Civic Intelligence

A Blade of Grass Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-4311567

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on Jul 26, 2021

81 Prospect StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201

(646) 945-0872

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

16th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$147,461

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

58%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Down

$1,298,060

Down $308,517 (-19%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$1,145,947

Down $227,880 (-17%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$152,113

Down $80,637 (-35%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$657,906

Up $240,975 (+58%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$856,980

Down $155,557 (-15%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$199,074

Up $396,532 (+67%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $3,763,199Liabilities 2014: $18,536Net Assets 2014: $3,744,6632014Assets 2018: $2,223,934Liabilities 2018: $193,066Net Assets 2018: $2,030,8682018Assets 2019: $1,606,577Liabilities 2019: $232,750Net Assets 2019: $1,373,8272019Assets 2020: $1,298,060Liabilities 2020: $152,113Net Assets 2020: $1,145,9472020Assets 2021: $976,698Liabilities 2021: $131,056Net Assets 2021: $845,6422021Assets 2022: $939,407Liabilities 2022: $15,141Net Assets 2022: $924,2662022Assets 2023: $779,572Liabilities 2023: $11,976Net Assets 2023: $767,5962023Assets 2024: $1,817,424Liabilities 2024: $13,034Net Assets 2024: $1,804,3902024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$1,298,060
Liabilities$152,113
Net Assets$1,145,947

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $269,432Expenses 2014: $726,109Net Income 2014: -$456,6772014Revenue 2018: $381,621Expenses 2018: $1,082,120Net Income 2018: -$700,4992018Revenue 2019: $416,931Expenses 2019: $1,012,537Net Income 2019: -$595,6062019Revenue 2020: $657,906Expenses 2020: $856,980Net Income 2020: -$199,0742020Revenue 2021: $198,657Expenses 2021: $535,461Net Income 2021: -$336,8042021Revenue 2022: $618,228Expenses 2022: $433,888Net Income 2022: $184,3402022Revenue 2023: $268,734Expenses 2023: $462,710Net Income 2023: -$193,9762023Revenue 2024: $1,641,138Expenses 2024: $689,564Net Income 2024: $951,5742024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$657,906
Expenses$856,980
Net Income-$199,074
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
Jul 26, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,341,111
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A blade of grass fund nurtures socially engaged art. We provide resources to artists who demonstrate artistic excellence and serve as innovative conduits for social change. We evaluate the quality of work in this evolving field by fostering an inclusive, practical discourse about the aesthetics, function, ethics, and meaning of socially engaged art that resonates within and outside the contemporary art dialogue.

A blade of grass fund is an arts organization that creates web and print media, engaging public programs, and reserach about socially engaged art projects; advocates for artists working in non-art contexts; and provides direct financial support to socially engaged art projects.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,164,192$920,672▼ $243,520
Pledges and Grants Receivable$291,389$208,990▼ $82,399
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$95,636$116,705▲ $21,069
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$44,510$31,911▼ $12,599
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,500$18,981▲ $15,481
Accounts Receivable-$801-
Total Assets$1,606,577$1,298,060▼ $308,517
Other Assets Total$7,350$0▼ $7,350
Liabilities
Grants Payable$126,000--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$91,665-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$73,845$60,448▼ $13,397
Other Liabilities$32,905$0▼ $32,905
Total Liabilities$232,750$152,113▼ $80,637
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,056,570$915,947▼ $140,623
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$317,257$230,000▼ $87,257
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,373,827$1,145,947▼ $227,880
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,606,577$1,298,060▼ $308,517

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$24,683$95,652$120,335
Equipment$7,228$6,750$13,978
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Deborah FisherExecutive DirectorFT$134,133$13,328$147,461

