Civic Intelligence

The Basic Idea Ministries Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-3374066

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 23, 2016

1131 Riverbend RoadDawsonville, GA 30534

(770) 734-6824

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

61st percentile

8.2%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$38,077

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

84th percentile

51%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2015

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

9.0%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2015

Assets

Up

$36,588

Up $30,135 (+467%) from 2011

Net Assets

Up

$19,509

Up $13,307 (+215%) from 2011

Liabilities

Up

$17,079

Up $16,828 (+6704%) from 2011

Revenue

Up

$112,646

Up $47,403 (+73%) from 2011

Expenses

Up

$103,386

Up $41,490 (+67%) from 2011

Net Income

Up

$9,260

Up $5,913 (+177%) from 2011

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2011: $6,453Liabilities 2011: $251Net Assets 2011: $6,2022011Assets 2015: $36,588Liabilities 2015: $17,079Net Assets 2015: $19,5092015Assets 2017: $20,808Liabilities 2017: $8,208Net Assets 2017: $12,6002017

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$36,588
Liabilities$17,079
Net Assets$19,509

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $65,243Expenses 2011: $61,896Net Income 2011: $3,3472011Revenue 2015: $112,646Expenses 2015: $103,386Net Income 2015: $9,2602015Revenue 2017: $87,255Expenses 2017: $104,111Net Income 2017: -$16,8562017

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$112,646
Expenses$103,386
Net Income$9,260
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 23, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$112,646
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To spread the gospel of jesus christ and to demonstrate its relevancy and application to everyday life, including marriage. We will accomplish this through all available means including developing, publishing and distributing biblically-based study and counselling curricula for married couples, providing necessary tools, education and instruction for proper delivery and reception of such curricula and related biblical principles and materials.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND MENTORING, COORDINATING AND FACILITATING VARIOUS OTHER RELATED PROJECTS, OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES, AND ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST.$43,743-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DAVID LEWISPresidentFT$38,077-$38,077
Carol LewisSecretaryPT$13,846-$13,846
DARRELL FLOWEDirector-$0--
MICHAEL GILOGORSKIDirector-$0--
JEANNE WARDDirector-$0--
PATRICIA CHEEKDirector-$0--
Linda DAvanzoTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Basic Idea Ministries Inc
EIN
27-3374066
Phone
7707346824
Address
1131 Riverbend Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Signing Officer

Name
David Lewis
Title
President
Signed
2016-05-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Merritt & Barnes LLC
Address
200 Sandy Springs Place NE Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30328
Preparer
Scott Merritt CPA
Phone
4046366638
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $296

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $540

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $5693

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $4178

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $843

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $7841

Other Expenses.1

Contract Labor $18930

Other Expenses.2

RESOURCES $1534

Other Expenses.3

Telephone $1516

Other Expenses.4

Automobile expense $1512

Other Expenses.5

Dues $703

Other Expenses.7

BANK CHARGES $346

Other Expenses.8

REPAIRS $300

Other Expenses.9

Outside Services $168

Other Expenses.10

GIFTS $134

Other Assets.1001

Automobiles - Beginning $0 Automobiles - Ending $25545

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $375 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $187

Total Liabilities.1008

Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $7019 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $17079

Total Liabilities.1

PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Beginning $1613 PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Ending $0

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