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Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-0745457

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.USOLN.ORG
360 Memorial Drive No 10Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(815) 459-1796

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.02x

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

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

69th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$196,597

Up $43,347 (+28%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$190,605

Up $37,355 (+24%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$5,992

Up $5,992 from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$343,849

Up $19,220 (+5.9%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$306,494

Up $20,677 (+7.2%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$37,355

Down $1,457 (-3.8%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2013: $3,317Liabilities 2013: $13,985Net Assets 2013: -$10,6682013Assets 2014: $10,128Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $10,1282014Assets 2015: $32,771Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $32,7712015Assets 2016: $114,438Liabilities 2016: $11,498Net Assets 2016: $102,9402016Assets 2017: $153,250Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $153,2502017Assets 2018: $196,597Liabilities 2018: $5,992Net Assets 2018: $190,6052018Assets 2019: $242,229Liabilities 2019: $228Net Assets 2019: $242,0012019Assets 2020: $187,286Liabilities 2020: $9,485Net Assets 2020: $177,8012020Assets 2021: $161,681Liabilities 2021: $1,319Net Assets 2021: $160,3622021Assets 2022: $232,977Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $232,9772022Assets 2023: $265,271Liabilities 2023: $1,580Net Assets 2023: $263,6912023Assets 2024: $278,423Liabilities 2024: $4,524Net Assets 2024: $273,8992024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$196,597
Liabilities$5,992
Net Assets$190,605
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $315,309Expenses 2013: $379,257Net Income 2013: -$63,9482013Revenue 2014: $348,396Expenses 2014: $327,600Net Income 2014: $20,7962014Revenue 2015: $452,383Expenses 2015: $429,740Net Income 2015: $22,6432015Revenue 2016: $227,861Expenses 2016: $157,692Net Income 2016: $70,1692016Revenue 2017: $324,629Expenses 2017: $285,817Net Income 2017: $38,8122017Revenue 2018: $343,849Expenses 2018: $306,494Net Income 2018: $37,3552018Revenue 2019: $418,230Expenses 2019: $366,834Net Income 2019: $51,3962019Revenue 2020: $293,998Expenses 2020: $353,687Net Income 2020: -$59,6892020Revenue 2021: $372,228Expenses 2021: $389,667Net Income 2021: -$17,4392021Revenue 2022: $494,256Expenses 2022: $421,641Net Income 2022: $72,6152022Revenue 2023: $459,117Expenses 2023: $428,403Net Income 2023: $30,7142023Revenue 2024: $479,582Expenses 2024: $469,374Net Income 2024: $10,2082024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$343,849
Expenses$306,494
Net Income$37,355
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$343,849
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The utility safety & ops leadership network (usoln) serves as an advocate for a safe, secure and productive utility work environment and as a catalyst for the prevention of incidents.

The utility safety & ops leadership network (usoln) serves as an advocate for a safe, secure and productive utility work environment and as a catalyst for the prevention of incidents. Usoln provides utility companies and their contractor partners with a reliable certification program, legislative/regulatory updates and networking resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$153,250$196,597▲ $43,347
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$153,250$190,605▲ $37,355
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$153,250$196,597▲ $43,347
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$5,992▲ $5,992
Total Liabilities$0$5,992▲ $5,992
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,250$190,605▲ $37,355
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$153,250$196,597▲ $43,347
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay70th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mack TurnerPresident
Ted GrangerVice Chairman of the Board
Jeff ClemonsDirector
Pam TompkinsDirector
John PriceSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$343,849
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$37,355

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$343,849
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$343,849
Total Revenue per Form 990
$343,849
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$306,494
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 Management$174,861$18,877-$193,738
Office Expenses$13,799$12,498-$26,297
Travel$8,788$9,600-$18,388
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,280-$16,280
Advertising$15,282--$15,282
Insurance-$8,572-$8,572
Fees for Services Legal-$1,894-$1,894
Other Expenses$9,294$15-$15
Total Functional Expenses$238,758$67,736$0$306,494

