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The Colossian Forum

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 27-4553768

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Sep 02, 2014

Organization ProfileCOLOSSIANFORUM.ORG

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940 Monroe Ave NW No 14049503

(616) 328-6016

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

78th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$98,359

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.5% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

97th percentile

205%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$472,847

Up $317,693 (+205%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$365,845

Up $248,151 (+211%) from 2012

Liabilities

Up

$107,002

Up $69,542 (+186%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

$858,521

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$680,625

Up $78,722 (+13%) from 2012

Net Income

$177,896

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $318,368Liabilities 2011: $7,691Net Assets 2011: $310,6772011Assets 2012: $155,154Liabilities 2012: $37,460Net Assets 2012: $117,6942012Assets 2013: $472,847Liabilities 2013: $107,002Net Assets 2013: $365,8452013Assets 2014: $471,938Liabilities 2014: $52,937Net Assets 2014: $419,0012014Assets 2015: $714,881Liabilities 2015: $49,870Net Assets 2015: $665,0112015Assets 2017: $2,055,977Liabilities 2017: $62,549Net Assets 2017: $1,993,4282017Assets 2018: $1,813,592Liabilities 2018: $68,110Net Assets 2018: $1,745,4822018Assets 2019: $1,130,277Liabilities 2019: $95,838Net Assets 2019: $1,034,4392019Assets 2020: $1,159,124Liabilities 2020: $59,215Net Assets 2020: $1,099,9092020Assets 2021: $1,512,175Liabilities 2021: $255,968Net Assets 2021: $1,256,2072021Assets 2022: $3,206,458Liabilities 2022: $1,617,766Net Assets 2022: $1,588,6922022Assets 2024: $2,410,474Liabilities 2024: $1,196,077Net Assets 2024: $1,214,3972024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$472,847
Liabilities$107,002
Net Assets$365,845
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $461,8272011Expenses 2012: $601,9032012Revenue 2013: $858,521Expenses 2013: $680,625Net Income 2013: $177,8962013Revenue 2014: $589,254Expenses 2014: $941,410Net Income 2014: -$352,1562014Revenue 2015: $1,455,185Expenses 2015: $1,209,175Net Income 2015: $246,0102015Revenue 2017: $2,686,515Expenses 2017: $1,387,576Net Income 2017: $1,298,9392017Revenue 2018: $1,151,875Expenses 2018: $1,399,821Net Income 2018: -$247,9462018Revenue 2019: $806,970Expenses 2019: $1,518,013Net Income 2019: -$711,0432019Revenue 2020: $1,345,321Expenses 2020: $1,279,851Net Income 2020: $65,4702020Revenue 2021: $1,637,343Expenses 2021: $1,481,046Net Income 2021: $156,2972021Revenue 2022: $1,847,632Expenses 2022: $1,515,147Net Income 2022: $332,4852022Revenue 2024: $2,238,310Expenses 2024: $2,093,710Net Income 2024: $144,6002024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$858,521
Expenses$680,625
Net Income$177,896
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Sep 2, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$859,477
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The colossian forum equips christians to transform cultural conflicts into opportunities for spiritual growth and witness.

The colossian forum is a ministry of reconciliation and education; hosting public and private forums on controversial topics concerning faith, science, and culture with scholars in their fields, church leaders, and student development leaders.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,163$362,207▲ $303,044
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$93,491$70,097▼ $23,394
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$15,000-
Intangible Assets-$9,356-
Accounts Receivable-$8,698-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,989-
Total Assets$155,154$472,847▲ $317,693
Other Assets Total$2,500$2,500→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$95,590-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$37,460$11,412▼ $26,048
Total Liabilities$37,460$107,002▲ $69,542
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$117,694$290,845▲ $173,151
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$75,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$117,694$365,845▲ $248,151
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$155,154$472,847▲ $317,693

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$45,377$19,644$65,021
Leasehold Improvements$24,720$11,456$36,176
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael GulkerPresidentFT$84,916$13,443$98,359

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jim BlankenmeyerBoard Chair
Dale RietbergBoard Member
Kurt BerendsBoard Member
Sid Jansma JrBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$753,986
Program Service Revenue
$100,360
Investment Income
$417
Other Revenue
$3,758
All Other Contributions
$753,986
Change in Net Assets
$177,896

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$858,521
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$156
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$858,677
Total Revenue per Form 990
$858,521
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$410,156
Other Expenses$270,469
Total Fundraising Expense$96,553
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$181,823$36,364$24,243$242,430
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,180$24,590$24,590$98,360
Conferences and Meetings$65,551--$65,551
Other Employee Benefits$36,047$5,193$2,342$43,582
Occupancy$25,786$5,157$3,438$34,381
Depreciation Depletion$23,017$4,604$3,069$30,690
Advertising--$27,807$27,807
Payroll Taxes$19,338$3,868$2,578$25,784
Information Technology$8,244$1,442$961$10,647
Fees for Services Accounting$3,126$7,293-$10,419
Travel$2,570$908$4,634$8,112
Office Expenses$4,451$891$1,212$6,554
Other Expenses$5,209--$5,209
Fees for Services Other$1,498$1,422$1,458$4,378
Fees for Services Legal-$3,487-$3,487
Insurance$1,655$330$221$2,206
All Other Expenses-$481-$481
Total Functional Expenses$488,042$96,030$96,553$680,625

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$680,781
Expenses per Audited Statements$680,625
Total Expenses per Form 990$680,625
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$156
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$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
No
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The director of operations, president and accountant review the form 990 for completeness and the president sends a copy of the form 990 to the directors prior to filing.”

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

“The board reviews and approves the presidents salary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
27-4553768
Phone
6163286016

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Gulker
Title
President
Phone
6163286016
Signed
2014-09-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Gulker
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
8
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Preparer
Michelle L Deridder
Phone
6165545800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“Appointment of the auditors is approved by the board of directors and professional services are overseen by the director of operations.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management believes that the organization does not have any uncertain tax positions that would be material to the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“OTHER LOSSES 156.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1OTHER LOSSES 156.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENTS SALARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARE OVERSEEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$472,847
Liabilities
$107,002
Net assets
$365,845
Revenue
$858,521
Expenses
$680,625
Net income
$177,896
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.41$1.20$1.21$2.24$2.09$0.14
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.21$1.62$1.59$1.85$1.52$0.33
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.51$0.26$1.26$1.64$1.48$0.16
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.16$0.06$1.10$1.35$1.28$0.07
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.13$0.10$1.03$0.81$1.52$0.71
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.81$0.07$1.75$1.15$1.40$0.25
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.06$1.99$2.69$1.39$1.30
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.05$0.67$1.46$1.21$0.25
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.05$0.42$0.59$0.94$0.35
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.11$0.37$0.86$0.68$0.18
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.04$0.12$0.60
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.01$0.31$0.46