Civic Intelligence

Points North Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 45-1622247

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 11, 2022

Organization Profilewww.pointsnorthinstitute.org
PO Box 836Camden, ME 04843

(617) 817-5376

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

73rd percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$85,003

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

90th percentile

66%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

53%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,316,546

Up $523,438 (+66%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,159,451

Up $518,889 (+81%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$157,095

Up $4,549 (+3.0%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,770,861

Up $617,102 (+53%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,251,972

Up $406,506 (+48%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$518,889

Up $210,596 (+68%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $28,283Liabilities 2011: $3,124Net Assets 2011: $25,1592011Assets 2012: $88,362Liabilities 2012: $5,782Net Assets 2012: $82,5802012Assets 2013: $135,240Liabilities 2013: $6,185Net Assets 2013: $129,0552013Assets 2014: $180,205Liabilities 2014: $4,907Net Assets 2014: $175,2982014Assets 2015: $290,015Liabilities 2015: $13,468Net Assets 2015: $276,5472015Assets 2016: $524,050Liabilities 2016: $11,380Net Assets 2016: $512,6702016Assets 2017: $399,513Liabilities 2017: $5,557Net Assets 2017: $393,9562017Assets 2018: $264,307Liabilities 2018: $2,506Net Assets 2018: $261,8012018Assets 2019: $337,388Liabilities 2019: $5,119Net Assets 2019: $332,2692019Assets 2020: $793,108Liabilities 2020: $152,546Net Assets 2020: $640,5622020Assets 2021: $1,316,546Liabilities 2021: $157,095Net Assets 2021: $1,159,4512021Assets 2022: $1,751,722Liabilities 2022: $190,256Net Assets 2022: $1,561,4662022Assets 2023: $1,868,917Liabilities 2023: $207,265Net Assets 2023: $1,661,6522023Assets 2024: $1,320,050Liabilities 2024: $224,296Net Assets 2024: $1,095,7542024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,316,546
Liabilities$157,095
Net Assets$1,159,451
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $255,4352011Expenses 2012: $318,7272012Revenue 2013: $327,274Expenses 2013: $280,799Net Income 2013: $46,4752013Revenue 2014: $416,227Expenses 2014: $368,818Net Income 2014: $47,4092014Revenue 2015: $555,190Expenses 2015: $453,941Net Income 2015: $101,2492015Revenue 2016: $852,839Expenses 2016: $616,716Net Income 2016: $236,1232016Revenue 2017: $602,152Expenses 2017: $727,336Net Income 2017: -$125,1842017Revenue 2018: $713,384Expenses 2018: $845,253Net Income 2018: -$131,8692018Revenue 2019: $968,629Expenses 2019: $898,161Net Income 2019: $70,4682019Revenue 2020: $1,153,759Expenses 2020: $845,466Net Income 2020: $308,2932020Revenue 2021: $1,770,861Expenses 2021: $1,251,972Net Income 2021: $518,8892021Revenue 2022: $2,028,241Expenses 2022: $1,626,094Net Income 2022: $402,1472022Revenue 2023: $1,928,266Expenses 2023: $1,870,036Net Income 2023: $58,2302023Revenue 2024: $1,801,395Expenses 2024: $2,388,903Net Income 2024: -$587,5082024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,770,861
Expenses$1,251,972
Net Income$518,889
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 11, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$1,845,831
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Celebrating "Small Towns, Big Films," CIFF brings together local and global communities in the festive exploration of documentary media. Through screenings that spark extended conversations, educational opportunites, professional development, social action, and active documentary production, CIFF presents a wealth of visions, media savviness, broad perspectives, thoughtful aesthetics, and issues challenging us all.

CIFF inspires and supports the creators and audiences of documentary media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$35,442$617,188▲ $581,746
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$438,684$406,945▼ $31,739
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$189,134$192,217▲ $3,083
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$127,444$97,696▼ $29,748
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$793,108$1,316,546▲ $523,438
Other Assets Total$2,404$2,500▲ $96
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$149,900$149,900→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,646$7,195▲ $4,549
Total Liabilities$152,546$157,095▲ $4,549
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$640,562$672,043▲ $31,481
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$487,408-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$640,562$1,159,451▲ $518,889
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$793,108$1,316,546▲ $523,438

