Civic Intelligence

The Basic Idea Ministries Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-3374066

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 12, 2018

Organization Profilewww.thebasicidea.org
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

88th percentile

0.39x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

16th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$45,304

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 51.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Down

$20,808

Down $15,780 (-43%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$12,600

Down $6,909 (-35%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$8,208

Down $8,871 (-52%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$87,255

Down $25,391 (-23%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$104,111

Up $725 (+0.7%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$16,856

Down $26,116 (-282%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

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

2017

Assets$20,808
Liabilities$8,208
Net Assets$12,600
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

2017

Revenue$87,255
Expenses$104,111
Net Income-$16,856
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$87,255
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.$88,494-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DAVID LEWISPresidentFT$45,304-$45,304
Carol LewisSecretaryPT$18,013-$18,013
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
2018-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Barnes Merritt & Barnes LLC
Address
10 GLENLAKE PARKWAY NORTH TOWER SUI, ATLANTA, GA 30328
Preparer
Scott Merritt CPA
Phone
4046366638
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $21”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $1050”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $516”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $5240”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $4184”

Other Expenses.1

“Contract Labor $12717”

Other Expenses.2

“RESOURCES $2248”

Other Expenses.3

“Telephone $1261”

Other Expenses.4

“Dues $790”

Other Expenses.5

“BANK CHARGES $721”

Other Expenses.6

“STAFF DEVELOPMENT $360”

Other Expenses.7

“Automobile expense $332”

Other Expenses.9

“LICENSES AND FEES $30”

Other Assets.1001

“Automobiles - Beginning $20305 Automobiles - Ending $15065”

Total Liabilities.1008

“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $3680 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $8208”

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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,808
Liabilities
$8,208
Net assets
$12,600
Revenue
$87,255
Expenses
$104,111
Net income
-$16,856
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.08$0.13$0.87$1.04$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.17$0.20$1.13$1.03$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.65$0.62$0.03