Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2020

Organization Profilewww.wordsalive.org

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5111 Santa Fe Street Room 219San Diego, CA 92109

(858) 274-9673

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

48th percentile

5.2%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$31,250

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

3.9%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$251,119

Up $52,691 (+27%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$139,664

Up $36,785 (+36%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$111,455

Up $15,906 (+17%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$713,507

Up $26,767 (+3.9%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$676,722

Down $123,559 (-15%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$36,785

Up $150,326 (+132%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd 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

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$251,119
Liabilities$111,455
Net Assets$139,664
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th 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 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

2020

Revenue$713,507
Expenses$676,722
Net Income$36,785
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$825,179
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.

At Words Alive, we envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading. Our portfolio of programs and volunteer corps reached 3,289 participants across two counties to advance our mission.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$49,822$149,865▲ $100,043
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$20,675$25,684▲ $5,009
Pledges and Grants Receivable$86,285$22,000▼ $64,285
Accounts Receivable-$19,772-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$22,960$18,040▼ $4,920
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$10,910$10,892▼ $18
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,776$4,866▼ $2,910
Total Assets$198,428$251,119▲ $52,691
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,511$60,893▲ $10,382
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$22,078$20,107▼ $1,971
Other Liabilities$22,960$18,040▼ $4,920
Deferred Revenue-$12,415-
Total Liabilities$95,549$111,455▲ $15,906
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-13,467$80,698▲ $94,165
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$116,346$58,966▼ $57,380
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$102,879$139,664▲ $36,785
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$198,428$251,119▲ $52,691

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$18,040$6,560$24,600

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$10,910-▼ $18-$10,892
2018$10,540-▲ $370-$10,910
2017$9,905-▲ $635-$10,540
2016$8,849-▲ $1,056-$9,905
2015$9,083-▼ $234-$8,849
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rachael OroseExecutive DirectorFT$31,250$31,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrea MacDonaldChair
Karen SilbermanVice Chair
Jeffrey GoldmanDirector
Jodi KennedyDirector
Karen MalinDirector
Kimberly HarrisonDirector
Lisa KalalDirector
Mike SkerlosDirector
Orville BrownDirector
Rick SeidenwurmDirector
Vera PitrofskyDirector
Laura KohnSecretary
Sandra KorwekTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$757,802
Program Service Revenue
$41,740
Investment Income
$10
Other Revenue
$-86,045
All Other Contributions
$541,552
Change in Net Assets
$36,785

Noncash Contribution Practices

Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table$47,400Fair Market Value (FMV)
Books and Publications$1,860Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table$130Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions$49,390-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$713,507
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$713,507
Total Revenue per Form 990
$713,507
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$492,693
Other Expenses$142,720
Total Fundraising Expense$121,171
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$41,309
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$225,474$52,032$69,376$346,882
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,813$12,188$16,250$81,251
Grants to Domestic Individuals$41,309--$41,309
Payroll Taxes$22,156$5,113$6,817$34,086
Other Employee Benefits$19,807$4,571$6,096$30,474
Information Technology$13,306$3,070$4,094$20,470
Fees for Services Accounting$3,439$14,868$1,058$19,365
Occupancy$11,778$2,718$3,624$18,120
Office Expenses$6,521$440$5,850$12,811
Interest-$9,975-$9,975
Other Expenses$8,376$304$6,154$8,376
All Other Expenses$1,258$5,350$205$6,813
Depreciation Depletion$3,198$738$984$4,920
Advertising$4,859--$4,859
Insurance-$4,817-$4,817
Travel$2,154$497$663$3,314
Total Functional Expenses$438,870$116,681$121,171$676,722

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$676,722
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$676,722
Total Expenses per Form 990$676,722
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$111,672
Fundraising Gross Income$24,778
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Authors Luncheon$153,143$24,778-$24,778
Total Events$153,143$24,778$111,672$-86,894
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$18,040
Equipment under capital lease-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
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, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“Each Board member upon joining the Board signs a document verifying their agreement to the terms and conditions. Conflict of Interest Certification form is signed annually.”

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

“The Board of Directors reviews the Executive Directors performance and considers pay scales of comparably sized nonprofits in determining salary recommendations to the Board for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Words Alive
EIN
33-0857381
Phone
8582749673
Address
5111 Santa Fe Street Room 219, San Diego, CA 92109

Signing Officer

Name
Rachael Orose
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
14
Volunteers
257

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Co CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

V 4

“Earnings support Words Alives programs”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$251,119
Liabilities
$111,455
Net assets
$139,664
Revenue
$713,507
Expenses
$676,722
Net income
$36,785
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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