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Bf Skinner Foundation Co Julie Vargas Phd

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 42-1325722

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 04, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.BFSKINNER.ORG
12 Eliot Street Third FloorCambridge, MA 02138-5824

(617) 661-9209

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

69th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$22,500

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

61st percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

1.0%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$397,311

Up $44,845 (+13%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$394,160

Up $45,027 (+13%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$3,151

Down $182 (-5.5%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$197,961

Up $1,996 (+1.0%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$158,916

Down $28,731 (-15%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$39,045

Up $30,727 (+369%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $311,345Liabilities 2010: $5,629Net Assets 2010: $305,7162010Assets 2011: $311,823Liabilities 2011: $10,071Net Assets 2011: $301,7522011Assets 2012: $296,948Liabilities 2012: $5,669Net Assets 2012: $291,2792012Assets 2013: $363,317Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $363,3172013Assets 2014: $388,930Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $388,9302014Assets 2015: $405,165Liabilities 2015: $4,385Net Assets 2015: $400,7802015Assets 2016: $416,409Liabilities 2016: $1,786Net Assets 2016: $414,6232016Assets 2017: $408,309Liabilities 2017: $4,629Net Assets 2017: $403,6802017Assets 2018: $349,329Liabilities 2018: $4,843Net Assets 2018: $344,4862018Assets 2019: $352,466Liabilities 2019: $3,333Net Assets 2019: $349,1332019Assets 2020: $397,311Liabilities 2020: $3,151Net Assets 2020: $394,1602020Assets 2021: $389,022Liabilities 2021: $2,841Net Assets 2021: $386,1812021Assets 2022: $384,853Liabilities 2022: $7,675Net Assets 2022: $377,1782022Assets 2023: $337,826Liabilities 2023: $33,522Net Assets 2023: $304,3042023Assets 2024: $152,346Net Assets 2024: $152,3462024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$397,311
Liabilities$3,151
Net Assets$394,160
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2010: $75,393Expenses 2010: $79,797Net Income 2010: -$4,4042010Revenue 2011: $102,697Expenses 2011: $96,916Net Income 2011: $5,7812011Revenue 2012: $76,782Expenses 2012: $95,533Net Income 2012: -$18,7512012Revenue 2013: $126,321Expenses 2013: $87,908Net Income 2013: $38,4132013Revenue 2014: $138,162Expenses 2014: $115,091Net Income 2014: $23,0712014Revenue 2015: $170,150Expenses 2015: $136,716Net Income 2015: $33,4342015Revenue 2016: $168,587Expenses 2016: $172,828Net Income 2016: -$4,2412016Revenue 2017: $134,564Expenses 2017: $162,853Net Income 2017: -$28,2892017Revenue 2018: $165,538Expenses 2018: $177,200Net Income 2018: -$11,6622018Revenue 2019: $195,965Expenses 2019: $187,647Net Income 2019: $8,3182019Revenue 2020: $197,961Expenses 2020: $158,916Net Income 2020: $39,0452020Revenue 2021: $165,425Expenses 2021: $176,913Net Income 2021: -$11,4882021Revenue 2022: $179,184Expenses 2022: $163,101Net Income 2022: $16,0832022Revenue 2023: $89,490Expenses 2023: $174,547Net Income 2023: -$85,0572023Revenue 2024: $176,010Expenses 2024: $135,089Net Income 2024: $40,9212024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$197,961
Expenses$158,916
Net Income$39,045
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 4, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$208,286
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To publish literary works and educate about the science of behavior.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$349,133$394,160▲ $45,027
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$75,732$127,367▲ $51,635
Investments Other Securities$69,665$76,301▲ $6,636
Inventories for Sale or Use$20,581$30,825▲ $10,244
Accounts Receivable$49,654$29,237▼ $20,417
Intangible Assets$10,189$8,461▼ $1,728
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,178$3,020▼ $1,158
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$352,466$397,311▲ $44,845
Other Assets Total$122,467$122,100▼ $367
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,782$3,151▲ $369
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$551$0▼ $551
Total Liabilities$3,333$3,151▼ $182
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$349,133$394,160▲ $45,027
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$352,466$397,311▲ $44,845

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$114,177$114,177
Equipment$0$41,697$41,697
Other Assets Org$2,100--
Other Securities$44,879--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lisa K TillmanPresidentPT$22,500-$22,500
Julie S Vargas PhdTreasurerPT-$1,234$1,234

