Civic Intelligence

Democracy Builders Fund Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-4897222

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 15, 2018

2130 adam clayton powell jr blvdnew york, NY 10027

(347) 931-8120

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

88th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$139,294

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

77th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1221%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$405,873

Up $64,768 (+19%) from 2016

Net Assets

$349,201

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$56,672

Up $56,672 from 2016

Revenue

Up

$608,347

Up $562,293 (+1221%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$371,251

Up $370,211 (+35597%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$237,096

Up $192,082 (+427%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MAssets 2014: $250,243Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $250,2432014Assets 2015: $296,091Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $341,105Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $405,873Liabilities 2017: $56,672Net Assets 2017: $349,2012017Assets 2018: $544,159Liabilities 2018: $121,749Net Assets 2018: $422,4102018Assets 2019: $978,731Liabilities 2019: $108,934Net Assets 2019: $869,7972019Assets 2020: $2,364,186Liabilities 2020: $2,232,133Net Assets 2020: $132,0532020Assets 2021: $384Liabilities 2021: $2,107,261Net Assets 2021: -$2,106,8772021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$405,873
Liabilities$56,672
Net Assets$349,201

Operations Trend

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2014: $250,243Expenses 2014: $0Net Income 2014: $250,2432014Revenue 2015: $49,865Expenses 2015: $4,017Net Income 2015: $45,8482015Revenue 2016: $46,054Expenses 2016: $1,040Net Income 2016: $45,0142016Revenue 2017: $608,347Expenses 2017: $371,251Net Income 2017: $237,0962017Revenue 2018: $568,314Expenses 2018: $453,087Net Income 2018: $115,2272018Revenue 2019: $835,302Expenses 2019: $387,915Net Income 2019: $447,3872019Revenue 2020: $1,109,565Expenses 2020: $1,847,309Net Income 2020: -$737,7442020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $2,238,930Net Income 2021: -$2,238,9302021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$608,347
Expenses$371,251
Net Income$237,096
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 15, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$608,347
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Democracy builders fund, inc is shuttered and plans to dissolve.

The purpose of Democracy Builders Fund, Inc. is to increase (i) access to parent choice in public schools through active grassroots engagement and (ii) the rate at which students from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds obtain college degrees.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$234,546-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$111,648$42,000▼ $69,648
Loans From Officers Directors-$40,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$9,266-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,218-
Accounts Receivable$457$457→ $0
Total Assets$112,105$405,873▲ $293,768
Other Assets Total$0$112,386▲ $112,386
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$16,672-
Total Liabilities$0$56,672▲ $56,672
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$112,105$349,201▲ $237,096
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$112,105$349,201▲ $237,096
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$112,105$405,873▲ $293,768

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$112,386--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
princess lylesTreasurer/Executive DirectorFT$139,294$139,294

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
seth andrewboard chairman
Leslie Talbottrustee
Marcy CummingsTrustee
Tyson Pratchertrustee
Stacy BirdsellSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$52,990
Program Service Revenue
$346,550
Investment Income
$3
Other Revenue
$208,804
All Other Contributions
$52,990
Change in Net Assets
$237,096
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$204,278
Other Expenses$166,973
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$93,761$10,418-$104,179
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$63,764$7,085-$70,849
Fees for Services Accounting-$43,348-$43,348
Occupancy$32,545$3,616-$36,161
Travel$21,750$2,417-$24,167
Payroll Taxes$17,506$1,945-$19,451
Other Employee Benefits$8,819$980-$9,799
Office Expenses$8,301$925-$9,226
Fees for Services Legal-$8,646-$8,646
Insurance$6,726$747-$7,473
Information Technology$4,722$525-$5,247
Other Expenses$4,553$506-$5,059
Advertising$662--$662
Total Functional Expenses$287,395$83,856$0$371,251
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
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$40,000-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

The board acted as a whole and no committees were appointed during the tax year.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

Democracy Builders Fund, Inc. has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate: When the Form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by management and is ready to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service, it is electronically sent to the board members of the organization for any comments. Any comments are then provided to the outside accountants. Each issue is documented and addressed until the return is finalized and approved for filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO all officers and board members. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE board. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE board meeting WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD members SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE governing board. EACH officer and board member SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING HE/SHE HAS READ, UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The Organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 2130 adam clayton powell jr. blvd., New York, Ny 10027, or by calling the organization directly at (347)931-8120.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy Builders Fund Inc
EIN
46-4897222
Phone
3479318120
Address
2130 adam clayton powell jr blvd, new york, NY 10027

Signing Officer

Name
seth andrew
Title
chairman
Phone
3479318120
Signed
2018-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
seth andrew
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
PKF O'Connor Davies LLP
Address
665 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Preparer
Garrett M Higgins
Phone
2122862600
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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0(A) Name of person: Seth Andrew(B) Relationship with organization: board chairman(C) Purpose of loan: operating support(d) Loan to or from organization? = To(e) Original principal amount $40,000. (F) balance due $40,000.(g) loan in default? = No(h) approved by board or committee? = yes(i) written agreement? = no
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The board acted as a whole and no committees were appointed during the tax year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Democracy Builders Fund, Inc. has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate: When the Form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by management and is ready to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service, it is electronically sent to the board members of the organization for any comments. Any comments are then provided to the outside accountants. Each issue is documented and addressed until the return is finalized and approved for filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO all officers and board members. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE board. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE board meeting WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD members SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE governing board. EACH officer and board member SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING HE/SHE HAS READ, UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization makes its form 990 available for public inspection as required under section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation and by-laws are also available upon written request at 2130 adam clayton powell jr. blvd., New York, Ny 10027, or by calling the organization directly at (347)931-8120.
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