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The Center for Educational Research and Development

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 31-1580637

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 18, 2016

Organization Profilewww.cerd.org

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384 Bel Marin Keys BlvdNovato, CA 94949

(866) 275-2373

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

89th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$76,078

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 39.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

88th percentile

70%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$207,431

Up $85,173 (+70%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$195,875

Up $74,718 (+62%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$11,556

Up $10,455 (+950%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$194,463

Up $29,871 (+18%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$116,878

Down $20,133 (-15%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$77,585

Up $50,004 (+181%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $23,551Liabilities 2012: $1,426Net Assets 2012: $22,1252012Assets 2014: $122,258Liabilities 2014: $1,101Net Assets 2014: $121,1572014Assets 2015: $207,431Liabilities 2015: $11,556Net Assets 2015: $195,8752015Assets 2017: $35,364Net Assets 2017: $35,3642017

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$207,431
Liabilities$11,556
Net Assets$195,875
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $97,119Expenses 2012: $89,628Net Income 2012: $7,4912012Revenue 2014: $164,592Expenses 2014: $137,011Net Income 2014: $27,5812014Revenue 2015: $194,463Expenses 2015: $116,878Net Income 2015: $77,5852015Revenue 2017: $14,494Expenses 2017: $104,064Net Income 2017: -$89,5702017

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$194,463
Expenses$116,878
Net Income$77,585
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 18, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$194,463
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CERD is a research and educational organization serving the public interest.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In Memphis, TN, Cerd applies its unique resilience evaluation approach to assess and help improve youth after school services for 100's of young people.-$87,658
Fraser Health, Maple Ridge Treatment Center. Resilience driven needs assessment and potential corresponding skills building. approx 50 people served.-$29,220
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JOEL BROWN PHDExecutive DirectorFT$64,198$11,880$76,078
JERRY BECKSecretary-$0--
BONNIE BENARDCFO-$0--
KATHLEEN LESTERDirector-$0--
ROBIN BRUSCATODirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Center for Educational Research and Development
EIN
31-1580637
Phone
8662752373
Address
384 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949

Signing Officer

Name
Joel Brown
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8662752373
Signed
2016-04-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
L & L Tax and Business Services
Address
384 BEL MARIN KEYS BLVD STE 125, NOVATO, CA 94949
Preparer
Karen a Lavsa Ea
Phone
4158842951
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Liability insurance 2150. Workmans comp insurance 304. Payroll taxes 6293. Supplies 5636. License and fees 1951. Payroll fees 948. Gifts 86. Repairs taxes 353.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 20

“Reimbursed expenses from 2014 paid in 2015 7211.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Credit card payable 1101. 11556.”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$207,431
Liabilities
$11,556
Net assets
$195,875
Revenue
$194,463
Expenses
$116,878
Net income
$77,585
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.35$0.14$1.04$0.90
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.12$1.96$1.94$1.17$0.78
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.01$1.21$1.65$1.37$0.28
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.01$0.22$0.97$0.90$0.07