Civic Intelligence

The Small Things Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 45-2466306

Aug 01, 2021 to Jul 31, 2022 • Filed on Jun 15, 2023

Organization Profilewww.thesmallthings.org
14D Stonegate CircleBranford, CT 06405

(475) 331-0505

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

2.81x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

25th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2022

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

22%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Flat

$71,142

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Flat

-$128,758

Flat from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$199,900

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$486,449

Flat from 2022

Expenses

Flat

$543,337

Flat from 2022

Net Income

Flat

-$56,888

Flat from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th 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 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

2022

Assets$71,142
Liabilities$199,900
Net Assets-$128,758
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th 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 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

2022

Revenue$486,449
Expenses$543,337
Net Income-$56,888
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2022
Signed
Jun 15, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$486,676
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 surrounding areas in Tanzania.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$86,177$68,611▼ $17,566
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$7,529$2,530▼ $4,999
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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$93,706$71,142▼ $22,564
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$149,900$149,900→ $0
Deferred Revenue-$50,000-
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$13,021--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,567--
Total Liabilities$165,488$199,900▲ $34,412
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-71,782$-128,758▼ $56,976
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-71,782$-128,758▼ $56,976
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$93,706$71,142▼ $22,564
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rebecca Ross RussellExecutive DirectorFT$50,002$50,002

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John Richard FurterChairman
Jason SmithVice President
Delphine Mendez de LeonDirector
Dorothy Goldberg FormerDirector
Lisa Nkonoki FormerDirector
Liz Jones FormerDirector
Michelle RussellDirector
Poloumi Battachayra FormerDirector
Raymond HardingDirector
Wendy BondDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$486,440
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2
Other Revenue
$7
All Other Contributions
$473,419
Change in Net Assets
$-56,888
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$399,275
Other Expenses$89,731
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$54,331
Total Fundraising Expense$15,504
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$399,275--$399,275
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,001$12,501$12,500$50,002
Travel$34,617$7,774-$42,391
Fees for Services Other$2,000$12,147-$14,147
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,740-$13,740
Payroll Taxes$1,912$955$955$3,822
Information Technology$95$2,629$508$3,232
Advertising-$567$1,397$1,964
Office Expenses$96$992-$1,088
Other Expenses$17$1,023$144$1,040
Other Employee Benefits-$507-$507
All Other Expenses-$104-$104
Total Functional Expenses$466,983$60,850$15,504$543,337
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
1
Spending
$399,275

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$399,275
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$227
Fundraising Gross Income$211
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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 Dorothy Goldberg.”

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

“The governing board receives a draft of the Form 990, and any changes required are made 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. Dorothy Goldberg recuses herself from any votes related to the compensation of the Executive Director. The Board also meets once per year without Dorothy 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
4753310505
Address
14D Stonegate Circle, Branford, CT 06405

Signing Officer

Name
John Richard Furter
Title
Chairman
Signed
2023-06-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
1
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Abacus Hive
Address
8913 Town and Country Circle 1048, Knoxville, TN 37923
Preparer
Bobby Arthur
Phone
8653169548
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization Mission

“Working with the community we aim to empower our clients and bringing together small acts from around the world to create big change.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt217
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt13422
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt22548
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt31040
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IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0955
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01912
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt03822
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
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IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt0-88
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IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
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IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt07529
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt02530
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01189
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0546
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt02106
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt07
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0132
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01000
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt01139
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0407182
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0451885
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0321935
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0642161
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt02330603
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt02333848
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt01
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Nkoaranga Village
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0Childrens NGO
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Organization support
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd0false
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd0false
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd0false
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd0true
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0399275
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0ACH/Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Operating Expenses
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Tanzania
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0Book
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd0false
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd0false
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt0399275
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
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOtherOrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt0399275
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Rebecca Ross-Russell is the daughter of Dorothy Goldberg.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The governing board receives a draft of the Form 990, and any changes required are made 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.

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$71,142
Liabilities
$199,900
Net assets
-$128,758
Revenue
$486,449
Expenses
$543,337
Net income
-$56,888
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
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