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Silver Creek Institute

990EZ • Fiscal year 2010 • EIN 51-0514618

Jan 01, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010 • Filed on Nov 10, 2011

Organization ProfileSILVERCREEKINSTITUTE.ORG
2955 Hwy 355616
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2010 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2010

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.62x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2010 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2010

Net Margin

7th percentile

-72%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2010 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2010

Top Officer Pay

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Source year 2010

Asset Growth

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Source year 2010

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2010

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

$184,047

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Net Assets

$170,586

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Liabilities

$13,461

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

$8,296

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Expenses

$14,251

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Net Income

-$5,955

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $184,047Liabilities 2010: $13,461Net Assets 2010: $170,5862010Assets 2011: $178,453Liabilities 2011: $12,956Net Assets 2011: $165,4972011Assets 2012: $177,474Liabilities 2012: $11,892Net Assets 2012: $165,5822012Assets 2013: $179,595Liabilities 2013: $10,759Net Assets 2013: $168,8362013

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2010

Assets$184,047
Liabilities$13,461
Net Assets$170,586
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Operations Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2010: $8,296Expenses 2010: $14,251Net Income 2010: -$5,9552010Revenue 2011: $4,913Expenses 2011: $10,002Net Income 2011: -$5,0892011Revenue 2012: $7,960Expenses 2012: $7,875Net Income 2012: $852012Revenue 2013: $30,145Expenses 2013: $26,891Net Income 2013: $3,2542013

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2010

Revenue$8,296
Expenses$14,251
Net Income-$5,955
Open 2010 Filing
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010
Signed
Nov 10, 2011
Return Version
2010v3.4
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Silver creek institute (sci), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in rural two harbors, mn, is dedicated to serving as a working model of sustainable living. Sci is intended as a resource for individuals and communities, both rural and urban, who are committed to the holistic frameworks of sustainability. New technologies, as well as time- tested techniques are featured throughout scis work showcasing and promoting the use of sustainable practices in areas of agriculture, energy, and community planning. Scis goals, created with an eye towards doing today, what will be good for future generations, are: to apply concepts of market-driven products and services as models for sustainable development. To assist with planning, development, monitoring and evaluation of sustainability-related projects. To develop educational programs, provide training, and expose individuals to sustainable living. Our history is our legacy silver creek institute was founded upon the generous

Filing and Contact Details

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EIN
51-0514618
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2010 • Form 990EZFacts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$184,047
Liabilities
$13,461
Net assets
$170,586
Revenue
$8,296
Expenses
$14,251
Net income
-$5,955
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.11$1.69$0.30$0.27$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.77$0.12$1.66$0.08$0.08$0.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.78$0.13$1.65$0.05$0.10$0.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.84$0.13$1.71$0.08$0.14$0.06