Civic Intelligence

Backyard Growers Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 47-1553021

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Apr 06, 2020

Organization ProfileBACKYARDGROWERS.ORG
3 Duncan StreetGloucester, MA 01930

(978) 281-0480

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.1%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$65,560

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

50th percentile

2.1%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-0.5%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$246,942

Up $5,121 (+2.1%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$232,587

Up $3,298 (+1.4%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$14,355

Up $1,823 (+15%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Down

$305,284

Down $1,473 (-0.5%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$301,986

Up $3,856 (+1.3%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$3,298

Down $5,329 (-62%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $90,991Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $131,944Liabilities 2016: $4,149Net Assets 2016: $127,7952016Assets 2017: $232,411Liabilities 2017: $11,749Net Assets 2017: $220,6622017Assets 2018: $241,821Liabilities 2018: $12,532Net Assets 2018: $229,2892018Assets 2019: $246,942Liabilities 2019: $14,355Net Assets 2019: $232,5872019Assets 2020: $374,602Liabilities 2020: $15,998Net Assets 2020: $358,6042020Assets 2021: $443,437Liabilities 2021: $15,966Net Assets 2021: $427,4712021Assets 2022: $411,404Liabilities 2022: $42,273Net Assets 2022: $369,1312022Assets 2023: $260,193Liabilities 2023: $17,139Net Assets 2023: $243,0542023

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$246,942
Liabilities$14,355
Net Assets$232,587
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth47th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $188,787Expenses 2015: $159,024Net Income 2015: $29,7632015Revenue 2016: $203,444Expenses 2016: $200,974Net Income 2016: $2,4702016Revenue 2017: $355,865Expenses 2017: $262,998Net Income 2017: $92,8672017Revenue 2018: $306,757Expenses 2018: $298,130Net Income 2018: $8,6272018Revenue 2019: $305,284Expenses 2019: $301,986Net Income 2019: $3,2982019Revenue 2020: $443,641Expenses 2020: $317,624Net Income 2020: $126,0172020Revenue 2021: $487,453Expenses 2021: $424,986Net Income 2021: $62,4672021Revenue 2022: $490,195Expenses 2022: $548,535Net Income 2022: -$58,3402022Revenue 2023: $198,023Expenses 2023: $324,100Net Income 2023: -$126,0772023

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$305,284
Expenses$301,986
Net Income$3,298
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Apr 6, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$307,445
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Backyard growers cultivates healthy, connected, resilient communities and fights for food sovereignty by empowering people to grow their own food. We increase equitable access to vegetable gardens and the resources people and communities need to grow their own food.

To help reshape the community's relationship with food. The organization provides resources and support to establish vegetable gardens at homes, housing communities and schools to create life long gardeners inspired by the power of growing one's own food.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$163,922$183,488▲ $19,566
Pledges and Grants Receivable$62,666$45,000▼ $17,666
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,224$10,265▲ $41
Accounts Receivable-$7,196-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,009$993▼ $4,016
Total Assets$241,821$246,942▲ $5,121
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,532$14,355▲ $1,823
Total Liabilities$12,532$14,355▲ $1,823
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$125,614$187,587▲ $61,973
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$103,675$45,000▼ $58,675
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$229,289$232,587▲ $3,298
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$241,821$246,942▲ $5,121

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$10,199$10,199
Equipment$993$5,907$6,900
Buildings$0--
Other Land Buildings$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lara LepionkaExecutive Director & FounderFT$65,560$65,560

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian Orr MdPresident
Larry OaksVice President
Betsy BrownDirector
Heidi McgrathDirector
Jen ZolaDirector
Jennifer PerryDirector
Joel FavazzaDirector
Sophie CourserDirector
Suzanne R GosselinClerk
Elizabeth RedmondTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$281,164
Program Service Revenue
$21,281
Investment Income
$80
Other Revenue
$2,759
All Other Contributions
$220,014
Change in Net Assets
$3,298

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$305,284
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,161
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$307,445
Total Revenue per Form 990
$305,284
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$225,115
Other Expenses$76,871
Total Fundraising Expense$54,952
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$93,497$16,283$28,664$138,444
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,276$7,711$13,573$65,560
Payroll Taxes$13,547$2,359$4,153$20,059
Occupancy$14,749$4,916-$19,665
Fees for Services Other$9,447--$9,447
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,955-$6,955
Other Expenses$2,093$821$1,327$4,241
Depreciation Depletion$3,261$755-$4,016
Travel$2,053$684-$2,737
Insurance$1,209$1,063$54$2,326
Information Technology$1,390$463-$1,853
All Other Expenses$1,070--$1,070
Other Employee Benefits$189$863-$1,052
Total Functional Expenses$203,202$43,832$54,952$301,986

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$304,147
Expenses per Audited Statements$301,986
Total Expenses per Form 990$301,986
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$2,161
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$4,920
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,161
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Grow Down Annual$61,455$4,920-$4,920
Total Events$61,455$4,920$2,161$2,759
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 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“A copy of form 990 was presented to the board finance committee for review prior to issuance.”

