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Berrien County Historical Assn Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 38-6157771

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

Organization ProfileWWW.BERRIENHISTORY.ORG
313 N Cass StreetBerrien Springs, MI 49103

(269) 471-1202

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.51x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

52nd percentile

4.1%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

49th percentile

1.7%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Up

$203,980

Up $3,358 (+1.7%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$66,806

Up $11,308 (+20%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$137,174

Down $7,950 (-5.5%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$267,305

Down $119,756 (-31%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$256,307

Down $103,174 (-29%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$10,998

Down $16,582 (-60%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $130,655Liabilities 2011: $157,226Net Assets 2011: -$26,5712011Assets 2012: $140,518Liabilities 2012: $152,887Net Assets 2012: -$12,3692012Assets 2013: $138,486Liabilities 2013: $153,526Net Assets 2013: -$15,0402013Assets 2014: $164,646Liabilities 2014: $154,282Net Assets 2014: $10,3642014Assets 2015: $186,432Liabilities 2015: $158,635Net Assets 2015: $27,7972015Assets 2016: $200,622Liabilities 2016: $145,124Net Assets 2016: $55,4982016Assets 2017: $203,980Liabilities 2017: $137,174Net Assets 2017: $66,8062017Assets 2018: $201,432Liabilities 2018: $124,996Net Assets 2018: $76,4362018Assets 2019: $173,074Liabilities 2019: $117,485Net Assets 2019: $55,5892019Assets 2020: $149,957Liabilities 2020: $105,389Net Assets 2020: $44,5682020Assets 2021: $157,848Liabilities 2021: $108,581Net Assets 2021: $49,2672021Assets 2022: $140,511Liabilities 2022: $104,739Net Assets 2022: $35,7722022Assets 2024: $196,293Liabilities 2024: $87,037Net Assets 2024: $109,2562024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$203,980
Liabilities$137,174
Net Assets$66,806
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $223,393Expenses 2011: $208,567Net Income 2011: $14,8262011Revenue 2012: $231,955Expenses 2012: $217,901Net Income 2012: $14,0542012Revenue 2013: $210,386Expenses 2013: $213,307Net Income 2013: -$2,9212013Revenue 2014: $256,551Expenses 2014: $231,203Net Income 2014: $25,3482014Revenue 2015: $285,372Expenses 2015: $267,939Net Income 2015: $17,4332015Revenue 2016: $387,061Expenses 2016: $359,481Net Income 2016: $27,5802016Revenue 2017: $267,305Expenses 2017: $256,307Net Income 2017: $10,9982017Revenue 2018: $314,301Expenses 2018: $304,464Net Income 2018: $9,8372018Revenue 2019: $186,458Expenses 2019: $207,659Net Income 2019: -$21,2012019Revenue 2020: $155,229Expenses 2020: $166,477Net Income 2020: -$11,2482020Revenue 2021: $183,798Expenses 2021: $179,461Net Income 2021: $4,3372021Revenue 2022: $160,456Expenses 2022: $173,951Net Income 2022: -$13,4952022Revenue 2024: $263,256Expenses 2024: $178,239Net Income 2024: $85,0172024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$267,305
Expenses$256,307
Net Income$10,998
Open 2017 Filing
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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
$271,759
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The berrien county historical association operates the history center at courthouse square and collects, preserves and interprets the history of berrien county through exhibits, tours, publications, research, and educational and community outreach programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$152,313$164,244▲ $11,931
Inventories for Sale or Use$21,620$20,410▼ $1,210
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,255$8,113▼ $5,142
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,337$7,629▼ $1,708
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,562$719▼ $843
Accounts Receivable$561$581▲ $20
Total Assets$200,622$203,980▲ $3,358
Other Assets Total$1,974$2,284▲ $310
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$140,000$130,000▼ $10,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,124$7,174▲ $2,050
Total Liabilities$145,124$137,174▼ $7,950
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$50,695$61,776▲ $11,081
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,520$3,520→ $0
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$1,283$1,510▲ $227
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$55,498$66,806▲ $11,308
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$200,622$203,980▲ $3,358

