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Ideas in Action Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-5569914

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization ProfileTEDXBEACONSTREET.COM
255 Walnut StreetBrookline, MA 02445

(617) 474-2400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

19th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 19% 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

8th percentile

-53%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$30,933

Down $35,291 (-53%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$10,933

Down $35,291 (-76%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$20,000

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Up

$232,823

Up $61,961 (+36%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$268,114

Up $137,210 (+105%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$35,291

Down $75,249 (-188%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $32,631Liabilities 2013: $20,000Net Assets 2013: $12,6312013Assets 2014: $34,405Liabilities 2014: $20,000Net Assets 2014: $14,4052014Assets 2015: $26,266Liabilities 2015: $20,000Net Assets 2015: $6,2662015Assets 2016: $66,224Liabilities 2016: $20,000Net Assets 2016: $46,2242016Assets 2017: $30,933Liabilities 2017: $20,000Net Assets 2017: $10,9332017Assets 2018: $57,900Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $57,9002018Assets 2019: $56,775Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $56,7752019Assets 2020: $91,828Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $91,8282020Assets 2021: $63,672Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $63,6722021Assets 2022: $241,198Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $241,1982022Assets 2023: $282,753Liabilities 2023: $1,860Net Assets 2023: $280,8932023Assets 2024: $572,993Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $572,9932024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$30,933
Liabilities$20,000
Net Assets$10,933
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $149,156Expenses 2013: $124,071Net Income 2013: $25,0852013Revenue 2014: $174,062Expenses 2014: $172,288Net Income 2014: $1,7742014Revenue 2015: $125,960Expenses 2015: $134,099Net Income 2015: -$8,1392015Revenue 2016: $170,862Expenses 2016: $130,904Net Income 2016: $39,9582016Revenue 2017: $232,823Expenses 2017: $268,114Net Income 2017: -$35,2912017Revenue 2018: $285,303Expenses 2018: $253,172Net Income 2018: $32,1312018Revenue 2019: $141,989Expenses 2019: $143,114Net Income 2019: -$1,1252019Revenue 2020: $133,035Expenses 2020: $97,982Net Income 2020: $35,0532020Revenue 2021: $67,000Expenses 2021: $95,156Net Income 2021: -$28,1562021Revenue 2022: $718,000Expenses 2022: $540,474Net Income 2022: $177,5262022Revenue 2023: $759,673Expenses 2023: $622,162Net Income 2023: $137,5112023Revenue 2024: $1,196,608Expenses 2024: $904,009Net Income 2024: $292,5992024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$232,823
Expenses$268,114
Net Income-$35,291
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$232,823
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ideas in action inc. Hosts an event called tedxbeaconstreet where the emphasis will be on bringing together world-class speakers to help educate and inspire young people and also as a service to the community in general. The organization has obtained two separate event licenses from ted for our conference: one for tedxbeaconstreetyouth , and one for the rest of our tedxbeaconstreet programming. The entire experience will showcase the community's most illuminating thinkers, innovative minds, and captivating figures. Tedxbeaconstreet is named for the street that stretches from the state house and downtown boston through brookline and newton. It is both a reflection and a celebration of the new england region that works across boundaries and across generations. The theme of tedxbeaconstreet is ideas in action. A unique blend of inspiring talks, stunning performances, and interactive adventures - all designed to connect you to your world in ways you never thought possible. The organization

Ideas in action inc. Hosts an event called tedxbeaconstreet where the emphasis will be on bringing together world-class speakers to help educate and inspire young people and also as a service to the community in general.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,827$29,735▼ $34,092
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$46,224$10,933▼ $35,291
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,397$1,198▼ $1,199
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$66,224$30,933▼ $35,291
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$20,000$20,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$20,000$20,000→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$46,224$10,933▼ $35,291
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$66,224$30,933▼ $35,291

