Liabilities / Assets
27th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
22nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
96th percentile
Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
99th percentile
Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
97th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$4,391,370
Up $3,540,698 (+416%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$4,329,214
Up $3,507,052 (+427%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$62,156
Up $33,646 (+118%) from 2015
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$4,826,978
Up $3,371,305 (+232%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$1,319,926
Up $432,641 (+49%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$3,507,052
Up $2,938,664 (+517%) from 2015
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
- Signed
- Jul 6, 2017
- Return Version
- 2016v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $4,826,978
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
We strengthen the partnerships, strategies, and systems that advance environmental literacy, ensuring all California TK12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.
Ten strands is a san francisco-based nonprofit whose mission is to build and strengthen the partnerships and strategies that will bring environmental literacy to all of california's 6.2 million k-12 students.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $430,668 | $2,444,935 | ▲ $2,014,267 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $1,200,000 | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $420,004 | $743,964 | ▲ $323,960 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $2,471 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $850,672 | $4,391,370 | ▲ $3,540,698 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $28,510 | $62,156 | ▲ $33,646 |
| Total Liabilities | $28,510 | $62,156 | ▲ $33,646 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $190,053 | $3,648,050 | ▲ $3,457,997 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $632,109 | $681,164 | ▲ $49,055 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $822,162 | $4,329,214 | ▲ $3,507,052 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $850,672 | $4,391,370 | ▲ $3,540,698 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $2,471 | $1,181 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Cowe | CEO | FT | $140,000 | $10,853 | $150,853 |
| William Parish | President | FT | $120,000 | $2,400 | $122,400 |
| Joel Gingold | CFO | - | $23,237 | - | $23,237 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael M Howe | Board Chair |
| Andrea Lewis | Board Member |
| Candice Dickens-russell | Board Member |
| Jake Schatz | Board Member |
| John Mergendoller | Board Member |
| Kate Ridgway | Board Member |
| Sheila Nahi | Board Member |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,811,978
- Program Service Revenue
- $15,000
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $4,811,978
- Change in Net Assets
- $3,507,052
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Commercial | 1 | $28,265 | Fair Value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 1 | $28,265 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,826,978
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $4,826,978
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $4,826,978
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $798,745 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $521,181 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $193,304 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $167,200 | $26,800 | $66,000 | $260,000 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $87,735 | $16,520 | $83,426 | $187,681 |
| Other Expenses | $63,156 | - | - | $63,156 |
| All Other Expenses | $6,887 | $9,945 | $24,093 | $40,925 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $22,032 | $13,292 | - | $35,324 |
| Payroll Taxes | $19,160 | $15,084 | - | $34,244 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $33,467 | - | $33,467 |
| Occupancy | $4,240 | $4,240 | $19,785 | $28,265 |
| Office Expenses | - | $21,465 | - | $21,465 |
| Travel | $4,589 | $407 | - | $4,996 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | $3,932 | - | $3,932 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $981,470 | $145,152 | $193,304 | $1,319,926 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,319,926 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,319,926 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,319,926 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- No
- Backup withholding compliance
- 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
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“A draft copy of the 990 is provided to the organization which is then reviewed by the board of directors. After board review the 990 is then filed.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
“THE ORGANIZATION requires its board members to annually submit written confirmation of compliance with the policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“Available upon request”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ten Strands
- EIN
- 27-4118171
- Phone
- 4158787651
- Address
- PO Box 150869, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94915
Signing Officer
- Name
- Joel Gingold
- Title
- CFO
- Signed
- 2017-07-06
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Karen Cowe
- Formed
- 2010
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 20
Preparer
- Firm
- Bregante Company LLP CPAs
- Address
- 301 Battery St 2 Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA 94111
- Preparer
- Kenneth A Preston
- Phone
- 4157771001
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description
“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY STEERING COMMITTEE: Fundraised for, co-chaired, and served as project director and fiscal sponsor of State Superintendent of Public Instructions Environmental Literacy Steering Committee. Comprised of 30 prominent educational leaders and nonprofit stakeholders, the Steering Committee includes representatives from the California Department of Education and CalRecycle, three directors of the University of Californias Subject Matter Projects, and a member of the State Board of Education. The Steering Committee is working to implement recommendations from the Blueprint for Environmental Literacy to support school districts, teachers, and local program providers with the ultimate goal of achieving environmental literacy for all of Californias 6.2 million K12 students. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM RELATED TASKS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Managed marketing and communications for Ten Strands and the Environmental Literacy Steering Committee. Developed the organizations first annual report, a new Ten Strands website, managed two events highlighting Ten Strands programs and work, and attended several community and partner events throughout California highlighting environmental literacy. Ten Strands also did some advocacy work to obtain additional funding for printing the EEI Curriculum.”
Part III, line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“(cont'd) county offices of education, school districts and nonformal environmental education providers (e.g. Science museums, outdoor education programs) to ensure that teachers have access to high-quality, standards- and environment-based instructional materials that will help them meet common core standards, next generation science standards (ngss), history-social science standards, and support english language learners. We support professional learning opportunities and outdoor education resources so teachers can provide students with engaging environment-based education experiences both inside and outside the classroom.”
Financial Statement Notes
Part X : FIN48 Footnote
“Ten Strands income tax returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three years and four years, respectively, after they are filed. The Organization believes that there are no material uncertain tax positions which require adjustment to the financial statements or additional footnote disclosure.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Ten Strands income tax returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities, generally for three years and four years, respectively, after they are filed. The Organization believes that there are no material uncertain tax positions which require adjustment to the financial statements or additional footnote disclosure. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Part X : FIN48 Footnote |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY STEERING COMMITTEE: Fundraised for, co-chaired, and served as project director and fiscal sponsor of State Superintendent of Public Instructions Environmental Literacy Steering Committee. Comprised of 30 prominent educational leaders and nonprofit stakeholders, the Steering Committee includes representatives from the California Department of Education and CalRecycle, three directors of the University of Californias Subject Matter Projects, and a member of the State Board of Education. The Steering Committee is working to implement recommendations from the Blueprint for Environmental Literacy to support school districts, teachers, and local program providers with the ultimate goal of achieving environmental literacy for all of Californias 6.2 million K12 students. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM RELATED TASKS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Managed marketing and communications for Ten Strands and the Environmental Literacy Steering Committee. Developed the organizations first annual report, a new Ten Strands website, managed two events highlighting Ten Strands programs and work, and attended several community and partner events throughout California highlighting environmental literacy. Ten Strands also did some advocacy work to obtain additional funding for printing the EEI Curriculum. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER BOARD REVIEW THE 990 IS THEN FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE ORGANIZATION requires its board members to annually submit written confirmation of compliance with the policy. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Available upon request |
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $4,391,370
- Liabilities
- $62,156
- Net assets
- $4,329,214
- Revenue
- $4,826,978
- Expenses
- $1,319,926
- Net income
- $3,507,052