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,995$37,707$41,702
Leasehold Improvements$3,634$2,656$6,290

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$1,974-▲ $330-$2,284
2016$1,853-▲ $139-$1,974
2015$1,911-▼ $40-$1,853
2014$1,856-▲ $73-$1,911
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Liz MuhlenbeckPresident
Al ButzbaughDirector
Dennis HollingseadDirector
Mariann LitznerskiDirector
Robert NorrisDirector
Stephen SmithDirector
Rebecca MaySecretary
Mary Ellen DroletTreasurer
Tom NelsonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$113,062
Program Service Revenue
$149,098
Investment Income
$298
Other Revenue
$4,847
All Other Contributions
$13,736
Change in Net Assets
$10,998

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$267,305
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$310
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$267,615
Total Revenue per Form 990
$267,305
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$161,933
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$94,374
Total Fundraising Expense$8,791
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$50,991$29,744$4,249$84,984
All Other Expenses$7,724$4,222$3,756$15,702
Payroll Taxes$4,532$2,892$391$7,815
Other Expenses$4,684$7,884-$4,684
Insurance-$2,186-$2,186
Depreciation Depletion-$1,706-$1,706
Pension Plan Contributions$551$945$79$1,575
Office Expenses$517$221$316$1,054
Total Functional Expenses$196,147$51,369$8,791$256,307

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$256,307
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$256,307
Total Expenses per Form 990$256,307
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Note Payable - Berrien County$130,000
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“All members have a vote in the election of the members of the governing board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Decisions made by the board are subject to approval by members in accordance with the bylaws of the association.”

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

“Copy of this return was submitted to the president, treasurer, and executive director for corrections/review prior to submission to the irs and state.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“On an annual basis, the board reviews the conflict of interest policy and requries board members' signature and disclosure, if applicable.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The compensation and performance of the executive director is reviewed, evaluated, and approved annually by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Information is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berrien County Historical
EIN
38-6157771
Phone
2694711202
Address
313 N CASS STREET, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

Signing Officer

Name
Mary Ellen Drolet
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2694711202
Signed
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mary Ellen Drolet
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
5
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Rendel Elie & Associates Plc
Address
1010 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1462
Preparer
Lynda Elie CPA
Phone
2699831069
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The berrien county historical association operates the history center at courthouse square and collects, preserves and interprets the history of berrien county through exhibits, tours, publications, research, and educational and community outreach programs.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“The general purpose of the endowment fund is to carry out the charitable purposes of the association.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BERRIEN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OPERATES THE HISTORY CENTER AT COURTHOUSE SQUARE AND COLLECTS, PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS THE HISTORY OF BERRIEN COUNTY THROUGH EXHIBITS, TOURS, PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL MEMBERS HAVE A VOTE IN THE ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COPY OF THIS RETURN WAS SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CORRECTIONS/REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS AND STATE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQURIES BOARD MEMBERS' SIGNATURE AND DISCLOSURE, IF APPLICABLE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED, EVALUATED, AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$203,980
Liabilities
$137,174
Net assets
$66,806
Revenue
$267,305
Expenses
$256,307
Net income
$10,998
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$0.87$1.09$2.63$1.78$0.85
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$1.05$0.36$1.60$1.74$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.58$1.09$0.49$1.84$1.79$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.50$1.05$0.45$1.55$1.66$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.73$1.17$0.56$1.86$2.08$0.21
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.01$1.25$0.76$3.14$3.04$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$1.37$0.67$2.67$2.56$0.11
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.01$1.45$0.55$3.87$3.59$0.28
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$1.59$0.28$2.85$2.68$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$1.54$0.10$2.57$2.31$0.25
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.38$1.54$0.15$2.10$2.13$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.41$1.53$0.12$2.32$2.18$0.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$1.57$0.27$2.23$2.09$0.15