Civic Intelligence

Show Me Opportunity

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 35-2472225

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2018

5297 Washington PlaceSt Louis, MO 63108

(314) 454-0647

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.05x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

69th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$200,849

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.1% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

67%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$268,652

Up $107,658 (+67%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$221,075

Up $119,117 (+117%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$47,577

Down $11,459 (-19%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$1,001,703

Up $191,476 (+24%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$882,586

Down $24,449 (-2.7%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$119,117

Up $215,925 (+223%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $35,201Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $35,2012013Assets 2014: $162,004Liabilities 2014: $31,561Net Assets 2014: $130,4432014Assets 2015: $282,194Liabilities 2015: $92,226Net Assets 2015: $189,9682015Assets 2016: $160,994Liabilities 2016: $59,036Net Assets 2016: $101,9582016Assets 2017: $268,652Liabilities 2017: $47,577Net Assets 2017: $221,0752017Assets 2018: $377,835Liabilities 2018: $2,933Net Assets 2018: $374,9022018Assets 2019: $478,008Liabilities 2019: $26,848Net Assets 2019: $451,1602019Assets 2020: $492,239Liabilities 2020: $5,516Net Assets 2020: $486,7232020Assets 2021: $492,799Liabilities 2021: $10,738Net Assets 2021: $482,0612021Assets 2022: $534,927Liabilities 2022: $18,615Net Assets 2022: $516,3122022Assets 2023: $636,810Liabilities 2023: $13,944Net Assets 2023: $622,8662023Assets 2024: $676,853Liabilities 2024: $5,336Net Assets 2024: $671,5172024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$268,652
Liabilities$47,577
Net Assets$221,075

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $185,000Expenses 2013: $149,799Net Income 2013: $35,2012013Revenue 2014: $590,405Expenses 2014: $495,163Net Income 2014: $95,2422014Revenue 2015: $716,209Expenses 2015: $656,684Net Income 2015: $59,5252015Revenue 2016: $810,227Expenses 2016: $907,035Net Income 2016: -$96,8082016Revenue 2017: $1,001,703Expenses 2017: $882,586Net Income 2017: $119,1172017Revenue 2018: $1,005,089Expenses 2018: $851,262Net Income 2018: $153,8272018Revenue 2019: $903,135Expenses 2019: $826,877Net Income 2019: $76,2582019Revenue 2020: $704,323Expenses 2020: $668,760Net Income 2020: $35,5632020Revenue 2021: $702,318Expenses 2021: $706,980Net Income 2021: -$4,6622021Revenue 2022: $708,865Expenses 2022: $674,614Net Income 2022: $34,2512022Revenue 2023: $831,271Expenses 2023: $724,717Net Income 2023: $106,5542023Revenue 2024: $802,926Expenses 2024: $754,275Net Income 2024: $48,6512024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,001,703
Expenses$882,586
Net Income$119,117
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,002,831
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Show-me opportunity ("smo") is dedicated to educating people about public policies that enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of missouri and to supporting the charitable activities and operations of the show-me institute ("smi"), a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. Smo operates as a supporting organization of smi within the meaning of code section 509(a)(3). As a supporting organization, smo serves as the formal communication arm of smi. Its operations and functions include by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing educational materials developed by smi to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues identified and developed by smi.

See Schedule O.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$102,792$225,965▲ $123,173
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$48,781$36,410▼ $12,371
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,257$4,964▼ $4,293
Accounts Receivable$164$1,313▲ $1,149
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$160,994$268,652▲ $107,658
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$59,036$47,577▼ $11,459
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$59,036$47,577▼ $11,459
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$101,958$221,075▲ $119,117
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$101,958$221,075▲ $119,117
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$160,994$268,652▲ $107,658

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$36,410$32,725$69,135
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joseph ForshawPresident/Treasurer
Jesse AppletonVice President
Brenda TalentSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,000,000
Program Service Revenue
$2,831
Investment Income
$-1,128
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,000,000
Change in Net Assets
$119,117
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$503,517
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$379,069
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$371,503--$371,503
Other Salaries and Wages$324,577--$324,577
Fees for Services Other$60,000$892$0$60,892
Information Technology$29,781--$29,781
Payroll Taxes$23,795--$23,795
Other Employee Benefits$22,590--$22,590
Depreciation Depletion$13,956--$13,956
Pension Plan Contributions$8,107--$8,107
Other Expenses$6,632--$6,632
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,043-$5,043
Travel$4,212--$4,212
Office Expenses$4,103$93-$4,196
Fees for Services Legal-$1,705-$1,705
Insurance$816$43-$859
Total Functional Expenses$874,810$7,776$0$882,586
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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 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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A:

