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Answer Als

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-1643994

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 13, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.ANSWERALS.ORG
One Galleria Blvd No 1100Metairie, LA 70001

(800) 490-2375

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

96th percentile

76%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

38th percentile

$21,000

Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.8% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

99th percentile

311%

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

160%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,151,283

Up $871,019 (+311%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$1,151,283

Up $871,019 (+311%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,142,342

Up $703,399 (+160%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$271,323

Up $112,644 (+71%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$871,019

Up $590,755 (+211%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2015: $280,264Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $280,2642015Assets 2016: $1,151,283Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,151,2832016Assets 2017: $2,069,660Liabilities 2017: $75,284Net Assets 2017: $1,994,3762017Assets 2018: $9,195,404Liabilities 2018: $451,928Net Assets 2018: $8,743,4762018Assets 2019: $8,202,383Liabilities 2019: $434,957Net Assets 2019: $7,767,4262019Assets 2020: $8,316,048Liabilities 2020: $19,499Net Assets 2020: $8,296,5492020Assets 2021: $7,757,258Liabilities 2021: $131,415Net Assets 2021: $7,625,8432021Assets 2022: $6,354,337Liabilities 2022: $31,220Net Assets 2022: $6,323,1172022Assets 2024: $7,362,169Liabilities 2024: $464,664Net Assets 2024: $6,897,5052024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,151,283
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,151,283
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2015: $438,943Expenses 2015: $158,679Net Income 2015: $280,2642015Revenue 2016: $1,142,342Expenses 2016: $271,323Net Income 2016: $871,0192016Revenue 2017: $2,166,797Expenses 2017: $1,826,704Net Income 2017: $340,0932017Revenue 2018: $8,405,871Expenses 2018: $1,656,771Net Income 2018: $6,749,1002018Revenue 2019: $1,360,589Expenses 2019: $2,336,639Net Income 2019: -$976,0502019Revenue 2020: $2,276,502Expenses 2020: $1,747,379Net Income 2020: $529,1232020Revenue 2021: $1,800,662Expenses 2021: $2,468,582Net Income 2021: -$667,9202021Revenue 2022: -$12,049Expenses 2022: $1,225,402Net Income 2022: -$1,237,4512022Revenue 2024: $2,817,907Expenses 2024: $3,245,884Net Income 2024: -$427,9772024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,142,342
Expenses$271,323
Net Income$871,019
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,142,342
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To find solutions for people living with als now and for the future by utilizing knowledge of patients, leading researchers and technology to seek immediate solutions to improve the lives of those living with als until a treatment or cure is found; discover what causes als; develop models to understand als and screen for drug and cellular therapy; discover therapies that could substantially slow or halt the progress of als and ultimately cure the disease; provide all gathered information free for worldwide use by clinicians, scientists and pharma to rapidly advance therapeutics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$199,835$1,099,106▲ $899,271
Intangible Assets$80,429$52,042▼ $28,387
Total Assets$280,264$1,151,283▲ $871,019
Other Assets Total$0$135▲ $135
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$651,283-
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$280,264$500,000▲ $219,736
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$280,264$1,151,283▲ $871,019
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$280,264$1,151,283▲ $871,019
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay38th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Claire DurrettBoard MemberPT$21,000$21,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul VariscoDirector
Tom CapellaSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,142,342
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,142,342
Change in Net Assets
$871,019
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$136,323
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$135,000
Total Fundraising Expense$50,122
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$135,000--$135,000
Depreciation Depletion$25,548-$2,839$28,387
Travel$15,558$3,000$4,640$23,198
Fees for Services Other$7,000$7,000$8,952$22,952
Advertising$4,364-$8,861$13,225
Other Expenses$3,368$1,438$4,952$4,952
Office Expenses$821$609$411$1,841
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,500-$1,500
Information Technology-$1,006-$1,006
Total Functional Expenses$206,648$14,553$50,122$271,323
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Robert Packard Center for Als Research John Hopkins University School of MeBaltimore, MD-Assist in Als Research.$110,000
Center for Medicare AdvocacyMansfield Center, CT-Help People With Disabilities Obtain Fair Access to Medicare and Quality Health Care.$25,000
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
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

“A copy of the organization's form 990 will be provided to the organization's governing body for review prior to it being filed.”

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

“The board reviews and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents are provided to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Answer Als
EIN
47-1643994
Phone
8004902375
Address
ONE GALLERIA BLVD NO 1100, METAIRIE, LA 70001

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Varisco
Title
Director
Phone
8004902375
Signed
2017-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Varisco
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Hienz & Macaluso LLC
Address
110 VETERANS BLVD SUITE 170, METAIRIE, LA 70005
Preparer
Robert W Hienz
Phone
5048375434
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,151,283
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,151,283
Revenue
$1,142,342
Expenses
$271,323
Net income
$871,019
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.36$0.46$6.90$2.82$3.25$0.43
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.35$0.03$6.32$0.01$1.23$1.24
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.76$0.13$7.63$1.80$2.47$0.67
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.32$0.02$8.30$2.28$1.75$0.53
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.20$0.43$7.77$1.36$2.34$0.98
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.20$0.45$8.74$8.41$1.66$6.75
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.07$0.08$1.99$2.17$1.83$0.34
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.15$0.00$1.15$1.14$0.27$0.87
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.44$0.16$0.28