Civic Intelligence

Star Communities Co Us Green Building Council

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-1025703

Nov 01, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 30, 2018

Organization Profilewww.starcommunities.org
2101 L Street NW No 500Washington, DC 20037

(800) 795-1747

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

15.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

4th percentile

-145%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$129,215

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 50.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-97%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-67%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$7,867

Down $271,734 (-97%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$112,599

Down $372,795 (-143%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$120,466

Up $101,061 (+521%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$257,480

Down $534,722 (-67%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$630,275

Down $61,778 (-8.9%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$372,795

Down $472,944 (-472%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2014: $241,370Liabilities 2014: $225,0002014Assets 2015: $201,028Liabilities 2015: $40,981Net Assets 2015: $160,0472015Assets 2016: $279,601Liabilities 2016: $19,405Net Assets 2016: $260,1962016Assets 2017: $7,867Liabilities 2017: $120,466Net Assets 2017: -$112,5992017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$7,867
Liabilities$120,466
Net Assets-$112,599
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $123,692Expenses 2014: $161,256Net Income 2014: -$37,5642014Revenue 2015: $877,739Expenses 2015: $681,062Net Income 2015: $196,6772015Revenue 2016: $792,202Expenses 2016: $692,053Net Income 2016: $100,1492016Revenue 2017: $257,480Expenses 2017: $630,275Net Income 2017: -$372,7952017Revenue 2018: $353,004Expenses 2018: $40,405Net Income 2018: $312,5992018

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2017

Revenue$257,480
Expenses$630,275
Net Income-$372,795
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 30, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$257,480
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Star communities is a dc-based nonprofit orgranization that works to evaluate, improve and certify sustainable communities. We help cities and counties achieve a healthy environment, a strong economy and well being for their residents.star communities leads communities to chart a clear path toward a sustainable future.

Star communities is a dc-based nonprofit orgranization that works to evaluate, improve and certify sustainable communities. We help cities and counties achieve a healthy environment, a strong economy and well being for their residents.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$279,601$7,867▼ $271,734
Total Assets$279,601$7,867▼ $271,734
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$6,625$84,644▲ $78,019
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,566$28,788▲ $17,222
Other Liabilities$1,214$7,034▲ $5,820
Total Liabilities$19,405$120,466▲ $101,061
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$260,196$-112,599▼ $372,795
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$260,196$-112,599▼ $372,795
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$279,601$7,867▼ $271,734
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Hilari VarnadoreExecutive DirectorFT$112,200$17,015$129,215

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shannon ParryPresident
Garrett FitzgeraldVice President
Brooks RainwaterDirector
Catherine HurleySecretary
Dylan SieglerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$128,399
Program Service Revenue
$108,540
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$20,541
All Other Contributions
$128,399
Change in Net Assets
$-372,795
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$470,202
Other Expenses$160,073
Total Fundraising Expense$13,779
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$267,046$6,213-$273,259
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$58,147$58,147$12,921$129,215
Other Employee Benefits$36,754$476-$37,230
Fees for Services Legal-$34,930-$34,930
Payroll Taxes$25,324$4,316$858$30,498
Fees for Services Other-$27,266-$27,266
Conferences and Meetings$24,347--$24,347
Information Technology$20,457--$20,457
Travel$12,442--$12,442
Office Expenses$12,109$120-$12,229
Advertising$9,693--$9,693
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,528-$3,528
Insurance-$1,373-$1,373
Occupancy-$825-$825
Other Expenses$283$9,876-$283
Fees for Services Management-$96-$96
Total Functional Expenses$469,330$147,166$13,779$630,275
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
Payroll Liabilities$5,800
401(k) Liability$1,234
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“On August 1, 2017, STAR COMMUNITIES SIGNED AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY the GREEN BUsiness COUNCIL. The SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDE accounting, finance, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS, CERTIFICATION, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EVENT PLANNING, MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.”

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

“ONCE THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AVAILABLE COPIES TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REQUEST ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS BY E-MAIL OR PHONE prior to filing the tax return. THE BOARD MEETS QUARTERLY FOR REGULAR BUSINESS.”

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

“All board of directors review and sign a conflict of interest policy at the start of their term of office. Members are asked to disclose any changes to the document annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The governing documents, policies and financial information are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
STAR Communities
EIN
46-1025703
Phone
8007951747
Address
2101 L Street NW No 500, Washington, DC 20037

Signing Officer

Name
Hilari Varnadore
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8007951747
Signed
2018-08-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Hilari Varnadore
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
44

Preparer

Firm
Linton Shafer Warfield & Garrett PA
Address
201 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702
Preparer
Barbara J Roman
Phone
3016629200
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1PRIOR TO AUGUST 1, 2014, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WERE INCLUDED WITH THEIR FISCAL SPONSOR GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP. THEN, THE ORGANIZATION SPLIT AND BECAME THEIR OWN SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION FILED A SHORT-YEAR RETURN FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER 2014. THESE NUMBERS ARE REPORTED IN THE 2013 COLUMN OF SCHEDULE A.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ONCE THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUR CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AVAILABLE COPIES TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REQUEST ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS BY E-MAIL OR PHONE prior to filing the tax return. THE BOARD MEETS QUARTERLY FOR REGULAR BUSINESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE START OF THEIR TERM OF OFFICE. MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CHANGES TO THE DOCUMENT ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,867
Liabilities
$120,466
Net assets
-$112,599
Revenue
$257,480
Expenses
$630,275
Net income
-$372,795
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$3.53$0.40$3.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$1.20$1.13$2.57$6.30$3.73
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.19$2.60$7.92$6.92$1.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.01$0.41$1.60$8.78$6.81$1.97
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.41$2.25$1.24$1.61$0.38