Civic Intelligence

Acus Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-5014824

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

Organization Profileacusfoundation.org
2520 Milvia Street No 204Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 841-3250

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

95th percentile

63%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

52nd percentile

$67,448

Higher top officer pay than 52% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.7% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

99th percentile

324%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

162%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets22nd percentile

Assets

Up

$2,097,592

Up $1,602,552 (+324%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$2,086,498

Up $1,593,739 (+323%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$11,094

Up $8,813 (+386%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,537,394

Up $1,567,313 (+162%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$942,605

Up $333,115 (+55%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$1,594,789

Up $1,234,198 (+342%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2014: $132,168Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $132,1682014Assets 2015: $495,040Liabilities 2015: $2,281Net Assets 2015: $492,7592015Assets 2016: $2,097,592Liabilities 2016: $11,094Net Assets 2016: $2,086,4982016Assets 2017: $2,632,053Liabilities 2017: $26,920Net Assets 2017: $2,605,1332017Assets 2018: $1,891,870Liabilities 2018: $19,073Net Assets 2018: $1,872,7972018Assets 2019: $2,064,125Liabilities 2019: $12,521Net Assets 2019: $2,051,6042019Assets 2020: $2,072,902Liabilities 2020: $5,659Net Assets 2020: $2,067,2432020Assets 2021: $1,627,078Liabilities 2021: $15,818Net Assets 2021: $1,611,2602021Assets 2022: $1,618,189Liabilities 2022: $13,448Net Assets 2022: $1,604,7412022Assets 2023: $1,265,075Liabilities 2023: $8,233Net Assets 2023: $1,256,8422023Assets 2024: $773,248Liabilities 2024: $9,558Net Assets 2024: $763,6902024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,097,592
Liabilities$11,094
Net Assets$2,086,498
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $198,100Expenses 2014: $65,932Net Income 2014: $132,1682014Revenue 2015: $970,081Expenses 2015: $609,490Net Income 2015: $360,5912015Revenue 2016: $2,537,394Expenses 2016: $942,605Net Income 2016: $1,594,7892016Revenue 2017: $1,388,706Expenses 2017: $870,071Net Income 2017: $518,6352017Revenue 2018: $65,267Expenses 2018: $812,095Net Income 2018: -$746,8282018Revenue 2019: $1,079,501Expenses 2019: $901,701Net Income 2019: $177,8002019Revenue 2020: $663,661Expenses 2020: $648,480Net Income 2020: $15,1812020Revenue 2021: $174,911Expenses 2021: $630,894Net Income 2021: -$455,9832021Revenue 2022: $836,654Expenses 2022: $843,173Net Income 2022: -$6,5192022Revenue 2023: $199,069Expenses 2023: $546,968Net Income 2023: -$347,8992023Revenue 2024: $52,628Expenses 2024: $545,780Net Income 2024: -$493,1522024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$2,537,394
Expenses$942,605
Net Income$1,594,789
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,537,394
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization trains military health care providers in medical acupuncture that addresses military-unique conditions and conducts scientific research as to acupunctures impact on active-duty and veteran patients and physicians.

Educate military physicians in medical acupuncture and help its integration into military medicine.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$489,498$1,972,141▲ $1,482,643
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$103,111-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$15,329-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,901$4,552▲ $1,651
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,641$2,459▼ $182
Total Assets$495,040$2,097,592▲ $1,602,552
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,281$11,094▲ $8,813
Total Liabilities$2,281$11,094▲ $8,813
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$492,759$2,086,498▲ $1,593,739
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$492,759$2,086,498▲ $1,593,739
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$495,040$2,097,592▲ $1,602,552

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,459$1,474$3,933
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay52nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Stephanie M HomExecutive Director (start 6/1/16)FT$63,462$3,986$67,448
Dr Bradley EricksonExecutive Director (thru 5/31/16)PT$23,400-$23,400

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joseph M Helms MDPresident
Daniel J HillmerVice President
Steven E LeiningerSecretary
Bill MaimoneTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,903,828
Program Service Revenue
$633,565
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,903,828
Change in Net Assets
$1,594,789

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$40,028Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$2,437Cost
Total Noncash Contributions2$42,465-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,537,394
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$183,969
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,721,363
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,537,394
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$826,714
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$115,891
Total Fundraising Expense$80,948
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$512,046$473$42,231$554,750
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$5,000$61,092$20,770$86,862
Travel$29,737$606$11,754$42,097
Other Salaries and Wages$18,300--$18,300
Fees for Services Management-$15,971-$15,971
Occupancy$11,131$386$257$11,774
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,505-$9,505
Payroll Taxes$1,922$3,108$1,713$6,743
Information Technology$4,938$988$658$6,584
Office Expenses$4,469$876$584$5,929
Insurance$2,468$181$121$2,770
Other Employee Benefits$208$1,533$858$2,599
Pension Plan Contributions$111$818$458$1,387
Depreciation Depletion$984$98$65$1,147
Other Expenses$85$145$11$241
Advertising$200--$200
Total Functional Expenses$764,197$97,460$80,948$942,605

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,126,574
Expenses per Audited Statements$942,605
Total Expenses per Form 990$942,605
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$183,969
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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 B, line 11B

“The board of directors reviewed and approved the Form 990 prior to filing.”

