Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Nov 23, 2021

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

66th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

63rd percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$100,000

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

90th percentile

72%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$432,127

Up $181,008 (+72%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$351,563

Up $211,899 (+152%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$80,564

Down $30,891 (-28%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,017,843

Up $304,336 (+43%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$808,587

Up $131,865 (+19%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$209,256

Up $172,471 (+469%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th 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 2021: $432,127Liabilities 2021: $80,564Net Assets 2021: $351,5632021Assets 2022: $931,415Liabilities 2022: $64,703Net Assets 2022: $866,7122022Assets 2025: $3,017,556Liabilities 2025: $81,233Net Assets 2025: $2,936,3232025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$432,127
Liabilities$80,564
Net Assets$351,563
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd 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 2021: $1,017,843Expenses 2021: $808,587Net Income 2021: $209,2562021Revenue 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

2021

Revenue$1,017,843
Expenses$808,587
Net Income$209,256
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Nov 23, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,023,835
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 4,145 participants across two counties to advance our mission.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$25,684$226,102▲ $200,418
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$149,865$147,899▼ $1,966
Pledges and Grants Receivable$22,000$20,000▼ $2,000
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$10,892$13,535▲ $2,643
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$18,040$13,120▼ $4,920
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,866$6,714▲ $1,848
Accounts Receivable$19,772$4,757▼ $15,015
Total Assets$251,119$432,127▲ $181,008
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$60,893$46,228▼ $14,665
Deferred Revenue$12,415$21,216▲ $8,801
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$20,107--
Other Liabilities$18,040$13,120▼ $4,920
Total Liabilities$111,455$80,564▼ $30,891
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$80,698$284,561▲ $203,863
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$58,966$67,002▲ $8,036
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$139,664$351,563▲ $211,899
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$251,119$432,127▲ $181,008

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,120$11,480$24,600

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$10,892-▲ $2,643-$13,535
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rachael OroseExecutive DirectorFT$100,000$100,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen SilbermanChair
Laura KohnVice Chair
Andrea MacDonaldDirector
Jeffrey GoldmanDirector
Kimberly HarrisonDirector
Mike SkerlosDirector
Orville BrownDirector
Rick SeidenwurmDirector
Karen MalinSecretary
Sandra KorwekTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$983,501
Program Service Revenue
$34,377
Investment Income
$1,867
Other Revenue
$-1,902
All Other Contributions
$829,477
Change in Net Assets
$209,256

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Books and Publications$132,995Fair Market Value (FMV)
Securities Publicly Traded$52,420Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table$3,239Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions$188,654-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,017,843
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,643
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,020,486
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,017,843
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$483,813
Other Expenses$295,964
Total Fundraising Expense$120,326
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$28,810
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$213,216$49,204$65,605$328,025
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,000$15,000$20,000$100,000
Information Technology$22,101$5,100$6,800$34,001
Other Employee Benefits$20,283$4,681$6,241$31,205
Grants to Domestic Individuals$28,810--$28,810
Payroll Taxes$15,979$3,687$4,917$24,583
Office Expenses$10,212$3,008$6,203$19,423
Occupancy$11,779$2,717$3,624$18,120
Fees for Services Accounting$788$14,057$243$15,088
Other Expenses$12,328$357$4,548$12,328
All Other Expenses$980$8,681-$9,661
Depreciation Depletion$3,198$738$984$4,920
Insurance-$4,522-$4,522
Fees for Services Other-$3,900-$3,900
Interest-$3,426-$3,426
Advertising-$597$1,161$1,758
Travel$1,196--$1,196
Total Functional Expenses$568,586$119,675$120,326$808,587

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$808,587
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$808,587
Total Expenses per Form 990$808,587
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$5,992
Fundraising Gross Income$3,465
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Authors Luncheon$64,890$3,465$1,300$2,165
Total Events$64,890$3,465$5,992$-2,527
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$13,120
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
Execurive Director
Signed
2021-11-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
9
Volunteers
1,600

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Co CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$432,127
Liabilities
$80,564
Net assets
$351,563
Revenue
$1,017,843
Expenses
$808,587
Net income
$209,256
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.08$0.35$1.02$0.81$0.21
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