Civic Intelligence

Our Turn Action Network Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 36-4762469

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Mar 21, 2016

Organization ProfileSFERACTIONNETWORK.ORG
21 West 46th St No Ste702New York, NY 10036

(212) 257-4471

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

69th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$118,044

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

$770,050

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$725,199

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$44,851

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

$1,162,117

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$944,698

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$217,419

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $770,050Liabilities 2015: $44,851Net Assets 2015: $725,1992015Assets 2016: $1,076,222Liabilities 2016: $43,909Net Assets 2016: $1,032,3132016Assets 2017: $1,286,644Liabilities 2017: $66,577Net Assets 2017: $1,220,0672017Assets 2018: $1,330,200Liabilities 2018: $8,968Net Assets 2018: $1,321,2322018Assets 2019: $1,197,976Liabilities 2019: $29,909Net Assets 2019: $1,168,0672019Assets 2021: $131,818Liabilities 2021: $103,663Net Assets 2021: $28,1552021Assets 2022: $69,789Liabilities 2022: $1,816Net Assets 2022: $67,9732022Assets 2023: $67,511Liabilities 2023: $1,105Net Assets 2023: $66,4062023Assets 2024: $37,433Liabilities 2024: $1,104Net Assets 2024: $36,3292024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$770,050
Liabilities$44,851
Net Assets$725,199
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $1,162,117Expenses 2015: $944,698Net Income 2015: $217,4192015Revenue 2016: $1,301,405Expenses 2016: $994,291Net Income 2016: $307,1142016Revenue 2017: $1,335,834Expenses 2017: $1,148,080Net Income 2017: $187,7542017Revenue 2018: $1,367,008Expenses 2018: $1,265,843Net Income 2018: $101,1652018Revenue 2019: $1,113,005Expenses 2019: $1,266,170Net Income 2019: -$153,1652019Revenue 2021: $59,617Expenses 2021: $147,871Net Income 2021: -$88,2542021Revenue 2022: $60,928Expenses 2022: $21,110Net Income 2022: $39,8182022Revenue 2023: $39,938Expenses 2023: $41,505Net Income 2023: -$1,5672023Revenue 2024: $20,000Expenses 2024: $50,077Net Income 2024: -$30,0772024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,162,117
Expenses$944,698
Net Income$217,419
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Mar 21, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,162,117
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sfer action network, inc. Trains, organizes and mobilizes undergraduate students to engage in direct, grassroots, and political advocacy in support of reforms and changes necessary to fix our schools, for the benefit of parents and children.

Sfer action network, inc. Trains, organizes and mobilizes undergraduate studentsto engage in direct, grassroots, and political advocacy in support of reforms and changes necessary to fix our schools, for the benefit of parents and children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$398,852$313,303▼ $85,549
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$300,000▲ $300,000
Accounts Receivable$18,205--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,848$4,770▲ $1,922
Total Assets$522,862$770,050▲ $247,188
Other Assets Total$102,957$151,977▲ $49,020
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,082$44,851▲ $29,769
Total Liabilities$15,082$44,851▲ $29,769
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$507,780$425,199▼ $82,581
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$300,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$507,780$725,199▲ $217,419
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$522,862$770,050▲ $247,188

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$149,732--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Egda VelozDirector of FinanceFT$118,044$118,044
Stephanie MauterstockChief Operating OfficerFT$98,304$98,304
Alexis MorinExecutive DirectorFT$83,348$83,348

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris StewartChair
John PetryMember
Meg AnsaraMember
Adam CiothTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,151,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$10,617
All Other Contributions
$941,500
Change in Net Assets
$217,419

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,162,117
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,162,117
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,162,117
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$722,958
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$221,740
Total Fundraising Expense$6,165
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$187,224$279$397$187,900
Fees for Services Other$144,171$7,185$411$151,767
Conferences and Meetings$83,561-$2,703$86,264
Fees for Services Legal$44,791$2,232$128$47,151
Office Expenses$45,368$1,006-$46,374
Travel$37,783--$37,783
Other Employee Benefits$26,110$70$61$26,241
Occupancy$17,965--$17,965
Other Expenses$10,445$207$176$10,828
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,282$3,039$2,278$7,599
Fees for Services Accounting$3,990$199$11$4,200
Insurance-$3,793-$3,793
Total Functional Expenses$819,627$118,906$6,165$944,698

