Civic Intelligence

Answer Als

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-1643994

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 31, 2018

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

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

74th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$33,000

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

94th percentile

80%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

90%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,069,660

Up $918,377 (+80%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,994,376

Up $843,093 (+73%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$75,284

Up $75,284 from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,166,797

Up $1,024,455 (+90%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,826,704

Up $1,555,381 (+573%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$340,093

Down $530,926 (-61%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th 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

2017

Assets$2,069,660
Liabilities$75,284
Net Assets$1,994,376
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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

2017

Revenue$2,166,797
Expenses$1,826,704
Net Income$340,093
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 31, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$2,496,254
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$1,099,106$1,766,830▲ $667,724
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$250,000-
Intangible Assets$52,042$48,827▼ $3,215
Accounts Receivable-$1,707-
Total Assets$1,151,283$2,069,660▲ $918,377
Other Assets Total$135$2,296▲ $2,161
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$75,284-
Total Liabilities$0$75,284▲ $75,284
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$651,283$1,744,376▲ $1,093,093
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$500,000$250,000▼ $250,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,151,283$1,994,376▲ $843,093
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,151,283$2,069,660▲ $918,377
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Clare DurrettBoard MemberPT$33,000$33,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beverly GouletBoard Member
Gianugo RabellinoBoard Member
Jay QuinlanBoard Member
Michelle FarrBoard Member
Patrick QuinnBoard Member
Steve FinkbeinerBoard Member
Steve GleasonBoard Member
Paul VariscoDirector
Thomas CapellaSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,627,678
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$539,119
All Other Contributions
$1,627,678
Change in Net Assets
$340,093
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,500,750
Other Expenses$325,954
Total Fundraising Expense$208,888
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,500,750--$1,500,750
Fees for Services Other$33,000$824$156,904$190,728
Depreciation Depletion$28,133-$3,126$31,259
Travel$6,990$175$6,792$13,957
Office Expenses$2,078$6,944$2,078$11,100
Other Expenses$9,488-$9,847$9,488
Advertising$3,503-$4,695$8,198
Information Technology$4,637--$4,637
All Other Expenses$29$1,085$2,131$3,245
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,546-$2,546
Conferences and Meetings$1,076--$1,076
Total Functional Expenses$1,606,242$11,574$208,888$1,826,704
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Robert Packard Center for Als Research John Hopkins University School of MeBaltimore, MD-Help People With Disabilities Obtain Fair Access to Medicare and Quality Health Care.$1,500,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$868,576
Fundraising Direct Expenses$329,457
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Tournament$868,576$868,576$51,841$816,735
Total Events$868,576$868,576$329,457$539,119
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
2018-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Varisco
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Hienz & Macaluso LLC
Address
110 VETERANS BLVD SUITE 170, METAIRIE, LA 70005
Preparer
Robert W Hienz
Phone
5048375434
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 33000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 156354. Total expenses 189354. Temporary help: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 824. Fundraising expenses 550. Total expenses 1374.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,069,660
Liabilities
$75,284
Net assets
$1,994,376
Revenue
$2,166,797
Expenses
$1,826,704
Net income
$340,093
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.08$1.99$2.17$1.83$0.34
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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