Civic Intelligence

Sight Org

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-0643564

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 03, 2015

Organization Profilebelieveandsee.org
7328 Old Jacksonville HwyTyler, TX 75703

(903) 574-4704

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

25th percentile

-8.7%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$21,800

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.7% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-40%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

100%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$19,154

Down $12,798 (-40%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$18,102

Down $13,850 (-43%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$1,052

Up $1,052 from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$159,706

Up $79,932 (+100%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$173,556

Up $101,630 (+141%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

-$13,850

Down $21,698 (-276%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $24,104Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $24,1042012Assets 2013: $31,952Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $31,9522013Assets 2014: $19,154Liabilities 2014: $1,052Net Assets 2014: $18,1022014Assets 2015: $14,602Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $14,6022015Assets 2016: $14,268Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $14,2682016Assets 2017: $31,424Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $31,4242017Assets 2019: $69,747Liabilities 2019: $20,126Net Assets 2019: $49,6212019Assets 2020: $149,609Liabilities 2020: $21,958Net Assets 2020: $127,6512020Assets 2021: $257,569Liabilities 2021: $24,088Net Assets 2021: $233,4812021Assets 2022: $268,460Liabilities 2022: $44,927Net Assets 2022: $223,5332022Assets 2023: $184,218Liabilities 2023: $38,580Net Assets 2023: $145,6382023Assets 2024: $255,093Liabilities 2024: $65,727Net Assets 2024: $189,3662024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$19,154
Liabilities$1,052
Net Assets$18,102
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $38,606Expenses 2012: $14,502Net Income 2012: $24,1042012Revenue 2013: $79,774Expenses 2013: $71,926Net Income 2013: $7,8482013Revenue 2014: $159,706Expenses 2014: $173,556Net Income 2014: -$13,8502014Revenue 2015: $221,523Expenses 2015: $215,667Net Income 2015: $5,8562015Revenue 2016: $212,245Expenses 2016: $212,579Net Income 2016: -$3342016Revenue 2017: $239,443Expenses 2017: $222,287Net Income 2017: $17,1562017Revenue 2019: $601,459Expenses 2019: $583,793Net Income 2019: $17,6662019Revenue 2020: $319,027Expenses 2020: $283,224Net Income 2020: $35,8032020Revenue 2021: $481,584Expenses 2021: $379,654Net Income 2021: $101,9302021Revenue 2022: $402,469Expenses 2022: $412,417Net Income 2022: -$9,9482022Revenue 2023: $454,478Expenses 2023: $532,373Net Income 2023: -$77,8952023Revenue 2024: $634,100Expenses 2024: $590,372Net Income 2024: $43,7282024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$159,706
Expenses$173,556
Net Income-$13,850
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 3, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$159,706
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To Show Christs Love to the UnreachedDemonstrating Christs love in sight restoring cataract surgeries and modern farming programs, we bring hope delivered with the joy of the gospel to the most remote villages of Togo, West Africa. The only mobile cataract clinic in Togo, we bring hope where there is none.Ministering largely to the unreached, we evangelize and partner with African pastors by helping the blind see with their eyes so that their villages have the opportunity to see with their hearts

Demonstrating Christs love in sight restoring cataract surgeries and modern farming programs, we bring hope delivered with the joy of the gospel to the most remote villages of Togo, West Africa. The only mobile cataract clinic in Togo, we bring hope where there is none.Ministering largely to the unreached, we evangelize and partner with African pastors by helping the blind see with their eyes so that their villages have the opportunity to see with their hearts

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$28,264$16,526▼ $11,738
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,688$2,628▼ $1,060
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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$31,952$19,154▼ $12,798
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,052-
Total Liabilities$0$1,052▲ $1,052
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$31,952$18,102▼ $13,850
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$31,952$18,102▼ $13,850
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,952$19,154▼ $12,798

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,628$2,021$4,649
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lewis SwannPresidentFT$21,800$21,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eric HelgesenDirector
Peter Van WupperfeldDirector
Parker CarrollSecretary
Elam SwannTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$159,706
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$159,706
Change in Net Assets
$-13,850
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$122,474
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$28,156
Other Expenses$22,926
Total Fundraising Expense$15,403
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$122,474--$122,474
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,080$4,360$4,360$21,800
Travel$3,857-$4,255$8,112
Other Salaries and Wages-$4,355-$4,355
Office Expenses-$2,476$825$3,301
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,425$1,696$3,121
Payroll Taxes$914$782$305$2,001
Occupancy-$1,528$10$1,538
All Other Expenses-$797$730$1,527
Depreciation Depletion-$1,061-$1,061
Other Expenses$668$376$195$571
Advertising--$337$337
Total Functional Expenses$140,993$17,160$15,403$173,556
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
11
Spending
$122,474

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Togo - AfricaMedical & Agricultural ProgramCataract Trea, Agri Training111$122,474
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Lewis swann, president, is the son of elam swann, treasurer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address

“Elam Swann12263 Greenbriar Lake Rd.Tyler, TX 75709Peter Van Wupperfeld11633 Sweet Basil Ct.Austin, TX 78726Eric Helgesen12373 Greenbriar Lake Rd.Tyler, TX 75709Parker Carroll5509 Cypress Ranch Blvd.Spicewood, TX 78669”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The form 990 will be distributed to the board members and discussed via a conference call.”

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

“The amounts paid to the employees in africa are discussed by the president and the togo director. Any other employees' compensation is discussed and approved by the board.”

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

“These documents are available to the public upon request by fax, mail, or email.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Believe and See Africa
EIN
46-0643564
Phone
9035744704
Address
7328 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY, TYLER, TX 75703

Signing Officer

Name
Lewis Swann
Title
President
Signed
2015-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Prothro Wilhelmi & Company PLLC
Address
6855 Oak Hill Blvd, Tyler, TX 75703
Preparer
Kristi Moore
Phone
9035348811
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0BELIEVE AND SEE AFRICA IS A MINISTRY THAT SUPPORTS A TEAM OF PASTORS WITH MINISTRY MATERIALS, PROJECTION EQUIPMENT AND BIBLES. OVER 2,000 PEOPLE ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN REACHED IN 2014 THROUGH THIS MINISTRY.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0CATARACT TREA, AGRI TRAINING
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LEWIS SWANN, PRESIDENT, IS THE SON OF ELAM SWANN, TREASURER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Elam Swann12263 Greenbriar Lake Rd.Tyler, TX 75709Peter Van Wupperfeld11633 Sweet Basil Ct.Austin, TX 78726Eric Helgesen12373 Greenbriar Lake Rd.Tyler, TX 75709Parker Carroll5509 Cypress Ranch Blvd.Spicewood, TX 78669
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AND DISCUSSED VIA A CONFERENCE CALL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE AMOUNTS PAID TO THE EMPLOYEES IN AFRICA ARE DISCUSSED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE TOGO DIRECTOR. ANY OTHER EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST BY FAX, MAIL, OR EMAIL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$19,154
Liabilities
$1,052
Net assets
$18,102
Revenue
$159,706
Expenses
$173,556
Net income
-$13,850
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.55$0.66$1.89$6.34$5.90$0.44
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.39$1.46$4.54$5.32$0.78
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.68$0.45$2.24$4.02$4.12$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.24$2.33$4.82$3.80$1.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.22$1.28$3.19$2.83$0.36
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.20$0.50$6.01$5.84$0.18
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$2.39$2.22$0.17
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.00$0.14$2.12$2.13$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$2.22$2.16$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.18$1.60$1.74$0.14
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.80$0.72$0.08
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.39$0.15$0.24