Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Jan 11, 2016

Organization ProfileWORDSALIVE.ORG

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5111 Santa Fe StSan Diego, CA 92109

(858) 623-9789

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.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$77,958

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.8% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

55th percentile

2.8%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Down

$192,596

Down $45,694 (-19%) from 2011

Net Assets

Down

$185,277

Down $52,049 (-22%) from 2011

Liabilities

Up

$7,319

Up $6,355 (+659%) from 2011

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

$610,136

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$605,002

Up $290,420 (+92%) from 2011

Net Income

$5,134

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $238,290Liabilities 2011: $964Net Assets 2011: $237,3262011Assets 2015: $192,596Liabilities 2015: $7,319Net Assets 2015: $185,2772015Assets 2017: $198,568Liabilities 2017: $30,023Net Assets 2017: $168,5452017Assets 2019: $198,428Liabilities 2019: $95,549Net Assets 2019: $102,8792019Assets 2020: $251,119Liabilities 2020: $111,455Net Assets 2020: $139,6642020Assets 2022: $931,415Liabilities 2022: $64,703Net Assets 2022: $866,7122022Assets 2025: $3,017,556Liabilities 2025: $81,233Net Assets 2025: $2,936,3232025

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2015

Assets$192,596
Liabilities$7,319
Net Assets$185,277
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $314,5822011Revenue 2015: $610,136Expenses 2015: $605,002Net Income 2015: $5,1342015Revenue 2017: $738,486Expenses 2017: $735,377Net Income 2017: $3,1092017Revenue 2019: $686,740Expenses 2019: $800,281Net Income 2019: -$113,5412019Revenue 2020: $713,507Expenses 2020: $676,722Net Income 2020: $36,7852020Revenue 2022: $1,306,134Expenses 2022: $789,897Net Income 2022: $516,2372022Revenue 2025: $1,164,791Expenses 2025: $1,137,715Net Income 2025: $27,0762025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$610,136
Expenses$605,002
Net Income$5,134
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Jan 11, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$610,136
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading and the innumerable ways it enriches our lives. Our programs empower learners facing extraordinary life circumstances such as homelessness, poverty, foster care, impact by the justice system, and teen pregnancy.

The Organization was formed to foster literacy throughout San Diego County. Through the Read Aloud, Teen Services, and Family Literacy Programs, Words Alive fosters a love of reading among over 5,000 children, teens, and families each month.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$86,041$100,993▲ $14,952
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$79,952$77,714▼ $2,238
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,105-
Accounts Receivable-$701-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$165,993$192,596▲ $26,603
Other Assets Total-$9,083-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$7,319-
Total Liabilities$0$7,319▲ $7,319
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$165,993$163,986▼ $2,007
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$12,208-
Permanently Rstr Net Assets-$9,083-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$165,993$185,277▲ $19,284
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$165,993$192,596▲ $26,603
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patrick StewartExecutive DirectorFT$77,958$77,958

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick SidenwurmChairman
Andrea MacdonaldVice Chairman
Christina La PageBoard Member
Dana VandersipBoard Member
Ellen MitgangBoard Member
Jeffrey GoldmanBoard Member
Jodi KennedyBoard Member
Kay GurtinBoard Member
Kristina HouckBoard Member
Lynne BathBoard Member
Mike SkerlosBoard Member
Orville BrownBoard Member
Leslye LyonsFounder
Linda CiprianiSecretary
Danny CungTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$493,177
Program Service Revenue
$5,606
Investment Income
$160
Other Revenue
$111,193
All Other Contributions
$493,177
Change in Net Assets
$5,134
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$382,532
Other Expenses$222,470
Total Fundraising Expense$164,518
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$140,909$30,000$81,665$252,574
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,093$25,865-$77,958
Occupancy$8,670$1,530$33,954$44,154
Payroll Taxes$16,668$4,676$7,195$28,539
All Other Expenses$1,873$18,249$4,459$24,581
Other Employee Benefits$17,595$5,866-$23,461
Advertising$1,007$7,047$3,518$11,572
Information Technology$5,965$1,702$2,402$10,069
Office Expenses$83$7,469$201$7,753
Fees for Services Accounting$2,447$3,290$995$6,732
Fees for Services Legal-$6,482-$6,482
Other Expenses$4,627$1,236$6,390$6,390
Depreciation Depletion-$1,275-$1,275
Insurance-$1,262-$1,262
Total Functional Expenses$324,535$115,949$164,518$605,002
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$111,193
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Guest Author$111,193$111,193-$111,193
Total Events$111,193$111,193-$111,193
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Form 990 and other financial documents are available to the public on various charity evaluator web sites.The required organizational documents of the exempt organization will be available (for inspection and copying) at the organization's office during normal business hours at no charge. The public inspection copy of the organization's form 990 will not include the Schedule B names and address of contributors. The organization will make best efforts to ensure the most current documents are available for public inspection.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Words Alive
EIN
33-0857381
Phone
8586239789
Address
5111 SANTA FE ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Signing Officer

Name
Danny Cung
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2016-01-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rick Sidenwurm
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Marilyn K Turner CPA
Address
4817 PALM AVE SUITE 3, LA MESA, CA 91941
Preparer
Marilyn TurnerCPA
Phone
6196676600
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$192,596
Liabilities
$7,319
Net assets
$185,277
Revenue
$610,136
Expenses
$605,002
Net income
$5,134
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.02$0.08$2.94$1.16$1.14$0.03
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.93$0.06$0.87$1.31$0.79$0.52
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.11$0.14$0.71$0.68$0.04
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.10$0.10$0.69$0.80$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.74$0.74$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.19$0.61$0.61$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.31