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,198$4,796$5,994
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John WernerPresident/director
Irma RastegayevaClerk/director
Bruce Allen HechtDirector
Dan OberholzerDirector
Pavan PantTreasurer/director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
The Pulse NetworkEvent Solutions10 OCEANA WAY, Norwood, MA 02062$102,982
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$232,823
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$232,823
Change in Net Assets
$-35,291
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$268,114
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 Accounting-$1,250-$1,250
Depreciation Depletion-$1,199-$1,199
Other Expenses$265,443$222-$222
Total Functional Expenses$265,443$2,671$0$268,114
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
Working Capital Loan$20,000
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The board of directors has delegated the responsibility to review, approve and sign the form 990 by the ceo or cfo. The board is provided a copy of the 990 upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The orgnizational governing documents and form 990 are available upon request to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ideas in Action Inc
EIN
45-5569914
Phone
6174742400
Address
255 WALNUT STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02445

Signing Officer

Name
John Werner
Title
President
Phone
6174742400
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Werner
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wolf & Company Pc
Address
99 HIGH STREET 21ST FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02110
Preparer
Harry a Kalajian Jr CPA
Phone
6174399700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT

“Ideas in action inc. Hosts an event called tedxbeaconstreet where the emphasis will be on bringing together world-class speakers to help educate and inspire young people and also as a service to the community in general. The organization has obtained two separate event licenses from ted for our conference: one for tedxbeaconstreetyouth , and one for the rest of our tedxbeaconstreet programming. The entire experience will showcase the community's most illuminating thinkers, innovative minds, and captivating figures. Tedxbeaconstreet is named for the street that stretches from the state house and downtown boston through brookline and newton. It is both a reflection and a celebration of the new england region that works across boundaries and across generations. The theme of tedxbeaconstreet is ideas in action. A unique blend of inspiring talks, stunning performances, and interactive adventures - all designed to connect you to your world in ways you never thought possible. The organization will encourage young people and the community at large to explore new ideas, open their minds to things they haven't seen before, or engage them with something they see on a daily basis from an entirely new perspective.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW, APPROVE AND SIGN THE FORM 990 BY THE CEO OR CFO. THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE 990 UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGNIZATIONAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IDEAS IN ACTION INC. HOSTS AN EVENT CALLED TEDXBEACONSTREET WHERE THE EMPHASIS WILL BE ON BRINGING TOGETHER WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS TO HELP EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE AND ALSO AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OBTAINED TWO SEPARATE EVENT LICENSES FROM TED FOR OUR CONFERENCE: ONE FOR TEDXBEACONSTREETYOUTH , AND ONE FOR THE REST OF OUR TEDXBEACONSTREET PROGRAMMING. THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE WILL SHOWCASE THE COMMUNITY'S MOST ILLUMINATING THINKERS, INNOVATIVE MINDS, AND CAPTIVATING FIGURES. TEDXBEACONSTREET IS NAMED FOR THE STREET THAT STRETCHES FROM THE STATE HOUSE AND DOWNTOWN BOSTON THROUGH BROOKLINE AND NEWTON. IT IS BOTH A REFLECTION AND A CELEBRATION OF THE NEW ENGLAND REGION THAT WORKS ACROSS BOUNDARIES AND ACROSS GENERATIONS. THE THEME OF TEDXBEACONSTREET IS IDEAS IN ACTION. A UNIQUE BLEND OF INSPIRING TALKS, STUNNING PERFORMANCES, AND INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES - ALL DESIGNED TO CONNECT YOU TO YOUR WORLD IN WAYS YOU NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO EXPLORE NEW IDEAS, OPEN THEIR MINDS TO THINGS THEY HAVEN'T SEEN BEFORE, OR ENGAGE THEM WITH SOMETHING THEY SEE ON A DAILY BASIS FROM AN ENTIRELY NEW PERSPECTIVE.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$30,933
Liabilities
$20,000
Net assets
$10,933
Revenue
$232,823
Expenses
$268,114
Net income
-$35,291
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$1.20$0.90$0.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.76$0.62$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.72$0.54$0.18
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.07$0.10$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.13$0.10$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.14$0.14$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.29$0.25$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.23$0.27$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.05$0.17$0.13$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.13$0.13$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.17$0.17$0.00
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.02$0.01$0.15$0.12$0.03