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Thoughtstarter

EIN 46-2523220 • 501(c)3 • Franklin, TN

Profile

To educate and train students with Christian principles in medical, mental health, and general life skills, while helping to sustain and support missionaries on the field

935 Fair StreetFranklin, TN 37064

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.54x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

55th percentile

4.5%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$6,000

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,421

Down $47,707 (-90%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$2,914

Up $2,914 from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$2,507

Down $50,621 (-95%) from 2015

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Down

$56,207

Down $121,293 (-68%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$53,700

Down $148,894 (-73%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$2,507

Up $27,601 (+110%) from 2015

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2013: $55,022Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $78,222Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $78,2222014Assets 2015: $53,128Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $53,1282015Assets 2023: $5,421Liabilities 2023: $2,914Net Assets 2023: $2,5072023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$5,421
Liabilities$2,914
Net Assets$2,507
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $200,000Expenses 2013: $144,978Net Income 2013: $55,0222013Revenue 2014: $281,000Expenses 2014: $257,800Net Income 2014: $23,2002014Revenue 2015: $177,500Expenses 2015: $202,594Net Income 2015: -$25,0942015Revenue 2023: $56,207Expenses 2023: $53,700Net Income 2023: $2,5072023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$56,207
Expenses$53,700
Net Income$2,507
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$5,421
Liabilities
$2,914
Net assets
$2,507
Revenue
$56,207
Expenses
$53,700
Net income
$2,507
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.03$0.03$0.56$0.54$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$1.78$2.03$0.25
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$2.81$2.58$0.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$2.00$1.45$0.55
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 5, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$56,207
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate and train students with Christian principles in medical, mental health, and general life skills, while helping to sustain and support missionaries on the field

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Recruited medical personnel and supplied equipmennt for trainings. Traveled to missionaries to bring supplies for theirwork$0$53,700
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gayla BordersFounder/PresidentPT$6,000-$6,000
Jeff BordersSecretary/Director-$0--
Rose Marie SlosekDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
ThoughtStarter
EIN
46-2523220
Phone
6154150023
Address
935 Fair Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Signing Officer

Name
Gayla Borders
Title
President
Phone
6154150023
Signed
2024-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Zeal Financial Services
Address
PO Box 3547, Brentwood, TN 37024
Preparer
Carl E Riley
Phone
6153737994
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Direct Assistance 20461.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Payroll Taxes 1017.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Website 2750.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Advertising 358.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Office Expense 265.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Bank Fees & Service Charges 380.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Shipping & Postage 61.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Software 2486.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel & Meetings 11070.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Miscellaneous 127.”

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