Civic Intelligence

Whispering Roots

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-1579222

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization ProfileWHISPERINGROOTS.ORG
4104 S 90th StOmaha, NE 68127

(402) 305-2236

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

25th percentile

-8.4%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$123,965

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-8.3%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,885,242

Down $170,408 (-8.3%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,047,380

Down $213,140 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$837,862

Up $42,732 (+5.4%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,532,499

Up $621,893 (+33%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,745,639

Up $1,161,527 (+73%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$213,140

Down $539,634 (-165%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2015: $81,481Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $160,230Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $386,604Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $386,6042017Assets 2018: $548,332Liabilities 2018: $15,574Net Assets 2018: $532,7582018Assets 2019: $599,247Liabilities 2019: $66,093Net Assets 2019: $533,1542019Assets 2020: $718,870Liabilities 2020: $56,702Net Assets 2020: $662,1682020Assets 2021: $1,008,974Liabilities 2021: $74,948Net Assets 2021: $934,0262021Assets 2022: $2,055,650Liabilities 2022: $795,130Net Assets 2022: $1,260,5202022Assets 2023: $1,885,242Liabilities 2023: $837,862Net Assets 2023: $1,047,3802023Assets 2024: $1,211,112Liabilities 2024: $843,007Net Assets 2024: $368,1052024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,885,242
Liabilities$837,862
Net Assets$1,047,380
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $104,430Expenses 2015: $50,484Net Income 2015: $53,9462015Revenue 2016: $188,908Expenses 2016: $110,160Net Income 2016: $78,7482016Revenue 2017: $363,570Expenses 2017: $137,196Net Income 2017: $226,3742017Revenue 2018: $358,232Expenses 2018: $212,078Net Income 2018: $146,1542018Revenue 2019: $551,183Expenses 2019: $550,787Net Income 2019: $3962019Revenue 2020: $705,222Expenses 2020: $576,208Net Income 2020: $129,0142020Revenue 2021: $1,361,254Expenses 2021: $1,089,396Net Income 2021: $271,8582021Revenue 2022: $1,910,606Expenses 2022: $1,584,112Net Income 2022: $326,4942022Revenue 2023: $2,532,499Expenses 2023: $2,745,639Net Income 2023: -$213,1402023Revenue 2024: $1,495,576Expenses 2024: $2,174,851Net Income 2024: -$679,2752024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,532,499
Expenses$2,745,639
Net Income-$213,140
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,579,362
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of whispering roots is to provide fresh, locally grown food, education and economic development for socially and economically disadvantages communities (urban and rural) by using aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics, drip irrigation and urban farming.

The mission of whispering roots inc is to bring healthy fresh food, nutrition education, innovative agriculture techniques and science, technology, engineering and math (stem) education to students and residents living in urban and rural socially and economically under-served communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$576,560$511,443▼ $65,117
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$237,949$384,327▲ $146,378
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$399,494$284,837▼ $114,657
Accounts Receivable$96,430$89,603▼ $6,827
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,475$18,080▲ $6,605
Total Assets$2,055,650$1,885,242▼ $170,408
Other Assets Total$733,742$596,952▼ $136,790
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$719,315$604,771▼ $114,544
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$150,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$75,815$83,091▲ $7,276
Total Liabilities$795,130$837,862▲ $42,732
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,182,770$776,145▼ $406,625
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$77,750$271,235▲ $193,485
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,260,520$1,047,380▼ $213,140
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,055,650$1,885,242▼ $170,408

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$239,820$74,491$314,311
Buildings$144,507$69,578$214,085
Other Assets Org$594,654--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Gregory FrippDirector/CEOFT$123,965$123,965

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dale GubbelsPresident
Jeff ColeVice President
Edgar HicksDirector
Sarah WaldmanSecretary
Jim TrebbienTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,227,193
Program Service Revenue
$1,327,528
Investment Income
$12
Other Revenue
$-22,234
All Other Contributions
$924,523
Change in Net Assets
$-213,140

