Civic Intelligence

Ema Foundation for Paper-Based Communications

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 31-1487941

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 11, 2020

Organization Profile
700 S Washington StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

(703) 739-2200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

28th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

94th percentile

62%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

21st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 21% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

70th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

11619%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,496,039

Up $738,503 (+11%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$7,426,562

Up $703,064 (+10%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$69,477

Up $35,439 (+104%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue28th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,130,289

Up $1,120,644 (+11619%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$427,225

Up $78,888 (+23%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$703,064

Up $1,041,756 (+308%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $5,849,914Liabilities 2010: $1,500Net Assets 2010: $5,848,4142010Assets 2011: $5,924,861Liabilities 2011: $21,971Net Assets 2011: $5,902,8902011Assets 2012: $6,113,821Liabilities 2012: $34,046Net Assets 2012: $6,079,7752012Assets 2017: $7,070,581Liabilities 2017: $8,391Net Assets 2017: $7,062,1902017Assets 2018: $6,757,536Liabilities 2018: $34,038Net Assets 2018: $6,723,4982018Assets 2019: $7,496,039Liabilities 2019: $69,477Net Assets 2019: $7,426,5622019Assets 2020: $7,499,640Liabilities 2020: $7,350Net Assets 2020: $7,492,2902020Assets 2021: $8,336,922Liabilities 2021: $4,000Net Assets 2021: $8,332,9222021Assets 2022: $8,054,404Liabilities 2022: $4,584Net Assets 2022: $8,049,8202022

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$7,496,039
Liabilities$69,477
Net Assets$7,426,562
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $261,7182010Expenses 2011: $297,6832011Expenses 2012: $383,8552012Revenue 2017: $966,469Expenses 2017: $315,506Net Income 2017: $650,9632017Revenue 2018: $9,645Expenses 2018: $348,337Net Income 2018: -$338,6922018Revenue 2019: $1,130,289Expenses 2019: $427,225Net Income 2019: $703,0642019Revenue 2020: $447,894Expenses 2020: $382,166Net Income 2020: $65,7282020Revenue 2021: $1,144,921Expenses 2021: $304,289Net Income 2021: $840,6322021Revenue 2022: $447,380Expenses 2022: $247,906Net Income 2022: $199,4742022

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,130,289
Expenses$427,225
Net Income$703,064
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 11, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,130,289
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To identify and analyze major trends that affect the Envelope Industry, especially the health and future of the Postal Administrations in North America and throughout the World.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$5,651,045$6,081,710▲ $430,665
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,035,326$1,353,530▲ $318,204
Pledges and Grants Receivable$43,350$37,000▼ $6,350
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,375$4,125▲ $2,750
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,580$3,143▼ $2,437
Total Assets$6,757,536$7,496,039▲ $738,503
Other Assets Total$20,860$16,531▼ $4,329
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,038$69,477▲ $35,439
Total Liabilities$34,038$69,477▲ $35,439
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,723,498$7,088,247▲ $364,749
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$338,315-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,723,498$7,426,562▲ $703,064
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,757,536$7,496,039▲ $738,503

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,143$10,317$13,460
Other Assets Org$16,531--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$265,647$38,200▲ $37,335-$245,343
2018$328,153$92,944▼ $4,646-$265,647
2017$301,482$104,386▲ $18,657-$328,153
2016$338,949$11,036--$301,482
2015$413,627$6,954--$338,949
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay21st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stephen E HartChairman
T Hunter WilsonImmediate Past Chairman
Maynard BenjaminPresident & CEO
Paul A SiegleVice Chairman
Andrew J SchipkeTrustee
Michael JaniaTrustee
Seth NewmanTrustee
Stephen M BunkerTrustee
Susan M LaChanceTrustee
Thomas J RewolinskiTrustee
Ron L WilsonEx-Officio
Russell J PackwoodSecretaryTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$112,100
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,018,189
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$112,100
Change in Net Assets
$703,064
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$412,725
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,500
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$6,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$30,000$142,259-$142,259
Payments to Affiliates-$125,000-$125,000
All Other Expenses$20$20,714-$20,734
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$20,000-$20,000
Travel$6,235$3,089-$9,324
Grants to Domestic Individuals$8,500--$8,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,000-$8,000
Other Salaries and Wages-$6,000-$6,000
Conferences and Meetings-$3,887-$3,887
Depreciation Depletion-$2,437-$2,437
Total Functional Expenses$95,839$331,386$0$427,225
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
There are no Uncertain Tax Position-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
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

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

“Members contribute to the Foundation and receive benefits including access to information related to the Postal Industry and can participate in activities of the Foundation, including membership on the Board of Trustees.”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“The Nomination Committee makes recomendations to the Board of Trustees, who then in turn submit their recommendations to the Leadership Council. The Leadership Council is comprised of any individual or Organization that has contributed over $50,000 to the Foundation.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The form 990 is reviewed by the Foundations Executive Committee prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy statements are updated at each annual meeting by each Trustee.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“The from 990 is made available to the general public upon request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The from 990 and Governing Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ema Foundation for Paper Based Communication
EIN
31-1487941
Address
700 S Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Maynard Benjamin
Title
President
Phone
7037392200
Signed
2020-10-11
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Blythe International Ltd
Address
8004 Springfield Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22152
Preparer
Michael B Saylor
Phone
7034027970
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X)

“EMA Foundation believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statemenst or that would have an effect on its tax-exempt status. There are no unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities that need to be recorded.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The form 990 is reviewed by the Foundations Executive Committee prior to filing.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The from 990 and Governing Documents are made available upon request.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,496,039
Liabilities
$69,477
Net assets
$7,426,562
Revenue
$1,130,289
Expenses
$427,225
Net income
$703,064
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.05$0.00$8.05$0.45$0.25$0.20
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.34$0.00$8.33$1.14$0.30$0.84
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.50$0.01$7.49$0.45$0.38$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.50$0.07$7.43$1.13$0.43$0.70
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.76$0.03$6.72$0.01$0.35$0.34
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.07$0.01$7.06$0.97$0.32$0.65
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.11$0.03$6.08$0.38
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.92$0.02$5.90$0.30
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.85$0.00$5.85$0.26