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Luminus Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-1397480

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on May 05, 2016

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5999 Harpers Farm Road No E-200Columbia, MD 21044

(410) 992-1923

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.30x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-9.0%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$98,214

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$167,498

Down $76,149 (-31%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$117,467

Down $83,016 (-41%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$50,031

Up $6,867 (+16%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$925,575

Up $143,682 (+18%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,008,591

Up $244,993 (+32%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$83,016

Down $101,311 (-554%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2011: $268,852Liabilities 2011: $33,009Net Assets 2011: $235,8432011Assets 2012: $240,806Liabilities 2012: $37,144Net Assets 2012: $203,6622012Assets 2013: $217,716Liabilities 2013: $35,528Net Assets 2013: $182,1882013Assets 2014: $243,647Liabilities 2014: $43,164Net Assets 2014: $200,4832014Assets 2015: $167,498Liabilities 2015: $50,031Net Assets 2015: $117,4672015Assets 2016: $141,397Liabilities 2016: $65,719Net Assets 2016: $75,6782016Assets 2017: $108,210Liabilities 2017: $76,700Net Assets 2017: $31,5102017Assets 2018: $80,832Liabilities 2018: $89,066Net Assets 2018: -$8,2342018Assets 2019: $34,679Liabilities 2019: $111,096Net Assets 2019: -$76,4172019Assets 2020: $259,405Liabilities 2020: $196,344Net Assets 2020: $63,0612020Assets 2021: $405,115Liabilities 2021: $107,380Net Assets 2021: $297,7352021Assets 2022: $479,035Liabilities 2022: $119,311Net Assets 2022: $359,7242022Assets 2023: $306,652Liabilities 2023: $144,721Net Assets 2023: $161,9312023Assets 2024: $500,153Liabilities 2024: $218,848Net Assets 2024: $281,3052024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$167,498
Liabilities$50,031
Net Assets$117,467
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $552,882Expenses 2011: $553,774Net Income 2011: -$8922011Revenue 2012: $549,184Expenses 2012: $581,365Net Income 2012: -$32,1812012Revenue 2013: $544,556Expenses 2013: $566,030Net Income 2013: -$21,4742013Revenue 2014: $781,893Expenses 2014: $763,598Net Income 2014: $18,2952014Revenue 2015: $925,575Expenses 2015: $1,008,591Net Income 2015: -$83,0162015Revenue 2016: $952,979Expenses 2016: $994,768Net Income 2016: -$41,7892016Revenue 2017: $1,004,562Expenses 2017: $1,048,730Net Income 2017: -$44,1682017Revenue 2018: $1,018,911Expenses 2018: $1,058,655Net Income 2018: -$39,7442018Revenue 2019: $921,263Expenses 2019: $989,446Net Income 2019: -$68,1832019Revenue 2020: $1,044,107Expenses 2020: $904,629Net Income 2020: $139,4782020Revenue 2021: $2,471,635Expenses 2021: $2,236,961Net Income 2021: $234,6742021Revenue 2022: $3,074,644Expenses 2022: $3,012,655Net Income 2022: $61,9892022Revenue 2023: $2,397,878Expenses 2023: $2,595,671Net Income 2023: -$197,7932023Revenue 2024: $1,461,824Expenses 2024: $1,273,183Net Income 2024: $188,6412024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$925,575
Expenses$1,008,591
Net Income-$83,016
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
May 5, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$939,331
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Firn helps ensure equal access to community resources and opportunities for all foreign-born individuals.

Firn offers assistance to foreign-born individuals and families settling in howard county, md, and the surrounding area to help ensure equal access to community resources and opportunites.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,992$54,238▼ $9,754
Accounts Receivable$34,508$38,867▲ $4,359
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,646$37,123▲ $32,477
Pledges and Grants Receivable$109,336$17,398▼ $91,938
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$26,014$14,072▼ $11,942
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,985$3,634▲ $649
Total Assets$243,647$167,498▼ $76,149
Other Assets Total$2,166$2,166→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$43,164$50,031▲ $6,867
Total Liabilities$43,164$50,031▲ $6,867
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$101,000$150,000▲ $49,000
Unrestricted Net Assets$99,483$-32,533▼ $132,016
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$200,483$117,467▼ $83,016
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$243,647$167,498▼ $76,149

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$24,519$81,733$106,252
Leasehold Improvements$12,604$7,417$20,021
Equipment$0$13,960$13,960
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Hector GarciaExecutive DirectorFT$78,788$19,426$98,214

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jill Marie BusseyPresident
Anthony J ColonVice President (since 1/30/15)
Mary BartonVice President (until 1/30/15)
Loan NguyenBoard Member
Ouattara DauodaBoard Member
Laura HookSecretary
Fransisco RamirezTreasurer (until 7/30/14)
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$696,105
Program Service Revenue
$242,195
Investment Income
$21
Other Revenue
$-12,746
All Other Contributions
$69,404
Change in Net Assets
$-83,016

