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Boston Explorers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 45-3710863

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Dec 02, 2021

Organization ProfileBOSTONEXPLORERS.ORG
72 Montgomery StreetBoston, MA 02116

(617) 839-2029

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

79th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.20x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-4.6%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

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.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$232,585

Up $30,005 (+15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$193,313

Down $9,166 (-4.5%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$39,272

Up $39,171 (+38783%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$199,977

Down $40,512 (-17%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$209,143

Down $10,799 (-4.9%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$9,166

Down $29,713 (-145%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $34,533Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $54,157Liabilities 2014: $2,3982014Assets 2015: $124,455Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $158,333Liabilities 2016: $2,4052016Assets 2017: $192,350Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $192,3502017Assets 2018: $181,932Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $202,580Liabilities 2019: $101Net Assets 2019: $202,4792019Assets 2020: $232,585Liabilities 2020: $39,272Net Assets 2020: $193,3132020Assets 2021: $377,011Liabilities 2021: $5,641Net Assets 2021: $371,3702021Assets 2022: $251,816Liabilities 2022: $6,253Net Assets 2022: $245,5632022Assets 2023: $107,105Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $107,1052023Assets 2024: $21,142Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $21,1422024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$232,585
Liabilities$39,272
Net Assets$193,313
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $80,610Expenses 2013: $58,924Net Income 2013: $21,6862013Revenue 2014: $113,867Expenses 2014: $96,641Net Income 2014: $17,2262014Revenue 2015: $189,904Expenses 2015: $117,208Net Income 2015: $72,6962015Revenue 2016: $191,971Expenses 2016: $160,498Net Income 2016: $31,4732016Revenue 2017: $202,518Expenses 2017: $166,096Net Income 2017: $36,4222017Revenue 2018: $191,036Expenses 2018: $201,454Net Income 2018: -$10,4182018Revenue 2019: $240,489Expenses 2019: $219,942Net Income 2019: $20,5472019Revenue 2020: $199,977Expenses 2020: $209,143Net Income 2020: -$9,1662020Revenue 2021: $433,947Expenses 2021: $255,890Net Income 2021: $178,0572021Revenue 2022: $180,539Expenses 2022: $306,346Net Income 2022: -$125,8072022Revenue 2023: $188,853Expenses 2023: $327,311Net Income 2023: -$138,4582023Revenue 2024: $149,465Expenses 2024: $235,428Net Income 2024: -$85,9632024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$199,977
Expenses$209,143
Net Income-$9,166
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Dec 2, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$199,977
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$202,580$232,585▲ $30,005
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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$202,580$232,585▲ $30,005
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$32,990-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$101$6,282▲ $6,181
Total Liabilities$101$39,272▲ $39,171
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$202,479$193,313▼ $9,166
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$202,479$193,313▼ $9,166
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$202,580$232,585▲ $30,005
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert DitterPresident
Cassandra CumberlanderDirector
Sharon JacksonDirector
Szeman LamDirector
Alphonse LitzExecutive Director
Jessica BallClerk
Michael ChristianTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$195,652
Program Service Revenue
$4,325
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$195,652
Change in Net Assets
$-9,166
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$169,592
Total Fundraising Expense$51,872
Other Expenses$39,551
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$49,481$20,769$7,788$78,038
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,000$21,000$35,000$70,000
Payroll Taxes$6,185$4,027$4,171$14,383
Occupancy$4,755$2,618$2,712$10,085
Pension Plan Contributions$1,620$1,440$540$3,600
Other Employee Benefits$1,607$1,428$536$3,571
All Other Expenses$3,141$178$184$3,503
Insurance$1,306$850$881$3,037
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,650-$2,650
Other Expenses$1,334--$1,334
Conferences and Meetings$1,175--$1,175
Office Expenses$90$58$60$208
Total Functional Expenses$102,253$55,018$51,872$209,143
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
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 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 given to governing body for review, discussion, and resolution of any issues raised prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Approved by the organization's board of directors.”

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

“Documents made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston Explorers Inc
EIN
45-3710863
Phone
6178392029
Address
72 MONTGOMERY STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116

Signing Officer

Name
Alphonse Litz
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-12-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alphonse Litz
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
10

Preparer

Firm
Robert M Hurst CPA PC
Address
1320 Centre St Ste 203, Newton Center, MA 02459
Preparer
CHERYL O'GRADY
Phone
7813052700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Client Note 1

“Client Note 1 - ELECTRONIC FILING WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF ORIGINAL FILING DUE TO TECHNOLOGY DIFFICULTIES AT THE TIME SO THE RETURN WAS FILED ON PAPER.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization has adopted the Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes standard which requires the Organization to report uncertain tax positions, related interest and penalties, and to adjust is assets and liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest and penalties accordingly. As of December 31, 2019, the Organization determined that there are no material unrecognized tax uncertainties to report.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$232,585
Liabilities
$39,272
Net assets
$193,313
Revenue
$199,977
Expenses
$209,143
Net income
-$9,166
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$1.49$2.35$0.86
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$1.89$3.27$1.38
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$0.06$2.46$1.81$3.06$1.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.77$0.06$3.71$4.34$2.56$1.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.39$1.93$2.00$2.09$0.09
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.03$0.00$2.02$2.40$2.20$0.21
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.82$0.00$1.91$2.01$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.92$0.00$1.92$2.03$1.66$0.36
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.58$0.02$1.92$1.60$0.31
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.90$1.17$0.73
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.54$0.02$1.14$0.97$0.17
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.81$0.59$0.22