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,532,499
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$46,863
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,579,362
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,532,499
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,175,248
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$570,391
Total Fundraising Expense$52,172
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$364,475$33,747-$398,222
Comp Disqual Persons$336,443--$336,443
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,678$20,442$12,845$123,965
All Other Expenses$57,510$17,979$31,811$107,300
Depreciation Depletion$60,598$1,048-$61,646
Other Employee Benefits$54,122$2,668$2,058$58,848
Payroll Taxes$36,052$7,972$1,041$45,065
Fees for Services Accounting$19,427$20,331$4,417$44,175
Insurance$18,447$12,745-$31,192
Other Expenses$26,388$3,331-$29,719
Office Expenses$470$13,152-$13,622
Travel$6,364$438-$6,802
Pension Plan Contributions$6,070--$6,070
Interest-$3,525-$3,525
Fees for Services Legal$554$369-$923
Total Functional Expenses$2,555,061$138,406$52,172$2,745,639

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,792,502
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,745,639
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,745,639
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$46,863
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$46,863
Fundraising Gross Income$24,443
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Cinco De Mayo Taco Fest$24,443$24,443$14,686$9,757
Total Events$24,443$24,443$46,863$-22,420
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Obligations$604,771
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A complete copy of the 990 is provided to the governing board for approval before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing financial documents are available online on guidestar public reporting site and also by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Whispering Roots Inc
EIN
46-1579222
Phone
4023052236
Address
4104 S 90TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68127

Signing Officer

Name
Gregory Fripp
Title
CEO
Phone
4023052236
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gregory Fripp
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
7
Volunteers
68

Preparer

Firm
Hbe Llp
Address
1121 N 102ND COURTSUITE 100, OMAHA, NE 68114
Preparer
Anne Fuhrman CPA
Phone
4028955050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, except on net income derived from unrelated business activities. For the years ended december 31, 2023 and 2022 the organization had no tax liability on unrelated business activity. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expenses netted against revenue 46,863.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising event expenses netted against revenue 46,863.”

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IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06070
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt06070
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0576560
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0511443
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt011475
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt018080
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IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01327528
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt02126869
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt01316063
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WHISPERING ROOTS INC PROVIDES CULINARY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt011630
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01834920
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0164
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IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0326494
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01584112
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01910606
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
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IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt021
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS OTHER - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 164. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 186.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01189110
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0534881
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0477078
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt05167770
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt012
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt071
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt084
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0350
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.51030
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01739508
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01189110
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0534881
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0477078
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt05167770
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt05168204
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0144507
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt069578
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0214085
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0239820
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt074491
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0314311
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt046863
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt02298
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt1594654
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0SECURITY DEPOSITS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt046863
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0604771
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt046863
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt046863
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt02532499
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022 THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO TAX LIABILITY ON UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 46,863.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 46,863.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0596952
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt02745639
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0604771
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt02532499
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02579362
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt02792502
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt046863
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent1Amt08437
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt08437
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0CINCO DE MAYO TACO FEST
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt017863
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt024443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt024443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt024443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt024443
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0-22420
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt014686
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt014686
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt05877
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt05877
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COMPLETE COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GOVERNING FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON GUIDESTAR PUBLIC REPORTING SITE AND ALSO BY REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt02055650
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt01885242
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02055650
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01885242
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt01227193
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt07
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt052172
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0138406
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02555061
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt02745639
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0795130
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0837862
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0795130
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0837862
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt01260520
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt01047380

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,885,242
Liabilities
$837,862
Net assets
$1,047,380
Revenue
$2,532,499
Expenses
$2,745,639
Net income
-$213,140
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.21$0.84$0.37$1.50$2.17$0.68
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.84$1.05$2.53$2.75$0.21
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.06$0.80$1.26$1.91$1.58$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.07$0.93$1.36$1.09$0.27
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.06$0.66$0.71$0.58$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.07$0.53$0.55$0.55$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.02$0.53$0.36$0.21$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.36$0.14$0.23
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.19$0.11$0.08
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.10$0.05$0.05