Civic Intelligence

American Biogas Council

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-2221142

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 09, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.AMERICANBIOGASCOUNCIL.ORG
1211 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 650Washington, DC 20036

(202) 640-6595

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

0.88x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

70th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

70%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$370,720

Up $152,822 (+70%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$43,573

Up $46,625 (+1528%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$327,147

Up $106,197 (+48%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$441,369

Up $74,569 (+20%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$394,742

Up $42,829 (+12%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$46,627

Up $31,740 (+213%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2013: $37,295Liabilities 2013: $42,380Net Assets 2013: -$5,0852013Assets 2014: $87,275Liabilities 2014: $101,700Net Assets 2014: -$14,4252014Assets 2015: $54,935Liabilities 2015: $72,873Net Assets 2015: -$17,9382015Assets 2016: $217,898Liabilities 2016: $220,950Net Assets 2016: -$3,0522016Assets 2017: $370,720Liabilities 2017: $327,147Net Assets 2017: $43,5732017Assets 2019: $619,340Liabilities 2019: $557,968Net Assets 2019: $61,3722019Assets 2020: $870,848Liabilities 2020: $756,452Net Assets 2020: $114,3962020Assets 2021: $1,664,794Liabilities 2021: $1,197,769Net Assets 2021: $467,0252021Assets 2022: $2,932,339Liabilities 2022: $2,185,009Net Assets 2022: $747,3302022Assets 2024: $5,448,263Liabilities 2024: $3,938,747Net Assets 2024: $1,509,5162024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$370,720
Liabilities$327,147
Net Assets$43,573
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $297,041Expenses 2013: $296,345Net Income 2013: $6962013Revenue 2014: $302,126Expenses 2014: $311,466Net Income 2014: -$9,3402014Revenue 2015: $326,015Expenses 2015: $329,528Net Income 2015: -$3,5132015Revenue 2016: $366,800Expenses 2016: $351,913Net Income 2016: $14,8872016Revenue 2017: $441,369Expenses 2017: $394,742Net Income 2017: $46,6272017Revenue 2019: $535,036Expenses 2019: $570,125Net Income 2019: -$35,0892019Revenue 2020: $693,111Expenses 2020: $640,088Net Income 2020: $53,0232020Revenue 2021: $1,215,011Expenses 2021: $862,382Net Income 2021: $352,6292021Revenue 2022: $2,639,969Expenses 2022: $2,359,664Net Income 2022: $280,3052022Revenue 2024: $5,869,178Expenses 2024: $5,362,344Net Income 2024: $506,8342024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$441,369
Expenses$394,742
Net Income$46,627
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$441,369
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the american biogas council is to create jobs, environmental sustainability and energy independence by growing the american biogas industry.

To create jobs, environmental sustainability and energy independence.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$189,925$302,186▲ $112,261
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,673$43,234▲ $40,561
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25,300$25,300→ $0
Total Assets$217,898$370,720▲ $152,822
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$220,950$326,725▲ $105,775
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$342$764▲ $422
Other Liabilities$-342$-342→ $0
Total Liabilities$220,950$327,147▲ $106,197
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-3,052$43,573▲ $46,625
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-3,052$43,573▲ $46,625
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$217,898$370,720▲ $152,822
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bernie SheffChairman
Mark StoermannCo Vice-chair
Paul GreeneCo Vice-chair
Amy Mccrae KesslerDirector
Brian LangolfDirector
Caroline HenryDirector
Craig FrearDirector
Lauren TorettaDirector
Lisa McfaddenDirector
Nora Goldstein Ex-officioDirector
Norma McdonaldDirector
Paul RelisDirector
Susan RobinsonDirector
Patrick Serfass Ex-officioExecutive Director
Tony CallendrelloSecretary
Melissa Vanornum Ex-officioTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$361,210
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$80,158
Change in Net Assets
$46,627
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$394,742
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 Management---$212,612
Fees for Services Lobbying---$83,301
Fees for Services Other---$25,437
Travel---$13,625
All Other Expenses---$5,738
Office Expenses---$5,487
Other Expenses---$5,250
Fees for Services Accounting---$1,080
Insurance---$1,050
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$394,742
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$83,301
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$83,301
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Nybsg Escrow$-342
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The american biogas council (abc) contracts with technology transition corporation, a for-profit business in washington, dc, for managment services to the organization. In the calendar year ended december 31, 2017, abc paid ttc $219,600 for technical and administrative services. Patrick serfass, vice-president and shareholder of ttc, served as executive director of abc. The management fee attributable to services provided by mr. Serfass for the year was $41,379.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The abc is a member-based association of 220 members as of december 31,2017.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Per the abc bylaws article iv, section 13: an annual membership meeting shall be held each year at a time and place set by the board, at which members shall receive the annual reports of the directors, officers and committees, inlcuding the financial report, elect directors in accordance with section 19, and transact such other business as may germane.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The management company and executive director reviews form 990 for completeness and accuracy. Next form 990 is provided to the treasurer for review and approval for filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organizations makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Biogas Council
EIN
27-2221142
Phone
2026406595
Address
1211 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 650, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Patrick Serfass
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026406595
Signed
2018-10-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patrick Serfass
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Rlg Tax Advisors
Address
5100 27TH ROAD N, ARLINGTON, VA 22207
Preparer
Robert Grohs CPA
Phone
7035937391
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“ROUNDING -2.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ABC IS A MEMBER-BASED ASSOCIATION OF 220 MEMBERS AS OF DECEMBER 31,2017.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS FORM 990 FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY. NEXT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE TREASURER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL FOR FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATIONS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$370,720
Liabilities
$327,147
Net assets
$43,573
Revenue
$441,369
Expenses
$394,742
Net income
$46,627
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.45$3.94$1.51$5.87$5.36$0.51
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.93$2.19$0.75$2.64$2.36$0.28
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$1.20$0.47$1.22$0.86$0.35
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.76$0.11$0.69$0.64$0.05
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.56$0.06$0.54$0.57$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.33$0.04$0.44$0.39$0.05
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.22$0.00$0.37$0.35$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.07$0.02$0.33$0.33$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.10$0.01$0.30$0.31$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.01$0.30$0.30$0.00