Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 33-0857381

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

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

52nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% 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

36th percentile

-1.4%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$96,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-4.1%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Down

$184,743

Down $7,853 (-4.1%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$175,961

Down $9,316 (-5.0%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$8,782

Up $1,463 (+20%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$684,130

Up $73,994 (+12%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$693,446

Up $88,444 (+15%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$9,316

Down $14,450 (-281%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th 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 2016: $184,743Liabilities 2016: $8,782Net Assets 2016: $175,9612016Assets 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

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$184,743
Liabilities$8,782
Net Assets$175,961
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th percentile

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 2016: $684,130Expenses 2016: $693,446Net Income 2016: -$9,3162016Revenue 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

2016

Revenue$684,130
Expenses$693,446
Net Income-$9,316
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
May 8, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$726,295
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$100,993$78,284▼ $22,709
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$77,714$77,714→ $0
Accounts Receivable$701$14,750▲ $14,049
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,105$5,146▲ $1,041
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$192,596$184,743▼ $7,853
Other Assets Total$9,083$8,849▼ $234
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,319$8,782▲ $1,463
Total Liabilities$7,319$8,782▲ $1,463
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$163,986$147,604▼ $16,382
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$12,208$19,508▲ $7,300
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$9,083$8,849▼ $234
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$185,277$175,961▼ $9,316
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$192,596$184,743▼ $7,853
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patrick StewartExecutive DirectorFT$96,000$96,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick SeidenwurmChairman
Andrea MacdonaldVice Chairman
Christina La PageBoard Member
Ellen MitgangBoard Member
Heidi WeisbaumBoard 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
$586,966
Program Service Revenue
$5,606
Investment Income
$39
Other Revenue
$91,519
All Other Contributions
$586,966
Change in Net Assets
$-9,316

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$684,130
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$684,130
Total Revenue per Form 990
$684,130
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$514,716
Other Expenses$178,730
Total Fundraising Expense$144,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$209,468$52,367$87,278$349,113
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,600$14,400$24,000$96,000
Payroll Taxes$23,425$5,856$9,760$39,041
Other Employee Benefits$18,337$4,584$7,641$30,562
All Other Expenses$9,733$9,602$9,674$29,009
Information Technology$13,183$1,648$1,648$16,479
Fees for Services Accounting$9,553$1,194$1,194$11,941
Office Expenses$9,193$2,298-$11,491
Occupancy$8,400$1,050$1,050$10,500
Other Expenses$5,414$1,333$1,582$8,329
Insurance$2,491$312$311$3,114
Travel$43-$496$539
Fees for Services Legal$44$11-$55
Total Functional Expenses$451,609$97,203$144,634$693,446

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$693,446
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$693,446
Total Expenses per Form 990$693,446
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$133,684
Fundraising Direct Expenses$42,165
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Guest Author$133,684$133,684-$133,684
Total Events$133,684$133,684$42,165$91,519
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
Audit committee
No
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

“Board's Finance Committee Reviews the Tax Return before filing.”

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
2017-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
7
Volunteers
450

Preparer

Firm
Marilyn K Turner CPA
Address
4817 PALM AVE SUITE 3, LA MESA, CA 91941
Preparer
Marilyn Turner CPA
Phone
6196676600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Volunteer Hours

“We rely heavily on our dedicated volunteers who provide over 10,534 hours of volunteer service totaling more than $283,049.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$184,743
Liabilities
$8,782
Net assets
$175,961
Revenue
$684,130
Expenses
$693,446
Net income
-$9,316
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
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.01$0.18$0.68$0.69$0.01
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