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Lake Superior Center

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 41-1659809

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jun 04, 2015

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353 Harbor DriveDuluth, MN 55802

(218) 740-3474

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.83x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

73rd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$102,057

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

60%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

43rd percentile

1.2%

Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$841,431

Up $314,136 (+60%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$140,245

Up $313,146 (+181%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$701,186

Up $990 (+0.1%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,147,857

Up $25,743 (+1.2%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$1,846,721

Up $30,159 (+1.7%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$301,136

Down $4,416 (-1.4%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2010: $115,432Liabilities 2010: $756,742Net Assets 2010: -$641,3102010Assets 2011: $238,213Liabilities 2011: $858,689Net Assets 2011: -$620,4762011Assets 2012: $270,017Liabilities 2012: $748,470Net Assets 2012: -$478,4532012Assets 2013: $527,295Liabilities 2013: $700,196Net Assets 2013: -$172,9012013Assets 2014: $841,431Liabilities 2014: $701,186Net Assets 2014: $140,2452014Assets 2015: $1,086,781Liabilities 2015: $741,144Net Assets 2015: $345,6372015Assets 2016: $1,588,539Liabilities 2016: $743,117Net Assets 2016: $845,4222016Assets 2017: $1,489,821Liabilities 2017: $768,413Net Assets 2017: $721,4082017Assets 2018: $1,212,361Liabilities 2018: $799,051Net Assets 2018: $413,3102018Assets 2019: $1,053,813Liabilities 2019: $843,155Net Assets 2019: $210,6582019Assets 2020: $1,307,444Liabilities 2020: $1,222,383Net Assets 2020: $85,0612020Assets 2021: $2,211,388Liabilities 2021: $1,268,040Net Assets 2021: $943,3482021Assets 2022: $2,089,642Liabilities 2022: $1,220,568Net Assets 2022: $869,0742022Assets 2023: $2,155,122Liabilities 2023: $1,214,346Net Assets 2023: $940,7762023Assets 2024: $2,399,945Liabilities 2024: $1,049,927Net Assets 2024: $1,350,0182024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$841,431
Liabilities$701,186
Net Assets$140,245
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth43rd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $1,793,1602010Expenses 2011: $1,812,6692011Expenses 2012: $1,773,9112012Revenue 2013: $2,122,114Expenses 2013: $1,816,562Net Income 2013: $305,5522013Revenue 2014: $2,147,857Expenses 2014: $1,846,721Net Income 2014: $301,1362014Revenue 2015: $2,267,337Expenses 2015: $2,061,945Net Income 2015: $205,3922015Revenue 2016: $2,829,972Expenses 2016: $2,330,187Net Income 2016: $499,7852016Revenue 2017: $2,643,951Expenses 2017: $2,767,965Net Income 2017: -$124,0142017Revenue 2018: $2,784,046Expenses 2018: $3,092,144Net Income 2018: -$308,0982018Revenue 2019: $2,847,954Expenses 2019: $3,050,606Net Income 2019: -$202,6522019Revenue 2020: $2,359,528Expenses 2020: $2,485,125Net Income 2020: -$125,5972020Revenue 2021: $3,675,136Expenses 2021: $2,816,849Net Income 2021: $858,2872021Revenue 2022: $3,487,177Expenses 2022: $3,561,451Net Income 2022: -$74,2742022Revenue 2023: $3,681,433Expenses 2023: $3,640,872Net Income 2023: $40,5612023Revenue 2024: $4,418,662Expenses 2024: $4,009,420Net Income 2024: $409,2422024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$2,147,857
Expenses$1,846,721
Net Income$301,136
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jun 4, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,253,449
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To capture the wonder and excitement of lake superior, inspire responsibility for the world's large lakes and fresh water, and create understanding of their value.

