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Unique Places to Save

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-2076094

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Aug 06, 2021

PO Box 1183Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1183

(505) 603-3636

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

1.46x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

88th percentile

47%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$29,615

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

39%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$4,218,483

Up $1,184,090 (+39%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$3,348,757

Up $328,961 (+11%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$869,726

Up $855,129 (+5858%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$594,149

Down $102,790 (-15%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$314,804

Up $5,646 (+1.8%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$279,345

Down $108,436 (-28%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $2,097,553Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $2,097,5532014Assets 2015: $2,279,856Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,279,8562015Assets 2016: $2,260,835Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $2,260,8352016Assets 2017: $1,001,847Liabilities 2017: $70,000Net Assets 2017: $931,8472017Assets 2018: $2,632,409Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,632,4092018Assets 2019: $3,034,393Liabilities 2019: $14,597Net Assets 2019: $3,019,7962019Assets 2020: $4,218,483Liabilities 2020: $869,726Net Assets 2020: $3,348,7572020Assets 2021: $4,281,395Liabilities 2021: $299,309Net Assets 2021: $3,982,0862021Assets 2022: $4,376,550Liabilities 2022: $297,630Net Assets 2022: $4,078,9202022Assets 2023: $10,743,192Liabilities 2023: $6,083,321Net Assets 2023: $4,659,8712023Assets 2024: $11,172,792Liabilities 2024: $5,787,292Net Assets 2024: $5,385,5002024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$4,218,483
Liabilities$869,726
Net Assets$3,348,757

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $2,102,539Expenses 2014: $4,986Net Income 2014: $2,097,5532014Revenue 2015: $203,944Expenses 2015: $21,641Net Income 2015: $182,3032015Revenue 2016: $36,080Expenses 2016: $55,101Net Income 2016: -$19,0212016Revenue 2017: $133,399Expenses 2017: $82,387Net Income 2017: $51,0122017Revenue 2018: $1,991,845Expenses 2018: $291,283Net Income 2018: $1,700,5622018Revenue 2019: $696,939Expenses 2019: $309,158Net Income 2019: $387,7812019Revenue 2020: $594,149Expenses 2020: $314,804Net Income 2020: $279,3452020Revenue 2021: $919,660Expenses 2021: $253,978Net Income 2021: $665,6822021Revenue 2022: $878,601Expenses 2022: $486,082Net Income 2022: $392,5192022Revenue 2023: $1,000,137Expenses 2023: $784,655Net Income 2023: $215,4822023Revenue 2024: $1,532,099Expenses 2024: $806,471Net Income 2024: $725,6282024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$594,149
Expenses$314,804
Net Income$279,345
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Aug 6, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$819,955
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization providing progressive conservation and natural resource solutions for communities and landowners. See Schedule O for more.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$104,791$880,773▲ $775,982
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$183,668$706,237▲ $522,569
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$658,910$586,189▼ $72,721
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$130,154$205,227▲ $75,073
Accounts Receivable$291,579$175,183▼ $116,396
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$50,349$52,427▲ $2,078
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,942$9,780▼ $5,162
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,667-
Total Assets$3,034,393$4,218,483▲ $1,184,090
Other Assets Total$1,600,000$1,600,000→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$680,176-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$183,200-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,597$6,350▼ $8,247
Total Liabilities$14,597$869,726▲ $855,129
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,019,796$3,348,757▲ $328,961
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,019,796$3,348,757▲ $328,961
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,034,393$4,218,483▲ $1,184,090

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,780$11,833$21,613
Other Assets Org$1,600,000--
Other Securities$880,773--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christina VadExecutive DirectorFT$29,615$29,615

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeffrey FisherChair
Ben QuinnVice Chair
Adriel LubarskyBoard Member
Mason WilliamsBoard Member
Tom MeyerBoard Member
Clark HarrisTreasurerSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$95,450
Program Service Revenue
$474,921
Investment Income
$32,345
Other Revenue
$-8,567
All Other Contributions
$95,450
Change in Net Assets
$279,345
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$244,824
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$69,980
Total Fundraising Expense$10,004
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$164,819$11,397-$176,216
Other Salaries and Wages$25,999$1,773$7,093$34,865
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$22,211$5,923$1,481$29,615
Interest-$29,161-$29,161
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,834-$12,834
All Other Expenses$1,932$4,675-$6,607
Payroll Taxes$4,057$838$605$5,500
Depreciation Depletion$4,200$962-$5,162
Insurance$3,000$373$400$3,773
Fees for Services Management-$3,200-$3,200
Travel$2,151--$2,151
Information Technology-$2,080-$2,080
Office Expenses$25$1,189$150$1,364
Advertising--$206$206
Other Expenses$225$118$69$187
Total Functional Expenses$228,854$75,946$10,004$314,804
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$658,910$586,189▼ $72,721
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 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
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

A copy of the Form 990 is provided via e-mail to the Board of Directors, prior to filing, for their review and comments.

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

The Organization monitored compliance with the conflict of interest policy by discussing it at any Board meeting where a potential conflict of interest could occur. If there was a potential conflict of interest, the Board was informed and voted to determine if a conflict existed. If the Board determined that there was a conflict of interest, the conflicted Board member abstained from voting.

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

Compensation is determined by looking at comparable data and the Board of Directors approving the final compensation.

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

Compensation is determined by looking at comparable data and the Board of Directors approving the final compensation.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Unique Places To Save
EIN
46-2076094
Address
PO Box 1183, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1183

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey A Fisher
Title
Board Chair
Phone
5854729498
Signed
2021-08-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Mark S Danes CPA PLLC
Address
5512 Frenchmans Creek Drive, Durham, NC 27713
Preparer
Mark Danes
Phone
9194521999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

The balance of $176,216 in Part IX, Line 11g, is primarily related to enviromental mitigation consulting and labor.

General explanation attachment

Part I, Line 1Description of Organization Mission:Unique Places to Save was founded to move beyond barriers and address unmet needs in the fields of ecological resilience; community development; land and resource conservation; and the advancement of integrating nature and technology. To meet these challenges, we take an entrepreneurial approach uncommon in the non-profit world, developing creative solutions that also meet the speed of marketplace demands and opportunities. Another hallmark of Unique Places to Save is a collaborative ethos that drives our work. We work with a wide variety of collaborators including land trusts, municipalities, businesses, specialized contractors, and even augmented reality technology firms.

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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0One of the partners of Eastwest Organics, LLC is also a member of the Board of Directors of Unique Places to Save.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of the Form 990 is provided via e-mail to the Board of Directors, prior to filing, for their review and comments.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organization monitored compliance with the conflict of interest policy by discussing it at any Board meeting where a potential conflict of interest could occur. If there was a potential conflict of interest, the Board was informed and voted to determine if a conflict existed. If the Board determined that there was a conflict of interest, the conflicted Board member abstained from voting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation is determined by looking at comparable data and the Board of Directors approving the final compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation is determined by looking at comparable data and the Board of Directors approving the final compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The balance of $176,216 in Part IX, Line 11g, is primarily related to enviromental mitigation consulting and labor.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Part I, Line 1Description of Organization Mission:Unique Places to Save was founded to move beyond barriers and address unmet needs in the fields of ecological resilience; community development; land and resource conservation; and the advancement of integrating nature and technology. To meet these challenges, we take an entrepreneurial approach uncommon in the non-profit world, developing creative solutions that also meet the speed of marketplace demands and opportunities. Another hallmark of Unique Places to Save is a collaborative ethos that drives our work. We work with a wide variety of collaborators including land trusts, municipalities, businesses, specialized contractors, and even augmented reality technology firms.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g
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