Civic Intelligence

Blackbox Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 45-5228846

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

Organization Profilewww.blackboxaz.com
413 N Florence StreetCasa Grande, AZ 85122

(602) 475-0036

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

54th percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$1,475

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.2% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

$5,729

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$5,729

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

$67,508

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$64,221

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$3,287

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2015: $5,729Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $5,7292015Assets 2016: $3,891Net Assets 2016: $3,8912016Assets 2023: $60,088Net Assets 2023: $60,0882023Assets 2024: $48,570Net Assets 2024: $48,5702024

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2015

Assets$5,729
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$5,729
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $67,508Expenses 2015: $64,221Net Income 2015: $3,2872015Revenue 2016: $76,189Expenses 2016: $78,027Net Income 2016: -$1,8382016Revenue 2023: $89,578Expenses 2023: $84,937Net Income 2023: $4,6412023Revenue 2024: $129,337Expenses 2024: $140,855Net Income 2024: -$11,5182024

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2015

Revenue$67,508
Expenses$64,221
Net Income$3,287
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$74,143
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are a community theatre arts organization bringing theatre education to children teens and adults. We work with other community organizations to host theater productions workshops and classes.

See Schedule O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Blackbox Foundation provides opportunities to youth to participate in performances and opportunities to everyone to experience these performances. It is a producer of high quality performing arts events and an continued-$62,665
advocate for the fine arts and arts education. It provides opportunities in arts and cultural experiences in Casa Grande and Pinal County, rural Arizona communities that do not always have these type of continued--
resources. In 2015, the organization provided 8 classes and workshops including 390 school programs occurrences for students. It produced more than 25 productions and performances which had over 2,753 attendees.cont Sch O--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ken FergusonDirectorFT$1,475-$1,475
Stacy SeamanExecutive Dir/PresFT$660-$660
Donna McBrideDirector-$0--
Victor HammondDirector-$0--
Rudy Benitez Jan - MayDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blackbox Foundation
EIN
45-5228846
Phone
6024750036
Address
413 N Florence Street, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Signing Officer

Name
Ken Ferguson
Title
Director
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sandra A Turner CPA PC
Address
7650 S McClintock Drive Ste 103-366, Tempe, AZ 85284
Preparer
Sandra A Turner
Phone
4806957699
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Meals and entertainment 624”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Supplies 5,720”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Performance and educational expenses 8,234”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Computer subscriptions and internet 1,132”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Event and class promotion 1,116”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Logo and promotional merchandise 1,444”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Dues and subscriptions 322”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Bank and merchant fees 598”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Other expenses 2,341”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

“Pledges receivable Beginning of year 1,482, End of year 0”

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line A

“To enhance the quality of life of people in our community by providing them with opportunities to experience the arts through performance and education.”

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28

“The organization works in tandem with other community organizations, such as, Casa Grande Valley Historical Society, Casa Grande Main Street, Arts and Humanities Commission of the City of Casa Grande, Casa Grande Elementary School District, Casa Grande Union High School District, and the Coolidge Performing Arts Center.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,729
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5,729
Revenue
$67,508
Expenses
$64,221
Net income
$3,287
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.49$1.29$1.41$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.60$0.90$0.85$0.05
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.76$0.78$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.68$0.64$0.03