Civic Intelligence

Bens Friends

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-3210142

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Mar 27, 2017

Organization Profilewww.bensfriends.org
1101 West 34th StreetAustin, TX 78705

(415) 601-6967

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

15th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-30%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-39%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$22,045

Down $9,563 (-30%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$20,935

Down $9,564 (-31%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$1,110

Up $1 (+0.1%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$43,306

Down $27,760 (-39%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$52,870

Down $15,267 (-22%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$9,564

Down $12,493 (-427%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2014: $28,679Liabilities 2014: $1,1092014Assets 2015: $31,608Liabilities 2015: $1,109Net Assets 2015: $30,4992015Assets 2016: $22,045Liabilities 2016: $1,110Net Assets 2016: $20,9352016Assets 2017: $30,169Liabilities 2017: $1,110Net Assets 2017: $29,0592017Assets 2018: $44,445Liabilities 2018: $1,110Net Assets 2018: $43,3352018Assets 2019: $881Liabilities 2019: $1,110Net Assets 2019: -$2292019Assets 2020: $17,219Liabilities 2020: $1,109Net Assets 2020: $16,1102020Assets 2021: $34,846Liabilities 2021: $1,109Net Assets 2021: $33,7372021Assets 2022: $61,917Liabilities 2022: $1,109Net Assets 2022: $60,8082022Assets 2023: $10,615Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $10,6152023Assets 2024: $25,817Liabilities 2024: $3,000Net Assets 2024: $22,8172024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$22,045
Liabilities$1,110
Net Assets$20,935
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2014: $63,520Expenses 2014: $41,450Net Income 2014: $22,0702014Revenue 2015: $71,066Expenses 2015: $68,137Net Income 2015: $2,9292015Revenue 2016: $43,306Expenses 2016: $52,870Net Income 2016: -$9,5642016Revenue 2017: $74,986Expenses 2017: $66,862Net Income 2017: $8,1242017Revenue 2018: $79,574Expenses 2018: $65,298Net Income 2018: $14,2762018Revenue 2019: $34,907Expenses 2019: $78,471Net Income 2019: -$43,5642019Revenue 2020: $80,345Expenses 2020: $64,006Net Income 2020: $16,3392020Revenue 2021: $72,642Expenses 2021: $55,015Net Income 2021: $17,6272021Revenue 2022: $108,598Expenses 2022: $81,527Net Income 2022: $27,0712022Revenue 2023: $39,618Expenses 2023: $89,811Net Income 2023: -$50,1932023Revenue 2024: $63,715Expenses 2024: $51,513Net Income 2024: $12,2022024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$43,306
Expenses$52,870
Net Income-$9,564
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Mar 27, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$43,306
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ben's Friends builds and maintains web-based patient support communities for people affect by rare diseases and chronic conditions.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provide web-based support networks for patients and caregivers affected by rare diseases and chronic conditions.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Benjamin MunozPresidentPT$0--
Haley GallantVice President-$0--
Eric KrollSecretaryPT$0--
John StamlerTreasurerPT$0--
Scott OrnTrusteePT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bens Friends
EIN
46-3210142
Phone
4156016967
Address
1101 West 34th Street, Austin, TX 78705

Signing Officer

Name
Benjamin Munoz
Title
President
Signed
2017-03-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Kruze Consulting Inc
Address
251 Post St Suite 620, San Francisco, CA 94108
Preparer
Vanessa Kruze CPA
Phone
4156016967
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“Professional fees - o $31964”

Other Expenses.2

“Online Communities ho $12132”

Other Expenses.3

“Website hosting & reg $2855”

Other Expenses.4

“Supplies $2432”

Other Expenses.5

“Insurance - non-emplo $2057”

Other Expenses.6

“Software subscription $512”

Other Expenses.7

“Postage & shipping $347”

Other Expenses.8

“Payroll processing fe $197”

Other Expenses.9

“Advertising expenses $125”

Other Expenses.10

“Marketing & outreach $119”

Other Expenses.11

“Meals, meetings $101”

Other Expenses.12

“Bank fees $29”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1109 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1110”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$22,045
Liabilities
$1,110
Net assets
$20,935
Revenue
$43,306
Expenses
$52,870
Net income
-$9,564
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.03$0.23$0.64$0.52$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.40$0.90$0.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.01$0.61$1.09$0.82$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.01$0.34$0.73$0.55$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.01$0.16$0.80$0.64$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.35$0.78$0.44
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.43$0.80$0.65$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.01$0.29$0.75$0.67$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.01$0.21$0.43$0.53$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.01$0.30$0.71$0.68$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.01$0.64$0.41$0.22