Civic Intelligence

Cheshire TV

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 42-1695196

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Oct 24, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.CHESHIRETV.ORG
PO Box 903Keene, NH 03431

(603) 283-6621

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

64th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

70th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

9.5%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$189,833

Up $29,303 (+18%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$185,250

Up $28,667 (+18%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$4,583

Up $636 (+16%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$268,845

Up $23,279 (+9.5%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$240,178

Up $28,979 (+14%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$28,667

Down $5,700 (-17%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $37,906Liabilities 2011: $6,442Net Assets 2011: $31,4642011Assets 2012: $102,225Liabilities 2012: $37,038Net Assets 2012: $65,1872012Assets 2013: $102,405Liabilities 2013: $8,201Net Assets 2013: $94,2042013Assets 2014: $147,090Liabilities 2014: $56,393Net Assets 2014: $90,6972014Assets 2015: $146,705Liabilities 2015: $24,489Net Assets 2015: $122,2162015Assets 2016: $160,530Liabilities 2016: $3,947Net Assets 2016: $156,5832016Assets 2017: $189,833Liabilities 2017: $4,583Net Assets 2017: $185,2502017Assets 2018: $217,032Liabilities 2018: $4,241Net Assets 2018: $212,7912018Assets 2019: $264,016Liabilities 2019: $14,988Net Assets 2019: $249,0282019Assets 2020: $295,811Liabilities 2020: $15,156Net Assets 2020: $280,6552020Assets 2021: $200,264Net Assets 2021: $200,2642021Assets 2022: $64,539Net Assets 2022: $64,5392022Assets 2023: $52,025Net Assets 2023: $52,0252023Assets 2024: $43,338Net Assets 2024: $43,3382024Assets 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$189,833
Liabilities$4,583
Net Assets$185,250
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2011: $231,8482011Expenses 2012: $248,7412012Expenses 2013: $282,5512013Revenue 2014: $253,867Expenses 2014: $257,374Net Income 2014: -$3,5072014Revenue 2015: $246,176Expenses 2015: $214,657Net Income 2015: $31,5192015Revenue 2016: $245,566Expenses 2016: $211,199Net Income 2016: $34,3672016Revenue 2017: $268,845Expenses 2017: $240,178Net Income 2017: $28,6672017Revenue 2018: $245,727Expenses 2018: $218,186Net Income 2018: $27,5412018Revenue 2019: $252,351Expenses 2019: $216,114Net Income 2019: $36,2372019Revenue 2020: $237,671Expenses 2020: $206,044Net Income 2020: $31,6272020Revenue 2021: $193,580Expenses 2021: $273,971Net Income 2021: -$80,3912021Revenue 2022: $55Expenses 2022: $72,797Net Income 2022: -$72,7422022Revenue 2023: $23Expenses 2023: $12,537Net Income 2023: -$12,5142023Revenue 2024: $24Expenses 2024: $8,711Net Income 2024: -$8,6872024Revenue 2025: $8Expenses 2025: $12,154Net Income 2025: -$12,1462025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$268,845
Expenses$240,178
Net Income$28,667
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Oct 24, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$273,595
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cheshire tv exists to encourage citizens to exercise their right to free speech and to foster awareness of their community through democratic use of electronic media by providing access to cable television and for the purpose of non-commercial communication within the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$39,610$75,870▲ $36,260
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$77,682$46,863▼ $30,819
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$15,717$39,603▲ $23,886
Accounts Receivable$18,360$22,319▲ $3,959
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,161$5,178▼ $3,983
Total Assets$160,530$189,833▲ $29,303
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,947$4,583▲ $636
Total Liabilities$3,947$4,583▲ $636
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$156,583$185,250▲ $28,667
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$156,583$185,250▲ $28,667
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$160,530$189,833▲ $29,303

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$44,694$184,477$229,171
Leasehold Improvements$2,169$7,719$9,888
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe BendezinskiPresident
Darryl PerryAppointee
Darryl MastersonMember
Ed BryansMember
Ian FreemanMember
Ken ArnoldMember
Kenneth P Colby JrMember
Steve HooperMember
Tom MaguireMember
-Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$253,201
Investment Income
$54
Other Revenue
$15,590
Change in Net Assets
$28,667

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$268,845
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$4,750
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$273,595
Total Revenue per Form 990
$268,845
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$140,373
Other Expenses$99,805
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$118,366$12,000-$130,366
Depreciation Depletion$30,819--$30,819
Occupancy$20,078$3,824-$23,902
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,406-$10,406
Payroll Taxes$9,089$918-$10,007
Insurance$6,797$188-$6,985
Office Expenses-$5,152-$5,152
Travel$3,065--$3,065
Other Expenses$1,500--$1,500
Fees for Services Other-$346-$346
Total Functional Expenses$207,344$32,834$0$240,178

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$244,928
Expenses per Audited Statements$240,178
Total Expenses per Form 990$240,178
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$4,750
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$20,340
Gaming Direct Expenses$4,750
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
Yes
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The completed form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, president and treasurer before it is filed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored annually as new directors are elected onto the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The executive director's salary is determined by the board by comparison to other similar public access operations. Officers are not compensated.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Employees' salaries are based on budget and comparison to other similar public access operations.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's documents, policies and financial statements are made available upon request. The requestor can request them to be mailed, emailed or picked up.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cheshire Tv
EIN
42-1695196
Phone
6032836621
Address
PO BOX 903, KEENE, NH 03431

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Bendezinski
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6032836621
Signed
2017-10-24

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Bendezinski
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Nh
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Lynn C Rust CPA Pc
Address
217R OLD HOMESTEAD HWY, SWANZEY, NH 03446-2121
Preparer
Lynn C Rust CPA
Phone
6033586565
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Cheshire tv exists to encourage citizens to exercise their right to free speech and to foster awareness of their community through democratic use of electronic media by providing access to cable television and for the purpose of non-commercial communication within the community.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Fundraising expenses 4,750 fundraising expenses -4,750”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Fundraising expenses 4,750”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Fundraising expenses 4,750”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$189,833
Liabilities
$4,583
Net assets
$185,250
Revenue
$268,845
Expenses
$240,178
Net income
$28,667
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.12
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.43$0.00$0.09$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.52$0.00$0.13$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.65$0.00$0.73$0.73
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$2.00$1.94$2.74$0.80
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.96$0.15$2.81$2.38$2.06$0.32
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$0.15$2.49$2.52$2.16$0.36
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.04$2.13$2.46$2.18$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.05$1.85$2.69$2.40$0.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.04$1.57$2.46$2.11$0.34
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.24$1.22$2.46$2.15$0.32
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.56$0.91$2.54$2.57$0.04
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.08$0.94$2.83
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.37$0.65$2.49
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.06$0.31$2.32