Civic Intelligence

Launch Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-2203112

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Sep 09, 2019

Organization ProfileLAUNCHCHATTANOOGA.ORG
PO Box 903Chattanooga, TN 37401

(423) 785-8235

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

6th percentile

-53%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets48th percentile

Assets

Down

$411,130

Down $299,736 (-42%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$399,593

Down $284,673 (-42%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$11,537

Down $15,063 (-57%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$530,596

Down $119,243 (-18%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$812,411

Up $32,820 (+4.2%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$281,815

Down $152,063 (-117%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $52,180Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $37,450Liabilities 2012: $27,0002012Assets 2013: $54,941Liabilities 2013: $41,710Net Assets 2013: $13,2312013Assets 2014: $163,011Liabilities 2014: $5,549Net Assets 2014: $157,4622014Assets 2015: $554,120Liabilities 2015: $11,155Net Assets 2015: $542,9652015Assets 2016: $825,796Liabilities 2016: $18,851Net Assets 2016: $806,9452016Assets 2017: $710,866Liabilities 2017: $26,600Net Assets 2017: $684,2662017Assets 2018: $411,130Liabilities 2018: $11,537Net Assets 2018: $399,5932018Assets 2019: $600,382Liabilities 2019: $16,550Net Assets 2019: $583,8322019Assets 2020: $853,806Liabilities 2020: $173,614Net Assets 2020: $680,1922020Assets 2021: $703,571Liabilities 2021: $193,212Net Assets 2021: $510,3592021Assets 2022: $1,317,452Liabilities 2022: $607,352Net Assets 2022: $710,1002022Assets 2023: $1,678,542Liabilities 2023: $631,408Net Assets 2023: $1,047,1342023Assets 2024: $3,447,753Liabilities 2024: $2,936,421Net Assets 2024: $511,3322024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$411,130
Liabilities$11,537
Net Assets$399,593
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $126,250Expenses 2011: $74,070Net Income 2011: $52,1802011Revenue 2012: $147,231Expenses 2012: $188,961Net Income 2012: -$41,7302012Revenue 2013: $284,241Expenses 2013: $281,460Net Income 2013: $2,7812013Revenue 2014: $525,153Expenses 2014: $380,922Net Income 2014: $144,2312014Revenue 2015: $608,868Expenses 2015: $485,315Net Income 2015: $123,5532015Revenue 2016: $809,219Expenses 2016: $551,584Net Income 2016: $257,6352016Revenue 2017: $649,839Expenses 2017: $779,591Net Income 2017: -$129,7522017Revenue 2018: $530,596Expenses 2018: $812,411Net Income 2018: -$281,8152018Revenue 2019: $880,705Expenses 2019: $694,021Net Income 2019: $186,6842019Revenue 2020: $1,003,661Expenses 2020: $905,520Net Income 2020: $98,1412020Revenue 2021: $876,031Expenses 2021: $1,045,941Net Income 2021: -$169,9102021Revenue 2022: $1,180,931Expenses 2022: $981,190Net Income 2022: $199,7412022Revenue 2023: $1,594,760Expenses 2023: $1,257,726Net Income 2023: $337,0342023Revenue 2024: $999,089Expenses 2024: $1,534,891Net Income 2024: -$535,8022024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$530,596
Expenses$812,411
Net Income-$281,815
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Sep 9, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$530,596
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purposes for which this corporation is organized are the establishment and support of charitable, scientific or educational activities within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code,either directly or indirectly through its cooperation with public or private agencies having like purposes or objectives

Launch cha is an entrepreneur support organization with a unique focus. We exist to build a thriving chattanooga where every individual who dreams of a business can be confident that the community will stand with them, removing obstacles and creating opportunities for their success.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$262,129$230,458▼ $31,671
Pledges and Grants Receivable$423,130$160,000▼ $263,130
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$13,698$9,743▼ $3,955
Accounts Receivable-$3,661-
Intangible Assets$6,493$3,660▼ $2,833
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$3,666$3,095▼ $571
Total Assets$710,866$411,130▼ $299,736
Other Assets Total$1,750$513▼ $1,237
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,155$6,145▼ $3,010
Other Liabilities$17,445$5,392▼ $12,053
Total Liabilities$26,600$11,537▼ $15,063
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$538,678$335,203▼ $203,475
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$145,588$64,390▼ $81,198
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$684,266$399,593▼ $284,673
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$710,866$411,130▼ $299,736

