Civic Intelligence

The Bottom Rung Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 45-2428094

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 07, 2015

Organization Profilewww.themarketplacenc.com
17601 River Ford DrDavidson, NC 28036

(704) 412-5590

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

92nd percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$41,600

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.5% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1881%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

17919%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$195,577

Up $185,702 (+1881%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$147,105

Up $137,230 (+1390%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$48,472

Up $48,472 from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$203,071

Up $201,944 (+17919%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$100,656

Up $99,381 (+7795%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$102,415

Up $102,563 (+69299%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $250Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $10,023Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $10,0232012Assets 2013: $9,875Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $9,8752013Assets 2014: $195,577Liabilities 2014: $48,472Net Assets 2014: $147,1052014Assets 2015: $216,260Liabilities 2015: $35,518Net Assets 2015: $180,7422015Assets 2016: $192,336Liabilities 2016: $8,029Net Assets 2016: $184,3072016Assets 2017: $181,897Liabilities 2017: $9,047Net Assets 2017: $172,8502017Assets 2018: $175,037Liabilities 2018: $29,024Net Assets 2018: $146,0132018Assets 2019: $143,262Liabilities 2019: $13,890Net Assets 2019: $129,3722019Assets 2020: $114,977Liabilities 2020: $6,265Net Assets 2020: $108,7122020Assets 2021: $106,133Liabilities 2021: $6,716Net Assets 2021: $99,4172021Assets 2022: $72,626Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $72,6262022Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $02023

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$195,577
Liabilities$48,472
Net Assets$147,105
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $2,150Expenses 2011: $1,900Net Income 2011: $2502011Revenue 2012: $16,997Expenses 2012: $7,224Net Income 2012: $9,7732012Revenue 2013: $1,127Expenses 2013: $1,275Net Income 2013: -$1482013Revenue 2014: $203,071Expenses 2014: $100,656Net Income 2014: $102,4152014Revenue 2015: $187,452Expenses 2015: $161,698Net Income 2015: $25,7542015Revenue 2016: $153,611Expenses 2016: $148,046Net Income 2016: $5,5652016Revenue 2017: $139,323Expenses 2017: $150,780Net Income 2017: -$11,4572017Revenue 2018: $159,126Expenses 2018: $185,963Net Income 2018: -$26,8372018Revenue 2019: $91,314Expenses 2019: $107,956Net Income 2019: -$16,6422019Revenue 2020: $67,976Expenses 2020: $88,636Net Income 2020: -$20,6602020Revenue 2021: $75,109Expenses 2021: $84,404Net Income 2021: -$9,2952021Revenue 2022: $49,189Expenses 2022: $80,520Net Income 2022: -$31,3312022Revenue 2023: $28,882Expenses 2023: $97,882Net Income 2023: -$69,0002023

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$203,071
Expenses$100,656
Net Income$102,415
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 7, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$293,068
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are a faith based organization committed to empowering individuals with sustainable solutions to climb out of poverty one rung at a time.

The Marketplace is a Christian fair trade store that partners with Christian organizations around the world to empower people through employment while sharing the Gospel

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$147,105▲ $147,105
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$102,422-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$93,155-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$0$195,577▲ $195,577
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$48,472-
Total Liabilities$0$48,472▲ $48,472
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$147,105▲ $147,105
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$195,577▲ $195,577
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marisa SellmanExecutive DirectorFT$20,800$20,800$41,600
Savanna MaysTreasurerFT$11,333$11,333$22,666

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Louis SellmanVice President
Ann EdenfieldBoard Member
Chris MorelandBoard Member
Christopher DonaldsonBoard Member
Cori OwensBoard Member
Eileen MorelandBoard Member
Gayle ChrismanBoard Member
Kimberly DonaldsonBoard Member
Nancy SchwoererSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$121,139
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$81,932
All Other Contributions
$121,139
Change in Net Assets
$102,415
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$50,510
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$44,246
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,900
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$20,800-$20,800
Other Salaries and Wages-$20,302-$20,302
Office Expenses-$13,961-$13,961
Occupancy-$11,880-$11,880
All Other Expenses-$11,606-$11,606
Information Technology-$8,692-$8,692
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,900--$5,900
Payroll Taxes-$3,144-$3,144
Advertising-$1,801-$1,801
Travel-$1,769-$1,769
Insurance-$801-$801
Total Functional Expenses$5,900$94,756$0$100,656
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 A, Line 2

“Louis Sellman (Vice President) is married to Marisa Sellman (Director). Christopher Donaldson (board member) is married to Kimberly Donaldson (board member). Chris Moreland (board member) is married to Eileen Moreland (board member).”

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

“The 990 is reviewed by all board members prior to filing through email communications.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“We will make our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financials available to the public upon receipt of written notification.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bottom Rung Inc
EIN
45-2428094
Phone
7044125590
Address
17601 River Ford Dr, Davidson, NC 28036
Doing Business As
The Marketplace

Signing Officer

Name
Marisa Sellman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7044125590
Signed
2015-05-07

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marisa Sellman
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
20
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“We created a Christian fair trade store. We partner with ministries around the world to promote sustainability within each of their organizations”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Trade show expense $9438 includes show fees, application fees, parking fees Upfit for the new store $8,067.34 Includes new displays and decor”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Inventory that was carried over from The Marketplace as a ministry of Grace Covenant Church to The Marketplace as part of a division of The Bottom Rung Inc. At the end of 2014, The Bottom Rung owes Grace Covenant Church $30,000 for the balance of the inventory. It is listed under the accounts payable portion of the balance sheet.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0We created a Christian fair trade store. We partner with ministries around the world to promote sustainability within each of their organizations
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Louis Sellman (Vice President) is married to Marisa Sellman (Director). Christopher Donaldson (board member) is married to Kimberly Donaldson (board member). Chris Moreland (board member) is married to Eileen Moreland (board member).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 990 is reviewed by all board members prior to filing through email communications.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3We will make our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financials available to the public upon receipt of written notification.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Trade show expense $9438 includes show fees, application fees, parking fees Upfit for the new store $8,067.34 Includes new displays and decor
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Inventory that was carried over from The Marketplace as a ministry of Grace Covenant Church to The Marketplace as part of a division of The Bottom Rung Inc. At the end of 2014, The Bottom Rung owes Grace Covenant Church $30,000 for the balance of the inventory. It is listed under the accounts payable portion of the balance sheet.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
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ReturnHeader/BuildTS02016-04-25 22:37:26Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Marisa Sellman
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Executive Director
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02015-05-07
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$195,577
Liabilities
$48,472
Net assets
$147,105
Revenue
$203,071
Expenses
$100,656
Net income
$102,415
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.98$0.69
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$0.49$0.81$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.07$0.99$0.75$0.84$0.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.06$1.09$0.68$0.89$0.21
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.14$1.29$0.91$1.08$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.29$1.46$1.59$1.86$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.82$0.09$1.73$1.39$1.51$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.08$1.84$1.54$1.48$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.36$1.81$1.87$1.62$0.26
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.48$1.47$2.03$1.01$1.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.01$0.01$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.17$0.07$0.10
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.00