Raise awareness of freshwater environmental issues

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$311,618$587,884▲ $276,266
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$66,301$144,908▲ $78,607
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$88,429$62,903▼ $25,526
Pledges and Grants Receivable$41,827$17,470▼ $24,357
Inventories for Sale or Use$9,702$12,862▲ $3,160
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,902$12,663▲ $6,761
Accounts Receivable$3,516$2,741▼ $775
Total Assets$527,295$841,431▲ $314,136
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$400,000$400,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$228,258$219,041▼ $9,217
Deferred Revenue$57,284$72,579▲ $15,295
Other Liabilities$14,654$9,566▼ $5,088
Total Liabilities$700,196$701,186▲ $990
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$75,000$170,000▲ $95,000
Unrestricted Net Assets$-247,901$-29,755▲ $218,146
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-172,901$140,245▲ $313,146
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$527,295$841,431▲ $314,136

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$530,631$502,821$1,033,452
Equipment$57,253$157,170$214,423
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay71st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jack LavoyExecutive DirectorFT$97,981$4,076$102,057
William AlworthDirector of FinanceFT$49,266$11,090$60,356

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John F ScottChair
Dennis LamkinVice Chair
Andy GoldfineDirector
Betty RamslandDirector
David MontgomeryDirector
Doug BrittonDirector
Doug JensenDirector
Emily LarsonDirector
Jennifer JulsrudDirector
Patty MesterDirector
Tina KoecherDirector
Yvonne Prettner-solonDirector
Mary MorehouseSecretary
Elaine HansenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$657,351
Program Service Revenue
$1,357,585
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$132,921
All Other Contributions
$307,351
Change in Net Assets
$301,136

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,147,857
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,147,857
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,147,857
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,038,056
Other Expenses$808,665
Total Fundraising Expense$17,180
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$615,081$71,078$9,495$695,654
Occupancy$284,511--$284,511
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$162,413--$162,413
Other Employee Benefits$105,199$9,704-$114,903
Depreciation Depletion-$94,275-$94,275
Payroll Taxes$58,035$6,346$705$65,086
Insurance$45,872$11,468-$57,340
Advertising$26,322$11,281$6,980$44,583
Other Expenses$25,180$2,798-$27,978
All Other Expenses$20,737$3,621-$24,358
Office Expenses$16,784$4,196-$20,980
Fees for Services Other$1,140$14,705-$15,845
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,413-$10,413
Travel$583$275-$858
Fees for Services Legal-$315-$315
Total Functional Expenses$1,589,066$240,475$17,180$1,846,721

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,846,721
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,846,721
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,846,721
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Capital Lease Payable$9,566
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
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 11

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and the director of finance before it is filed.”

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

“The executive director's salary is reviewed and set by the board of directors. All other employees salaries are set by the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lake Superior Center
EIN
41-1659809
Phone
2187403474
Address
353 HARBOR DRIVE, DULUTH, MN 55802
Doing Business As
Great Lakes Aquarium at Lake Superior Center

Signing Officer

Name
Jack Lavoy
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2187403474
Signed
2015-06-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jack Lavoy
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
36
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Llp
Address
1502 LONDON ROAD SUITE 200, DULUTH, MN 55812
Preparer
Deborah Medlin
Phone
2187224705
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:

“The process for oversight of the audit and selection of the independent accountant has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The center is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and similar laws of the state of minnesota. The centers tax years prior to 2011 are no longer open for examination by the irs. The center files as a tax exempt organization; should that status be challenged in the future, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011 would be subject to review by the internal revenue service.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CENTER IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND SIMILAR LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THE CENTERS TAX YEARS PRIOR TO 2011 ARE NO LONGER OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY THE IRS. THE CENTER FILES AS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION; SHOULD THAT STATUS BE CHALLENGED IN THE FUTURE, 2014, 2013, 2012, AND 2011 WOULD BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$841,431
Liabilities
$701,186
Net assets
$140,245
Revenue
$2,147,857
Expenses
$1,846,721
Net income
$301,136
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.40$1.05$1.35$4.42$4.01$0.41
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.16$1.21$0.94$3.68$3.64$0.04
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.09$1.22$0.87$3.49$3.56$0.07
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.21$1.27$0.94$3.68$2.82$0.86
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.31$1.22$0.09$2.36$2.49$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.05$0.84$0.21$2.85$3.05$0.20
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.21$0.80$0.41$2.78$3.09$0.31
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.49$0.77$0.72$2.64$2.77$0.12
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.59$0.74$0.85$2.83$2.33$0.50
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.74$0.35$2.27$2.06$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.70$0.14$2.15$1.85$0.30
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.70$0.17$2.12$1.82$0.31
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.75$0.48$1.77
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.86$0.62$1.81
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.76$0.64$1.79