Civic Intelligence

Discovering Amistad Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-4702508

Jul 31, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Mar 21, 2017

Organization ProfileDISCOVERINGAMISTAD.ORG
545 Long Wharf 4th FloorNew Haven, CT 06511

(203) 975-8830

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

97th percentile

85%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$1,056,631

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$876,075

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$180,556

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

$1,026,870

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$150,795

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$876,075

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $1,056,631Liabilities 2016: $180,556Net Assets 2016: $876,0752016Assets 2017: $1,046,836Liabilities 2017: $38,342Net Assets 2017: $1,008,4942017Assets 2018: $936,636Liabilities 2018: $33,186Net Assets 2018: $903,4502018Assets 2019: $1,050,397Liabilities 2019: $80,374Net Assets 2019: $970,0232019Assets 2020: $1,046,055Liabilities 2020: $194,530Net Assets 2020: $851,5252020Assets 2021: $995,774Liabilities 2021: $159,081Net Assets 2021: $836,6932021Assets 2022: $929,483Liabilities 2022: $50,733Net Assets 2022: $878,7502022Assets 2023: $923,916Liabilities 2023: $121,182Net Assets 2023: $802,7342023Assets 2024: $1,934,942Liabilities 2024: $845,086Net Assets 2024: $1,089,8562024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,056,631
Liabilities$180,556
Net Assets$876,075
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $1,026,870Expenses 2016: $150,795Net Income 2016: $876,0752016Revenue 2017: $598,553Expenses 2017: $466,134Net Income 2017: $132,4192017Revenue 2018: $458,324Expenses 2018: $584,506Net Income 2018: -$126,1822018Revenue 2019: $729,466Expenses 2019: $662,893Net Income 2019: $66,5732019Revenue 2020: $535,483Expenses 2020: $653,981Net Income 2020: -$118,4982020Revenue 2021: $330,263Expenses 2021: $345,095Net Income 2021: -$14,8322021Revenue 2022: $784,565Expenses 2022: $734,708Net Income 2022: $49,8572022Revenue 2023: $750,135Expenses 2023: $826,151Net Income 2023: -$76,0162023Revenue 2024: $1,233,866Expenses 2024: $946,744Net Income 2024: $287,1222024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,026,870
Expenses$150,795
Net Income$876,075
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 31, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Mar 21, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,026,870
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Discovering amistad, inc. Is a nonprofit educational organization that will provide full-year programming on its tall ship, the amistad, as well as in classrooms and at historic sites of partner organizations. It will enable children and adults in connecticut and the region to discover the story of the amistad and its impact on connecticut and the nation. Importantly, the organization will provide learning opportunities for children and adults to discover the relevance of the amistad to today's world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$752,868-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$177,735-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$119,299-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$6,729-
Total Assets$0$1,056,631▲ $1,056,631
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$160,389-
Deferred Revenue-$20,167-
Total Liabilities$0$180,556▲ $180,556
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$876,075-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$876,075▲ $876,075
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$1,056,631▲ $1,056,631

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$752,868-$752,868
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Len MillerBoard Chair
Alexis SmithVice Chair
Assistant US Atty Ndidi MosesDirector
Bill AseltyneDirector
Carl ThompsonDirector
Erick Russell EsqDirector
George MintzDirector
Judge Tom BishopDirector
Justice Richard RobinsonDirector
Kai PerryDirector
Robert KingDirector
Sally WhippleDirector
Stacey CloseDirector
Stephen ArmstrongDirector
Karen KingSecretary
Dannell R LyneTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,026,870
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,500
Change in Net Assets
$876,075

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,026,870
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,026,870
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,026,870
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$81,084
Other Expenses$69,711
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$62,768$6,974-$69,742
Fees for Services Other$12,000$3,600-$15,600
Office Expenses$10,250$1,139-$11,389
Occupancy$9,667$124-$9,791
Insurance$8,759$973-$9,732
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,500-$9,500
Payroll Taxes$8,093$937-$9,030
Advertising$2,450--$2,450
Other Employee Benefits$2,115$197-$2,312
Other Expenses$765$85-$850
Travel$665$74-$739
Total Functional Expenses$127,192$23,603$0$150,795

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$150,795
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$150,795
Total Expenses per Form 990$150,795
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 is reviewed in detail by the board chair and board treasurer. After their review and prior to filing the return with the internal revenue service, a copy is provided to the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Each member of the board of directors will, on an annual basis, complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form. If a potential conflict of interest were to arise, the board member with the conflict would not take part in the discussions or decision making related to that conflict.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The executive director function of the organization is fulfilled by the board chair and other members of the board of directors. These individuals are volunteers and do not receive compensation from the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The other officers and key employee functions of the organization are fulfilled by the board chair and other members of the board of directors. These individuals are volunteers and do not receive compensation from the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All governing documents are made available upon request within a reasonable amount of time.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Discovering Amistad Inc
EIN
47-4702508
Phone
2039758830
Address
545 LONG WHARF 4TH FLOOR, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511

Signing Officer

Name
Len Miller
Title
Board Chair
Phone
2039758830
Signed
2017-03-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Len Miller
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Guilmartin Dipiro & Sokolowski LLC
Address
505 MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457-2809
Preparer
Christopher B Conley
Phone
8603475689
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Discovering amistad, inc. Is a nonprofit educational organization that will provide full-year programming on its tall ship, the amistad, as well as in classrooms and at historic sites of partner organizations. It will enable children and adults in connecticut and the region to discover the story of the amistad and its impact on connecticut and the nation. Importantly, the organization will provide learning opportunities for children and adults to discover the relevance of the amistad to today's world.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Outside contactors 12,000 0 0 professional fees 0 3,600 0”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Discovering amistad, inc. Has received exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Discovering amistad, inc. Has also been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) and qualifies for deductible contributions as provided in section 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). Management has reviewed discovering amistad, inc.'s reporting and believe they have not taken tax positions that are more likely than not to be determined to be incorrect by the internal revenue service and therefore no adjustments or disclosures are required.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DISCOVERING AMISTAD, INC. HAS RECEIVED EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. DISCOVERING AMISTAD, INC. HAS ALSO BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) AND QUALIFIES FOR DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). MANAGEMENT HAS REVIEWED DISCOVERING AMISTAD, INC.'S REPORTING AND BELIEVE THEY HAVE NOT TAKEN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE DETERMINED TO BE INCORRECT BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THEREFORE NO ADJUSTMENTS OR DISCLOSURES ARE REQUIRED.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND BOARD TREASURER. AFTER THEIR REVIEW AND PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO ARISE, THE BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT WOULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSIONS OR DECISION MAKING RELATED TO THAT CONFLICT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEE FUNCTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE FULFILLED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE VOLUNTEERS AND DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,056,631
Liabilities
$180,556
Net assets
$876,075
Revenue
$1,026,870
Expenses
$150,795
Net income
$876,075
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.85$1.09$1.23$0.95$0.29
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.12$0.80$0.75$0.83$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.05$0.88$0.78$0.73$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.16$0.84$0.33$0.35$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.19$0.85$0.54$0.65$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.08$0.97$0.73$0.66$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.94$0.03$0.90$0.46$0.58$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.04$1.01$0.60$0.47$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.18$0.88$1.03$0.15$0.88