Civic Intelligence

Southwestern Michigan Tourist

EIN 38-2445256 • 501(c)6 • Benton Harbor, MI

Profile

To create an awareness within the tri-county area (berrien, cass and van buren) of the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy and quality of life that will serve the interests of individual business and residents; and to reflect the quality to the tourist/traveler making the southwestern michigan tri-county area a major travel destination.

2300 Pipestone RoadBenton Harbor, MI 49022-2428

www.swmichigan.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

83rd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$76,135

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

76th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,338,076

Up $444,181 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$7,965

Down $860 (-9.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,330,111

Up $445,041 (+15%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,330,335

Up $339,421 (+17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,885,014

Up $166,692 (+9.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$445,321

Up $172,729 (+63%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $401,274Liabilities 2010: $3,129Net Assets 2010: $398,1452010Assets 2011: $429,934Liabilities 2011: $3,556Net Assets 2011: $426,3782011Assets 2012: $477,429Liabilities 2012: $2,263Net Assets 2012: $475,1662012Assets 2013: $524,109Liabilities 2013: $2,884Net Assets 2013: $521,2252013Assets 2014: $601,592Liabilities 2014: $4,240Net Assets 2014: $597,3522014Assets 2015: $869,159Liabilities 2015: $2,401Net Assets 2015: $866,7582015Assets 2016: $1,113,727Liabilities 2016: $3,292Net Assets 2016: $1,110,4352016Assets 2017: $1,329,684Liabilities 2017: $3,071Net Assets 2017: $1,326,6132017Assets 2018: $1,343,952Liabilities 2018: $3,486Net Assets 2018: $1,340,4662018Assets 2019: $1,412,556Liabilities 2019: $3,314Net Assets 2019: $1,409,2422019Assets 2020: $1,476,873Liabilities 2020: $2,333Net Assets 2020: $1,474,5402020Assets 2021: $2,185,105Liabilities 2021: $5,856Net Assets 2021: $2,179,2492021Assets 2022: $2,620,438Liabilities 2022: $7,960Net Assets 2022: $2,612,4782022Assets 2023: $2,893,895Liabilities 2023: $8,825Net Assets 2023: $2,885,0702023Assets 2024: $3,338,076Liabilities 2024: $7,965Net Assets 2024: $3,330,1112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,338,076
Liabilities$7,965
Net Assets$3,330,111
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Expenses 2010: $418,5842010Expenses 2011: $386,7432011Expenses 2012: $393,9042012Revenue 2013: $473,305Expenses 2013: $427,246Net Income 2013: $46,0592013Revenue 2014: $527,289Expenses 2014: $451,162Net Income 2014: $76,1272014Revenue 2015: $1,326,395Expenses 2015: $1,056,989Net Income 2015: $269,4062015Revenue 2016: $1,555,953Expenses 2016: $1,312,276Net Income 2016: $243,6772016Revenue 2017: $1,605,346Expenses 2017: $1,389,168Net Income 2017: $216,1782017Revenue 2018: $1,812,340Expenses 2018: $1,798,487Net Income 2018: $13,8532018Revenue 2019: $1,749,293Expenses 2019: $1,680,517Net Income 2019: $68,7762019Revenue 2020: $1,222,692Expenses 2020: $1,157,393Net Income 2020: $65,2992020Revenue 2021: $1,707,115Expenses 2021: $1,002,406Net Income 2021: $704,7092021Revenue 2022: $2,000,182Expenses 2022: $1,566,953Net Income 2022: $433,2292022Revenue 2023: $1,990,914Expenses 2023: $1,718,322Net Income 2023: $272,5922023Revenue 2024: $2,330,335Expenses 2024: $1,885,014Net Income 2024: $445,3212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,330,335
Expenses$1,885,014
Net Income$445,321
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,338,076
Liabilities
$7,965
Net assets
$3,330,111
Revenue
$2,330,335
Expenses
$1,885,014
Net income
$445,321
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.34$0.01$3.33$2.33$1.89$0.45
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.89$0.01$2.89$1.99$1.72$0.27
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.62$0.01$2.61$2.00$1.57$0.43
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$0.01$2.18$1.71$1.00$0.70
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.00$1.47$1.22$1.16$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.00$1.41$1.75$1.68$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.00$1.34$1.81$1.80$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.33$1.61$1.39$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$1.56$1.31$0.24
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.00$0.87$1.33$1.06$0.27
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.00$0.60$0.53$0.45$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.00$0.52$0.47$0.43$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.00$0.48$0.39
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.40$0.00$0.40$0.42
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,330,335
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create an awareness within the tri-county area (berrien, cass and van buren) of the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy and quality of life that will serve the interests of individual business and residents; and to reflect the quality to the tourist/traveler making the southwestern michigan tri-county area a major travel destination.

