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Akron Beacon Journal Guild Plan and Trust

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 34-2013799

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 05, 2016

44 E Exchange StAkron, OH 44304

(330) 996-3000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)9 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)9 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

39th percentile

-4.9%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)9 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)9 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)9 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

-8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)9 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$123,595

Down $20,429 (-14%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$123,595

Down $20,429 (-14%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue

Down

$421,147

Down $37,167 (-8.1%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$441,576

Down $26,016 (-5.6%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$20,429

Down $11,151 (-120%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $172,947Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $172,9472011Assets 2012: $177,186Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $177,1862012Assets 2014: $144,024Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $144,0242014Assets 2015: $123,595Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $123,5952015Assets 2016: $117,596Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $117,5962016Assets 2017: $127,610Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $127,6102017Assets 2018: $113,039Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $113,0392018Assets 2019: $108,707Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $108,7072019

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$123,595
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$123,595

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $600,1732011Expenses 2012: $416,7272012Revenue 2014: $458,314Expenses 2014: $467,592Net Income 2014: -$9,2782014Revenue 2015: $421,147Expenses 2015: $441,576Net Income 2015: -$20,4292015Revenue 2016: $228,485Expenses 2016: $234,484Net Income 2016: -$5,9992016Revenue 2017: $160,180Expenses 2017: $150,166Net Income 2017: $10,0142017Revenue 2018: $43,578Expenses 2018: $58,149Net Income 2018: -$14,5712018Revenue 2019: $18Expenses 2019: $4,350Net Income 2019: -$4,3322019

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$421,147
Expenses$441,576
Net Income-$20,429
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 5, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$421,147
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide healthcare benefits to eligible individuals

To provide health benefits to eligible individuals.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$143,644$123,595▼ $20,049
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$144,024$123,595▼ $20,429
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$380$0▼ $380
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$144,024$123,595▼ $20,429
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$144,024$123,595▼ $20,429
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$144,024$123,595▼ $20,429
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cheryl PowellTrustee
Jay HunterTrustee
Robert DemayTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$421,121
Investment Income
$26
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-20,429
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,015
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Benefits to Members---$439,561
Fees for Services Accounting---$1,775
Other Expenses---$240
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$441,576
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

The governing body does not have additional committees. As a result, no meetings occured that would require documentation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

The governing body (trustees) review the form 990.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents available upon request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Akron Beacon Journal Guild
EIN
34-2013799
Phone
3309963000
Address
44 E EXCHANGE ST, AKRON, OH 44304

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Demay
Title
Trustee
Phone
3309963887
Signed
2016-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Demay
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bruner Cox Llp
Address
388 S MAIN STREET SUITE 403, AKRON, OH 44311
Preparer
Lisa M Hilling
Phone
3303760100
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