Civic Intelligence

Urban Death Project

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-1394764

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Jan 16, 2017

Organization Profilehttp/urbandeathproject.org
202 13th Ave EastSeattle, WA 98102

(206) 551-4563

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-3.5%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$67,638

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 60.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-9.3%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-26%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$37,897

Down $3,865 (-9.3%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$26,541

Down $3,865 (-13%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$11,356

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$111,349

Down $39,995 (-26%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$115,214

Down $5,724 (-4.7%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$3,865

Down $34,271 (-113%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2015: $41,762Liabilities 2015: $11,356Net Assets 2015: $30,4062015Assets 2016: $37,897Liabilities 2016: $11,356Net Assets 2016: $26,5412016Assets 2017: $11,530Liabilities 2017: $5,477Net Assets 2017: $6,0532017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$37,897
Liabilities$11,356
Net Assets$26,541
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth19th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2015: $151,344Expenses 2015: $120,938Net Income 2015: $30,4062015Revenue 2016: $111,349Expenses 2016: $115,214Net Income 2016: -$3,8652016Revenue 2017: $116,504Expenses 2017: $136,992Net Income 2017: -$20,4882017Revenue 2018: $8,323Expenses 2018: $14,376Net Income 2018: -$6,0532018

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$111,349
Expenses$115,214
Net Income-$3,865
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Jan 16, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$111,349
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create a meaningful, equitable, and ecological alternative for the care of the deceased

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Collaborated with Washington State University's Soil Science department to run an experiment to determine what happens to the mercury in amalgam fillings when they are composted. Completed Life Cycle Assessment comparing the pollution, waste, and health impacts of recomposition, burial, and cremation. Completed design of core prototype. Developed renderings of prototype design in partnership with the architecture firm Olson Kundig. Created social media campaign using Facebook and Twitter. Received abundant positive media attention; more than 300 unique print/podcasts/radio spots. Began legal Srategy for 19 U.S. States (in partnership with Wake Forest School of Law), with a focus on Washington State. Filed U.S. Patent No. 62/133,894;"System and Method for the Disposition of the dead."$63,199-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Katrina SpadeExecutive DirectorFT$67,638-$67,638
Nora MenkinPresident-$0--
Brian GixVice President-$0--
Kate StephensonTreasurer-$0--
Devon KnowlesSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Urban Death Project
EIN
47-1394764
Phone
2065514563
Address
202 13TH AVE EAST, SEATTLE, WA 98102

Signing Officer

Name
Katrina Spade
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2017-01-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Dave Bembridge CPA PS
Address
340 15th Ave East Ste 303, Seattle, WA 98112
Preparer
David G Bembridge CPA
Phone
2063237103
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $557”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $4737”

Other Expenses.1

“Events $3848”

Other Expenses.2

“Outreach $3213”

Other Expenses.3

“Software/Technology $2076”

Other Expenses.4

“Phones $1967”

Other Expenses.6

“Taxes & Licenses $567”

Other Expenses.7

“Donation Processing Fees $438”

Other Expenses.8

“Hospitality $387”

Other Expenses.9

“Materials $311”

Other Expenses.10

“Donation $178”

Total Liabilities.1

“Loan - Beginning $11356 Loan - Ending $11356”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$37,897
Liabilities
$11,356
Net assets
$26,541
Revenue
$111,349
Expenses
$115,214
Net income
-$3,865
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.14$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.05$0.06$1.17$1.37$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.11$0.27$1.11$1.15$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.11$0.30$1.51$1.21$0.30