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shelley Frost RubinFounder and Chair of Board
Annette BlumBoard Member
Brett CookBoard Member
Eva HallerBoard Member
Jack OsbornBoard Member
Lee SkolnickBoard Member
Michael PremoBoard Member
Michael QuattroneBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$556,948
Program Service Revenue
$1,327
Investment Income
$87,390
Other Revenue
$12,241
All Other Contributions
$457,071
Change in Net Assets
$-199,074
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$528,295
Other Expenses$272,685
Total Fundraising Expense$188,910
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$56,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$192,071$29,860$97,755$319,686
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,017$68,034$34,017$136,068
Fees for Services Other$105,218$7,279$11,430$123,927
Grants to Domestic Individuals$56,000--$56,000
Occupancy$20,598$16,169$11,592$48,359
Payroll Taxes$17,718$7,268$10,219$35,205
Fees for Services Accounting-$30,618-$30,618
Other Employee Benefits$17,018$3,522$8,894$29,434
Office Expenses$14,610$3,268$3,126$21,004
Depreciation Depletion$8,584$3,522$4,951$17,057
Pension Plan Contributions$5,053$384$2,465$7,902
Travel$3,444$2,711-$6,155
Advertising$1,454$234-$1,688
Insurance$833$336$481$1,650
Other Expenses$59$1,054$3,980$1,113
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$661-$661
Fees for Services Legal-$275-$275
All Other Expenses$12$138-$150
Total Functional Expenses$485,338$182,732$188,910$856,980
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$23,087
Fundraising Gross Income$23,087
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Gala$41,264$23,087$8,851$14,236
Total Events$41,264$23,087$23,087$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
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, Section A, Line 2

Shelley frost rubin, founder and chair of board, and basha frost rubin, board member - family relationship shelley frost rubin, founder and chair of board, and deborah fisher, executive director - business relationship

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The organization's form 990 is prepared by its independent accountants. It is reviewed by the organization's bookkeeper, executive director, and finance and audit committee prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The organization has a conflict of interest policy with respect to directors, officers and key employees that have an interest (either financially or through an affiliation with a transacting party) in a transaction that the board is considering for its approval. Prior to a director's initial election to the board, or an officer or key employee's employment, and thereafter on an annual basis, all directors, officers, and key employees shall annually sign and submit to the secretary of the corporation a statement which affirms such person: (a) has received a copy of this policy, (b) has read and understands the policy, and (c) has agreed to comply with the policy. The policy provides for (a) disclosure to the board by the interested director of his or her interest in the transaction, and (b) having the interested director abstain from any vote taken by the board on the transaction.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The executive director's salary is approved by the board of directors, and was determined by reviewing forms 990 of other similarly sized organizations. The organization has no other compensated officers or key employees.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes these documents available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Blade of Grass Fund
EIN
27-4311567
Phone
6469450872
Address
81 PROSPECT STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11201

Signing Officer

Name
Deborah Fisher
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6469450872
Signed
2021-07-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deborah Fisher
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
Address
551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10176
Preparer
Frederick Martens
Phone
2126972299
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Videography and photography: program service expenses 14,053. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,053. Communications: program service expenses 553. Management and general expenses 226. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 779. Program assessment: program service expenses 11,936. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,936. Honraria: program service expenses 32,900. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 32,900. Other professional fees: program service expenses 45,776. Management and general expenses 7,053. Fundraising expenses 11,430. Total expenses 64,259.

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A BLADE OF GRASS FUND CONDUCTS FIELD RESEARCH ON EACH PROJECT THAT IT SUPPORTS, BOTH IN ORDER TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SOCIALLY ENGAGED ARE AND TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS WERE UTILIZED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SHELLEY FROST RUBIN, FOUNDER AND CHAIR OF BOARD, AND BASHA FROST RUBIN, BOARD MEMBER - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP SHELLEY FROST RUBIN, FOUNDER AND CHAIR OF BOARD, AND DEBORAH FISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY ITS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. IT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKKEEPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH RESPECT TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE AN INTEREST (EITHER FINANCIALLY OR THROUGH AN AFFILIATION WITH A TRANSACTING PARTY) IN A TRANSACTION THAT THE BOARD IS CONSIDERING FOR ITS APPROVAL. PRIOR TO A DIRECTOR'S INITIAL ELECTION TO THE BOARD, OR AN OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT, AND THEREAFTER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS POLICY, (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, AND (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. THE POLICY PROVIDES FOR (A) DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD BY THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR OF HIS OR HER INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION, AND (B) HAVING THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTE TAKEN BY THE BOARD ON THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND WAS DETERMINED BY REVIEWING FORMS 990 OF OTHER SIMILARLY SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO OTHER COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,053. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,053. COMMUNICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 553. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 226. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 779. PROGRAM ASSESSMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,936. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,936. HONRARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 32,900. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,900. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,776. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,053. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 11,430. TOTAL EXPENSES 64,259.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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