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$944,698
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$944,698
Total Expenses per Form 990$944,698
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$138,216
Section 527 Activity Spending$125,017
Total Exempt Function Spending$125,017
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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

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

“The governing body acts as a committee of the whole for all decisions of the organization”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The form 990 is prepared by the independent public accountants. The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer of the board, the executive directors, and the director of finance prior to filing. In addition, a copy of the form 990 is provided electronically to all board members prior to filing.”

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

“Sfer action network conflict of interest policy applies to board members, employees and any other person who is in the position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization. On an annual basis, the conflict of interest policy is distributed to all board members, officers and employees. In addition, a conflict of interest questionnaire is also distributed to the board and employees so they can disclose potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A) the organization's ceo, executive director or top management official - the finance committee conducts an annual performance review of the executive directors and makes recommendation to the board, who approve compensation. Comparability data is collected through the review of compensation of such postion in other similar organizations. B) other officers or key employees of the organization - the executive directors collect salary information from published surveys and through review of other 990s of similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available as required by law. Also, the federal form 990 which includes financial and other disclosures is available on guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sfer Action Network Inc
EIN
36-4762469
Phone
2122574471
Address
21 WEST 46TH ST NO STE702, NEW YORK, NY 10036

Signing Officer

Name
Alexis Morin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2122574471
Signed
2016-03-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alexis Morin
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
51

Preparer

Firm
Dorfman Abrams Music LLC
Address
250 PEHLE AVE SUITE 702, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663
Preparer
Andrew Silverstein CPA
Phone
2014039750
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 144,171. Management and general expenses 7,185. Fundraising expenses 411. Total expenses 151,767.”

Part XII, Line 2C Explanation

“The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process did not change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“As of august 31, 2015, management believes that based on evaluation of sfer's tax positions that any liability as a result of uncertain tax positions would not be material. Management continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, changes in tax law, and new authoritative rulings to assist in evaluating sfer's tax positions. Accrued interest and pentalties associated with uncertain tax positions, if any, would be recognized as part of the income tax provision. Income tax returns are filed in the u.s.federal jurisdiction and state jurisdictions. Sfer is subject to examination by applicable tax jurisdictions since inception in 2013.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT BASED ON EVALUATION OF SFER'S TAX POSITIONS THAT ANY LIABILITY AS A RESULT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WOULD NOT BE MATERIAL. MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW, AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING SFER'S TAX POSITIONS. ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENTALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, WOULD BE RECOGNIZED AS PART OF THE INCOME TAX PROVISION. INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE FILED IN THE U.S.FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND STATE JURISDICTIONS. SFER IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY APPLICABLE TAX JURISDICTIONS SINCE INCEPTION IN 2013.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PRIOR TO FILING. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SFER ACTION NETWORK CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS IN THE POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD AND EMPLOYEES SO THEY CAN DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A) THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL - THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND MAKES RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD, WHO APPROVE COMPENSATION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS COLLECTED THROUGH THE REVIEW OF COMPENSATION OF SUCH POSTION IN OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. B) OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COLLECT SALARY INFORMATION FROM PUBLISHED SURVEYS AND THROUGH REVIEW OF OTHER 990S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. ALSO, THE FEDERAL FORM 990 WHICH INCLUDES FINANCIAL AND OTHER DISCLOSURES IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 144,171. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,185. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 411. TOTAL EXPENSES 151,767.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6PART XII, LINE 2C EXPLANATION
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$770,050
Liabilities
$44,851
Net assets
$725,199
Revenue
$1,162,117
Expenses
$944,698
Net income
$217,419
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.02$0.05$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.04$0.04$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.06$0.02$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.10$0.03$0.06$0.15$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.03$1.17$1.11$1.27$0.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.01$1.32$1.37$1.27$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.07$1.22$1.34$1.15$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.04$1.03$1.30$0.99$0.31
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.04$0.73$1.16$0.94$0.22