Civic Intelligence

The Center for Cartoon Studies Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 41-2071791

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.CARTOONSTUDIES.ORG
PO Box 125White River Junction, VT 05001

(802) 295-3319

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.3%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$126,546

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-2.4%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

4.1%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Flat

$1,901,330

Flat from 2016

Net Assets

Flat

$1,667,149

Flat from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$234,181

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$964,269

Flat from 2016

Expenses

Flat

$961,347

Flat from 2016

Net Income

Flat

$2,922

Flat from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,320,773Liabilities 2011: $32,687Net Assets 2011: $1,288,0862011Assets 2012: $1,989,182Liabilities 2012: $441,709Net Assets 2012: $1,547,4732012Assets 2013: $2,043,264Liabilities 2013: $393,572Net Assets 2013: $1,649,6922013Assets 2014: $1,979,536Liabilities 2014: $304,556Net Assets 2014: $1,674,9802014Assets 2015: $1,947,821Liabilities 2015: $283,594Net Assets 2015: $1,664,2272015Assets 2016: $1,901,330Liabilities 2016: $234,181Net Assets 2016: $1,667,1492016Assets 2016: $1,901,330Liabilities 2016: $234,181Net Assets 2016: $1,667,1492016Assets 2017: $1,891,041Liabilities 2017: $142,741Net Assets 2017: $1,748,3002017Assets 2018: $2,012,515Liabilities 2018: $209,609Net Assets 2018: $1,802,9062018Assets 2019: $2,004,171Liabilities 2019: $156,315Net Assets 2019: $1,847,8562019Assets 2020: $2,132,007Liabilities 2020: $242,206Net Assets 2020: $1,889,8012020Assets 2021: $2,138,742Liabilities 2021: $129,968Net Assets 2021: $2,008,7742021Assets 2022: $2,280,321Liabilities 2022: $124,737Net Assets 2022: $2,155,5842022Assets 2023: $2,674,360Liabilities 2023: $236,772Net Assets 2023: $2,437,5882023Assets 2024: $2,740,590Liabilities 2024: $259,723Net Assets 2024: $2,480,8672024Assets 2025: $2,748,243Liabilities 2025: $245,208Net Assets 2025: $2,503,0352025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,901,330
Liabilities$234,181
Net Assets$1,667,149
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $1,063,465Expenses 2011: $859,737Net Income 2011: $203,7282011Revenue 2012: $1,223,109Expenses 2012: $963,722Net Income 2012: $259,3872012Revenue 2013: $977,750Expenses 2013: $954,236Net Income 2013: $23,5142013Revenue 2014: $887,433Expenses 2014: $932,985Net Income 2014: -$45,5522014Revenue 2015: $926,470Expenses 2015: $986,260Net Income 2015: -$59,7902015Revenue 2016: $964,269Expenses 2016: $961,347Net Income 2016: $2,9222016Revenue 2016: $964,269Expenses 2016: $961,347Net Income 2016: $2,9222016Revenue 2017: $936,779Expenses 2017: $855,626Net Income 2017: $81,1532017Revenue 2018: $1,081,399Expenses 2018: $1,026,863Net Income 2018: $54,5362018Revenue 2019: $1,078,772Expenses 2019: $1,045,431Net Income 2019: $33,3412019Revenue 2020: $974,245Expenses 2020: $947,818Net Income 2020: $26,4272020Revenue 2021: $1,110,844Expenses 2021: $992,457Net Income 2021: $118,3872021Revenue 2022: $1,232,350Expenses 2022: $1,058,713Net Income 2022: $173,6372022Revenue 2023: $1,433,625Expenses 2023: $1,151,746Net Income 2023: $281,8792023Revenue 2024: $1,235,550Expenses 2024: $1,202,724Net Income 2024: $32,8262024Revenue 2025: $1,237,363Expenses 2025: $1,219,790Net Income 2025: $17,5732025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$964,269
Expenses$961,347
Net Income$2,922
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,005,921
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ccs is dedicated to providing the highest quality of education to students interested in creating visual stories. Ccs's curriculum of art, graphic design, and literature reflect the wide array of skills needed to create comics and graphic novels. Ccs emphasizes self-publishing and prepares its students to publish, market, and disseminate their work. Ccs, recognizing the central role that socially responsible businesses can play in a community, will initiate and be responsive to innovative ways to improve the local cultural and economic quality of life.

Ccs offers a two-year course of study that centers on the creation and dissemination of comics, graphic novels, and other manifestations of the visual narrative. Experienced, internally recognized cartoonists, writers, and designers teach classes. Located in historic downtown white river jct, vt,

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,134,199$1,082,531▼ $51,668
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$552,923$495,331▼ $57,592
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$144,959$280,392▲ $135,433
Accounts Receivable$62,360$28,424▼ $33,936
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,780$9,052▲ $1,272
Pledges and Grants Receivable$45,000$5,000▼ $40,000
Total Assets$1,947,821$1,901,330▼ $46,491
Other Assets Total$600$600→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$215,603$146,196▼ $69,407
Deferred Revenue$44,377$64,924▲ $20,547
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,909$20,036▲ $127
Other Liabilities$3,705$3,025▼ $680
Total Liabilities$283,594$234,181▼ $49,413
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,619,227$1,662,149▲ $42,922
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$45,000$5,000▼ $40,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,664,227$1,667,149▲ $2,922
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,947,821$1,901,330▼ $46,491

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$921,457-$921,457
Leasehold Improvements$363,942-$363,942
Equipment$-277,868$567,914$290,046
Land$75,000-$75,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James SturmCCS, DirectorFT$96,688$29,858$126,546
Michelle OllieCCS, PresidentFT$97,647$19,745$117,392