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$9,743$8,876$18,619
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeff OlingyPresident
Marco PerezCFO
Hal BowlingExecutive Di
Andy JonesMember
Chuck FisherMember
Felicia JacksonMember
John OwenMember
Lindsey GallaherMember
Marcus ShawMember
Quentin LawrenceMember
Ternae Jordan SrMember
Kristina MontagueSecretary
Alan KingTreasurer
Zac BrownVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$397,817
Program Service Revenue
$98,056
Investment Income
$1,506
Other Revenue
$33,217
All Other Contributions
$397,817
Change in Net Assets
$-281,815
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$501,072
Other Expenses$311,339
Total Fundraising Expense$28,094
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$423,512$20,861$20,860$465,233
Fees for Services Other$74,542$11,112$4,746$90,400
Travel$41,467$1,457-$42,924
Payroll Taxes$33,725$1,057$1,057$35,839
Office Expenses$20,755$11,268-$32,023
Occupancy$25,086$1,355$1,354$27,795
Advertising$11,245$5,469-$16,714
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,840-$15,840
Insurance-$6,018-$6,018
All Other Expenses$1,286$3,220-$4,506
Depreciation Depletion$4,262$35$77$4,374
Other Expenses$4,182$4,079-$4,182
Total Functional Expenses$698,243$86,074$28,094$812,411
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$33,217
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising Eve$33,217$33,217-$33,217
Total Events$33,217$33,217-$33,217
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$5,392
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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

“990 submitted to board to review 990 prior to electronic submission to the internal revenue service”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation arrangements are based on information about compensation paid by similarly situated tax-exempt organizations for similar services and all arrangements are voted on by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“990 is available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Launch Inc
EIN
46-2203112
Phone
4237858235
Address
PO BOX 903, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37401

Signing Officer

Name
Hal Bowling
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4237858235
Signed
2019-09-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Hal Bowling
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
The Walls Group
Address
401 CHESTNUT ST STE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
Preparer
Mellanee Walls
Phone
4236641004
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Launch cha is an entrepreneur support organization with a unique focus. We exist to build a thriving chattanooga where every individual who dreams of a business can be confident that the community will stand with them, removing obstacles and creating opportunities for their success.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor 69,464 2,612 0 development costs 5,078 8,500 4,746 total 74,542 11,112 4,746”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book / tax depreciation difference -2,858 book/tax difference in gain 0 total -2,858”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LAUNCH CHA IS AN ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WITH A UNIQUE FOCUS. WE EXIST TO BUILD A THRIVING CHATTANOOGA WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO DREAMS OF A BUSINESS CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THE COMMUNITY WILL STAND WITH THEM, REMOVING OBSTACLES AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR SUCCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1990 SUBMITTED TO BOARD TO REVIEW 990 PRIOR TO ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION ABOUT COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR SERVICES AND ALL ARRANGEMENTS ARE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONTRACT LABOR 69,464 2,612 0 DEVELOPMENT COSTS 5,078 8,500 4,746 TOTAL 74,542 11,112 4,746
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -2,858 BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE IN GAIN 0 TOTAL -2,858
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$411,130
Liabilities
$11,537
Net assets
$399,593
Revenue
$530,596
Expenses
$812,411
Net income
-$281,815
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.45$2.94$0.51$1.00$1.53$0.54
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.68$0.63$1.05$1.59$1.26$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.61$0.71$1.18$0.98$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.19$0.51$0.88$1.05$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.17$0.68$1.00$0.91$0.10
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.02$0.58$0.88$0.69$0.19
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.01$0.40$0.53$0.81$0.28
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.03$0.68$0.65$0.78$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.02$0.81$0.81$0.55$0.26
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.01$0.54$0.61$0.49$0.12
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.01$0.16$0.53$0.38$0.14
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.04$0.01$0.28$0.28$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.15$0.19$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.13$0.07$0.05