Civic Intelligence

Shepherds Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 31-1724639

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 08, 2017

Organization Profilewww.shepherdsinc.com
299 Washington AveBridgeport, CT 06604

(203) 367-4273

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

28th percentile

-5.6%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$34,487

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

3.0%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Down

$226,714

Down $51,735 (-19%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$218,214

Down $33,832 (-13%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$8,500

Down $17,903 (-68%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$626,706

Up $18,008 (+3.0%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$661,647

Down $34,813 (-5.0%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$34,941

Up $52,821 (+60%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $231,151Liabilities 2010: $84,796Net Assets 2010: $146,3552010Assets 2011: $248,407Liabilities 2011: $93,956Net Assets 2011: $154,4512011Assets 2012: $208,798Liabilities 2012: $13,187Net Assets 2012: $195,6112012Assets 2013: $239,434Liabilities 2013: $12,849Net Assets 2013: $226,5852013Assets 2014: $364,127Liabilities 2014: $24,019Net Assets 2014: $340,1082014Assets 2015: $278,449Liabilities 2015: $26,403Net Assets 2015: $252,0462015Assets 2016: $226,714Liabilities 2016: $8,500Net Assets 2016: $218,2142016Assets 2017: $211,867Liabilities 2017: $8,800Net Assets 2017: $203,0672017Assets 2018: $213,072Liabilities 2018: $9,072Net Assets 2018: $204,0002018Assets 2019: $586,574Liabilities 2019: $12,194Net Assets 2019: $574,3802019Assets 2022: $519,213Liabilities 2022: $6,190Net Assets 2022: $513,0232022Assets 2023: $598,657Liabilities 2023: $114,281Net Assets 2023: $484,3762023Assets 2025: $862,617Liabilities 2025: $10,792Net Assets 2025: $851,8252025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$226,714
Liabilities$8,500
Net Assets$218,214
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $552,5702010Expenses 2011: $522,9892011Expenses 2012: $474,6262012Expenses 2013: $529,8252013Revenue 2014: $706,312Expenses 2014: $597,564Net Income 2014: $108,7482014Revenue 2015: $608,698Expenses 2015: $696,460Net Income 2015: -$87,7622015Revenue 2016: $626,706Expenses 2016: $661,647Net Income 2016: -$34,9412016Revenue 2017: $568,685Expenses 2017: $581,882Net Income 2017: -$13,1972017Revenue 2018: $593,710Expenses 2018: $592,777Net Income 2018: $9332018Revenue 2019: $1,018,513Expenses 2019: $654,462Net Income 2019: $364,0512019Revenue 2022: $675,237Expenses 2022: $574,665Net Income 2022: $100,5722022Revenue 2023: $623,845Expenses 2023: $656,753Net Income 2023: -$32,9082023Revenue 2025: $696,210Expenses 2025: $734,599Net Income 2025: -$38,3892025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$626,706
Expenses$661,647
Net Income-$34,941
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 8, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$631,531
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide a quality college preparatory education at a non-public high school to disadvantaged inner city connecticut youth and provide a positive role model - a mentor - to fill a void in their lives.

To open the door of opportunity to disadvantaged inner city Connecticut youth with a quality college preparatory education at a non-public high school and the introduction of a positive role model - a Mentor - who fills a void in their lives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$186,990$191,597▲ $4,607
Accounts Receivable$25,350$17,750▼ $7,600
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,017$16,400▼ $20,617
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,825$0▼ $4,825
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$23,967$967▼ $23,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$300--
Total Assets$278,449$226,714▼ $51,735
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,403$8,500▼ $17,903
Total Liabilities$26,403$8,500▼ $17,903
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$154,633$138,683▼ $15,950
Unrestricted Net Assets$97,413$79,531▼ $17,882
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$252,046$218,214▼ $33,832
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$278,449$226,714▼ $51,735

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$7,969$7,969
Other Securities$122,253--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$74,664--$5,000$69,344
2014$79,683--$5,000$74,664
2013$84,667--$4,550$79,683
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel McAuliffeExecutive DirectorFT$34,487$34,487

