Civic Intelligence

The Small Things Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 45-2466306

Aug 01, 2017 to Jul 31, 2018 • Filed on Apr 17, 2019

Organization Profilewww.thesmallthings.org
80 Cosey Beach AveEast Haven, CT 06512

(475) 202-7018

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

86th percentile

34%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1513%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

102%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Up

$231,741

Up $217,371 (+1513%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$224,658

Up $219,868 (+4590%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$7,083

Down $2,497 (-26%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Up

$642,707

Up $325,313 (+102%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$425,737

Up $47,460 (+13%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$216,970

Up $277,853 (+456%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2014: $91,108Liabilities 2014: $3,0862014Assets 2015: $61,510Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $61,5102015Assets 2016: $68,308Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $68,3082016Assets 2017: $14,370Liabilities 2017: $9,580Net Assets 2017: $4,7902017Assets 2018: $231,741Liabilities 2018: $7,083Net Assets 2018: $224,6582018Assets 2019: $95,373Liabilities 2019: $16,184Net Assets 2019: $79,1892019Assets 2020: $276,886Liabilities 2020: $239,493Net Assets 2020: $37,3932020Assets 2021: $93,706Liabilities 2021: $165,488Net Assets 2021: -$71,7822021Assets 2022: $71,142Liabilities 2022: $199,900Net Assets 2022: -$128,7582022Assets 2023: $32,854Liabilities 2023: $214,764Net Assets 2023: -$181,9102023Assets 2024: $5,152Liabilities 2024: $136,577Net Assets 2024: -$131,4252024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$231,741
Liabilities$7,083
Net Assets$224,658
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $185,595Expenses 2014: $150,343Net Income 2014: $35,2522014Revenue 2015: $361,327Expenses 2015: $388,244Net Income 2015: -$26,9172015Revenue 2016: $820,114Expenses 2016: $364,704Net Income 2016: $455,4102016Revenue 2017: $317,394Expenses 2017: $378,277Net Income 2017: -$60,8832017Revenue 2018: $642,707Expenses 2018: $425,737Net Income 2018: $216,9702018Revenue 2019: $321,207Expenses 2019: $466,676Net Income 2019: -$145,4692019Revenue 2020: $453,211Expenses 2020: $495,010Net Income 2020: -$41,7992020Revenue 2021: $399,742Expenses 2021: $508,917Net Income 2021: -$109,1752021Revenue 2022: $486,449Expenses 2022: $543,337Net Income 2022: -$56,8882022Revenue 2023: $487,609Expenses 2023: $540,761Net Income 2023: -$53,1522023Revenue 2024: $383,229Expenses 2024: $332,745Net Income 2024: $50,4842024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$642,707
Expenses$425,737
Net Income$216,970
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2017 to Jul 31, 2018
Signed
Apr 17, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$642,707
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

TST has a mission of working with the community and empowering our clients and bringing together small acts from around the world to create big change for orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania.

Support for the orphans and children of Nkoaranga village and surroundong areas in Tanzania

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$213,697-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,250$16,877▲ $2,627
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,167-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$120$0▼ $120
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$14,370$231,741▲ $217,371
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$8,047--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$7,083-
Other Liabilities$1,533--
Total Liabilities$9,580$7,083▼ $2,497
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,790$224,658▲ $219,868
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,790$224,658▲ $219,868
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$14,370$231,741▲ $217,371
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay58th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rebecca Ross RussellExecutive DirectorFT$30,000$30,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jason SmithChairman
Richard FurterVice President
Amy FontaineDirector
Daniel HartDirector
Dorothy GoldbergDirector
Kristina AlexanderDirector
Michelle RussellDirector
Wendy BondDirector
Marie KorfitsSecretary
Amanda HoshimovTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$642,161
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$546
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$642,161
Change in Net Assets
$216,970

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$642,707
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$642,707
Total Revenue per Form 990
$642,707
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$305,039
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$78,954
Other Expenses$36,558
Total Fundraising Expense$25,268
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,186

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$305,039--$305,039
Other Salaries and Wages$37,775$4,875-$42,650
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,000$7,500$7,500$30,000
Travel$9,507$113$2,608$12,228
Payroll Taxes$4,038$947$574$5,559
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$5,186$5,186
Information Technology-$555$4,214$4,769
Advertising-$1,484$1,426$2,910
Conferences and Meetings-$2,580-$2,580
Fees for Services Other-$1,100-$1,100
Office Expenses-$1,050-$1,050
Other Employee Benefits$745--$745
Other Expenses$90$213$465$678
All Other Expenses-$206$357$563
Total Functional Expenses$372,194$28,275$25,268$425,737

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$425,737
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$425,737
Total Expenses per Form 990$425,737
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1
Spending
$305,039

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Nkoaranga VillageOrganization supportChildrens NGO11$305,039
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,186
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Rebecca Ross-Russell is the daughter of Michelle Russell and the cousin of Daniel Hart.”