All directors are elected, appointed, and approved by the governing body of the supported organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11:

The Board Members review the annual Form 990. Any corrections or concerns are communicated to the accountant and corrected. The final copy is sent to the Board President who provides e-file authorization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C:

The board annually reviews its conflict of interest policy and board members affirm their compliance. If a potential conflict exists, it is discussed at board meetings and handled in accordance with the policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15:

Salaries for comparable positions in similar markets are reviewed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19:

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request, as required by law, at the organizations main office.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Show-Me Opportunity
EIN
35-2472225
In Care Of
% THE ORGANIZATION
Phone
3144540647
Address
5297 Washington Place, St Louis, MO 63108

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Forshaw
Title
President
Phone
3144540627
Signed
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Forshaw
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
8
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
101 S HANLEY RD STE 800, ST LOUIS, MO 63105
Preparer
Mary Jane Pieroni CPA
Phone
3148891100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission:

Show-Me Opportunity ("SMO") is dedicated to educating people about public policies that enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of Missouri and to supporting the charitable activities and operations of the Show-Me Institute ("SMI"), a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. SMO operates as a supporting organization of SMI within the meaning of Code Section 501(a)(3). As a supporting organization, SMO serves as the formal communication arm of SMI. Its operations and functions include by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing education materials developed by SMI to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues identitied and developed by SMI.

Form 990, Part III, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission:

Show-Me Opportunity ("SMO") is dedicated to educating people about public policies that enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of Missouri and to supporting the charitable activities and operations of the Show-Me Institute ("SMI"), a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. SMO operates as a supporting organization of SMI within the meaning of Code Section 501(a)(3). As a supporting organization, SMO serves as the formal communication arm of SMI. Its operations and functions include by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing education materials developed by SMI to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues identitied and developed by SMI.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

The organization appoints a board member to communicate with the accountant regarding needed information and any necessary adjustments. The process has not changed from prior years.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2 - FIN 48 (ASC 740) Statement:

SMO has been granted exemption from federal income taxes under Section 501(a) as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SMO files an informational return with the Internal Revenue Service. SMO is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years prior to 2014. The Organization follows FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which prescribes a comprehensive model for how an organization should measure, recognize, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that an organization has taken or expects to take on a tax return. Management annually reviews its tax positions and has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2017.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SMO has been granted exemption from federal income taxes under Section 501(a) as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SMO files an informational return with the Internal Revenue Service. SMO is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years prior to 2014. The Organization follows FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which prescribes a comprehensive model for how an organization should measure, recognize, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that an organization has taken or expects to take on a tax return. Management annually reviews its tax positions and has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2017.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Show-Me Opportunity ("SMO") is dedicated to educating people about public policies that enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of Missouri and to supporting the charitable activities and operations of the Show-Me Institute ("SMI"), a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. SMO operates as a supporting organization of SMI within the meaning of Code Section 501(a)(3). As a supporting organization, SMO serves as the formal communication arm of SMI. Its operations and functions include by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing education materials developed by SMI to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues identitied and developed by SMI.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Show-Me Opportunity ("SMO") is dedicated to educating people about public policies that enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of Missouri and to supporting the charitable activities and operations of the Show-Me Institute ("SMI"), a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. SMO operates as a supporting organization of SMI within the meaning of Code Section 501(a)(3). As a supporting organization, SMO serves as the formal communication arm of SMI. Its operations and functions include by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing education materials developed by SMI to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues identitied and developed by SMI.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All directors are elected, appointed, and approved by the governing body of the supported organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board Members review the annual Form 990. Any corrections or concerns are communicated to the accountant and corrected. The final copy is sent to the Board President who provides e-file authorization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board annually reviews its conflict of interest policy and board members affirm their compliance. If a potential conflict exists, it is discussed at board meetings and handled in accordance with the policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Salaries for comparable positions in similar markets are reviewed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request, as required by law, at the organizations main office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The organization appoints a board member to communicate with the accountant regarding needed information and any necessary adjustments. The process has not changed from prior years.
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