Civic Intelligence

Talking Bear Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-1900624

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jan 22, 2018

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 2036Oakhurst, CA 93644

(559) 760-0160

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

74.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

11.39x

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

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

Net Margin

6th percentile

-75%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-83%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-33%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets100th percentile

Assets

Down

$172

Down $844 (-83%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$12,651

Down $844 (-7.1%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$12,823

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue99th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,126

Down $557 (-33%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,970

Up $546 (+38%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$844

Down $1,103 (-426%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$20K$10K$0-$10K-$20KAssets 2015: $757Liabilities 2015: $12,823Net Assets 2015: -$12,0662015Assets 2016: $1,016Liabilities 2016: $12,823Net Assets 2016: -$11,8072016Assets 2017: $172Liabilities 2017: $12,823Net Assets 2017: -$12,6512017Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$172
Liabilities$12,823
Net Assets-$12,651
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

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

$8.0K$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0-$2.0KRevenue 2015: $5,750Expenses 2015: $6,751Net Income 2015: -$1,0012015Revenue 2016: $1,683Expenses 2016: $1,424Net Income 2016: $2592016Revenue 2017: $1,126Expenses 2017: $1,970Net Income 2017: -$8442017Revenue 2018: $40Expenses 2018: $212Net Income 2018: -$1722018

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,126
Expenses$1,970
Net Income-$844
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jan 22, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,126
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The talking bear foundation of oakhurst was formed as a charitable organization with a vision of assisting mountain area dog and cat owners with emergency veterinary and high cost specialty veterinary services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,016$172▼ $844
Total Assets$1,016$172▼ $844
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$12,823$12,823→ $0
Total Liabilities$12,823$12,823→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-11,807$-12,651▼ $844
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-11,807$-12,651▼ $844
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,016$172▼ $844
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Belinda DittonPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,126
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,126
Change in Net Assets
$-844
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,970
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$60--$60
Total Functional Expenses$1,970$0$0$1,970
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
Loan From Officer Pre-approval$12,823
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Governing body meets to review form 990.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Talking Bear Foundation
EIN
46-1900624
Phone
5597600160
Address
PO BOX 2036, OAKHURST, CA 93644

Signing Officer

Name
Belinda Ditton
Title
President
Phone
5597600160
Signed
2018-01-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Belinda Ditton
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Walter Wolfe Leach & Nii Llp
Address
7225 N FIRST STREET SUITE 101, FRESNO, CA 93720-2986
Preparer
Stephen F Walter CPA
Phone
5592565600
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Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$172
Liabilities
$12,823
Net assets
-$12,651
Revenue
$1,126
Expenses
$1,970
Net income
-$844
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.21$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$12.8$12.7$1.13$1.97$0.84
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.02$12.8$11.8$1.68$1.42$0.26
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$12.8$12.1$5.75$6.75$1.00