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$925,575
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$13,756
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$939,331
Total Revenue per Form 990
$925,575
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$599,281
Other Expenses$409,310
Total Fundraising Expense$12,464
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$330,393$52,105$3,474$385,972
Fees for Services Other$151,083$25,216$200$176,499
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$84,071$13,259$884$98,214
Occupancy$68,809$10,851$723$80,383
Other Employee Benefits$54,249$8,556$570$63,375
Office Expenses$39,126$7,734$411$47,271
Payroll Taxes$37,650$5,937$396$43,983
Conferences and Meetings-$7,872$5,695$13,567
Pension Plan Contributions$6,623$1,044$70$7,737
Depreciation Depletion$5,403$909-$6,312
Travel$4,194$705-$4,899
Insurance$3,345$528$35$3,908
Other Expenses$69,740$658$6$664
Total Functional Expenses$854,686$141,441$12,464$1,008,591

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,022,348
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,008,592
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,008,592
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$13,756
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$13,756
Fundraising Gross Income$1,010
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
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 11

“The organization's executive committee and audit committee review the form 990, it is then distributed to the entire board of directors before it is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by requiring annual updates from all key personnel and board members. The president follows up to make sure all have signed and complied.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors determines the executive director's compensation by the organization's performance. All deliberations regarding the executive director's compensation is documented in writing at the time decision. The last compensation review for the executive director was in 2014.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements, and policies available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Firn Inc
EIN
52-1397480
Phone
4109921923
Address
5999 HARPERS FARM ROAD NO E-200, COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Signing Officer

Name
Hector Garcia
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4109921923
Signed
2016-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Hector Garcia
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
10
Volunteers
55

Preparer

Firm
Ribis Jones & Maresca Pa
Address
10500 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY SUITE, 770, COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Preparer
David a Jones
Phone
4108840220
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 132,098. Management and general expenses 22,222. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 154,320. Temporary help: program service expenses 18,985. Management and general expenses 2,994. Fundraising expenses 200. Total expenses 22,179.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization has not changed either its audit oversight process or the independent accountant selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Firn believes, it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements or that would have any effect on its tax-exempt status. There are no unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities that need to be recorded.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“SPECIAL EVENTS 13,756.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“SPECIAL EVENTS 13,756.”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt06
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06067
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt1658
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt069740
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt069740
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt16067
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2664
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt03474
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt052105
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0330393
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0385972
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0396
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05937
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt037650
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt043983
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt070
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01044
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06623
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt07737
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0109336
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt017398
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt02985
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt03634
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0HECTOR GARCIA
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PROGRAM SERVICE FEES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0242195
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0242195
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EDUCATION AND TRAINING - FIRN PLACES A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR IMMIGRANTS. ONE MAJOR COMPONENT IS MOBILIZING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN ENGLISH. THE SECOND COMPONENT IS HELPING IMMIGRANTS TRANSITION INTO THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING JOB REFERRALS. A GRANT FROM THE HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS THIS EFFORT.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0230864
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS - FIRN IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MARYLAND THAT PROVIDES INTERPRETER SERVICES THROUGH ITS LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM. SPECIALIZING IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 70 INTERPRETERS WHO SPEAK 50 LANGUAGES. APPROXIMATELY 40 OF THESE INTERPRETERS ARE ALSO TRAINED AND CERTIFIED IN MEDICAL SERVICES.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0184324
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt0132584
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0591047
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0171
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0312282
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0504
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0190171
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt018295
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0451316
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0763598
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0781893
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-83016
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0109611
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt026014
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt014072
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0683359
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0591047
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0374092
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0335885
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0342441
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt02326824
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt021
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0171
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0330
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0512
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0642
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt01676
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0823293
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.93520
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.91930
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt02177539
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0149285
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0683359
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0591047
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0374092
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0335885
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0342441
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt02326824
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt02328500
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt013960
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt013960
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt013756
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01008592
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt012604
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt07417
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt020021
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt013756
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt024519
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt081733
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0106252
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt013756
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt013756
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0925575
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FIRN BELIEVES, IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT WOULD HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENTS 13,756.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SPECIAL EVENTS 13,756.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt037123
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01008592
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0925575
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0939331
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01022348
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990, IT IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING ANNUAL UPDATES FROM ALL KEY PERSONNEL AND BOARD MEMBERS. THE PRESIDENT FOLLOWS UP TO MAKE SURE ALL HAVE SIGNED AND COMPLIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PERFORMANCE. ALL DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED IN WRITING AT THE TIME DECISION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS IN 2014.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND POLICIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 132,098. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,222. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 154,320. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,985. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,994. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 200. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,179.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0MD
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0101000
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0150000
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0243647
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0167498
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0243647
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0167498
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0696105
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt010
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt012464
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0141441
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0854686
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01008591
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt043164
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt050031
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt043164
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt050031
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0200483
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0117467
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt019426
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0854686
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt0242195
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt078788
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0-12725
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0242195

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

Open filing
Assets
$167,498
Liabilities
$50,031
Net assets
$117,467
Revenue
$925,575
Expenses
$1,008,591
Net income
-$83,016
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.50$0.22$0.28$1.46$1.27$0.19
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.14$0.16$2.40$2.60$0.20
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.12$0.36$3.07$3.01$0.06
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.11$0.30$2.47$2.24$0.23
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.20$0.06$1.04$0.90$0.14
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.03$0.11$0.08$0.92$0.99$0.07
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.09$0.01$1.02$1.06$0.04
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.11$0.08$0.03$1.00$1.05$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.07$0.08$0.95$0.99$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.05$0.12$0.93$1.01$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.04$0.20$0.78$0.76$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.04$0.18$0.54$0.57$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.04$0.20$0.55$0.58$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.03$0.24$0.55$0.55$0.00