Civic Intelligence

Equipment and Tool Institute

EIN 38-1268971 • 501(c)6 • Farmington Hills, MI

Profile

To promote closer relationships among automotive equipment & tool manufacturers including technical information providers. To promote information exchange between auto manufacturers and members for the benefit of consumers as well as members.

37899 W Twelve Mile Road APT 220Farmington Hills, MI 48331

www.etools.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.72x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

5th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$806,364

Down $234,642 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$580,952

Up $66,029 (+13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$225,412

Down $300,671 (-57%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,152,412

Up $198,678 (+21%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,453,083

Up $82,313 (+6.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$300,671

Up $116,365 (+28%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $880,360Liabilities 2011: $59,866Net Assets 2011: $820,4942011Assets 2012: $957,203Liabilities 2012: $113,003Net Assets 2012: $844,2002012Assets 2013: $1,032,470Liabilities 2013: $115,775Net Assets 2013: $916,6952013Assets 2014: $1,271,581Liabilities 2014: $245,866Net Assets 2014: $1,025,7152014Assets 2015: $1,324,474Liabilities 2015: $206,277Net Assets 2015: $1,118,1972015Assets 2016: $1,331,354Liabilities 2016: $189,344Net Assets 2016: $1,142,0102016Assets 2017: $1,505,761Liabilities 2017: $339,672Net Assets 2017: $1,166,0892017Assets 2018: $1,580,245Liabilities 2018: $327,553Net Assets 2018: $1,252,6922018Assets 2019: $1,538,042Liabilities 2019: $329,876Net Assets 2019: $1,208,1662019Assets 2020: $1,744,593Liabilities 2020: $420,744Net Assets 2020: $1,323,8492020Assets 2021: $1,466,341Liabilities 2021: $283,691Net Assets 2021: $1,182,6502021Assets 2022: $1,297,889Liabilities 2022: $354,770Net Assets 2022: $943,1192022Assets 2023: $1,041,006Liabilities 2023: $514,923Net Assets 2023: $526,0832023Assets 2024: $806,364Liabilities 2024: $580,952Net Assets 2024: $225,4122024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$806,364
Liabilities$580,952
Net Assets$225,412

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $524,0142011Expenses 2012: $598,5512012Revenue 2013: $700,736Expenses 2013: $628,241Net Income 2013: $72,4952013Revenue 2014: $785,185Expenses 2014: $676,165Net Income 2014: $109,0202014Revenue 2015: $860,024Expenses 2015: $767,542Net Income 2015: $92,4822015Revenue 2016: $843,427Expenses 2016: $819,614Net Income 2016: $23,8132016Revenue 2017: $930,234Expenses 2017: $906,155Net Income 2017: $24,0792017Revenue 2018: $908,480Expenses 2018: $821,877Net Income 2018: $86,6032018Revenue 2019: $965,296Expenses 2019: $1,009,822Net Income 2019: -$44,5262019Revenue 2020: $788,483Expenses 2020: $672,800Net Income 2020: $115,6832020Revenue 2021: $791,782Expenses 2021: $932,981Net Income 2021: -$141,1992021Revenue 2022: $972,580Expenses 2022: $1,212,111Net Income 2022: -$239,5312022Revenue 2023: $953,734Expenses 2023: $1,370,770Net Income 2023: -$417,0362023Revenue 2024: $1,152,412Expenses 2024: $1,453,083Net Income 2024: -$300,6712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,152,412
Expenses$1,453,083
Net Income-$300,671

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.81$0.58$0.23$1.15$1.45$0.30
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.04$0.51$0.53$0.95$1.37$0.42
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.30$0.35$0.94$0.97$1.21$0.24
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.47$0.28$1.18$0.79$0.93$0.14
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.74$0.42$1.32$0.79$0.67$0.12
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.54$0.33$1.21$0.97$1.01$0.04
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.58$0.33$1.25$0.91$0.82$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.51$0.34$1.17$0.93$0.91$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.33$0.19$1.14$0.84$0.82$0.02
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$1.32$0.21$1.12$0.86$0.77$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.25$1.03$0.79$0.68$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.12$0.92$0.70$0.63$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.11$0.84$0.60
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.88$0.06$0.82$0.52
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,152,412
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote closer relationships among automotive equipment tool manufacturers including technical information providers. To promote information exchange between auto manufacturers and members for the benefit of consumers as well as members.

