assets 2016: $2,560,194Liabilities 2016: $23,259Net Assets 2016: $2,536,9352016Assets 2017: $2,671,257Liabilities 2017: $228,195Net Assets 2017: $2,443,0622017Assets 2018: $2,236,319Liabilities 2018: $18,267Net Assets 2018: $2,218,0522018Assets 2019: $1,923,868Liabilities 2019: $587Net Assets 2019: $1,923,2812019Assets 2020: $1,828,019Liabilities 2020: $78,646Net Assets 2020: $1,749,3732020Assets 2021: $1,844,417Liabilities 2021: $157,253Net Assets 2021: $1,687,1642021Assets 2022: $2,897,546Liabilities 2022: $165,598Net Assets 2022: $2,731,9482022Assets 2023: $2,634,917Liabilities 2023: $189,604Net Assets 2023: $2,445,3132023Assets 2024: $2,259,275Liabilities 2024: $180,010Net Assets 2024: $2,079,2652024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,487,678
Liabilities$7,249
Net Assets$2,480,429
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth40th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $0Expenses 2011: $94,769Net Income 2011: -$94,7692011Revenue 2012: $10,000Expenses 2012: $126,058Net Income 2012: -$116,0582012Revenue 2013: $1,750,000Expenses 2013: $27,371Net Income 2013: $1,722,6292013Revenue 2014: $350,000Expenses 2014: $17,959Net Income 2014: $332,0412014Revenue 2015: $350,000Expenses 2015: $16,208Net Income 2015: $333,7922015Revenue 2016: $204,943Expenses 2016: $148,437Net Income 2016: $56,5062016Revenue 2017: $2,281Expenses 2017: $96,154Net Income 2017: -$93,8732017Revenue 2018: $146,987Expenses 2018: $371,997Net Income 2018: -$225,0102018Revenue 2019: $158,719Expenses 2019: $453,490Net Income 2019: -$294,7712019Revenue 2020: $201,206Expenses 2020: $375,114Net Income 2020: -$173,9082020Revenue 2021: $331,629Expenses 2021: $393,838Net Income 2021: -$62,2092021Revenue 2022: $1,458,044Expenses 2022: $413,260Net Income 2022: $1,044,7842022Revenue 2023: $457,188Expenses 2023: $743,823Net Income 2023: -$286,6352023Revenue 2024: $407,068Expenses 2024: $773,116Net Income 2024: -$366,0482024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$350,000
Expenses$16,208
Net Income$333,792
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 31, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$350,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

It is the mission of the niagara falls underground railroad heritage commission to undertake all necessary actions to facilitate the creation of the niagara falls underground railroad heritage area consistent with chapter 372 of the laws of 2008 of the state of new york which establishes the niagara falls underground heritage area within the city of niagara falls, new york; andto complete a management plan to ensure the long term preservation and maintenance of such a heritage area and provide for the implementation and sustainability of undertaking recommendations of the completed management plan.

It is the mission of the niagara falls underground railroad heritage area commission to educate and inform the community about the rich local heritage associated with the underground railroad and abolitionist movement, and to conserve and enhance the histroic, cultural, economic and architectual resources of niagara falls. The commission will accomplish this by working with national, regional, state and local agencies, institutions, and organizations and with the local niagara falls residents, as described in this plan.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,149,572$2,487,678▲ $338,106
Total Assets$2,149,572$2,487,678▲ $338,106
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,935$7,249▲ $4,314
Total Liabilities$2,935$7,249▲ $4,314
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,146,637$2,480,429▲ $333,792
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,146,637$2,480,429▲ $333,792
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,149,572$2,487,678▲ $338,106
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay28th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill BradberryChairperson
Denise EasterlingVice President/treasurer
Anthony Restaino SrDirector
Carol MurphyDirector
Charles WalkerDirector
Dr Seneca VaughtDirector
Kenneth WagnerDirector
Mark a OnesiDirector
Percy W Abrams PhdDirector
Renae KimbleDirector
Tricia a MezhirDirector
Zachary CasaleDirector
Tom DesantisSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$350,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$333,792
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$16,208
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
Fees for Services Legal-$6,279-$6,279
Fees for Services Management$6,239--$6,239
Fees for Services Other-$3,553-$3,553
Office Expenses-$137-$137
Total Functional Expenses$6,239$9,969$0$16,208
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“During the year ended december 31, 2015, the bylaws were amended regarding the board of directors. As amended, the board of directors shall consist of no less than nine and no more than fifteen members as determined by the board. The board shall elect the directors for terms of two years each.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“An electronic copy of the 990 is provided to board members prior to filing.”

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

“The board reviews the policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Niagara Falls Underground Railroad
EIN
27-2220709
Phone
7168456000
Address
PO BOX 2733 615 MAIN STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302

Signing Officer

Name
William Bradberry
Title
President
Phone
7168456000
Signed
2016-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Bradberry
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Lumsden & Mccormick Llp
Address
369 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202
Preparer
Donna M Gonser
Phone
7168563300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,553. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,553.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD REVIEWS THE POLICY ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,553. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,553.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,487,678
Liabilities
$7,249
Net assets
$2,480,429
Revenue
$350,000
Expenses
$16,208
Net income
$333,792
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.26$0.18$2.08$0.41$0.77$0.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.19$2.45$0.46$0.74$0.29
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$0.17$2.73$1.46$0.41$1.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.16$1.69$0.33$0.39$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.08$1.75$0.20$0.38$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.00$1.92$0.16$0.45$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.02$2.22$0.15$0.37$0.23
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.23$2.44$0.00$0.10$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.56$0.02$2.54$0.20$0.15$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.01$2.48$0.35$0.02$0.33
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.15$0.00$2.15$0.35$0.02$0.33
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.00$1.81$1.75$0.03$1.72
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.04$0.09$0.01$0.13$0.12
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.04$0.21$0.00$0.09$0.09