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Transmission Access Policy Study Group Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-5499214

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Mar 29, 2016

Organization Profilewww.tapsgroup.org
7 North Pinckney St Room 235Madison, WI 53703

(417) 838-8576

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

88th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

96th percentile

60%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Up

$681,421

Up $256,823 (+60%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$681,421

Up $256,823 (+60%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue9th percentileNet Margin88th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,351,099

Up $190,175 (+16%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$1,094,276

Down $98,221 (-8.2%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$256,823

Up $288,396 (+913%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2013: $456,171Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $456,1712013Assets 2014: $424,598Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $424,5982014Assets 2015: $681,421Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $681,4212015Assets 2016: $999,608Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $999,6082016Assets 2017: $656,854Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $656,8542017Assets 2018: $770,361Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $770,3612018Assets 2019: $265,836Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $265,8362019Assets 2020: $281,951Liabilities 2020: $1Net Assets 2020: $281,9502020Assets 2021: $229,689Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $229,6892021Assets 2022: $321,037Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $321,0372022

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$681,421
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$681,421
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $1,141,549Expenses 2013: $921,611Net Income 2013: $219,9382013Revenue 2014: $1,160,924Expenses 2014: $1,192,497Net Income 2014: -$31,5732014Revenue 2015: $1,351,099Expenses 2015: $1,094,276Net Income 2015: $256,8232015Revenue 2016: $1,464,143Expenses 2016: $1,145,956Net Income 2016: $318,1872016Revenue 2017: $737,030Expenses 2017: $1,079,783Net Income 2017: -$342,7532017Revenue 2018: $1,339,431Expenses 2018: $1,089,815Net Income 2018: $249,6162018Revenue 2019: $810,601Expenses 2019: $1,315,124Net Income 2019: -$504,5232019Revenue 2020: $1,224,202Expenses 2020: $1,208,088Net Income 2020: $16,1142020Revenue 2021: $894,035Expenses 2021: $946,297Net Income 2021: -$52,2622021Revenue 2022: $1,132,604Expenses 2022: $1,041,256Net Income 2022: $91,3482022

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,351,099
Expenses$1,094,276
Net Income$256,823
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Mar 29, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,351,099
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

TAPS is a trade association that provides a forum for its members to identify common issues and challenges and to advocate for common goals, in partiular for a robust transmission grid and competitive wholesale electric markets that bring benefits like affordability and reliability to consumers, and, allows the development of the nation's renewable resources.

TAPS is a trade association that provides a forum for its members to identify common issues and challenges and advocate for common goals in particular for a robust transmission grid and competitive wholesale electric markets that bring benefits like affordability and reliability to consumers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$424,598$681,421▲ $256,823
Total Assets$424,598$681,421▲ $256,823
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$424,598$681,421▲ $256,823
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$424,598$681,421▲ $256,823
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$424,598$681,421▲ $256,823
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Duncan KincheloeChair
Jane CirrincioneVice Chair
Arash MoalemiDirector
Carol ChinnDirector
David MullettDirector
Duane DahlquistDirector
Fred ClarkDirector
Jolene ThompsonDirector
Kevin GadenDirector
Mike PetersDirector
Raj RaoDirector
Steve KaminskiDirector
Tom HellerDirector
Dave GeschwindSecretary
Dave OsburnTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
John TwittyExecutive Director and lobbyistPO Box 14364, Springfield, MO 65814$146,150
William GallagherPolicy consultant and research104 Hampton Meadows, Hampton, NH 03842$112,161
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,350,630
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$469
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$256,823
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$948,126
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$146,150
Total Fundraising Expense$1,569
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$598,384--$598,384
Fees for Services Lobbying$264,331--$264,331
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,075$73,075-$146,150
Travel$13,413$19,190-$32,603
Other Expenses$20,559--$20,559
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,241-$13,241
Office Expenses-$7,006-$7,006
Fees for Services Legal-$2,711-$2,711
Insurance-$1,570-$0
Advertising--$1,569$1,569
Total Functional Expenses$977,484$116,793$1,569$1,094,276
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$295,902
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$295,902
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

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

“The Treasurer and Executive Director review the 990 and report back to the Board of Directors with approval. The Board of Directors is provided with the finalized copy of the 990 for review, approval and questions.”

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

“The Board of Directors are annually requested to state any conflict of interest and are re-acquainted with organizational policy”

Form 990, Part VI, Section V, Line 15A 5B

“The Board of Directors review contracts and compensation for all management positions on an annual basis. Comparable positions and compensation are considered in offering ongoing contracts for management”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes all of its public documents, including the 990, available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Transmission Access Policy Study Group Inc
EIN
27-5499214
Phone
4178388576
Address
7 North Pinckney St Room 235, Madison, WI 53703

Signing Officer

Name
Duncan Kincheloe
Title
Chair
Signed
2016-03-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Duncan Kincheloe
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Accede CPA
Address
7 N Pinckney St Ste 235, Madison, WI 53703
Preparer
Catherine A Joy
Phone
6082096421
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Treasurer and Executive Director review the 990 and report back to the Board of Directors with approval. The Board of Directors is provided with the finalized copy of the 990 for review, approval and questions.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Directors are annually requested to state any conflict of interest and are re-acquainted with organizational policy
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Directors review contracts and compensation for all management positions on an annual basis. Comparable positions and compensation are considered in offering ongoing contracts for management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes all of its public documents, including the 990, available upon request
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$681,421
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$681,421
Revenue
$1,351,099
Expenses
$1,094,276
Net income
$256,823
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.00$0.32$1.13$1.04$0.09
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.89$0.95$0.05
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.22$1.21$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.81$1.32$0.50
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.77$0.00$0.77$1.34$1.09$0.25
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.74$1.08$0.34
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.00$1.00$1.46$1.15$0.32
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.68$1.35$1.09$0.26
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$1.16$1.19$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$1.14$0.92$0.22