Civic Intelligence

Texas Salamander Coalition

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 45-4432454

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Mar 31, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.TEXASSALAMANDER.COM
P O Box 9190Austin, TX 78766

(512) 837-6550

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

18.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2014

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on this filing.

Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-2.4%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,811

Down $168 (-2.4%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

-$115,784

Down $7,983 (-7.4%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$122,595

Up $7,815 (+6.8%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

Down

$0

Down $100,700 (-100%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$7,983

Down $113,025 (-93%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$7,983

Up $12,325 (+61%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2012: $286Liabilities 2012: $87,7782012Assets 2013: $6,979Liabilities 2013: $114,780Net Assets 2013: -$107,8012013Assets 2014: $6,811Liabilities 2014: $122,595Net Assets 2014: -$115,7842014Assets 2015: $6,142Liabilities 2015: $122,594Net Assets 2015: -$116,4522015Assets 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $02016

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$6,811
Liabilities$122,595
Net Assets-$115,784
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $131,054Expenses 2012: $218,546Net Income 2012: -$87,4922012Revenue 2013: $100,700Expenses 2013: $121,008Net Income 2013: -$20,3082013Revenue 2014: $0Expenses 2014: $7,983Net Income 2014: -$7,9832014Revenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $668Net Income 2015: -$6682015Expenses 2016: $6,1422016

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$0
Expenses$7,983
Net Income-$7,983
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Mar 31, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Texas salamander coalition inc. Was formed to pursue legal and scientific investigation related to the us fish and wildlife services proposed listing of four salamanders located in central texas under the endangered species act.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$6,979$6,811▼ $168
Total Assets$6,979$6,811▼ $168
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$114,780$122,595▲ $7,815
Total Liabilities$114,780$122,595▲ $7,815
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-107,801$-115,784▼ $7,983
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-107,801$-115,784▼ $7,983
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,979$6,811▼ $168
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John L LewisPresident
William M HarrissSecretary-tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-7,983
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$7,983
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal---$7,814
Office Expenses---$169
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$7,983
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Salamander Coalition
EIN
45-4432454
Phone
5128376550
Address
P O BOX 9190, AUSTIN, TX 78766

Signing Officer

Name
John L Lewis
Title
President
Phone
5128376550
Signed
2015-03-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John L Lewis
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
William M Harriss CPA
Address
PO BOX 9190, AUSTIN, TX 78766
Preparer
William M Harriss CPA
Phone
5128376550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Texas salamander coalition inc. Was formed to pursue legal and scientific investigation related to the us fish and wildlife services proposed listing of four salamanders located in central texas under the endangered species act.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,811
Liabilities
$122,595
Net assets
-$115,784
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$7,983
Net income
-$7,983
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$1.23$1.16$0.00$0.01$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$1.23$1.16$0.00$0.08$0.08
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$1.15$1.08$1.01$1.21$0.20
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.88$1.31$2.19$0.87