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$306,494
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$306,494
Total Expenses per Form 990$306,494
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Mack TurnerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OWNS 100% OF COMPANYUtility Business Media, Inc. Provides Management Services to the Organization to Assist With the Credential Program and Development of Frontline Program. They Also Provide Facilitator Services for Cusp Examinations.No$188,772
Pam TompkinsThe Treasurer of Usoln Is Affiliated With IspcProvides Facilitator Services for Cusp Examinations.No$6,300
-Company Owner Is a Director of OrganizationProvides Facilitator Services for Cusp Examinations.No$2,400
-Director of OrganizationProvides Facilitator Services for Cusp Examinations.No$0
-Director of OrganizationProvides Facilitator Serviced for Cusp Examinations.No$0
Jeff ClemonsDirector of OrganizationProvides Facilitator Services for Cusp Examinations.No$0
Ted GrangerChairman of the Board of the OrganizationProvides Facilitator Services for Cusp Examinations.No$0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Ubm$5,992
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Utility business media, inc, which is owned 100% by the executive director carla housh provides management services for utility safety & ops leadership network, nfp in accordance wiht a management agreement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The committees of the organization work directly with the board of directors and as such do not have the ability to act without the board of directors approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is provided to all of the board of directors to read over and provide comments prior to the filing of the tax return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The public may contact utility safety & ops leadership network executive director, carla housh, at (815) 459-1796 to request a copy of financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policies.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network
EIN
46-0745457
Phone
8154591796
Address
360 MEMORIAL DRIVE NO 10, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

Signing Officer

Name
Pam Tompkins
Title
Director
Phone
8154591796
Signed
2019-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Pam Tompkins
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Bronswick Benjamin Pc
Address
8750 W BRYN MAWR AVE SUITE 650, CHICAGO, IL 60631
Preparer
Mitchell M Cohen
Phone
3126928300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“Each year the oversight committee reviews and approves the audited financial statements and also determines whether to continue working with the independent accountant going forward.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“As of and for the year ended december 31, 2018 management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions that should be included in the financial statements. The organization files a federal return of organization exempt from income tax and an illinois charitable organization annual report, and 2015 and subsequent years are still subject to examination by taxing authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt2THE TREASURER OF USOLN IS AFFILIATED WITH ISPC
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0UTILITY BUSINESS MEDIA, INC. PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST WITH THE CREDENTIAL PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT OF FRONTLINE PROGRAM. THEY ALSO PROVIDE FACILITATOR SERVICES FOR CUSP EXAMINATIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0UTILITY BUSINESS MEDIA, INC, WHICH IS OWNED 100% BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CARLA HOUSH PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR UTILITY SAFETY & OPS LEADERSHIP NETWORK, NFP IN ACCORDANCE WIHT A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE COMMITTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AS SUCH DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACT WITHOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO READ OVER AND PROVIDE COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE TAX RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PUBLIC MAY CONTACT UTILITY SAFETY & OPS LEADERSHIP NETWORK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CARLA HOUSH, AT (815) 459-1796 TO REQUEST A COPY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EACH YEAR THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ALSO DETERMINES WHETHER TO CONTINUE WORKING WITH THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT GOING FORWARD.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$196,597
Liabilities
$5,992
Net assets
$190,605
Revenue
$343,849
Expenses
$306,494
Net income
$37,355
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$0.05$2.74$4.80$4.69$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$0.02$2.64$4.59$4.28$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.00$2.33$4.94$4.22$0.73
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.01$1.60$3.72$3.90$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.09$1.78$2.94$3.54$0.60
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.42$0.00$2.42$4.18$3.67$0.51
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.06$1.91$3.44$3.06$0.37
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$3.25$2.86$0.39
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.11$1.03$2.28$1.58$0.70
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$4.52$4.30$0.23
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$3.48$3.28$0.21
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.14$0.11$3.15$3.79$0.64