Civic Intelligence

The Basic Idea Ministries Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-3374066

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 14, 2019

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

82nd percentile

0.16x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

40th percentile

-0.0%

Higher net margin than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$13,333

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.1% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$14,979

Down $5,829 (-28%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$12,597

Down $3 (-0.0%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$2,382

Down $5,826 (-71%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin40th percentile

Revenue

Down

$66,214

Down $21,041 (-24%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$66,217

Down $37,894 (-36%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$3

Up $16,853 (+100%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th 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: $12,6002017Assets 2018: $14,979Liabilities 2018: $2,382Net Assets 2018: $12,5972018

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$14,979
Liabilities$2,382
Net Assets$12,597
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st 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: -$16,8562017Revenue 2018: $66,214Expenses 2018: $66,217Net Income 2018: -$32018

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$66,214
Expenses$66,217
Net Income-$3
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$66,214
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.$56,285-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Carol LewisSecretaryPT$13,333-$13,333
DAVID LEWISPresidentFT$9,167-$9,167
DARRELL FLOWEDirector-$0--
MICHAEL GILOGORSKIDirector-$0--
Bob WardDirector-$0--
PATRICIA CHEEKDirector-$0--
Linda D'AvanzoTreasurer-$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
2019-05-14
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.1002

“Office Expenses $1281”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $10616”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $84”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $5240”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $4268”

Other Expenses.1

“Contract Labor $10632”

Other Expenses.2

“RESOURCES $1847”

Other Expenses.3

“Telephone $1262”

Other Expenses.4

“BANK CHARGES $997”

Other Expenses.5

“Automobile expense $875”

Other Expenses.6

“Dues $520”

Other Expenses.7

“GIFTS $452”

Other Expenses.8

“STAFF DEVELOPMENT $443”

Other Expenses.9

“Repairs and maintenance $116”

Other Expenses.11

“LICENSES AND FEES $51”

Other Assets.1001

“Automobiles - Beginning $15065 Automobiles - Ending $9825”

Total Liabilities.1008

“Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Beginning $8208 Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable - Ending $2382”

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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,979
Liabilities
$2,382
Net assets
$12,597
Revenue
$66,214
Expenses
$66,217
Net income
-$3
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.02$0.13$0.66$0.66$0.00
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