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Society for Technical Communication Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 31-4424296

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.STC.ORG

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9401 Lee Hwy No 300Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 552-4114

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.46x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

35th percentile

-1.4%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$161,227

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

66th percentile

9.3%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Up

$694,054

Up $58,907 (+9.3%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

-$168,757

Up $8,357 (+4.7%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$862,811

Up $50,550 (+6.2%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,870,933

Down $231,773 (-11%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$1,897,879

Down $261,140 (-12%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$26,946

Up $29,367 (+52%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2011: $1,340,230Liabilities 2011: $1,046,439Net Assets 2011: $293,7912011Assets 2012: $1,409,981Liabilities 2012: $1,165,184Net Assets 2012: $244,7972012Assets 2013: $817,692Liabilities 2013: $1,039,556Net Assets 2013: -$221,8642013Assets 2014: $921,896Liabilities 2014: $1,119,075Net Assets 2014: -$197,1792014Assets 2015: $791,094Liabilities 2015: $929,344Net Assets 2015: -$138,2502015Assets 2016: $635,147Liabilities 2016: $812,261Net Assets 2016: -$177,1142016Assets 2017: $694,054Liabilities 2017: $862,811Net Assets 2017: -$168,7572017Assets 2018: $687,067Liabilities 2018: $1,047,215Net Assets 2018: -$360,1482018Assets 2019: $714,869Liabilities 2019: $943,007Net Assets 2019: -$228,1382019Assets 2021: $864,405Liabilities 2021: $1,213,992Net Assets 2021: -$349,5872021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$694,054
Liabilities$862,811
Net Assets-$168,757
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth19th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $3,066,4942011Expenses 2012: $2,758,0002012Revenue 2013: $2,436,516Expenses 2013: $2,888,704Net Income 2013: -$452,1882013Revenue 2014: $2,295,995Expenses 2014: $2,196,405Net Income 2014: $99,5902014Revenue 2015: $2,166,141Expenses 2015: $2,105,423Net Income 2015: $60,7182015Revenue 2016: $2,102,706Expenses 2016: $2,159,019Net Income 2016: -$56,3132016Revenue 2017: $1,870,933Expenses 2017: $1,897,879Net Income 2017: -$26,9462017Revenue 2018: $1,738,431Expenses 2018: $1,890,036Net Income 2018: -$151,6052018Revenue 2019: $1,754,405Expenses 2019: $1,680,883Net Income 2019: $73,5222019Revenue 2021: $1,297,661Expenses 2021: $1,287,960Net Income 2021: $9,7012021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,870,933
Expenses$1,897,879
Net Income-$26,946
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,980,001
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The society for technical communication advances technical communication as the discipline of transforming complex information into usable content for products, processes, and services. Stc serves its members by identifying and promoting best practices in the field and by demonstrating the economic value delivered by technical communicators. By providing lifelong learning opportunities, we help our members develop their skills and competencies so that they may advance in a variety of career paths.

To advance the theory and practice of technical communication

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$365,105$420,686▲ $55,581
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$151,146$173,672▲ $22,526
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,161$21,057▼ $3,104
Accounts Receivable$27,524$20,371▼ $7,153
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,097$14,174▼ $8,923
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$372$352▼ $20
Total Assets$635,147$694,054▲ $58,907
Other Assets Total$43,742$43,742→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$491,659$504,500▲ $12,841
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$191,994$218,067▲ $26,073
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$85,812$111,481▲ $25,669
Other Liabilities$42,796$28,763▼ $14,033
Total Liabilities$812,261$862,811▲ $50,550
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-177,114$-168,757▲ $8,357
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-177,114$-168,757▲ $8,357
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$635,147$694,054▲ $58,907

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$10,187$494,129$504,316
Leasehold Improvements$3,987$106,828$110,815
Other Land Buildings$0$15,328$15,328
Other Assets Org$43,742--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elizabeth PohlandCEOFT$147,173$14,054$161,227
Stacey RodgersCOOFT$123,197$6,209$129,406

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adriane HuntImmediate Past President
Alyssa FoxPresident
Jane WilsonVice President
Alisa BonsignoreDirector
Jessie MalloryDirector
Liz HermanDirector
Robert PerryDirector
Kirsty TaylorSecretary
James BousquetTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5
Program Service Revenue
$1,838,409
Investment Income
$27,088
Other Revenue
$5,431
All Other Contributions
$5
Change in Net Assets
$-26,946

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,864,123
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$6,810
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$35,303
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,899,426
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,870,933
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,141,158
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$756,721
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$413,188--$413,188
Other Salaries and Wages$258,608$120,030-$378,638
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$153,632$137,001-$290,633
Office Expenses$105,044$69,346-$174,390
Information Technology$29,575$117,637-$147,212
Occupancy-$139,437-$139,437
Fees for Services Other$36,049$82,840-$118,889
Fees for Services Accounting-$59,381-$59,381
Payroll Taxes$18,049$29,449-$47,498
Travel$33,651$1,528-$35,179
Other Employee Benefits$10,054$17,889-$27,943
Insurance-$23,497-$23,497
Pension Plan Contributions$5,898$6,111-$12,009
Depreciation Depletion-$11,820-$11,820
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$6,810-$6,810
Interest-$5,928-$5,928
Fees for Services Legal-$5,427-$5,427
Other Expenses$332,439$-332,439-$0
Total Functional Expenses$1,396,187$501,692$0$1,897,879

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,897,879
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,891,070
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,891,070
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$6,809
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$21,796
Capital Lease Payable$6,967
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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 6

“There are three classes of individual membership in the society: student member, regular member, and senior member. Each student, regular, and senior member (collectively, the "voting membership") is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to the membership for a vote. Student and regular members may not serve as a director or officer of the society. A senior member may serve as a director or officer of the society. Members of the board of directors are elected by the voting membership.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The board of directors all are elected by the voting membership.”

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

“The 990 is reviewed by the chief staff officer of the organization. It is then presented to the finance and investment committee for review. Once the finance and investment committee has reviewed the document, it is presented to the board of directors.”

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

“All board members are required to sign a conflict of interest statement annually. This policy requires that they disclose any current conflicts, as well as requiring that any conflicts that arise during board or committee activites must be disclosed at that time.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation committee reviews comparison data drawn from the american society of association executives pulished salary data. Based on this information, salary ranges are set for each position.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public through its own website and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Society for Technical Communication
EIN
31-4424296
Phone
7035524114
Address
9401 LEE HWY NO 300, FAIRFAX, VA 22031

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Pohland
Title
CEO
Phone
7035524114
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Pohland
Formed
1958
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
9
Volunteers
350

Preparer

Firm
Rubino & Company Chartered
Address
6903 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE SUITE 1200, BETHESDA, MD 20817-1818
Preparer
PATRICIA A O'MALLEY CPA
Phone
3015643636
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The society has processes in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The society has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$694,054
Liabilities
$862,811
Net assets
-$168,757
Revenue
$1,870,933
Expenses
$1,897,879
Net income
-$26,946
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.86$1.21$0.35$1.30$1.29$0.01
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.94$0.23$1.75$1.68$0.07
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.69$1.05$0.36$1.74$1.89$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.86$0.17$1.87$1.90$0.03
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.64$0.81$0.18$2.10$2.16$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.93$0.14$2.17$2.11$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$1.12$0.20$2.30$2.20$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$1.04$0.22$2.44$2.89$0.45
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$1.17$0.24$2.76
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.34$1.05$0.29$3.07
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