Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Jan 21, 2023

Organization Profilewww.wordsalive.org

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5111 Santa Fe Street APT 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

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

85th percentile

40%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$102,515

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

95th percentile

116%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets51st percentile

Assets

Up

$931,415

Up $680,296 (+271%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$866,712

Up $727,048 (+521%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$64,703

Down $46,752 (-42%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,306,134

Up $592,627 (+83%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$789,897

Up $113,175 (+17%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$516,237

Up $479,452 (+1303%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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

2022

Assets$931,415
Liabilities$64,703
Net Assets$866,712
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd 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

2022

Revenue$1,306,134
Expenses$789,897
Net Income$516,237
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Jan 21, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,345,147
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 and the innumerable ways it enriches our lives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$147,899$482,133▲ $334,234
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$226,102$361,168▲ $135,066
Pledges and Grants Receivable$20,000$64,355▲ $44,355
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$13,535$12,981▼ $554
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$13,120$8,200▼ $4,920
Accounts Receivable$4,757--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,714$2,578▼ $4,136
Total Assets$432,127$931,415▲ $499,288
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,228$56,503▲ $10,275
Deferred Revenue$21,216--
Other Liabilities$13,120$8,200▼ $4,920
Total Liabilities$80,564$64,703▼ $15,861
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$284,561$765,161▲ $480,600
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$67,002$101,551▲ $34,549
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$351,563$866,712▲ $515,149
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$432,127$931,415▲ $499,288

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,200$16,400$24,600

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2021$13,535-▼ $554-$12,981
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rachael OroseExecutive DirectorFT$102,515$102,515

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen SilbermanChair
Andrea MacDonaldImmediate Past Chair
Laura KohnVice Chair
Jeffrey GoldmanDirector
Julia LomanDirector
Julie DubickDirector
Kimberly HarrisonDirector
Laura GalinsonDirector
Meredith BaratzDirector
Mike SkerlosDirector
Nick GiordanoDirector
Orville BrownDirector
Rick SeidenwurmDirector
Rosemary McDonnell-HoritaDirector
Karen MalinSecretary
Sandra KorwekTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,237,792
Program Service Revenue
$82,114
Investment Income
$700
Other Revenue
$-14,472
All Other Contributions
$1,177,303
Change in Net Assets
$516,237

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,306,134
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-1,088
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,305,046
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,306,134
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$522,481
Other Expenses$251,036
Total Fundraising Expense$127,850
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,380
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$237,602$54,831$73,108$365,541
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,762$15,176$20,234$101,172
Information Technology$28,748$6,634$8,639$44,021
Other Expenses$42,821$152$3,464$42,821
Payroll Taxes$23,402$5,400$7,201$36,003
Other Employee Benefits$12,848$2,964$3,953$19,765
Occupancy$11,778$2,718$3,624$18,120
Office Expenses$9,953$1,814$4,947$16,714
Grants to Domestic Individuals$16,380--$16,380
Fees for Services Accounting$983$14,202$303$15,488
All Other Expenses$4,170$4,968-$9,138
Insurance-$5,022-$5,022
Depreciation Depletion$3,198$738$984$4,920
Advertising-$2,877$1,393$4,270
Travel$2,511--$2,511
Fees for Services Other-$300-$300
Interest-$25-$25
Total Functional Expenses$544,226$117,821$127,850$789,897

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$789,897
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$789,897
Total Expenses per Form 990$789,897
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$39,013
Fundraising Gross Income$23,041
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Authors Luncheon$62,314$23,041$8,786$14,255
Total Events$62,314$23,041$39,013$-15,972
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$8,200
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 APT 219, San Diego, CA 92109

Signing Officer

Name
Rachael Orose
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8582749673
Signed
2023-01-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
15
Volunteers
851

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$931,415
Liabilities
$64,703
Net assets
$866,712
Revenue
$1,306,134
Expenses
$789,897
Net income
$516,237
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
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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