Civic Intelligence

Shared Blessings Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 35-2177238

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 10, 2015

Organization Profilesharedblessings.org
1400 NE 136th AveVancouver, WA 98684-0993

(360) 356-3795

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

76th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2014

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

9.5%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$400,499

Up $34,774 (+9.5%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$400,408

Up $34,775 (+9.5%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$91

Down $1 (-1.1%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Up

$183,234

Up $2,402 (+1.3%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$148,459

Up $52,908 (+55%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$34,775

Down $50,506 (-59%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $107,298Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $107,2982010Assets 2011: $239,329Liabilities 2011: $235Net Assets 2011: $239,0942011Assets 2012: $280,432Liabilities 2012: $80Net Assets 2012: $280,3522012Assets 2013: $365,725Liabilities 2013: $92Net Assets 2013: $365,6332013Assets 2014: $400,499Liabilities 2014: $91Net Assets 2014: $400,4082014Assets 2015: $457,070Liabilities 2015: $84Net Assets 2015: $456,9862015Assets 2016: $506,972Liabilities 2016: $98Net Assets 2016: $506,8742016Assets 2017: $555,563Liabilities 2017: $7,778Net Assets 2017: $547,7852017Assets 2018: $538,204Liabilities 2018: $97Net Assets 2018: $538,1072018Assets 2020: $595,347Liabilities 2020: $51Net Assets 2020: $595,2962020Assets 2021: $634,451Liabilities 2021: $2,778Net Assets 2021: $631,6732021Assets 2022: $639,572Liabilities 2022: $1,064Net Assets 2022: $638,5082022Assets 2023: $716,357Liabilities 2023: $70Net Assets 2023: $716,2872023Assets 2024: $800,494Liabilities 2024: $1,118Net Assets 2024: $799,3762024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$400,499
Liabilities$91
Net Assets$400,408
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $93,8332010Expenses 2011: $92,5382011Expenses 2012: $108,4032012Revenue 2013: $180,832Expenses 2013: $95,551Net Income 2013: $85,2812013Revenue 2014: $183,234Expenses 2014: $148,459Net Income 2014: $34,7752014Revenue 2015: $180,348Expenses 2015: $123,770Net Income 2015: $56,5782015Revenue 2016: $165,232Expenses 2016: $115,344Net Income 2016: $49,8882016Revenue 2017: $188,234Expenses 2017: $147,323Net Income 2017: $40,9112017Revenue 2018: $190,363Expenses 2018: $200,041Net Income 2018: -$9,6782018Revenue 2020: $145,673Expenses 2020: $115,524Net Income 2020: $30,1492020Revenue 2021: $220,000Expenses 2021: $180,994Net Income 2021: $39,0062021Revenue 2022: $228,043Expenses 2022: $231,518Net Income 2022: -$3,4752022Revenue 2023: $411,191Expenses 2023: $315,411Net Income 2023: $95,7802023Revenue 2024: $535,860Expenses 2024: $426,681Net Income 2024: $109,1792024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$183,234
Expenses$148,459
Net Income$34,775
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 10, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$183,234
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We serve gambians through feeding, first aid clinic, and a school - preschool thru 9th grade. Shared blessings qualifies under 170(b)(1)(a)(ii) as a school. Sb has the gambia education department certification to be a school for grades pre-school, kindergarten and 1 through 9

We serve Gambians through feeding, first aid clinic, and a school - Preschool thru 9th grade.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$215,557$250,394▲ $34,837
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$100,646$100,646→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$49,522$49,459▼ $63
Total Assets$365,725$400,499▲ $34,774
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$92$91▼ $1
Total Liabilities$92$91▼ $1
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$365,633$400,408▲ $34,775
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$365,633$400,408▲ $34,775
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$365,725$400,499▲ $34,774

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$100,646-$100,646
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sulayman BahChairmanFT$44,400$44,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Manuela BahPresident
Steve RosierVice Chairman
Chris MartinMember IT Director
Becci WilloughbyAssistant Treasurer
David BerquistMember
Stoian IankovMember
Kristin BerquistSecretary
David AustenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$177,956
Program Service Revenue
$5,234
Investment Income
$44
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$177,375
Change in Net Assets
$34,775
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$75,712
Other Expenses$72,747
Total Fundraising Expense$4,462
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,667$2,260$2,260$45,187
All Other Expenses$35,910$1,841$2,202$39,953
Other Salaries and Wages$22,911--$22,911
Travel$16,734--$16,734
Other Employee Benefits$7,614--$7,614
Occupancy$6,449--$6,449
Information Technology$907--$907
Conferences and Meetings$211--$211
Other Expenses$122--$122
Total Functional Expenses$21,529$1,126$3,245$25,900
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
28
Spending
$137,975

