Liabilities / Assets
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Because I Said I Would
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-1262736
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.14x
Liabilities / Revenue
42nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
33rd percentile
Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
66th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
82nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
97th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$90,007
Up $18,706 (+26%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$77,775
Up $8,556 (+12%) from 2013
Liabilities
Up$12,232
Up $10,150 (+488%) from 2013
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$504,745
Up $340,229 (+207%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$515,464
Up $420,167 (+441%) from 2013
Net Income
Down-$10,719
Down $79,938 (-115%) from 2013
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
- Signed
- May 14, 2015
- Return Version
- 2014v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $623,720
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
A social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. Our programs help provide youth leadership education, support addiction and mental health programs and pomote volunteer engagement with non-profits.
To better humanity through promises made and kept.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $56,151 | $31,890 | ▼ $24,261 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $3,000 | $25,572 | ▲ $22,572 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $11,300 | $19,235 | ▲ $7,935 |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $12,460 | - |
| Total Assets | $71,301 | $90,007 | ▲ $18,706 |
| Other Assets Total | $850 | $850 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $2,082 | $12,232 | ▲ $10,150 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,082 | $12,232 | ▲ $10,150 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $69,219 | $77,775 | ▲ $8,556 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $69,219 | $77,775 | ▲ $8,556 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $71,301 | $90,007 | ▲ $18,706 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $19,235 | $2,347 | $21,582 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Messer | Director of Engagement | FT | $51,308 | $51,308 |
| Alexander David Sheen | President | FT | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Laurie Wise-maher | VP of Operations and Development | FT | $14,673 | $14,673 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Robert Mark Thompson | Director |
| Richard Charles Ziebarth | Secretary and Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $72,748
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $431,997
- All Other Contributions
- $41,178
- Change in Net Assets
- $-10,719
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $280,530 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $234,934 |
| 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 | $148,999 | - | - | $148,999 |
| All Other Expenses | $60,335 | - | - | $60,335 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $50,000 | - | - | $50,000 |
| Travel | $49,647 | - | - | $49,647 |
| Payroll Taxes | $20,727 | - | - | $20,727 |
| Other Expenses | $19,378 | - | - | $19,378 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $15,208 | - | - | $15,208 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $14,885 | - | - | $14,885 |
| Occupancy | $12,616 | - | - | $12,616 |
| Advertising | $8,921 | - | - | $8,921 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $2,243 | - | - | $2,243 |
| Insurance | $1,345 | - | - | $1,345 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $901 | - | - | $901 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $515,464 | $0 | $0 | $515,464 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $54,750 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $27,147 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Event | $58,717 | $27,147 | $54,750 | $-27,603 |
| Total Events | $58,717 | $27,147 | $54,750 | $-27,603 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Credit Cards | $7,802 |
| Accrued Payroll Tax | $3,714 |
| Accrued Sales Tax | $716 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- 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
- 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, Section B, Line 11
“A final version of the form 990 is provided to each board member before it is filed.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“The process to determine compensation requires a review by disinterested persons, use of data for comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons, and contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping of the decisions regarding the compensation arrangement.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Because I Said I Would
- EIN
- 46-1262736
- Phone
- 2162263770
- Address
- 14620 ARMIN AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Signing Officer
- Name
- Alex Sheen
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2162263770
- Signed
- 2015-05-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Alex Sheen
- Formed
- 2013
- Legal Domicile
- Oh
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Corrigan Krause
- Address
- 2055 CROCKER RD SUITE 300, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-1964
- Preparer
- Albert S Harsar CPA
- Phone
- 4404710800
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Donations: program service expenses 18,303. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,303. Bank service service: program service expenses 14,357. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,357. Website develpment and maintenance: program service expenses 7,450. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,450. Telephone: program service expenses 7,190. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,190. Printing and copying: program service expenses 5,177. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,177. Contract services: program service expenses 2,975. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,975. Repairs and manitenance: program service expenses 2,052. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,052. Books & subscriptions: program service expenses 1,151. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,151. Food and entertainment: program service expenses 896. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 896. Workers compensation: program service expenses 734. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 734. Business registration fees: program service expenses 50. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50.”
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
“Prior year cash to accrual adjustments 19,275.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | A FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION REQUIRES A REVIEW BY DISINTERESTED PERSONS, USE OF DATA FOR COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING OF THE DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | FORM 990 AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | PRIOR YEAR CASH TO ACCRUAL ADJUSTMENTS 19,275. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: |
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Displayed year
2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $90,007
- Liabilities
- $12,232
- Net assets
- $77,775
- Revenue
- $504,745
- Expenses
- $515,464
- Net income
- -$10,719