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

“The governing board reviews and approves a draft of the Form 990, and any changes are made and reviewed before the return is signed and filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The Organization's Board of Directors meets at least four times per year. During those meetings, and on an as needed basis, Board policies are reviewed and updated. At the annual Board retreat the full organizational policy, employee handbook, and committee descriptions are fully reviewed, updated, and voted upon for renewal. If at any time there appears to be a conflict of interest with a Board member or staff, it is reviewed immediately by the Organization's Executive Committee and the appropriate committee chairpersons.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Board periodically reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director to ensure it is in line with market amounts and job responsibilities. Michelle Russell and Daniel Hart recuse themselves from any votes related to the compensation of the Executive Diector. The Board also meets once per year without Michelle and Daniel present to ensure that the Board still wants them to continue to serve on the Board.”

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

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Small Things Inc
EIN
45-2466306
Phone
4752027018
Address
80 Cosey Beach Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

Signing Officer

Name
Jason Smith
Title
Chairman
Signed
2019-04-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
Abacus Hive
Address
5316 Conway Circle, Knoxville, TN 37921
Preparer
John Young
Phone
8653169548
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Section 481(a) Adjustment = $2898”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 1: Change of Accounting Method

“The Organization switched to the accrual basis method of accounting to make the Form 990 amounts consistent with the audited financial statements.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and, accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the financial statements. The Organization uses the accrual basis for income tax reporting. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Organization and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Organization's management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of July 31, 2018, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Organization's management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2013. As of July 31, 2018, the Organization has accrued no interest and no penalties related to uncertain tax positions. It is the organization's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and, accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the financial statements. The Organization uses the accrual basis for income tax reporting. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Organization and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Organization's management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of July 31, 2018, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Organization's management believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2013. As of July 31, 2018, the Organization has accrued no interest and no penalties related to uncertain tax positions. It is the organization's policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0There is full transparency between the operations of the Small Things TZ and The Small Things Inc with a common Executive Director hired by TST Inc, and full access to the accounts and Board activities of TST TZ. TST TZ is registered in Tanzania and recognized as a charitable operation in that country. There is an annua audit process of funds that are provided to TST TZ and the findings of that audit are available to and reviewed by TST Inc. Programmatic activity of TZ operations are reported on a periodic basis to The Small Things Inc, to monitor use of grants.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Accrual basis
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Support of ELECT Nkoaranga orphanage, Nkoaranga Hospital, and Happy Families Childrens Village
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Rebecca Ross-Russell is the daughter of Michelle Russell and the cousin of Daniel Hart.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The governing board reviews and approves a draft of the Form 990, and any changes are made and reviewed before the return is signed and filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Organization's Board of Directors meets at least four times per year. During those meetings, and on an as needed basis, Board policies are reviewed and updated. At the annual Board retreat the full organizational policy, employee handbook, and committee descriptions are fully reviewed, updated, and voted upon for renewal. If at any time there appears to be a conflict of interest with a Board member or staff, it is reviewed immediately by the Organization's Executive Committee and the appropriate committee chairpersons.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board periodically reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director to ensure it is in line with market amounts and job responsibilities. Michelle Russell and Daniel Hart recuse themselves from any votes related to the compensation of the Executive Diector. The Board also meets once per year without Michelle and Daniel present to ensure that the Board still wants them to continue to serve on the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No documents available to the public.

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$231,741
Liabilities
$7,083
Net assets
$224,658
Revenue
$642,707
Expenses
$425,737
Net income
$216,970
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$1.37$1.31$3.83$3.33$0.50
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$2.15$1.82$4.88$5.41$0.53
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$2.00$1.29$4.86$5.43$0.57
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$1.65$0.72$4.00$5.09$1.09
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$2.39$0.37$4.53$4.95$0.42
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.16$0.79$3.21$4.67$1.45
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.07$2.25$6.43$4.26$2.17
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.10$0.05$3.17$3.78$0.61
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.68$8.20$3.65$4.55
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.62$3.61$3.88$0.27
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.03$1.86$1.50$0.35