Civic Intelligence

Answer Relief

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 38-3639777

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 01, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.ANSWERNEPAL.ORG
PO Box 68401Grand Rapids, MI 49516

(616) 957-2675

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

70th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$49,416

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.1% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

51st percentile

4.7%

Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

17%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,244,026

Up $55,493 (+4.7%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,230,846

Up $60,672 (+5.2%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$13,180

Down $5,179 (-28%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$377,270

Up $55,054 (+17%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$316,598

Down $98,769 (-24%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$60,672

Up $153,823 (+165%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth51st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $123,809Liabilities 2011: $64,105Net Assets 2011: $59,7042011Assets 2012: $155,441Liabilities 2012: $61,347Net Assets 2012: $94,0642012Assets 2013: $231,856Liabilities 2013: $107,030Net Assets 2013: $124,8262013Assets 2014: $215,328Liabilities 2014: $101,433Net Assets 2014: $113,8952014Assets 2015: $323,706Liabilities 2015: $109,433Net Assets 2015: $214,2732015Assets 2016: $270,821Liabilities 2016: $96,324Net Assets 2016: $174,4982016Assets 2017: $304,807Liabilities 2017: $118,793Net Assets 2017: $186,0142017Assets 2018: $598,961Liabilities 2018: $118,777Net Assets 2018: $480,1842018Assets 2019: $617,564Liabilities 2019: $112,760Net Assets 2019: $504,8042019Assets 2020: $921,163Liabilities 2020: $252,430Net Assets 2020: $668,7332020Assets 2021: $1,426,668Liabilities 2021: $17,960Net Assets 2021: $1,408,7082021Assets 2022: $1,188,533Liabilities 2022: $18,359Net Assets 2022: $1,170,1742022Assets 2023: $1,244,026Liabilities 2023: $13,180Net Assets 2023: $1,230,8462023Assets 2024: $1,287,479Liabilities 2024: $11,652Net Assets 2024: $1,275,8272024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,244,026
Liabilities$13,180
Net Assets$1,230,846
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $136,478Expenses 2011: $268,492Net Income 2011: -$132,0142011Revenue 2012: $238,378Expenses 2012: $204,018Net Income 2012: $34,3602012Revenue 2013: $232,646Expenses 2013: $201,884Net Income 2013: $30,7622013Revenue 2014: $243,617Expenses 2014: $254,549Net Income 2014: -$10,9322014Revenue 2015: $354,292Expenses 2015: $253,614Net Income 2015: $100,6782015Revenue 2016: $305,230Expenses 2016: $345,007Net Income 2016: -$39,7772016Revenue 2017: $329,442Expenses 2017: $317,924Net Income 2017: $11,5182017Revenue 2018: $603,727Expenses 2018: $310,670Net Income 2018: $293,0572018Revenue 2019: $387,220Expenses 2019: $362,601Net Income 2019: $24,6192019Revenue 2020: $367,408Expenses 2020: $203,479Net Income 2020: $163,9292020Revenue 2021: $944,576Expenses 2021: $314,304Net Income 2021: $630,2722021Revenue 2022: $322,216Expenses 2022: $415,367Net Income 2022: -$93,1512022Revenue 2023: $377,270Expenses 2023: $316,598Net Income 2023: $60,6722023Revenue 2024: $384,627Expenses 2024: $339,646Net Income 2024: $44,9812024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$377,270
Expenses$316,598
Net Income$60,672
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 1, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$377,728
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Answer is a non-religious, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping the people of nepal address problems of poverty through education, primarily by providing educational sponsorships for impoverished students, especially low-caste.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,178,622$1,236,057▲ $57,435
Accounts Receivable$9,911$7,969▼ $1,942
Total Assets$1,188,533$1,244,026▲ $55,493
Liabilities
Grants Payable$18,359--
Deferred Revenue-$13,180-
Total Liabilities$18,359$13,180▼ $5,179
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,049,553$1,230,846▲ $181,293
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$120,621--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,170,174$1,230,846▲ $60,672
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,188,533$1,244,026▲ $55,493
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lisa DurhamTreasurerPT$49,416$49,416

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Doug DonnellPresident
Barry KarlsonDirector
Isaac HoekstraDirector
John ConsidineDirector
Kilee KingDirector
Laura DamonDirector
Richard HappelDirector
Wally KnackDirector
Bruce MorrisonSecretary
Fred StellaVice-preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$284,855
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$92,873
Other Revenue
$-458
All Other Contributions
$258,077
Change in Net Assets
$60,672
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$261,262
Other Expenses$55,336
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$261,262--$261,262
Fees for Services Management-$49,416-$49,416
Office Expenses-$1,713-$1,713
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,625-$1,625
Fees for Services Legal-$1,000-$1,000
Insurance-$898-$898
Other Expenses$363$321-$321
Total Functional Expenses$261,625$54,973$0$316,598
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
6
Spending
$261,262

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
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AsiaGrantmakingGrants to Students16$261,262
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$458
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Special Event 1$24,215-$454-
Total Events$24,215-$454$-454
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
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Laura damon isaac hoekstra director director spouse”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 was prepared by an accounting firm and reviewed by the contracted administrator and the president of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All documents are made available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Answer Relief
EIN
38-3639777
Phone
6169572675
Address
PO BOX 68401, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Durham
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6165160955
Signed
2024-05-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Doug Donnell
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
35

Preparer

Firm
Morgan & Associates Pc Cpas
Address
1787 GRAND RIDGE CT NE STE 200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-7042
Preparer
James T Cook CPA
Phone
6167766457
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Answer is a non-religious, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping the people of nepal address problems of poverty through education, primarily by providing educational sponsorships for impoverished students, especially low-caste.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,244,026
Liabilities
$13,180
Net assets
$1,230,846
Revenue
$377,270
Expenses
$316,598
Net income
$60,672
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.01$1.28$0.38$0.34$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.01$1.23$0.38$0.32$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.02$1.17$0.32$0.42$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.02$1.41$0.94$0.31$0.63
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.25$0.67$0.37$0.20$0.16
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.62$0.11$0.50$0.39$0.36$0.02
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.60$0.12$0.48$0.60$0.31$0.29
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.12$0.19$0.33$0.32$0.01
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.10$0.17$0.31$0.35$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.32$0.11$0.21$0.35$0.25$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.10$0.11$0.24$0.25$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.11$0.12$0.23$0.20$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.06$0.09$0.24$0.20$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.06$0.06$0.14$0.27$0.13