Civic Intelligence

Best Beginnings

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-5066055

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 14, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.BESTBEGINNINGSALASKA.ORG
3350 Commercial Drive Ste 104AAnchorage, AK 99501

(907) 297-3300

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

38th percentile

-0.7%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$73,347

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-5.8%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Down

$320,871

Down $50,527 (-14%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$288,742

Down $4,115 (-1.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$32,129

Down $46,412 (-59%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Down

$551,648

Down $34,256 (-5.8%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$555,763

Down $68,118 (-11%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$4,115

Up $33,862 (+89%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $366,880Liabilities 2013: $93,761Net Assets 2013: $273,1192013Assets 2014: $385,054Liabilities 2014: $28,129Net Assets 2014: $356,9252014Assets 2015: $685,542Liabilities 2015: $43,699Net Assets 2015: $641,8432015Assets 2016: $626,273Liabilities 2016: $15,925Net Assets 2016: $610,3482016Assets 2017: $596,781Liabilities 2017: $16,660Net Assets 2017: $580,1212017Assets 2018: $530,816Liabilities 2018: $18,003Net Assets 2018: $512,8132018Assets 2019: $463,613Liabilities 2019: $19,141Net Assets 2019: $444,4722019Assets 2020: $423,835Liabilities 2020: $42,015Net Assets 2020: $381,8202020Assets 2021: $401,810Liabilities 2021: $70,976Net Assets 2021: $330,8342021Assets 2022: $371,398Liabilities 2022: $78,541Net Assets 2022: $292,8572022Assets 2023: $320,871Liabilities 2023: $32,129Net Assets 2023: $288,7422023Assets 2024: $221,029Liabilities 2024: $48,428Net Assets 2024: $172,6012024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$320,871
Liabilities$32,129
Net Assets$288,742
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $1,392,379Expenses 2013: $1,129,260Net Income 2013: $263,1192013Revenue 2014: $1,250,317Expenses 2014: $1,166,511Net Income 2014: $83,8062014Revenue 2015: $1,428,674Expenses 2015: $1,143,756Net Income 2015: $284,9182015Revenue 2016: $655,833Expenses 2016: $689,308Net Income 2016: -$33,4752016Revenue 2017: $599,347Expenses 2017: $629,574Net Income 2017: -$30,2272017Revenue 2018: $554,278Expenses 2018: $621,586Net Income 2018: -$67,3082018Revenue 2019: $592,675Expenses 2019: $661,016Net Income 2019: -$68,3412019Revenue 2020: $710,041Expenses 2020: $772,693Net Income 2020: -$62,6522020Revenue 2021: $728,768Expenses 2021: $779,754Net Income 2021: -$50,9862021Revenue 2022: $585,904Expenses 2022: $623,881Net Income 2022: -$37,9772022Revenue 2023: $551,648Expenses 2023: $555,763Net Income 2023: -$4,1152023Revenue 2024: $728,790Expenses 2024: $844,931Net Income 2024: -$116,1412024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$551,648
Expenses$555,763
Net Income-$4,115
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 14, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$621,957
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Best Beginnings is a public-private partnership that mobilizes people and resources to ensure all

Best beginnings mobilizies people and resources to ensure all alaska children begin school ready to succeed. Free, quality books to more than 18,000 children 0-5 in over 100 communities. Parent education and community campaigns on early childhood.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$358,032$283,730▼ $74,302
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$28,106-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,379$8,860▼ $1,519
Accounts Receivable-$175-
Total Assets$371,398$320,871▼ $50,527
Other Assets Total$2,987--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,876$29,142▼ $1,734
Other Liabilities$47,665$2,987▼ $44,678
Total Liabilities$78,541$32,129▼ $46,412
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$228,639$257,545▲ $28,906
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$64,218$31,197▼ $33,021
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$292,857$288,742▼ $4,115
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$371,398$320,871▼ $50,527

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$12,276$12,276
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Amie CollinsExecutive DiFT$73,347$73,347

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Selena Hopkins-kendallChair
Esther PittsMember
STEFANIE O'BRIENMember
Neisha JonesSecretary
Jesse KregerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$615,766
Program Service Revenue
$4,549
Investment Income
$1,642
Other Revenue
$-70,309
All Other Contributions
$163,430
Change in Net Assets
$-4,115
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$259,054
Other Expenses$215,509
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$81,200
Total Fundraising Expense$29,990
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$128,263$13,839$23,314$165,416
Grants to Domestic Orgs$81,200--$81,200
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,347--$73,347
Payroll Taxes$16,944$1,418$1,929$20,291
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,749-$19,749
Information Technology$7,127$2,408$3,818$13,353
Occupancy$11,392$1,692-$13,084
Fees for Services Other-$8,578-$8,578
Other Expenses$1,050$5,235$929$7,214
Insurance-$5,352-$5,352
Office Expenses$1,450$1,901-$3,351
Travel$390--$390
Fees for Services Legal-$40-$40
Total Functional Expenses$432,030$93,743$29,990$555,763
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
North Star Imagination LibraryFairbanks, AK501c3Imagination Library$20,000
Mat-su Imagination LibraryWasilla, AK501c3Imagination Library$18,000
Aeyc Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AK501c3Imagination Library$17,000
Bridges Community Resources NetworkSoldotna, AK501c3Imagination Library$9,000
Sprout Family ServicesHomer, AK501c3Imagination Library$5,750
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$70,309
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising$111,552-$34,554-
Total Events$111,552-$70,309$-70,309
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Aecag Agency Account$2,987
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director, board chair, and treasurer review the return once completed. Once it is reviewed and agreed upon, the review team provides a copy of the return to the board of directors before it is filed.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The written conflict of interest policy is referred to in their job description as a signed agreement for their conduct to be in accordance with the bylaws.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Best Beginnings
EIN
45-5066055
Phone
9072973300
Address
3350 COMMERCIAL DRIVE STE 104A, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Signing Officer

Name
Amie Collins
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9073973300
Signed
2024-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amie Collins
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ak
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
63

Preparer

Firm
Porter & Allison Inc
Address
18701 DENMARK CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99516
Preparer
David Porter
Phone
9077702727
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$320,871
Liabilities
$32,129
Net assets
$288,742
Revenue
$551,648
Expenses
$555,763
Net income
-$4,115
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.05$0.17$0.73$0.84$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.03$0.29$0.55$0.56$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.08$0.29$0.59$0.62$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.07$0.33$0.73$0.78$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.04$0.38$0.71$0.77$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.02$0.44$0.59$0.66$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.02$0.51$0.55$0.62$0.07
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.02$0.58$0.60$0.63$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.02$0.61$0.66$0.69$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.04$0.64$1.43$1.14$0.28
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.03$0.36$1.25$1.17$0.08
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.09$0.27$1.39$1.13$0.26