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Merlins Magic Wand Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 46-0809190

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 09, 2016

One Legoland DriveCarlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 687-8698

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

77th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$76,591

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

62%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

431%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Up

$430,251

Up $164,633 (+62%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$290,493

Up $180,945 (+165%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$139,758

Down $16,312 (-10%) from 2014

Revenue

Up

$1,023,308

Up $830,743 (+431%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$842,363

Up $759,346 (+915%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$180,945

Up $71,397 (+65%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $265,618Liabilities 2014: $156,070Net Assets 2014: $109,5482014Assets 2015: $430,251Liabilities 2015: $139,758Net Assets 2015: $290,4932015Assets 2016: $362,121Liabilities 2016: $85,779Net Assets 2016: $276,3422016Assets 2017: $379,803Liabilities 2017: $121,210Net Assets 2017: $258,5932017Assets 2018: $475,196Liabilities 2018: $165,715Net Assets 2018: $309,4812018Assets 2019: $458,975Liabilities 2019: $231,316Net Assets 2019: $227,6592019Assets 2020: $371,124Liabilities 2020: $206,551Net Assets 2020: $164,5732020Assets 2021: $573,498Liabilities 2021: $116,978Net Assets 2021: $456,5202021Assets 2022: $902,871Liabilities 2022: $224,426Net Assets 2022: $678,4452022Assets 2023: $1,025,644Liabilities 2023: $415,673Net Assets 2023: $609,9712023Assets 2024: $1,032,812Liabilities 2024: $381,410Net Assets 2024: $651,4022024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$430,251
Liabilities$139,758
Net Assets$290,493

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $192,565Expenses 2014: $83,017Net Income 2014: $109,5482014Revenue 2015: $1,023,308Expenses 2015: $842,363Net Income 2015: $180,9452015Revenue 2016: $1,170,674Expenses 2016: $1,201,325Net Income 2016: -$30,6512016Revenue 2017: $267,186Expenses 2017: $284,935Net Income 2017: -$17,7492017Revenue 2018: $343,945Expenses 2018: $293,057Net Income 2018: $50,8882018Revenue 2019: $269,342Expenses 2019: $351,164Net Income 2019: -$81,8222019Revenue 2020: $169,637Expenses 2020: $232,723Net Income 2020: -$63,0862020Revenue 2021: $484,598Expenses 2021: $192,651Net Income 2021: $291,9472021Revenue 2022: $454,244Expenses 2022: $232,319Net Income 2022: $221,9252022Revenue 2023: $444,887Expenses 2023: $513,361Net Income 2023: -$68,4742023Revenue 2024: $398,879Expenses 2024: $357,448Net Income 2024: $41,4312024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,023,308
Expenses$842,363
Net Income$180,945
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 9, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,037,976
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Merlin's magic wand foundation's purpose is to support children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The foundation believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of merlin entertainments.

Merlin's magic wand foundation believes in putting the magic backinto the lives of seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged childrenaround the usa.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$217,931$391,949▲ $174,018
Pledges and Grants Receivable$45,806$35,187▼ $10,619
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,990-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,881$1,125▼ $756
Total Assets$265,618$430,251▲ $164,633
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$156,070$139,758▼ $16,312
Total Liabilities$156,070$139,758▼ $16,312
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$109,548$290,493▲ $180,945
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$109,548$290,493▲ $180,945
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$265,618$430,251▲ $164,633

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,125$1,132$2,257
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Tracie HogencampCharity ManagerFT$76,591$76,591

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter RonchettiCharity President
Robert LorenziniBoard Advisor
Janine DigioacchinoBoard Member
Kim ClarkBoard Member
Brian ShawCharity CFO/secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,023,014
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$294
All Other Contributions
$688,232
Change in Net Assets
$180,945