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joyce TuVice President and Secretary
Darlene CroneDirector
David C Palmer PhdDirector
David RothDirector
Francesca Degli EspinosaDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$77,319
Program Service Revenue
$1,075
Investment Income
$1,353
Other Revenue
$118,214
All Other Contributions
$77,319
Change in Net Assets
$39,045
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$98,576
Other Expenses$59,106
Total Fundraising Expense$6,259
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$38,598$23,159$2,573$64,330
Occupancy$15,120$9,072$1,008$25,200
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,500$8,100$900$22,500
Fees for Services Accounting$7,729$4,638$515$12,882
Payroll Taxes$3,966$2,380$264$6,610
Advertising$3,692$2,215$247$6,154
Other Employee Benefits-$5,136-$5,136
Information Technology$2,380$1,058$117$3,555
Depreciation Depletion$1,037$622$69$1,728
Insurance$826$496$55$1,377
Benefits to Members$1,234--$1,234
All Other Expenses$179$614$279$1,072
Other Expenses$1,000$482$54$1,000
Office Expenses$267$160$18$445
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$357-$357
Travel$36$22$2$60
Total Functional Expenses$92,729$59,928$6,259$158,916
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
Payroll Tax Liability$2,504
Capital One$647
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
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 A, Line 2

“President is granddaughter of b.f. Skinner and her mother serves as treasurer”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The president does a full review of form 990 prior to approval and efiling.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Full time employees submits yearly self-appraisal to president, president reviews, gives feedback to employees, determines goals and areas to focus on for the following year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The other method the organization is using to make documents available to public inspection is by secure email or certified mail.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, policies and financials statements are made available to the public upon request by either secure email or certified mail”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bf Skinner Foundation
EIN
42-1325722
Phone
6176619209
Address
12 ELIOT STREET THIRD FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-5824

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa K Tillman
Title
President
Phone
6176619209
Signed
2021-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa K Tillman
Formed
1988
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Burke & Associates Cpas Inc
Address
300 LEDGEWOOD PL STE 200, ROCKLAND, MA 02370
Preparer
Valerie Baxter-boyle
Phone
7817418887
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Stock value adjustment 5,982.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THE B.F. SKINNER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO REGIONAL NONPROFIT ASSOCIATIONS THAT SERVE MANY PROFESSIONS SUCH AS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM THRU THE USE OF TWO WEB SITES, OPERANTS, LITERATURE, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE DONE EXCEPTIONAL WORK IN BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS OR WHOSE PROPOSALS SHOW EXCEPTIONAL MERIT. THE AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BY THE AWARDING ORGANIZATION AND FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD APPROVES THE BUDGET BY MOTION IN THE ANNUAL MEETING AND SALARIES ARE CONTAINED IN THE BUDGET
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PRESIDENT IS GRANDDAUGHTER OF B.F. SKINNER AND HER MOTHER SERVES AS TREASURER
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PRESIDENT DOES A FULL REVIEW OF FORM 990 PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND EFILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FULL TIME EMPLOYEES SUBMITS YEARLY SELF-APPRAISAL TO PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT REVIEWS, GIVES FEEDBACK TO EMPLOYEES, DETERMINES GOALS AND AREAS TO FOCUS ON FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE OTHER METHOD THE ORGANIZATION IS USING TO MAKE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC INSPECTION IS BY SECURE EMAIL OR CERTIFIED MAIL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIALS STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BY EITHER SECURE EMAIL OR CERTIFIED MAIL
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5STOCK VALUE ADJUSTMENT 5,982.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$397,311
Liabilities
$3,151
Net assets
$394,160
Revenue
$197,961
Expenses
$158,916
Net income
$39,045
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$1.52$1.76$1.35$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.38$0.34$3.04$0.89$1.75$0.85
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.85$0.08$3.77$1.79$1.63$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.89$0.03$3.86$1.65$1.77$0.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.97$0.03$3.94$1.98$1.59$0.39
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.52$0.03$3.49$1.96$1.88$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.49$0.05$3.44$1.66$1.77$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.08$0.05$4.04$1.35$1.63$0.28
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.02$4.15$1.69$1.73$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.05$0.04$4.01$1.70$1.37$0.33
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.89$0.00$3.89$1.38$1.15$0.23
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.63$0.00$3.63$1.26$0.88$0.38
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.97$0.06$2.91$0.77$0.96$0.19
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.12$0.10$3.02$1.03$0.97$0.06
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.11$0.06$3.06$0.75$0.80$0.04