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
Yes

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram servicesSchoolMedicalFood128$137,975
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Sulayman Bah personally owns the property on which the Gambian facility sits. He leases the property to Shared Blessings Gambia for $1 each year. Shared Blessings Gambia and Shared Blessings (US) have options to extend the lease from year to year.Sulayman Bah receives a salary and a housing allowance from Shared Blessings.Sulayman Bah and Manuela Bah are man and wife and Shared Blessings Officers and Directors.David and Kristin Berquist are Shared Blessing Directors and Kristin is an Officer.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Officers and directors have an opportunity to review a copy of the 990 before filing. Copies are distributed at general board meetings and emailed to officers and directors.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Confict of Interest Policy. Board members, officers and staff are required to complete a confilict of interest questionaire each year and submit it to the Secretary and Treasurer for an annual review.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The board sets the compensation for CEO, executive director and top management after a compensation review that determines if the applicable compensation package falls within the current range of compensation packages of those with similar tasks. The Board sets the housing allowance at the last board meeting before the beginning of the next year's housing allowance payment.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The board sets the compensation for other officers and key employees after a compensation review that determines if the applicable compensation package falls within the current range of compensation packages of those with similar tasks. The Board sets the housing allowance at the last board meeting before the beginning of the next year's housing allowance payment.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Forms 990 are available to the public on-line on guidestar.com. Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shared Blessings
EIN
35-2177238
Address
1400 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684-0993
Doing Business As
a WA Nonprofit Charitable Corp

Signing Officer

Name
David Austen
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3602609900
Signed
2015-08-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sulayman Bah
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
David Austen CPA
Address
8200 E Mill Plain Blvd Ste 103, Vancouver, WA 98664-2067
Preparer
David Austen CPA
Phone
3602609900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“See schedule of other expenses”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“See schedule of other expenses”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Sulayman Bah personally owns the property on which the Gambian facility sits. He leases the property to Shared Blessings Gambia for $1 each year. Shared Blessings Gambia and Shared Blessings (US) have options to extend the lease from year to year.Sulayman Bah receives a salary and a housing allowance from Shared Blessings.Sulayman Bah and Manuela Bah are man and wife and Shared Blessings Officers and Directors.David and Kristin Berquist are Shared Blessing Directors and Kristin is an Officer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Officers and directors have an opportunity to review a copy of the 990 before filing. Copies are distributed at general board meetings and emailed to officers and directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Confict of Interest Policy. Board members, officers and staff are required to complete a confilict of interest questionaire each year and submit it to the Secretary and Treasurer for an annual review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board sets the compensation for CEO, executive director and top management after a compensation review that determines if the applicable compensation package falls within the current range of compensation packages of those with similar tasks. The Board sets the housing allowance at the last board meeting before the beginning of the next year's housing allowance payment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board sets the compensation for other officers and key employees after a compensation review that determines if the applicable compensation package falls within the current range of compensation packages of those with similar tasks. The Board sets the housing allowance at the last board meeting before the beginning of the next year's housing allowance payment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Forms 990 are available to the public on-line on guidestar.com. Governing documents are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6See schedule of other expenses
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7See schedule of other expenses
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$400,499
Liabilities
$91
Net assets
$400,408
Revenue
$183,234
Expenses
$148,459
Net income
$34,775
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.00$0.01$7.99$5.36$4.27$1.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.16$0.00$7.16$4.11$3.15$0.96
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.40$0.01$6.39$2.28$2.32$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.34$0.03$6.32$2.20$1.81$0.39
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.95$0.00$5.95$1.46$1.16$0.30
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.38$0.00$5.38$1.90$2.00$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.56$0.08$5.48$1.88$1.47$0.41
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.07$0.00$5.07$1.65$1.15$0.50
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.57$0.00$4.57$1.80$1.24$0.57
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$0.00$4.00$1.83$1.48$0.35
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.66$0.00$3.66$1.81$0.96$0.85
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.80$0.00$2.80$1.08
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.39$0.00$2.39$0.93
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.94