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Warren BinghamChair
Bayle DrubelDirector
Charles LiefDirector
Matt DunneDirector
Peggy KannestineDirector
Ann HargravesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$207,868
Program Service Revenue
$745,704
Investment Income
$1,713
Other Revenue
$8,984
All Other Contributions
$207,868
Change in Net Assets
$2,922

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$958,432
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,837
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$5,837
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$958,432
Total Revenue per Form 990
$964,269
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$568,617
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$374,885
Total Fundraising Expense$44,387
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$17,845
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$142,417$71,209$23,736$237,362
Other Salaries and Wages$69,076$28,862$11,513$109,451
Occupancy$59,527$43,141-$102,668
Depreciation Depletion$56,415$16,370-$72,785
Fees for Services Accounting$12,732$19,109-$31,841
Payroll Taxes$15,563$7,287$2,593$25,443
Advertising$24,715--$24,715
Grants to Domestic Individuals$17,845--$17,845
Other Expenses$9,938$4,969$1,656$16,563
Insurance$8,683$4,341$1,447$14,471
All Other Expenses$3,060$5,625$2,884$11,569
Travel$5,762$3,841-$9,603
Interest$5,165$3,444-$8,609
Other Employee Benefits$1,577$789$263$2,629
Total Functional Expenses$693,990$222,970$44,387$961,347

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$985,154
Total Expenses per Form 990$961,347
Expenses per Audited Statements$943,502
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$41,652
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$17,845
Other Expense Adjustments$17,845
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
Student Security Deposits$3,025
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 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 11

“After meeting with the auditiors at the annual meeting to review and approve the organizations audited financial statements, the board has an opportunity to review form 990 and submit any questions in writing.”

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

“Annually, the board completes a disclosure form related to the conflict of interest policy as part of the external audit.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Salaries for key employees are determined by the board and ccs administration at the hire date based on research into compensation at comparable higher education institutions both locally and nationally. Salary increases for key employees are determined by the board in an annual executive session as part of the budgeting process. In addition, the board president conducts an annual review of key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents, policies and financial statment are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Center for Cartoon Studies
EIN
41-2071791
Phone
8022953319
Address
PO BOX 125, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT 05001

Signing Officer

Name
Michelle Ollie
Title
President
Phone
8022953319
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michelle Ollie
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
16
Volunteers
32

Preparer

Firm
Tyler Simms & St Sauveur CPA Pc
Address
19 MORGAN DRIVE, LEBANON, NH 03766
Preparer
Kenneth P Goodrow CPA
Phone
6036530044
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“NET RENTAL INCOME 5,837.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“RENTAL EXPENSE 41,652.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“FINANCIAL AID 17,845.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt11656
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013983
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt14969
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0137250
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt169623
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt254642
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt39938
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt183901
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt254642
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IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt09052
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt185951
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt185951
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt239294
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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0104315
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt01394
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0582795
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt08308
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0812453
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-59790
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0403465
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0986260
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0926470
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt02922
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt05837
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0748851
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0552923
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0495331
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0567914
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0290046
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt041652
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt017845
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0943502
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt075000
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt075000
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0363942
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0363942
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt041652
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt017845
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt03025
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0STUDENT SECURITY DEPOSITS
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt05837
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0958432
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NET RENTAL INCOME 5,837.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1RENTAL EXPENSE 41,652.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FINANCIAL AID 17,845.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0961347
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt03025
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0964269
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0985154
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind01
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd00
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd01
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE POLICY IS STATED ON ALL STUDENT APPLICATIONS AND IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0FINANCIAL AID
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt017845
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt03
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SCHOOL OFFERS MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE. A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETS AND MAKES SELECTIONS BASED UPON REVIEW OF EACH STUDENT'S ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PORTFOLIO.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AFTER MEETING WITH THE AUDITIORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ORGANIZATIONS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE BOARD HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW FORM 990 AND SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS IN WRITING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANNUALLY, THE BOARD COMPLETES A DISCLOSURE FORM RELATED TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS PART OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SALARIES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AND CCS ADMINISTRATION AT THE HIRE DATE BASED ON RESEARCH INTO COMPENSATION AT COMPARABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY. SALARY INCREASES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD IN AN ANNUAL EXECUTIVE SESSION AS PART OF THE BUDGETING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD PRESIDENT CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF KEY EMPLOYEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
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
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd01
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IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt016
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt044387
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0222970
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0693990
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0961347

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,901,330
Liabilities
$234,181
Net assets
$1,667,149
Revenue
$964,269
Expenses
$961,347
Net income
$2,922
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.75$0.25$2.50$1.24$1.22$0.02
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.74$0.26$2.48$1.24$1.20$0.03
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.67$0.24$2.44$1.43$1.15$0.28
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.28$0.12$2.16$1.23$1.06$0.17
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.13$2.01$1.11$0.99$0.12
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.13$0.24$1.89$0.97$0.95$0.03
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.00$0.16$1.85$1.08$1.05$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.01$0.21$1.80$1.08$1.03$0.05
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.89$0.14$1.75$0.94$0.86$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.23$1.67$0.96$0.96$0.00
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.90$0.23$1.67$0.96$0.96$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.95$0.28$1.66$0.93$0.99$0.06
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.98$0.30$1.67$0.89$0.93$0.05
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.04$0.39$1.65$0.98$0.95$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.99$0.44$1.55$1.22$0.96$0.26
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.32$0.03$1.29$1.06$0.86$0.20
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