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The Basic Idea Ministries Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-3374066

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 11, 2017

30 Eastover DriveCleveland, GA 30528

(770) 734-6824

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.8%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$46,538

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-9.4%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Down

$33,136

Down $3,452 (-9.4%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$29,456

Up $9,947 (+51%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$3,680

Down $13,399 (-78%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$128,122

Up $15,476 (+14%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$118,175

Up $14,789 (+14%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$9,947

Up $687 (+7.4%) from 2015

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 2016: $33,136Liabilities 2016: $3,680Net Assets 2016: $29,4562016Assets 2017: $20,808Liabilities 2017: $8,208Net Assets 2017: $12,6002017

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$33,136
Liabilities$3,680
Net Assets$29,456

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 2016: $128,122Expenses 2016: $118,175Net Income 2016: $9,9472016Revenue 2017: $87,255Expenses 2017: $104,111Net Income 2017: -$16,8562017

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$128,122
Expenses$118,175
Net Income$9,947
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 11, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$128,122
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.$100,450-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DAVID LEWISPresidentFT$46,538-$46,538
Carol LewisSecretaryPT$18,462-$18,462
DARRELL FLOWEDirector-$0--
MICHAEL GILOGORSKIDirector-$0--
Bob 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
30 Eastover Drive, Cleveland, GA 30528

Signing Officer

Name
David Lewis
Title
President
Signed
2017-05-11
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 $219

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $3226

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $3798

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $5427

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $7115

Other Expenses.1

Contract Labor $14066

Other Expenses.2

RESOURCES $3856

Other Expenses.3

Telephone $867

Other Expenses.4

BANK CHARGES $814

Other Expenses.5

Dues $759

Other Expenses.6

REPAIRS $621

Other Expenses.7

STAFF DEVELOPMENT $535

Other Expenses.8

Automobile expense $267

Other Expenses.10

LICENSES AND FEES $51

Other Assets.1001

Automobiles - Beginning $25545 Automobiles - Ending $20305

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $187 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1008

Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $17079 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $3680

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