Civic Intelligence

Friends of the West Shore

EIN 46-1356084 • 501(c)3 • Tahoe City, CA

Profile

Work towards the preservation, protection and conservation of the West Shore, our watersheds, wildlife, and rural quality of life, for today and future generations.

PO Box 5095Tahoe City, CA 96145

www.friendswestshore.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

17th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-59%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-42%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$9,407

Down $13,418 (-59%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Net Assets

$9,407

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$36,100

Down $26,666 (-42%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$49,518

Down $2,333 (-4.5%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$13,418

Down $24,333 (-223%) from 2015

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2014: $11,910Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $22,825Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $9,407Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $9,4072016

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$9,407
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$9,407
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $70,510Expenses 2014: $65,182Net Income 2014: $5,3282014Revenue 2015: $62,766Expenses 2015: $51,851Net Income 2015: $10,9152015Revenue 2016: $36,100Expenses 2016: $49,518Net Income 2016: -$13,4182016

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$36,100
Expenses$49,518
Net Income-$13,418
Open 2016 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2016 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,407
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9,407
Revenue
$36,100
Expenses
$49,518
Net income
-$13,418
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.41$0.00$9.41$36.1$49.5$13.4
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$22.8$0.00$62.8$51.9$10.9
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$11.9$0.00$70.5$65.2$5.33
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Sep 27, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$36,100
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Work towards the preservation, protection and conservation of the West Shore, our watersheds, wildlife, and rural quality of life, for today and future generations.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Friends of the West Shore (FOWS) is a grassroots community conservation organization established to help preserve and enhance the character, scale, environment, and historical significance of the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. FOWS serves as a resource to our communities and uses the collaborative efforts of the residents to make a positive impact on the West Shore. Programs:Advocating for appropriate regional and local plan updates and projects:Ongoing technical research to assess the implications of proposals, recommend alternatives, and support environmental and community protections;Extensive written and verbal comments to advocate better planning for the West Shore, and reduce the impacts of proposed and/or approved large projects.Public outreach and education:Ongoing public outreach and education (newsletters, alerts, website updates, participation in public workshops, and oversight of website and Facebook page);Assisting other communities with grassroots outreach;Implementation, growth, and reporting for the Tahoe Nearshore Dippers; Coordination with other community groups to establish a regional coalition of community and conservation interests around the Lake Tahoe Basin.New project to protect forested ridgelines around Lake Tahoe from developmentAccomplishments include:Comprehensive review, public education, and comment on plans and projects that will impact the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, including the Squaw Valley Resort expansion, the Martis Valley development, Fanny Bridge/SR 89 Realignment Project, and local Placer County Tahoe Basin Area Plan; Educating West Shore communities through HOA presentations, newsletters and media;Address and raise community awareness regarding proposed developments on forested natural ridgelines above North Lake Tahoe;Assisting Tahoe City residents in coordinating and hosting public meetings regarding the proposed new highway bypass and bridge (Fanny Bridge Project); Discussing grassroots experiences and advice with members of other communities faced with large plans and projects, including Alpine Meadows and Tahoe City;Use of community volunteers to monitor Lake Tahoes nearshore clarity (Tahoe Nearshore Dippers)$44,576-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Susan GearhartPresidentPT$0--
Judith TorneseTreasurerPT$0--
Steve ToschiSecretary-$0--
Bruce CarswellDirector-$0--
Paris StrachanDirector-$0--
Ted PetersonDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of the West Shore
EIN
46-1356084
Phone
5105791257
Address
PO Box 5095, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Signing Officer

Name
Judith Tornese
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2016-09-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Nicole S Sachse CPA
Address
10666 DOGWOOD RD, TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Preparer
Nicole S Sachse
Phone
5305501536
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $106”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1820”

Other Expenses.1

“Miscellaneous $490”

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