Civic Intelligence

Brain Arts Organization Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-2199793

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jul 15, 2022

Organization Profilewww.brain-arts.org
1486 Dorchester AveDorchester, MA 02122

(978) 697-5433

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

55th percentile

8.2%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$11,015

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

203%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$137,934

Up $92,414 (+203%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$62,034

Up $16,515 (+36%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$75,900

Up $75,899 (+7589900%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Up

$195,772

Up $38,033 (+24%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$179,643

Up $25,343 (+16%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$16,129

Up $12,690 (+369%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2018: $42,080Net Assets 2018: $42,0802018Assets 2019: $45,520Liabilities 2019: $1Net Assets 2019: $45,5192019Assets 2020: $137,934Liabilities 2020: $75,900Net Assets 2020: $62,0342020Assets 2021: $209,805Liabilities 2021: $306,700Net Assets 2021: -$96,8952021Assets 2022: $50,028Liabilities 2022: $306,703Net Assets 2022: -$256,6752022

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$137,934
Liabilities$75,900
Net Assets$62,034
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $132,522Expenses 2018: $127,860Net Income 2018: $4,6622018Revenue 2019: $157,739Expenses 2019: $154,300Net Income 2019: $3,4392019Revenue 2020: $195,772Expenses 2020: $179,643Net Income 2020: $16,1292020Revenue 2021: $168,730Expenses 2021: $327,659Net Income 2021: -$158,9292021Revenue 2022: $86,266Expenses 2022: $254,166Net Income 2022: -$167,9002022

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$195,772
Expenses$179,643
Net Income$16,129
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jul 15, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$195,772
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support BIPOCLGBTQexperimental artists

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided 14 private studios to local artists, and provided rehearsal, performance and exhibition spaces to local artists and art/music groups.$17,984$54,913
Organized/supported over 125 cultural events, creating over 800 opportunities in public art, performance and journalism.$18,825$18,594
Published over 500 articles and art pieces in the Boston Compass newspaper (free monthly publication promoting local music and cultural events), as well as our blog and newsletter.$4,250$8,142
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
EMMA LEAVITTDirectorPT$11,015-$11,015
SAMUEL POTRYKUSPresident & DirectorPT$10,480-$10,480
AMYAS BOLDEN-MCKNIGHTClerk & DirectorPT$4,050-$4,050
MARC DRINKWATERTreasurer & DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brain Arts Organization Inc
EIN
46-2199793
Address
1486 DORCHESTER AVE, Dorchester, MA 02122

Signing Officer

Name
Marc Drinkwater Ea
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9786975433
Signed
2022-07-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountDepreciation from 4562 368ADVERTISING & MARKETING 556ARTIST PAYMENTS 14,791BANK FEES 1,567DONATIONS 2,505SUPPLIES 13,929EQUIPMENT RENTAL 385FILING FEES 181OUTSIDE SERVICES 16,022INSURANCE 2,761ONLINE SERVICES 3,254MEALS 509OFFICE EXPENSES 1,750PARKING 8PAYROLL TAXES 1,621PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 265PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 250SECURITY 999TRAVEL 6”

Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20

“Description AmountPRIOR-YEAR ADJUSTMENT 386”

Description of other assets Part II line 24

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearFURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 811 443”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearROUNDING 1 0SBA EIDL 0 75,900”

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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$137,934
Liabilities
$75,900
Net assets
$62,034
Revenue
$195,772
Expenses
$179,643
Net income
$16,129
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$3.07$2.57$0.86$2.54$1.68
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.10$3.07$0.97$1.69$3.28$1.59
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.38$0.76$0.62$1.96$1.80$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$1.58$1.54$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.42$0.42$1.33$1.28$0.05