Help to attract vacationers to s.w. Mi and to educate them on what the area has to offer.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,816,535$3,242,856▲ $426,321
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$77,360$95,220▲ $17,860
Total Assets$2,893,895$3,338,076▲ $444,181
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,825$7,965▼ $860
Total Liabilities$8,825$7,965▼ $860
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,885,070$3,330,111▲ $445,041
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,885,070$3,330,111▲ $445,041
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,893,895$3,338,076▲ $444,181

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$34,789$291,908$326,697
Land$50,000-$50,000
Equipment$10,431$36,193$46,624
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marcy SimpsonExecutive DirectorFT$76,135$76,135

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike NadolskiChair
Rita DowneyVice Chair
David CostasMember
Jay PatelMember
Melanie OwenMember
Raj BhardwajMember
Steve WellsMember
Tyler WhitwamMember
Kelly VegaSecretary
Anne VonkTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$200,843
Program Service Revenue
$2,064,995
Investment Income
$64,497
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$445,321

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,330,335
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-280
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,330,055
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,330,335
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,662,802
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$222,212
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$1,582,377--$1,582,377
Other Salaries and Wages$83,617$12,495-$96,112
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,237$9,898-$76,135
Other Employee Benefits$23,505$2,612-$26,117
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,377-$16,377
Payroll Taxes$13,806$2,062-$15,868
Occupancy$7,750$861-$8,611
Pension Plan Contributions$7,182$798-$7,980
Office Expenses$6,367$707-$7,074
Depreciation Depletion$6,309$701-$7,010
Conferences and Meetings$6,151--$6,151
Insurance-$5,299-$5,299
Other Expenses$2,644$294-$2,938
Travel$2,827--$2,827
Total Functional Expenses$1,831,140$53,874$0$1,885,014

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,885,014
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,885,014
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,885,014
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
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“Organization's process to review form 990 the executive director and the treasurer reviews the irs form 990 before the form is filed. The independent accountant who completed the 990 is available to answer any questions that they may have. After all questions are answered and everyone is in agreement the form is then filed with the internal revenue service.”

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

“Annually the board members disclose or update the chairman of the board, on a form provided by the organization, their interests that could give rise to conflicts of interest. For any conflict disclosed, the chairman will determine what plan of action to take.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Salaries are determined during the budgeting process and utilize all contemporaneous information available. Each year a salary increase is approved based on performance reviews. The board approves all salary increases.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The audited financial statements and governing documents are available upon request with the executive director, and at that time the information will be provided. Form 990 is also available on third-party websites.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Southwestern Michigan Tourist
EIN
38-2445256
Phone
2699256301
Address
2300 PIPESTONE ROAD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2428

Signing Officer

Name
Marcy Simpson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2699256301
Signed
2025-06-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marcy Simpson
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Kruggel Lawton & Company LLC
Address
526 UPTON DRIVE, ST JOSEPH, MI 49085
Preparer
Robert Alex Schaeffer
Phone
2699830131
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Loss on sale of asset -280.”

Part XII, Line 1

“The organization use modified-cash basis accounting. No changes from the prior year.”

Part XII, Line 2C

“No change in oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management has elected to apply the provisions of financial accounting standards board ("fasb"), accounting standards codification ("asc"), income taxes. Under fasb asc 740, income taxes, an entity must determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any appeals or litigation processes, based on technical merits of the positions. As of the current fiscal year, the council had no known liability due to the uncertainty of income taxes. The council is no longer subject to u.s. Federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for the four years before the current year end.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on sale of asset -280.”

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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
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IRS990/MissionDesc0TO CREATE AN AWARENESS WITHIN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA (BERRIEN, CASS AND VAN BUREN) OF THE IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE THAT WILL SERVE THE INTERESTS OF INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS AND RESIDENTS; AND TO REFLECT THE QUALITY TO THE TOURIST/TRAVELER MAKING THE SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN TRI-COUNTY AREA A MAJOR TRAVEL DESTINATION.
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0707
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06367
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt07074
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501cInd0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt023505
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt026117
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1294
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt13448
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt22990
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt13448
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt22990
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32938
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012495
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IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt096112
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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0798
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07182
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IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt116232
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0TOURIST TRAVEL CENTER - TO OPERATE A TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER AND TO ANSWER TRAVELERS QUESTIONS, DISTRIBUTE BROUCHURES,AND PROVIDE MAPS.
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IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01990914
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt02048763
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IRS990ScheduleC/OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd00
IRS990ScheduleC/SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt010431
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt036193
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt046624
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01885014
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
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IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt050000
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt0-280
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0-280
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02330335
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS ELECTED TO APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB"), ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC"), INCOME TAXES. UNDER FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, AN ENTITY MUST DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITIONS. AS OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE COUNCIL HAD NO KNOWN LIABILITY DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF INCOME TAXES. THE COUNCIL IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE FOUR YEARS BEFORE THE CURRENT YEAR END.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON SALE OF ASSET -280.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01885014
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02330335
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02330055
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01885014
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE IRS FORM 990 BEFORE THE FORM IS FILED. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WHO COMPLETED THE 990 IS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT THEY MAY HAVE. AFTER ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED AND EVERYONE IS IN AGREEMENT THE FORM IS THEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUALLY THE BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE OR UPDATE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION, THEIR INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FOR ANY CONFLICT DISCLOSED, THE CHAIRMAN WILL DETERMINE WHAT PLAN OF ACTION TO TAKE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SALARIES ARE DETERMINED DURING THE BUDGETING PROCESS AND UTILIZE ALL CONTEMPORANEOUS INFORMATION AVAILABLE. EACH YEAR A SALARY INCREASE IS APPROVED BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. THE BOARD APPROVES ALL SALARY INCREASES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND AT THAT TIME THE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED. FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4LOSS ON SALE OF ASSET -280.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION USE MODIFIED-CASH BASIS ACCOUNTING. NO CHANGES FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6NO CHANGE IN OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5PART XII, LINE 1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6PART XII, LINE 2C
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IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt08825
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IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01831140
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt02064995
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IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd01
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