Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jan 29, 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

85th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

15th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$108,206

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$198,428

Down $140 (-0.1%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$102,879

Down $65,666 (-39%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$95,549

Up $65,526 (+218%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$686,740

Down $51,746 (-7.0%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$800,281

Up $64,904 (+8.8%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$113,541

Down $116,650 (-3752%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th 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

2019

Assets$198,428
Liabilities$95,549
Net Assets$102,879
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd 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

2019

Revenue$686,740
Expenses$800,281
Net Income-$113,541
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jan 29, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$782,955
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 mission of Words Alive is to foster literacy. The Organization fosters a love of reading among over 3,500 children, teens, and families each month.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$209,658$86,285▼ $123,373
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$-1,406$49,822▲ $51,228
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$22,960-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$37,813$20,675▼ $17,138
Investments Other Securities$10,540$10,910▲ $370
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,626$7,776▲ $3,150
Accounts Receivable$2,500--
Total Assets$263,731$198,428▼ $65,303
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,311$72,589▲ $25,278
Other Liabilities-$22,960-
Total Liabilities$47,311$95,549▲ $48,238
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$227,664$116,346▼ $111,318
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$10,540--
Unrestricted Net Assets$-21,784$-13,467▲ $8,317
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$216,420$102,879▼ $113,541
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$263,731$198,428▼ $65,303

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$22,960$1,640$24,600
Other Securities$10,910--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
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
2014$9,520-▼ $437-$9,083
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Patrick StewartExecutive Director through 5/30/19FT$93,306$14,900$108,206

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrea MacDonaldChair
Sandra KorwekVice Chair
Christina La PageDirector
Jeffrey GoldmanDirector
Jodi KennedyDirector
Karen SilbermanDirector
Kimberly HarrisonDirector
Laura KohnDirector
Mike SkerlosDirector
Orville BrownDirector
Rick SeidenwurmDirector
Sharon BakchtDirector
Vera PitrofskyDirector
Heidi WeisbaumSecretary
Danny CungTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$657,711
Program Service Revenue
$58,438
Investment Income
$434
Other Revenue
$-29,843
All Other Contributions
$543,968
Change in Net Assets
$-113,541

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table-$33,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Securities Publicly Traded1$19,203Fair Market Value (FMV)
Books and Publications-$8,281Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table-$2,276Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions1$62,760-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$686,740
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$686,740
Total Revenue per Form 990
$686,740
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$554,849
Other Expenses$204,577
Total Fundraising Expense$137,857
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$40,855
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$245,077$56,556$75,408$377,041
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,767$15,408$20,544$102,719
Grants to Domestic Individuals$40,855--$40,855
Payroll Taxes$24,430$5,638$7,517$37,585
Other Employee Benefits$21,820$5,035$6,714$33,569
Other Expenses$23,972$524$9,106$23,972
Information Technology$12,175$2,810$3,746$18,731
Fees for Services Accounting$3,214$14,517$989$18,720
Occupancy$11,778$2,718$3,624$18,120
Office Expenses$9,348$1,283$7,136$17,767
Fees for Services Other$17,500--$17,500
Advertising$14,059--$14,059
All Other Expenses$2,957$4,702$750$8,409
Interest-$6,344-$6,344
Travel$3,926$906$1,208$6,040
Insurance-$4,881-$4,881
Pension Plan Contributions$2,558$590$787$3,935
Depreciation Depletion$1,066$246$328$1,640
Total Functional Expenses$540,266$122,158$137,857$800,281

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$800,281
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$800,281
Total Expenses per Form 990$800,281
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$96,215
Fundraising Gross Income$65,831
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Authors Luncheon$179,502$65,831$20,492$45,339
Total Events$179,502$65,831$96,215$-30,384
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$22,960
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 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
2020-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
11
Volunteers
450

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Co CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$198,428
Liabilities
$95,549
Net assets
$102,879
Revenue
$686,740
Expenses
$800,281
Net income
-$113,541
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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