Civic Intelligence

Lake Superior Center

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 41-1659809

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 30, 2020

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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

89th percentile

0.80x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

24th percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$126,124

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,053,813

Down $158,548 (-13%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$210,658

Down $202,652 (-49%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$843,155

Up $44,104 (+5.5%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,847,954

Up $63,908 (+2.3%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$3,050,606

Down $41,538 (-1.3%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$202,652

Up $105,446 (+34%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th 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

2019

Assets$1,053,813
Liabilities$843,155
Net Assets$210,658
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th 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

2019

Revenue$2,847,954
Expenses$3,050,606
Net Income-$202,652
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 30, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,117,819
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.

Great lakes aquarium inspires people to explore their connection with lake superior and the waters of the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,003,965$921,006▼ $82,959
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,787$47,530▼ $70,257
Inventories for Sale or Use$25,810$45,341▲ $19,531
Accounts Receivable$6,308$20,908▲ $14,600
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,165$18,719▲ $554
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$40,326$309▼ $40,017
Total Assets$1,212,361$1,053,813▼ $158,548
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$400,000$400,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$276,705$304,182▲ $27,477
Deferred Revenue$112,584$131,610▲ $19,026
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$9,762$7,363▼ $2,399
Total Liabilities$799,051$843,155▲ $44,104
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$377,623$193,923▼ $183,700
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$35,687$16,735▼ $18,952
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$413,310$210,658▼ $202,652
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,212,361$1,053,813▼ $158,548

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$687,147$1,288,750$1,975,897
Equipment$233,859$270,940$504,799
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jay WalkerExecutive DirectorFT$100,679$25,445$126,124
Annie ThorsDirector of FinanceFT$66,864$8,669$75,533

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tina KoecherChair
Andy GoldfineDirector
Anne CotterDirector
Barb RussDirector
Doug JensenDirector
Heather MusterDirector
Jeff BorlingDirector
Kristina AmysDirector
Mark BrittonDirector
Rosie Loeffler-kempDirector
Todd FedoraDirector
Zack FilipovichDirector
Patty MesterSecretary
Doug BrittonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$468,747
Program Service Revenue
$1,950,004
Investment Income
$3
Other Revenue
$429,200
All Other Contributions
$101,897
Change in Net Assets
$-202,652

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,854,304
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-6,350
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-6,350
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,854,304
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,847,954
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,879,949
Other Expenses$1,170,657
Total Fundraising Expense$10,233
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,016,687$233,503-$1,250,190
Other Employee Benefits$281,241$44,248-$325,489
Occupancy$279,382--$279,382
Depreciation Depletion$210,995--$210,995
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$201,657--$201,657
Payroll Taxes$85,957$16,656-$102,613
Advertising$78,833--$78,833
All Other Expenses$65,401$1,345-$66,746
Other Expenses$56,669$1,292$1,702$59,663
Insurance$54,112--$54,112
Office Expenses$14,315$11,478-$25,793
Fees for Services Other$1,402$20,752-$22,154
Travel$9,497$6,336-$15,833
Fees for Services Accounting$2,984$8,027-$11,011
Fees for Services Legal$789$2,123-$2,912
Total Functional Expenses$2,681,246$359,127$10,233$3,050,606

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,056,956
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,050,606
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,050,606
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$6,350
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$6,220
Fundraising Gross Income$5,880
Fundraising Direct Expenses$4,690
Gaming Direct Expenses$1,660
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
No
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

“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
Jay Walker
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2187403474
Signed
2020-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jay Walker
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
82
Volunteers
160

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Llp
Address
1502 LONDON ROAD SUITE 200, DULUTH, MN 55812
Preparer
Jessica Natus
Phone
2187224705
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IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0279382
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011478
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014315
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt025793
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt11702
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt195248
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt283873
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt359663
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IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0145660
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IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt085957
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0102613
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt018719
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IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1713990
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1188782
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt252416
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0136500
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IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt09296
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0307512
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt02036085
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,053,813
Liabilities
$843,155
Net assets
$210,658
Revenue
$2,847,954
Expenses
$3,050,606
Net income
-$202,652
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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