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Timothy StuartChairman and Founding Director
Michael GriffinVice Chairman
Carrie SindelarDirector
David MoranDirector
Mark MilanoDirector
Melinda HamiltonDirector
Pat CalancaDirector
Tammy TaylorDirector
Thomas WynneDirector
Barnet Phillips IVFounding Director
Martha TurnerSecretary
Louis TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$611,776
Program Service Revenue
$19,746
Investment Income
$-4,816
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$611,776
Change in Net Assets
$-34,941

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded9$84,852Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions9$84,852-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$626,706
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,109
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$627,815
Total Revenue per Form 990
$626,706
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$341,202
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$214,602
Other Expenses$105,843
Total Fundraising Expense$56,515
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$341,202--$341,202
Other Salaries and Wages$91,047$7,659$29,359$128,065
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,084$4,129$15,827$69,040
Payroll Taxes$12,423$1,050$4,024$17,497
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,094-$15,094
Office Expenses$8,630$1,164$4,952$14,746
Other Expenses$9,769$935$935$9,769
Insurance-$9,645-$9,645
Occupancy$2,629$563$563$3,755
Fees for Services Other$855$290$855$2,000
Total Functional Expenses$564,603$40,529$56,515$661,647

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$661,647
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$661,647
Total Expenses per Form 990$661,647
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$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
Backup withholding compliance
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 A, line 2

“Related party information among trustees Louis Taylor, Trustee, Husband Tammy Taylor, Trustee, Wife”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The form 990 is made available to the Board of Directors before filing.”

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

“Compensation for the director is determined by comparing salaries of comparable positions in other not-for-profit companies.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“Form 990 is available on www.guidestar.org, www.charitynavigator.org, and www.eri-non-profit-salaries.com”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The governing documents, form 990, and form 1023 are made available for viewing upon written request at the organization's headquarters.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shepherds Inc
EIN
31-1724639
Phone
2033674273
Address
299 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Signing Officer

Name
Louis Taylor
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2033674273
Signed
2017-03-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Louis Taylor
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
85

Preparer

Firm
Dylewsky Goldberg & Brenner LLC
Address
30 Oak Street, Stamford, CT 06905
Preparer
Scott M Brenner
Phone
2039758830
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The organization did not change its oversight process or selection process from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The Organization evaluates all significant tax positions as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As of June 30, 2016, the Organization does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year. The Organization is no longer subject to audits by the applicable taxing authorities for the period prior to 2012.”

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IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc0Community Fdn for Greater New Haven
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc1Fidelity Investments
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization evaluates all significant tax positions as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As of June 30, 2016, the Organization does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year. The Organization is no longer subject to audits by the applicable taxing authorities for the period prior to 2012.
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Tuition assistance to private high schools for disadvantaged inner city students.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Shepherds provides payments directly to the participating high schools and is notified by each school as to the ongoing eligibility of each student who is being assisted.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Related party information among trustees Louis Taylor, Trustee, Husband Tammy Taylor, Trustee, Wife
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The form 990 is made available to the Board of Directors before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation for the director is determined by comparing salaries of comparable positions in other not-for-profit companies.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Form 990 is available on www.guidestar.org, www.charitynavigator.org, and www.eri-non-profit-salaries.com
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The governing documents, form 990, and form 1023 are made available for viewing upon written request at the organization's headquarters.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization did not change its oversight process or selection process from the prior year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$226,714
Liabilities
$8,500
Net assets
$218,214
Revenue
$626,706
Expenses
$661,647
Net income
-$34,941
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.86$0.01$0.85$0.70$0.73$0.04
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.11$0.48$0.62$0.66$0.03
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.01$0.51$0.68$0.57$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.01$0.57$1.02$0.65$0.36
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.21$0.01$0.20$0.59$0.59$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.21$0.01$0.20$0.57$0.58$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.01$0.22$0.63$0.66$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.03$0.25$0.61$0.70$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.02$0.34$0.71$0.60$0.11
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.01$0.23$0.53
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.01$0.20$0.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.09$0.15$0.52
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.23$0.08$0.15$0.55