Liabilities / Assets
77th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.11x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
64th percentile
Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
75th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
75th percentile
Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
79th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$83,746
Up $17,015 (+25%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$74,785
Up $32,942 (+79%) from 2014
Liabilities
Down$8,961
Down $15,927 (-64%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$329,643
Up $75,812 (+30%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$296,701
Up $50,016 (+20%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$32,942
Up $25,796 (+361%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- Aug 14, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $329,643
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The widernet project works to deliver educational resources, knowledge and training to underprivileged individuals and communities worldwide and improve their digital communication. The widernet project is a non-profit organization based in chapel hill, nc and affiliated with the school of information and library science at the university of north carolina, chapel hill. The widernet project serves many people who lack internet connectivity and information resources, but its work focuses especially on the needs in developing countries. It is the mission of the widernet project to make educational resources and training opportunities available to those challenged by economic or geographic advertisity so that they can join the rest of the world on an economically sustainable level.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $29,127 | $76,368 | ▲ $47,241 |
| Accounts Receivable | $33,425 | - | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,712 | $5,606 | ▲ $2,894 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $305 | - |
| Total Assets | $66,731 | $83,746 | ▲ $17,015 |
| Other Assets Total | $1,467 | $1,467 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $24,888 | $8,777 | ▼ $16,111 |
| Other Liabilities | - | $184 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $24,888 | $8,961 | ▼ $15,927 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $41,843 | $74,785 | ▲ $32,942 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $41,843 | $74,785 | ▲ $32,942 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $66,731 | $83,746 | ▲ $17,015 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $5,606 | $9,243 | $14,849 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Clifford C Missen | Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $38,981
- Program Service Revenue
- $290,503
- Investment Income
- $159
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $38,981
- Change in Net Assets
- $32,942
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $156,226 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $140,475 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $114,025 | $12,670 | - | $126,695 |
| Fees for Services Other | $67,364 | $2 | - | $67,366 |
| Fees for Services Management | $30,566 | - | - | $30,566 |
| Occupancy | $16,867 | $1,874 | - | $18,741 |
| Travel | $14,149 | $1,572 | - | $15,721 |
| Payroll Taxes | $11,810 | $1,313 | - | $13,123 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $7,556 | - | - | $7,556 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $5,329 | $593 | - | $5,922 |
| Information Technology | $3,754 | $417 | - | $4,171 |
| Advertising | $3,559 | $395 | - | $3,954 |
| Office Expenses | $1,918 | $211 | - | $2,129 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $591 | $66 | - | $657 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $90 | $10 | - | $100 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $277,578 | $19,123 | $0 | $296,701 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Garnishment | $184 |
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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“Irs form 990 and the supporting schedules are provided to board of directors (bod) for management review and final approval before filing.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“The widernet project is currently assembling a governoring board of directors (bod). It is the responsibility of the bod to review compliance for conflicts of interest impacting the organization.copies of governing documents are available upon request to the public.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“The widernet project is currently assembling a governoring board of directors (bod. It is the responsibility of the bod to review compensation of all key employees, directors, and officials. Copies of governing documents are available upon request to the public.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“The widernet project is currently assembling a governoring board of directors (bod. Compensation for officers and key employees is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Copies of governing documents are available upon request to the public.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“Copies of governing documents are available upon request to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Widernet Project
- EIN
- 46-1028799
- Phone
- 9192404622
- Address
- 104 SOUTH ESTES DR RM/STE 301A, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Signing Officer
- Name
- Clifford C Missen
- Title
- Director
- Phone
- 9192404622
- Signed
- 2016-08-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Clifford C Missen
- Formed
- 2013
- Legal Domicile
- Nc
- Voting Board Members
- 1
- Independent Board Members
- 1
- Employees
- 17
Preparer
- Firm
- Jeffrey B Smith CPA Pa
- Address
- PO BOX 91416, RALEIGH, NC 27675
- Preparer
- Jeffrey B Smith CPA
- Phone
- 9194145577
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The widernet project works to deliver educational resources, knowledge and training to underprivileged individuals and communities worldwide and improve their digital communication. The widernet project is a non-profit organization based in chapel hill, nc and affiliated with the school of information and library science at the university of north carolina, chapel hill. The widernet project serves many people who lack internet connectivity and information resources, but its work focuses especially on the needs in developing countries. It is the mission of the widernet project to make educational resources and training opportunities available to those challenged by economic or geographic advertisity so that they can join the rest of the world on an economically sustainable level.”
Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6
“The widernet project continues to grow through contributions of donated services provided by information technology professionals. These donations of time and expertise allow the organization to develop egranuary libaries which are shipped around the world to help educate populations otherwise disconnected and prevented from access to research and educational information.”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“The widernet project has delivered egranary digital libraries to schools,”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Travel 291 0 0 wire fee 533 0 0 shipping 13,576 0 0 other 24,414 0 0 computer equip 11,930 0 0 subcontractors 8,739 0 0 pay pal processing fee 1,219 0 0 outside services/repairs 236 2 0 dues & memberships 351 0 0 business registration 350 0 0 penalties and fees 322 0 0 campaign fees 5,403 0 0”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE WIDERNET PROJECT CONTINUES TO GROW THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS OF DONATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS. THESE DONATIONS OF TIME AND EXPERTISE ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP EGRANUARY LIBARIES WHICH ARE SHIPPED AROUND THE WORLD TO HELP EDUCATE POPULATIONS OTHERWISE DISCONNECTED AND PREVENTED FROM ACCESS TO RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE WIDERNET PROJECT HAS DELIVERED EGRANARY DIGITAL LIBRARIES TO SCHOOLS, |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | IRS FORM 990 AND THE SUPPORTING SCHEDULES ARE PROVIDED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) FOR MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL BEFORE FILING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE WIDERNET PROJECT IS CURRENTLY ASSEMBLING A GOVERNORING BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOD TO REVIEW COMPLIANCE FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IMPACTING THE ORGANIZATION.COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | THE WIDERNET PROJECT IS CURRENTLY ASSEMBLING A GOVERNORING BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOD TO REVIEW COMPENSATION OF ALL KEY EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, AND OFFICIALS. COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | THE WIDERNET PROJECT IS CURRENTLY ASSEMBLING A GOVERNORING BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD. COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. |
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Displayed year
2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $83,746
- Liabilities
- $8,961
- Net assets
- $74,785
- Revenue
- $329,643
- Expenses
- $296,701
- Net income
- $32,942