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

“Conflict of interest policy reviewed annually and disclosures, if any, are recorded”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Executive director's compensation is discussed and voted on by the officers and directors. The executive director is excluded from discussion. Wage amounts are determined based on performance and comparable compensation of other nonprofit organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990 is available for inspection upon request and also on the website of the massachusetts division of public charities”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990 is available for inspection upon request and also on the website of the massachusetts division of public charities”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backyard Growers Inc
EIN
47-1553021
Phone
9782810480
Address
3 DUNCAN STREET, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Redmond Treasurer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9782810480
Signed
2020-04-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Redmond
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
10
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
JOHNSON O'CONNOR FERON & CARUCCI LLP
Address
101 EDGEWATER DRIVE SUITE 210, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
Preparer
Giso Joseph
Phone
7819143400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 12, Line 2C

“The organization did not change its oversight process or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Income related to these purposes is exempt from federal and state income taxes under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Unrelated business income would be taxable according to applicable internal revenue code sections. However, the organization is not subject to tax on income from any unrelated business activities. The organization regularly reviews and evaluates its tax positions taken in its filed returns and recognizes the benefit from a tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained upon audit based solely on the technical merits of the tax position. The organization files federal and massachusetts tax returns. The statute of limitations for these jurisdictions is generally three years. The organization had no returns under examination as of december 31, 2019.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of direct benefits to donors 2,161.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of direct benefits to donors 2,161.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt17181
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt20
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt31327
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0959
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt20
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt3821
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt011505
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt10
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt24916
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt32093
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt012464
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt17181
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt24916
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt34241
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt04153
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02359
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt013547
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt020059
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt062666
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt045000
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0ELIZABETH REDMOND
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1110000
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2110000
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1GARDEN/MERCHANDISE SAL
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2OTHER PROGRAM INCOME
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt16671
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt23995
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt010615
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt16671
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt23995
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0251235
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt062
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0103637
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt019992
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt035468
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt08627
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0194493
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0298130
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0306757
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt03298
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt021281
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt010224
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt010265
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0286084
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0274645
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0324196
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0174200
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt016825
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01075950
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt080
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt062
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt068
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt015
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt09
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0234
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0145689
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0880685
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0195265
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0286084
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0274645
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0324196
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0174200
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt016825
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01075950
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01076184
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0993
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt05907
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt06900
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt02161
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0301986
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt010199
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt010199
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt02161
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt02161
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt02161
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0305284
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. INCOME RELATED TO THESE PURPOSES IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME WOULD BE TAXABLE ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME FROM ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY REVIEWS AND EVALUATES ITS TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN ITS FILED RETURNS AND RECOGNIZES THE BENEFIT FROM A TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON AUDIT BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE TAX POSITION. THE ORGANIZATION FILES FEDERAL AND MASSACHUSETTS TAX RETURNS. THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THESE JURISDICTIONS IS GENERALLY THREE YEARS. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO RETURNS UNDER EXAMINATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 2,161.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 2,161.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0993
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0301986
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0305284
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0307445
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0304147
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt056535
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt056535
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt02161
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0GROW DOWN ANNUAL
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt02161
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt02161
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt061455
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt061455
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt04920
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt04920
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt02759
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO ISSUANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSURES, IF ANY, ARE RECORDED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED ON BY THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EXCLUDED FROM DISCUSSION. WAGE AMOUNTS ARE DETERMINED BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION OF OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AND ALSO ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AND ALSO ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 12, LINE 2C
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0MA
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd00
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$246,942
Liabilities
$14,355
Net assets
$232,587
Revenue
$305,284
Expenses
$301,986
Net income
$3,298
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.60$0.17$2.43$1.98$3.24$1.26
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.11$0.42$3.69$4.90$5.49$0.58
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.43$0.16$4.27$4.87$4.25$0.62
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.75$0.16$3.59$4.44$3.18$1.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.47$0.14$2.33$3.05$3.02$0.03
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.42$0.13$2.29$3.07$2.98$0.09
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.32$0.12$2.21$3.56$2.63$0.93
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.04$1.28$2.03$2.01$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$1.89$1.59$0.30