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Road Back Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 31-1364545

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jul 26, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.ROADBACK.ORG
PO Box 410184Cambridge, MA 02141

(617) 227-1556

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

95th percentile

68%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

61st percentile

8.3%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

86%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$141,054

Up $10,869 (+8.3%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$141,054

Up $14,744 (+12%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $3,875 (-100%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

Up

$21,596

Up $9,996 (+86%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$6,852

Down $19,483 (-74%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$14,744

Up $29,479 (+200%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $152,529Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $152,5292012Assets 2013: $141,045Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $141,0452013Assets 2014: $130,185Liabilities 2014: $3,875Net Assets 2014: $126,3102014Assets 2015: $141,054Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $141,0542015Assets 2016: $145,553Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $145,5532016Assets 2017: $153,021Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $153,0212017

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$141,054
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$141,054
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

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

$40K$20K$0-$20KExpenses 2012: $11,2152012Revenue 2013: $2,991Expenses 2013: $14,475Net Income 2013: -$11,4842013Revenue 2014: $11,600Expenses 2014: $26,335Net Income 2014: -$14,7352014Revenue 2015: $21,596Expenses 2015: $6,852Net Income 2015: $14,7442015Revenue 2016: $14,947Expenses 2016: $10,448Net Income 2016: $4,4992016Revenue 2017: $15,664Expenses 2017: $8,196Net Income 2017: $7,4682017

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$21,596
Expenses$6,852
Net Income$14,744
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jul 26, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$21,596
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Road back foundation promotes education about treatment of rheumatic diseases with antibiotics and serves as a patient and physician resource for the exchange and dissemination of information on research.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,711$115,795▲ $5,084
Intangible Assets$15,500--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$14,725-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,974$10,534▲ $6,560
Total Assets$130,185$141,054▲ $10,869
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,875--
Total Liabilities$3,875$0▼ $3,875
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$126,310$141,054▲ $14,744
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$126,310$141,054▲ $14,744
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$130,185$141,054▲ $10,869

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$14,725$775$15,500
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cheryl E FergusonPresident
Bonnie LucasDirector
Katherine PoehlmannDirector
Lyn GamwellDirector
Marion OdgersDirector
Cheryl FergusonActing Secre
Madeleine Kangsen ScammellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$21,567
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$29
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$21,567
Change in Net Assets
$14,744
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,852
Total Fundraising Expense$1,467
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting$854$124$52$1,030
All Other Expenses$594$216$24$834
Depreciation Depletion$775--$775
Other Expenses$448$65$27$540
Conferences and Meetings$160$23$10$193
Total Functional Expenses$4,689$696$1,467$6,852
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
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 9

“Cheryl e. Ferguson 6745 brooks lane loomis, ca 95650”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Road Back Foundation
EIN
31-1364545
Phone
6172271556
Address
PO BOX 410184, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Signing Officer

Name
Madeleine Kangsen Scammell
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6172271556
Signed
2016-07-26

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cheryl E Ferguson
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Robert G Rice Pc
Address
196 BOSTON AVE STE 2000, MEDFORD, MA 02155-4252
Preparer
Robert G Rice Pc
Phone
7813962600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“Serve as antibiotic protocol network contacts, or apnc's, to provide individual contact for those needing more direct support. The foundation also publishes a periodic e-bulletin newsletter to provide updated information about antibiotic therapy for rheumatic diseases,current research developments in this area, and explanations about aspects of the diseases. The e-bullitin is provided free of charge to anyone who signs up for it via the web site.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The roadback foundation has funded basic research in order to furthur understand the mode of action of antibiotics for the treatment of rheumatic diseases. The major activity of the foundation is the dissemination of information , reports about clinical studies, etc., to patients and healthcare professionals around the world. The foundation has no paid employees and volunteers run all of the programs. Most of the information is distributed through the web site of the organization. The foundation also maintains a voice mail service to accept telephone requests. In addition to this, local volunteers serve as antibiotic protocol network contacts, or apnc's, to provide individual contact for those needing more direct support. The foundation also publishes a periodic e-bulletin newsletter to provide updated information about antibiotic therapy for rheumatic diseases,current research developments in this area, and explanations about aspects of the diseases. The e-bullitin is provided free of charge to anyone who signs up for it via the web site.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Educational outreach 204 0 0 telephone 154 22 9 advertising 145 21 9 taxes - other 0 150 0 postage 91 13 6 bank charges 0 10 0”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$141,054
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$141,054
Revenue
$21,596
Expenses
$6,852
Net income
$14,744
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$0.16$0.08$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.00$1.46$0.15$0.10$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.00$1.41$0.22$0.07$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.04$1.26$0.12$0.26$0.15
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.00$1.41$0.03$0.14$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.53$0.00$1.53$0.11