Liabilities / Assets
53rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 41-2152677
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
53rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
14th percentile
Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
72nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 16.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
22nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
12th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$101,561
Down $14,987 (-13%) from 2012
Net Assets
Down$100,890
Down $14,987 (-13%) from 2012
Liabilities
Flat$671
Flat from 2012
Revenue
Down$88,300
Down $28,093 (-24%) from 2012
Expenses
Down$103,287
Down $16,065 (-13%) from 2012
Net Income
Down-$14,987
Down $12,028 (-406%) from 2012
Comics professional retailers was organized to promote the progress and development of comic book retailers, to help develop better marketing and daily business practices for comic book retailers, and to improve the condition of their industry by educating the public about comic books in general and to provide a voice for independent comic book retailers.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Held our annual meeting in Atlanta that brought together comic book retailers, vendors, and other suppliers to discuss the status of the comic book industry. *At our annual meeting, besides our usual programming, we recognized Cindy Fournier, From Diamond Comics, with our appreciation award. Cindy was vital in implementing Diamond's new warehouse and packing and shipping- providing the majority of the material for our member stores in a timely and efficient manner. We also recognized Will Eisner, the incomparable comic artist and entrepreneur, with our memorial award. *Shared information through a monthly member newsletter, a member website forum, and through Facebook to help both member stores and non-member stores succeed. *Worked with Industry Suppliers to make sure the retailer communitys concerns were acted upon. ComicsPRO has been instrumental in such initiatives as bringing about Day Early Delivery and getting return credits for retailers. (digital comics releasing early, 2D villains month). *Set up at San Diego Comicon, New York Comic Con, Long Beach Comic Con, and other smaller shows around the country. Talked to retailers and comic fans about the industry and organized educational seminars for retailers. *Worked with various suppliers to provide special deals to comic book retailers. The organization has set up a health insurance portal, discounted credit card processing rates, discounted customer outreach tools and web applications. We also have set up discounts from several distributors and manufacturers of popular product lines carried in comic book stores. *Distributed Free Comic Books, handbooks, articles, and newsletter donated by industry partners. *Supported Free Comic Book Day by helping member stores get the word out. ComicsPRO crafted over 800 individualized press releases. *Was the main logistical support for the world wide event - 24 Hour Comics Day. We registered each venue, advertised the event nationwide, hosted the website and blog. We also arranged free and discounted product for participating retailers. *Provided mentoring to prospective comic book store owners. | $103,287 | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA EMMERT | Executive Director | FT | $14,423 | - | $14,423 |
| JOE FIELD | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| RALPH MATHIEU | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| GARY DILLS | Treas/Corp Secy | PT | $0 | - | - |
| ERIC KIRSAMMER | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| CALUM JOHNSTON | Recording Secy | - | $0 | - | - |
| THOMAS GAUL | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| CARR D'ANGELO | Vice President | PT | $0 | - | - |
“Office Expenses $4000”
“Depreciation $437”
“Annual meeting costs $60000”
“Convention supplies & misc $8000”
“WEBSITE $1600”
“BANK FEES & credit card fees $1000”
“Utilities & communication $1000”
“FILING & MISC FEES $150”
“PAYPAL FEES $100”
“Miscellaneous - Beginning $1042 Miscellaneous - Ending $605”
“LIBRARY INVENTORY - Beginning $1243 LIBRARY INVENTORY - Ending $1243”
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $671 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $671”
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| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | COMICS PROFESSIONAL RETAILERS WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMIC BOOK RETAILERS, TO HELP DEVELOP BETTER MARKETING AND DAILY BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR COMIC BOOK RETAILERS, AND TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF THEIR INDUSTRY BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT COMIC BOOKS IN GENERAL AND TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK RETAILERS. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | 2013 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: *Held our annual meeting in Atlanta that brought together comic book retailers, vendors, and other suppliers to discuss the status of the comic book industry. *At our annual meeting, besides our usual programming, we recognized Cindy Fournier, From Diamond Comics, with our appreciation award. Cindy was vital in implementing Diamond's new warehouse and packing and shipping- providing the majority of the material for our member stores in a timely and efficient manner. We also recognized Will Eisner, the incomparable comic artist and entrepreneur, with our memorial award. *Shared information through a monthly member newsletter, a member website forum, and through Facebook to help both member stores and non-member stores succeed. *Worked with Industry Suppliers to make sure the retailer communitys concerns were acted upon. ComicsPRO has been instrumental in such initiatives as bringing about Day Early Delivery and getting return credits for retailers. (digital comics releasing early, 2D villains month). *Set up at San Diego Comicon, New York Comic Con, Long Beach Comic Con, and other smaller shows around the country. Talked to retailers and comic fans about the industry and organized educational seminars for retailers. *Worked with various suppliers to provide special deals to comic book retailers. The organization has set up a health insurance portal, discounted credit card processing rates, discounted customer outreach tools and web applications. We also have set up discounts from several distributors and manufacturers of popular product lines carried in comic book stores. *Distributed Free Comic Books, handbooks, articles, and newsletter donated by industry partners. *Supported Free Comic Book Day by helping member stores get the word out. ComicsPRO crafted over 800 individualized press releases. *Was the main logistical support for the world wide event - 24 Hour Comics Day. We registered each venue, advertised the event nationwide, hosted the website and blog. We also arranged free and discounted product for participating retailers. *Provided mentoring to prospective comic book store owners. |
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| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.comicspro.org |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Office Expenses $4000 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Depreciation $437 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ANNUAL MEETING COSTS $60000 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | CONVENTION SUPPLIES & MISC $8000 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | WEBSITE $1600 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | BANK FEES & credit card fees $1000 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | UTILITIES & COMMUNICATION $1000 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | FILING & MISC FEES $150 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | PAYPAL FEES $100 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | Miscellaneous - Beginning $1042 Miscellaneous - Ending $605 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 10 | LIBRARY INVENTORY - Beginning $1243 LIBRARY INVENTORY - Ending $1243 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 11 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $671 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $671 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Other Expenses.1002 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Other Expenses.1009 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Other Expenses.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Other Expenses.2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Other Expenses.4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other Expenses.5 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Other Expenses.6 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Other Expenses.7 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Other Expenses.8 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Other Assets.1004 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 10 | Other Assets.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 11 | Total Liabilities.1001 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MARCO DAVANZO |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Executive Director |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2014-12-22 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | COMICS PROFESSIONAL RETAILERS ORG |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | COMI |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 412152677 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 7144468871 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | PO BOX 16084 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/City | 0 | IRVINE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/State | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | 92623 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | 305 South 4th East Suite 200 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/City | 0 | Missoula |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/State | 0 | MT |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | 59801 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4067213555 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | KAREN NEEL CPA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2014-12-22T08:43:34-08:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2013-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2013-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2013 |
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