Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 07, 2024

Organization Profilewww.wordsalive.org

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770 Park BoulevardSan Diego, CA 92101

(858) 274-9673

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

94th percentile

68%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$104,605

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

97th percentile

224%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

137%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,020,301

Up $2,088,886 (+224%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,964,839

Up $2,098,127 (+242%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$55,462

Down $9,241 (-14%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,097,969

Up $1,791,835 (+137%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,000,750

Up $210,853 (+27%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$2,097,219

Up $1,580,982 (+306%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th 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 2023: $3,020,301Liabilities 2023: $55,462Net Assets 2023: $2,964,8392023Assets 2025: $3,017,556Liabilities 2025: $81,233Net Assets 2025: $2,936,3232025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,020,301
Liabilities$55,462
Net Assets$2,964,839
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 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 2023: $3,097,969Expenses 2023: $1,000,750Net Income 2023: $2,097,2192023Revenue 2025: $1,164,791Expenses 2025: $1,137,715Net Income 2025: $27,0762025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$3,097,969
Expenses$1,000,750
Net Income$2,097,219
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 7, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,139,125
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,200$2,002,100▲ $1,993,900
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$482,133$539,933▲ $57,800
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$361,168$362,037▲ $869
Pledges and Grants Receivable$64,355$58,500▼ $5,855
Accounts Receivable-$30,897-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$12,981$13,889▲ $908
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,578$1,870▼ $708
Total Assets$931,415$3,020,301▲ $2,088,886
Other Assets Total-$11,075-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$56,503$44,387▼ $12,116
Other Liabilities$8,200$11,075▲ $2,875
Total Liabilities$64,703$55,462▼ $9,241
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$765,161$2,854,350▲ $2,089,189
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$101,551$110,489▲ $8,938
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$866,712$2,964,839▲ $2,098,127
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$931,415$3,020,301▲ $2,088,886

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,000,000-$2,000,000
Equipment--$24,600
Leasehold Improvements$2,100-$2,100

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$12,981-▲ $908-$13,889
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
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rachael OroseExecutive DirectorFT$93,909$10,696$104,605

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen SilbermanChair
Laura KohnVice Chair
Meredith BaratzVice Chair
Andrea MacDonaldDirector
Colleen Smiley joined 1172023Director
Jeffrey Goldman resigned 5162023Director
Julia LomanDirector
Julie DubickDirector
Kimberly Harrison resigned 3132023Director
Laura GalinsonDirector
Mike SkerlosDirector
Orville BrownDirector
Rick SeidenwurmDirector
Tammy Carpowich joined 6162023Director
Nick GiordanoAssistant Treasurer
Karen MalinSecretary
Sandra KorwekTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,949,263
Program Service Revenue
$125,065
Investment Income
$894
Other Revenue
$22,747
All Other Contributions
$2,921,148
Change in Net Assets
$2,097,219

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
Real Estate Commercial$2,000,000appraisal
Books and Publications$50,995retail prices
Other Non Cash Contri Table$47,700retail prices
Total Noncash Contributions$2,098,695-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,097,969
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$908
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,098,877
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,097,969
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$642,920
Other Expenses$340,625
Total Fundraising Expense$169,068
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$17,205
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$291,650$67,304$89,738$448,692
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,216$16,896$22,528$112,640
Information Technology$29,529$7,302$9,086$45,917
Payroll Taxes$27,333$6,308$8,410$42,051
Office Expenses$17,186$14,613$7,638$39,437
Other Employee Benefits$19,757$4,559$6,079$30,395
Other Expenses$23,762$6,805$9,074$23,762
Occupancy$13,034$3,068$3,950$20,052
Grants to Domestic Individuals$17,205--$17,205
Fees for Services Accounting$1,147$12,965$352$14,464
Fees for Services Legal-$12,244-$12,244
Pension Plan Contributions$5,942$1,371$1,829$9,142
Advertising-$427$8,134$8,561
Travel$4,859$1,676$1,700$8,235
Insurance-$7,125-$7,125
All Other Expenses$1,506$3,348-$4,854
Fees for Services Other$2,430$336$550$3,316
Total Functional Expenses$663,789$167,893$169,068$1,000,750

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,000,750
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,000,750
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,000,750
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$41,156
Fundraising Gross Income$26,713
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Authors Luncheon$48,128$20,013$4,450$15,563
Other$6,700$6,700-$6,700
Total Events$54,828$26,713$41,156$-14,443
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$11,075
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
770 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101

Signing Officer

Name
Meredith Baratz
Title
Chair
Phone
8582749673
Signed
2024-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
18
Volunteers
1,080

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,020,301
Liabilities
$55,462
Net assets
$2,964,839
Revenue
$3,097,969
Expenses
$1,000,750
Net income
$2,097,219
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.02$0.06$2.96$3.10$1.00$2.10
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
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