Promote closer relationships among auto equipment tool manufacturers including technical info providers. To promote info exchange between auto manufacturers and members for the benefit of consumers as well as members.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,007,249$765,024▼ $242,225
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$526,083$225,412▼ $300,671
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$29,249$22,745▼ $6,504
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,508$18,595▲ $14,087
Total Assets$1,041,006$806,364▼ $234,642
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$429,245$370,541▼ $58,704
Deferred Revenue$85,678$210,411▲ $124,733
Total Liabilities$514,923$580,952▲ $66,029
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$526,083$225,412▼ $300,671
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,041,006$806,364▼ $234,642

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$17,283$11,155$28,438
Equipment$1,312$22,055$23,367
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Brian PlottExecutive ManagerFT$185,798$185,798
Greg PotterTechnical DirectorFT$159,304$159,304

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RichImed Past President
Bob AugustinePresident
Brian HerronDirector
Chris BowmanDirector
Chris ChesneyDirector
Christer LarsonDirector
Chuck OlsenDirector
Kim CottleDirector
Mike LaferleDirector
Mike SimonDirector
Robert VogtDirector
Carl EveredSecretary-Treasurer
Eri MucaVP Marketing
Chris BahlmanVP Programs
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$828,944
Program Service Revenue
$237,841
Investment Income
$16,283
Other Revenue
$69,344
Change in Net Assets
$-300,671
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$876,482
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$576,601
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$345,102
Other Expenses---$318,849
Conferences and Meetings---$306,699
Other Salaries and Wages---$131,414
Travel---$59,670
Other Employee Benefits---$45,040
Occupancy---$39,710
Payroll Taxes---$38,443
Fees for Services Legal---$36,140
Information Technology---$19,467
Pension Plan Contributions---$16,602
Fees for Services Accounting---$13,191
Office Expenses---$10,177
Insurance---$7,563
Depreciation Depletion---$4,663
All Other Expenses---$4,459
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,453,083
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
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
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
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 6

The organization has two types of members. Full members or their designated person are allowed to vote on electionsof their governing bodyand are eligible to be officers and directors. Additionally, there are asscoiate members at their request who are allowed to participate in events and support the organization, but are not allowed voting rights.

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

Full members or their designated person are allowed to vote for and be officers and directors, who in turn are responsible for operating the organization.

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

The return is reviewed by the Executive Manager. Other officers may review the return at their discretion.

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

All officers and directors are given a copy of the policy. The members are unrelated parties and can assure others are in compliance.

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

Compensation is reviewed at budget time by the directors. The directors are all unpaid and unrelated to paid employees.

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

Same as Line 15a

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents including conflict of interest and whistleblower policies are available to the publicon the organization website. Financial and tax return documents are available on request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Equipment and Tool Institute
EIN
38-1268971
Phone
2486565080
Address
37899 W Twelve Mile Road APT 220, Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Plott
Title
Executive Manager
Phone
2486565080
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Plott
Formed
1947
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Richard B Ebach CPA PC
Address
22510 Moorgate, Novi, MI 48374
Preparer
Richard Ebach
Phone
2484496499
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization has two types of members. Full members or their designated person are allowed to vote on electionsof their governing bodyand are eligible to be officers and directors. Additionally, there are asscoiate members at their request who are allowed to participate in events and support the organization, but are not allowed voting rights.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Full members or their designated person are allowed to vote for and be officers and directors, who in turn are responsible for operating the organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The return is reviewed by the Executive Manager. Other officers may review the return at their discretion.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3All officers and directors are given a copy of the policy. The members are unrelated parties and can assure others are in compliance.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation is reviewed at budget time by the directors. The directors are all unpaid and unrelated to paid employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Same as Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Governing documents including conflict of interest and whistleblower policies are available to the publicon the organization website. Financial and tax return documents are available on request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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