Civic Intelligence

The Folk School

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-2974643

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Mar 06, 2018

Organization Profilethefolkschoolfairbanks.org
PO Box 83572Fairbanks, AK 99708

(907) 451-0445

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

21st percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 21% 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

13th percentile

-35%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$44,061

Down $24,060 (-35%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$41,325

Down $26,160 (-39%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$2,736

Up $2,100 (+330%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$210,989

Up $32,677 (+18%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$237,149

Up $85,610 (+56%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$26,160

Down $52,933 (-198%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $20,986Net Assets 2013: $20,9862013Assets 2014: $48,051Liabilities 2014: $3,784Net Assets 2014: $44,2672014Assets 2015: $46,106Liabilities 2015: $5,394Net Assets 2015: $40,7122015Assets 2016: $68,121Liabilities 2016: $636Net Assets 2016: $67,4852016Assets 2017: $44,061Liabilities 2017: $2,736Net Assets 2017: $41,3252017Assets 2018: $36,906Liabilities 2018: $12,251Net Assets 2018: $24,6552018Assets 2019: $106,605Liabilities 2019: $64,188Net Assets 2019: $42,4172019Assets 2020: $189,728Liabilities 2020: $97,928Net Assets 2020: $91,8002020Assets 2021: $364,222Liabilities 2021: $161,915Net Assets 2021: $202,3072021Assets 2022: $383,134Liabilities 2022: $157,683Net Assets 2022: $225,4512022Assets 2023: $391,734Liabilities 2023: $147,575Net Assets 2023: $244,1592023Assets 2024: $584,625Liabilities 2024: $344,885Net Assets 2024: $239,7402024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$44,061
Liabilities$2,736
Net Assets$41,325
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $62,436Expenses 2013: $42,688Net Income 2013: $19,7482013Revenue 2014: $86,966Expenses 2014: $77,285Net Income 2014: $9,6812014Revenue 2015: $102,063Expenses 2015: $105,693Net Income 2015: -$3,6302015Revenue 2016: $178,312Expenses 2016: $151,539Net Income 2016: $26,7732016Revenue 2017: $210,989Expenses 2017: $237,149Net Income 2017: -$26,1602017Revenue 2018: $190,778Expenses 2018: $207,448Net Income 2018: -$16,6702018Revenue 2019: $226,141Expenses 2019: $208,379Net Income 2019: $17,7622019Revenue 2020: $222,701Expenses 2020: $173,318Net Income 2020: $49,3832020Revenue 2021: $314,311Expenses 2021: $203,804Net Income 2021: $110,5072021Revenue 2022: $240,581Expenses 2022: $217,437Net Income 2022: $23,1442022Revenue 2023: $274,648Expenses 2023: $269,126Net Income 2023: $5,5222023Revenue 2024: $292,492Expenses 2024: $309,670Net Income 2024: -$17,1782024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$210,989
Expenses$237,149
Net Income-$26,160
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Mar 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$210,989
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Folk School, in keeping with a 200-year-old tradition, is dedicated to enriching lives and building community by passing on skills and personal knowledge in a nurturing environment. The Folk School provides year-round, affordable programs in a variety of hands-on disciplines

To enrich lives and build our community by teaching traditional skills and personal knowledge in classes that are hands-on, family-friendly, affordable, and connect people to the places in which they live.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$67,485$41,325▼ $26,160
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,334$37,814▼ $25,520
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,432$4,894▲ $462
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$328$1,059▲ $731
Accounts Receivable$27$294▲ $267
Total Assets$68,121$44,061▼ $24,060
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$636$2,736▲ $2,100
Total Liabilities$636$2,736▲ $2,100
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$67,485$41,325▼ $26,160
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$68,121$44,061▼ $24,060

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,059$424$1,483
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gordon WilliamsPresident
Michael WhalenVice President
Bruce CampbellDirector
Len KamerlingDirector
Rachel PlumleeDirector
Randall RozierSecretary
Doug BishopTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$70,551
Program Service Revenue
$130,816
Investment Income
$32
Other Revenue
$9,590
All Other Contributions
$64,257
Change in Net Assets
$-26,160
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$196,827
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$39,322
Total Fundraising Expense$1,038
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$80,093--$80,093
Other Salaries and Wages-$36,029-$36,029
Occupancy-$35,351-$35,351
Travel$24,048--$24,048
All Other Expenses$20,982--$20,982
Insurance$5,542$5,606$43$11,191
Information Technology$1,200$7,661-$8,861
Office Expenses$939$2,406$15$3,360
Payroll Taxes-$3,293-$3,293
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,075-$3,075
Advertising$1,064$1,042$690$2,796
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,000--$1,000
Other Expenses$100$580$290$580
Fees for Services Management-$410-$410
Depreciation Depletion-$269-$269
Total Functional Expenses$137,664$98,447$1,038$237,149
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$1,695
Federal income taxes$1,037
Folkbucks$4
Reimbursement Due to Employee-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
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, Section C, Line Disclosure

“All governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon individual request. Meetings of the governing body are oftentimes open to the public to attend.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Folk School
EIN
45-2974643
Phone
9074510445
Address
PO BOX 83572, FAIRBANKS, AK 99708

Signing Officer

Name
Douglas Bishop
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2018-03-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gordon Williams
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ak
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Sayen Family Bookkeeping & Tax Svc
Address
1322 N Pioneer Peak Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Preparer
Rachel M Sayen Lambert EA
Phone
9073736557
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Instructor fees to pay for local experts to teach craft-specific courses to general public.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$44,061
Liabilities
$2,736
Net assets
$41,325
Revenue
$210,989
Expenses
$237,149
Net income
-$26,160
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.85$3.45$2.40$2.92$3.10$0.17
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.92$1.48$2.44$2.75$2.69$0.06
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.83$1.58$2.25$2.41$2.17$0.23
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.64$1.62$2.02$3.14$2.04$1.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.90$0.98$0.92$2.23$1.73$0.49
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.64$0.42$2.26$2.08$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.12$0.25$1.91$2.07$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.03$0.41$2.11$2.37$0.26
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.01$0.67$1.78$1.52$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.05$0.41$1.02$1.06$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.04$0.44$0.87$0.77$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.21$0.62$0.43$0.20