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$97,696$58,774$156,470
Equipment-$6,946$6,946
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Benjamin Fowlie FounderPresident & CEOFT$85,003$85,003

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julia MetcalfePresident
Douglas StradleyVice President
Benjamin Thompson IVDirector
Bridget BesawDirector
Caroline Von KuhnDirector
Emily McDevittDirector
George CookeDirector
Kerem DurdagDirector
Lars PerkinsDirector
Mary SaltonstallDirector
Miguel Gomez-IbanezDirector
Monika NavarroDirector
Steven KoltaiDirector
Patrica O'TooleSecretary
Frederick Rector IIITreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,452,915
Program Service Revenue
$314,190
Investment Income
$3,756
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,452,915
Change in Net Assets
$518,889
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$793,009
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$371,271
Total Fundraising Expense$151,671
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$87,692
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$102,419$57,228$70,858$230,505
All Other Expenses$137,579$17,195$8,776$163,550
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$32,193$32,192$32,192$96,577
Grants to Domestic Individuals$87,692--$87,692
Advertising$58,357$10,236$3,095$71,688
Information Technology$57,829--$57,829
Depreciation Depletion$37,526--$37,526
Occupancy$9,174$20,753-$29,927
Other Expenses$25,590-$28,000$25,590
Payroll Taxes$13,901$6,206$4,716$24,823
Travel$19,073-$1,635$20,708
Other Employee Benefits$395$18,971-$19,366
Office Expenses$2,304$5,430$1,149$8,883
Fees for Services Other$1,800$6,200-$8,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,446-$6,446
Insurance$301$4,342-$4,643
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,791-$1,791
Conferences and Meetings$1,600--$1,600
Fees for Services Legal-$1,235-$1,235
Total Functional Expenses$912,076$188,225$151,671$1,251,972
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Available Upon Request”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Points North Institute
EIN
45-1622247
Address
PO Box 836, Camden, ME 04843

Signing Officer

Name
Frederick Rector III
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2022-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Benjamin Fowlie
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
3
Volunteers
540

Preparer

Firm
Simmons Tax Services LLC
Address
20 Granite Way, Rockport, ME 04856
Preparer
Elizabeth Simmons
Phone
2072362066
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Accessibility Services: Column (A) - Total = $1695; Column (B) - Program Services = $1695; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Artist Booking Fees: Column (A) - Total = $2200; Column (B) - Program Services = $1950; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $250”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $16821; Column (B) - Program Services = $15892; Column (C) - Management & General = $648; Column (D) - Fundraising = $281”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Catering: Column (A) - Total = $20719; Column (B) - Program Services = $17195; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3524”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Computer Updates and Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $14064; Column (B) - Program Services = $3343; Column (C) - Management & General = $10474; Column (D) - Fundraising = $247”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Guest and Staff Meals: Column (A) - Total = $21335; Column (B) - Program Services = $19151; Column (C) - Management & General = $902; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1282”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $2369; Column (B) - Program Services = $1096; Column (C) - Management & General = $436; Column (D) - Fundraising = $837”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Production Rental: Column (A) - Total = $20476; Column (B) - Program Services = $20165; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $311”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Screening Fees: Column (A) - Total = $11952; Column (B) - Program Services = $11952; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $21953; Column (B) - Program Services = $16465; Column (C) - Management & General = $3988; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1500”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Transportation: Column (A) - Total = $16801; Column (B) - Program Services = $15510; Column (C) - Management & General = $747; Column (D) - Fundraising = $544”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Venue Rental: Column (A) - Total = $13165; Column (B) - Program Services = $13165; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,316,546
Liabilities
$157,095
Net assets
$1,159,451
Revenue
$1,770,861
Expenses
$1,251,972
Net income
$518,889
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.32$0.22$1.10$1.80$2.39$0.59
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.87$0.21$1.66$1.93$1.87$0.06
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.75$0.19$1.56$2.03$1.63$0.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.16$1.16$1.77$1.25$0.52
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.79$0.15$0.64$1.15$0.85$0.31
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.01$0.33$0.97$0.90$0.07
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.26$0.00$0.26$0.71$0.85$0.13
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.40$0.01$0.39$0.60$0.73$0.13
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.01$0.51$0.85$0.62$0.24
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$0.01$0.28$0.56$0.45$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.00$0.18$0.42$0.37$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.33$0.28$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.01$0.08$0.32
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.26