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Silver Creek Institute

990EZ • Fiscal year 2011 • EIN 51-0514618

Jan 01, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011 • Filed on Sep 29, 2012

Organization ProfileSILVERCREEKINSTITUTE.ORG
2995 Hwy 355616
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2011 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2011

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

2.64x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2011 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2011

Net Margin

5th percentile

-104%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2011 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2011

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2011

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-3.0%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2011 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2010 to 2011

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2011 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2010 to 2011

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$178,453

Down $5,594 (-3.0%) from 2010

Net Assets

Down

$165,497

Down $5,089 (-3.0%) from 2010

Liabilities

Down

$12,956

Down $505 (-3.8%) from 2010

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue98th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$4,913

Down $3,383 (-41%) from 2010

Expenses

Down

$10,002

Down $4,249 (-30%) from 2010

Net Income

Up

-$5,089

Up $866 (+15%) from 2010

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$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

Highlighted filing

2011

Assets$178,453
Liabilities$12,956
Net Assets$165,497
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2011

Revenue$4,913
Expenses$10,002
Net Income-$5,089
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
Signed
Sep 29, 2012
Return Version
2011v1.2
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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2011 • Form 990EZFacts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$178,453
Liabilities
$12,956
Net assets
$165,497
Revenue
$4,913
Expenses
$10,002
Net income
-$5,089
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