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New Sound Literacy & Technology Centers Inc

EIN 47-2250926 • 501(c)3 • Harrisburg, PA

Revoked990-N Coverage

Profile

Create an environment that stops illiteracy for children 4-14. We are committed to helping childrens reading skills increase and put joy back into learning and reading. We want to create an environment for students to realize and fulfill their potential as accomplished readers.

Revocation date: May 15, 2022

120 South 27th StreetHarrisburg, PA 17103-1904

www.newsoundltc.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

65th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$2,000

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$1,170

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,170

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

$10,557

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$9,387

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,170

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5K$1.0K$500$0Assets 2015: $1,170Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,1702015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,170
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,170
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Revenue 2015: $10,557Expenses 2015: $9,387Net Income 2015: $1,1702015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$10,557
Expenses$9,387
Net Income$1,170
Open 2015 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,170
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,170
Revenue
$10,557
Expenses
$9,387
Net income
$1,170
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.00$1.17$10.6$9.39$1.17
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jun 28, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$10,557
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Create an environment that stops illiteracy for children 4-14. We are committed to helping childrens reading skills increase and put joy back into learning and reading. We want to create an environment for students to realize and fulfill their potential as accomplished readers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$1,170-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$1,170-
Total Assets$0$1,170▲ $1,170
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$1,170▲ $1,170
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$1,170▲ $1,170
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Roma BenjaminPresidentPT$2,000$2,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shileste MorrisVice President
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,557
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$1,170
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$9,387
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$5,150--$5,150
Travel$1,009--$1,009
Office Expenses$552$373-$925
Information Technology-$128-$128
Occupancy-$98-$98
Other Expenses$58--$58
Advertising-$33-$33
Total Functional Expenses$8,755$632$0$9,387
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
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“No review has been or will be conducted.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents Available Upon Request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
New Sound Literacy & Technology Ctr
EIN
47-2250926
Address
120 South 27th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1904

Signing Officer

Name
Roma Benjamin
Title
President
Signed
2016-06-28
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Roma Benjamin
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Robert B Miller CPA LLC
Address
815 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lemoyne, PA 17043-1531
Preparer
Robert B Miller
Phone
7177377617
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“These were expenses paid to staff who were assisting in the operation of the non-profit organization.”

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