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

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers signs an annual statement affirming that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, have read and understood the policy, and that they will comply with the policy, including disclosure of potential conflicts as they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Acus Foundation
EIN
46-5014824
Phone
5108413250
Address
2520 Milvia Street No 204, Berkeley, CA 94704

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph M Helms MD
Title
President
Phone
5108413250
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph M Helms MD
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Armanino LLP
Address
12657 Alcosta Blvd Ste 500, San Ramon, CA 94583-4600
Preparer
Katy Brown
Phone
9257902600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Teaching Honoraria: Program service expenses 331,175. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 331,175. Research & other contracts: Program service expenses 168,637. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 41,974. Total expenses 210,611. Payroll Service Fees: Program service expenses 299. Management and general expenses 473. Fundraising expenses 257. Total expenses 1,029. Video Editing: Program service expenses 11,935. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,935.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Acus foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and state income taxes under the related California code sections. Acus Foundation believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Acus Foundation sponsored military health care professionals who were ineligible for the Acus Flagship Program to take medical acupuncture training through the Helms Medical Institute (HMI). In 2016, we sponsored 46 military students from Army, Navy, and the VA. Acus-funded students enrolled in a civilian "Medical Acupuncture for Physicians" course. It presented the foundation of acupuncture science and theory, channel and point location, needling techniques, approaches to diagnosis and therapy, and patient management.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Acus offers an Advanced Acupuncture Skills Training Program (also called "Acus Military Refresher") on an annual basis. Military physicians who completed their acupuncture training at Nellis AFB, with HMI, or the courses our staff staged at Army, Navy, and Special Ops clinics between 2007-2013 can enroll. The course tunes up fundamental clinical skills, covers specialized acupuncture protocols to treat military-unique conditions, and introduces newly developed techniques based on the latest clinical research in acupuncture. In 2016, we trained 40 students in this advanced skills course.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Acus began a clinical research program in 2016 with a yearlong utilization study designed to measure the clinical impact and social perceptions of acupuncture treatment among the patients and physicians of the Family Medicine Residency (FMR) Clinic at Nellis AFB. Principal investigators specializing in health communication were enlisted from two Research 1 universities and the Nellis FMR. Results of the Acus-funded study demonstrate social perceptions of acupuncture to be overwhelmingly positive. Clinical impacts include prescription reductions (e.g., opioids, sleep aids, antidepressants), which also double as metrics that track the success of the Acus Flagship Training Program. In addition to research Acus organized and delivered two auricular acupuncture seminars, respectively at the Phoenix VA in March 2016 students and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego in April 2016. This seminar teaches ear acupuncture techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and general medical and psychological conditions. Acus also organized an annual preceptor retreat for advanced pedagogical training in which Acus instructors assess and compare treatment protocols and results.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Acus foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and state income taxes under the related California code sections. Acus Foundation believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The board of directors reviewed and approved the Form 990 prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers signs an annual statement affirming that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, have read and understood the policy, and that they will comply with the policy, including disclosure of potential conflicts as they arise.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Teaching Honoraria: Program service expenses 331,175. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 331,175. Research & other contracts: Program service expenses 168,637. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 41,974. Total expenses 210,611. Payroll Service Fees: Program service expenses 299. Management and general expenses 473. Fundraising expenses 257. Total expenses 1,029. Video Editing: Program service expenses 11,935. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,935.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,097,592
Liabilities
$11,094
Net assets
$2,086,498
Revenue
$2,537,394
Expenses
$942,605
Net income
$1,594,789
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.01$0.76$0.05$0.55$0.49
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.27$0.01$1.26$0.20$0.55$0.35
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.62$0.01$1.60$0.84$0.84$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.63$0.02$1.61$0.17$0.63$0.46
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.07$0.01$2.07$0.66$0.65$0.02
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.06$0.01$2.05$1.08$0.90$0.18
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.89$0.02$1.87$0.07$0.81$0.75
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.63$0.03$2.61$1.39$0.87$0.52
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.01$2.09$2.54$0.94$1.59
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.49$0.97$0.61$0.36
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.20$0.07$0.13