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table22,053$677,489Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$5,515Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions22,054$683,004-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,023,308
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$34,262
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,057,570
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,023,308
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$712,709
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$76,591
Other Expenses$53,063
Total Fundraising Expense$45,549
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$686,796--$686,796
Other Salaries and Wages$32,919$11,970$14,963$59,852
Advertising$6,403-$24,088$30,491
Grants to Domestic Orgs$25,913--$25,913
Other Employee Benefits$9,206$3,348$4,185$16,739
Office Expenses$1,313$11,102$597$13,012
Travel$3,359$3,918$1,527$8,804
Depreciation Depletion$416$151$189$756
Total Functional Expenses$766,325$30,489$45,549$842,363

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$876,625
Expenses per Audited Statements$842,363
Total Expenses per Form 990$842,363
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$34,262
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Easter Seals Dupage and the Fox Valley RegionVilla Park Il, IL501(c)3The Newly Designed Villa Park Center Family Room Gives Families a Creative Space to Play With Their Children and Help Grow Their Imagination.$18,680
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$14,962
Fundraising Direct Expenses$14,668
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Tournament$39,178$14,962$532$14,430
Total Events$39,178$14,962$14,668$294
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Board members are employees of the related party legoland california.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

Mmw's 990 is made available to the board of directors and for their review prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Mmw maintains a written conflict of interest policy. The audit committee provides, at least annually, and whenever appropriate, a conflict of interest statement that is reviewed and signed by each interested person (board member, director, trustee or key employee, etc). The policy dictates that the audit committee conduct periodic reviews to ensure there are no conflicts of interest with any interested person. Such reviews are performed at least annually and whenever appropriate.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Mmw makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public in the same fashion as it makes its form 990 available to the public, upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
MERLIN'S MAGIC WAND FOUNDATION
EIN
46-0809190
Phone
7606878698
Address
ONE LEGOLAND DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Shaw
Title
CFO/treasurer
Phone
7606878698
Signed
2016-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Shaw
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
120

Preparer

Firm
MACIAS GINI & O'CONNELL LLP
Address
12264 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 402, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
Preparer
Dina Holinka
Phone
8587922210
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

Merlin's magic spaces are projects designed to ensure that local children who are prevented from visiting a merlin entertainments attraction (due to severe illness, physical disability or other exceptional circumstances) still have the opportunity to experience the magic of merlin.

Form 990 Part XII, Line 2C

Merlins magic wand foundation has had an annual audit completed by a third party beginning in 2015.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Mmwf has evaluated the financial statement impact of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns. Management has determined that no tax liabilities need to be recorded under applicable accounting guidance for the year ended december 31, 2015. Mmwf's federal and state information returns for tax years 2011 and later remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MMWF HAS EVALUATED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT IMPACT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN ITS TAX RETURNS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT NO TAX LIABILITIES NEED TO BE RECORDED UNDER APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015. MMWF'S FEDERAL AND STATE INFORMATION RETURNS FOR TAX YEARS 2011 AND LATER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc0INKIND DONATED GOODS FOR CHICAGO MERLIN MAGIC SPACES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0THE NEWLY DESIGNED VILLA PARK CENTER FAMILY ROOM GIVES FAMILIES A CREATIVE SPACE TO PLAY WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND HELP GROW THEIR IMAGINATION.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS APPLICATIONS AND HAS PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. THE FOUNDATION COORDINATES TRAVEL AND ATTRACTION TICKETS WITH THE FAMILIES WHICH ENSURES THE PROPER USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MERLIN'S MAGIC SPACES ARE PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL CHILDREN WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM VISITING A MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS ATTRACTION (DUE TO SEVERE ILLNESS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR OTHER EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES) STILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MERLIN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE RELATED PARTY LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MMW'S 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3MMW MAINTAINS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PROVIDES, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND WHENEVER APPROPRIATE, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY EACH INTERESTED PERSON (BOARD MEMBER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE OR KEY EMPLOYEE, ETC). THE POLICY DICTATES THAT THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH ANY INTERESTED PERSON. SUCH REVIEWS ARE PERFORMED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND WHENEVER APPROPRIATE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4MMW MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE SAME FASHION AS IT MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5MERLINS MAGIC WAND FOUNDATION HAS HAD AN ANNUAL AUDIT COMPLETED BY A THIRD PARTY BEGINNING IN 2015.
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