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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-1591162

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization Profilewww.firstcandle.org

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49 Locust AvenueNew Canaan, CT 06840

(203) 966-1300

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.71x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

10th percentile

-29%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$86,976

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-53%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

9.2%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$73,530

Down $82,412 (-53%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$21,527

Down $131,509 (-86%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$52,003

Up $49,097 (+1690%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Up

$609,177

Up $51,114 (+9.2%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$785,303

Up $36,559 (+4.9%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

-$176,126

Up $14,555 (+7.6%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2011: $2,064,801Liabilities 2011: $356,446Net Assets 2011: $1,708,3552011Assets 2012: $958,373Liabilities 2012: $237,998Net Assets 2012: $720,3752012Assets 2013: $743,292Liabilities 2013: $18,986Net Assets 2013: $724,3062013Assets 2014: $405,411Liabilities 2014: $24,828Net Assets 2014: $380,5832014Assets 2015: $388,070Liabilities 2015: $44,353Net Assets 2015: $343,7172015Assets 2016: $155,942Liabilities 2016: $2,906Net Assets 2016: $153,0362016Assets 2017: $73,530Liabilities 2017: $52,003Net Assets 2017: $21,5272017Assets 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $92,094Liabilities 2019: $70,264Net Assets 2019: $21,8302019Assets 2020: $155,334Liabilities 2020: $141,161Net Assets 2020: $14,1732020Assets 2021: $229,712Liabilities 2021: $180,965Net Assets 2021: $48,7472021Assets 2022: $62,109Liabilities 2022: $289,149Net Assets 2022: -$227,0402022Assets 2023: $88,405Liabilities 2023: $372,242Net Assets 2023: -$283,8372023Assets 2024: $221,510Liabilities 2024: $291,940Net Assets 2024: -$70,4302024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$73,530
Liabilities$52,003
Net Assets$21,527
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $2,712,7722011Expenses 2012: $2,071,6762012Expenses 2013: $1,260,3772013Revenue 2014: $806,075Expenses 2014: $1,095,968Net Income 2014: -$289,8932014Revenue 2015: $828,387Expenses 2015: $865,253Net Income 2015: -$36,8662015Revenue 2016: $558,063Expenses 2016: $748,744Net Income 2016: -$190,6812016Revenue 2017: $609,177Expenses 2017: $785,303Net Income 2017: -$176,1262017Revenue 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $437,544Expenses 2019: $434,829Net Income 2019: $2,7152019Revenue 2020: $421,530Expenses 2020: $429,187Net Income 2020: -$7,6572020Revenue 2021: $601,796Expenses 2021: $567,222Net Income 2021: $34,5742021Revenue 2022: $504,218Expenses 2022: $780,005Net Income 2022: -$275,7872022Revenue 2023: $897,968Expenses 2023: $954,765Net Income 2023: -$56,7972023Revenue 2024: $853,423Expenses 2024: $778,393Net Income 2024: $75,0302024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$609,177
Expenses$785,303
Net Income-$176,126
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$743,635
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote safe pregnancies and the survival of babies through the first years of life. With programs of research, education and advocacy, our goal is to continue to have a significant impact on our nation's high infant mortality and stillbirth rates. Working towards this mission, we remain committed to providing compassionate grief support to all those affected by the death of a baby.

First Candle is committed to the elimination of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and preventable Stillbirths through education and research while providing support for grieving families who have sufferd a loss

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$100,688$65,385▼ $35,303
Pledges and Grants Receivable$17,641$0▼ $17,641
Accounts Receivable$29,100$7,344▼ $21,756
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,313$0▼ $5,313
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,400$0▼ $2,400
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$155,942$73,530▼ $82,412
Other Assets Total$800$801▲ $1
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,906$52,003▲ $49,097
Total Liabilities$2,906$52,003▲ $49,097
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$17,984$17,984→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$135,052$3,543▼ $131,509
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,036$21,527▼ $131,509
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$155,942$73,530▼ $82,412
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alison JacobsonCEOFT$78,000$8,976$86,976

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David CunninghamChairman
Gregory E ManskerDirector
Lana McKenzieDirector
Mike DwyerDirector
Mike SchafferDirector
Siobhan PandyaDirector
Kelly Neal MariottiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$565,224
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7,774
Other Revenue
$36,179
All Other Contributions
$415,055
Change in Net Assets
$-176,126
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$526,528
Other Expenses$257,725
Total Fundraising Expense$204,233
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,050
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$242,445$30,410$78,130$350,985
Fees for Services Accounting$45,874$22,936$22,936$91,746
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$53,898$6,786$17,316$78,000
Other Employee Benefits$38,119$4,751$12,375$55,245
Payroll Taxes$29,185$3,638$9,475$42,298
All Other Expenses$2,062$4,531$14,403$20,996
Travel$5,893$4,321-$10,214
Other Expenses$4,430$2,215$2,215$8,860
Insurance-$7,833-$7,833
Fees for Services Other$3,538$1,770$1,769$7,077
Office Expenses$1,930$1,302$965$4,197
Conferences and Meetings$2,873$1,226-$4,099
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,050--$1,050
Total Functional Expenses$486,584$94,486$204,233$785,303
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$38,240
Fundraising Gross Income$38,240
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Family Events$150,518$36,124$36,124$0
New York City Marathon$34,997$2,116$2,116$0
Total Events$185,515$38,240$38,240-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A copy of the form 990 has been reviewed by Management. Due to a 2017 merger, First Candle auditors are finalizing the 2017 audit report which was not available as of the filing deadline. If any material adjustments are required, an amended return will be filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Conflict of Interest Policy:All board members, employees and consultants are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure form yearly. Forms are reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Public availability for other documents:The organization publishes all governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements on its website for public view.”

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

“Salaries for top management officials are approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and then by the full Board of Directors.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Candle Inc
EIN
52-1591162
Phone
2039661300
Address
49 Locust Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840

Signing Officer

Name
Alison Jacobson
Title
CEO
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alison Jacobson
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
WPH Small Business Accounting
Address
191 Main Street - Suite 6, Hackensack, NJ 07601-7302
Preparer
William P Hark
Phone
2014888640
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases

“Assets and liabilities acquired in merger with CJ SIDS = $153037”

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

“Assets transferred out in merger with CJ SIDS = -$181896”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of the form 990 has been reviewed by Management. Due to a 2017 merger, First Candle auditors are finalizing the 2017 audit report which was not available as of the filing deadline. If any material adjustments are required, an amended return will be filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Conflict of Interest Policy:All board members, employees and consultants are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure form yearly. Forms are reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Public availability for other documents:The organization publishes all governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements on its website for public view.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Assets and liabilities acquired in merger with CJ SIDS = $153037
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Assets transferred out in merger with CJ SIDS = -$181896
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Salaries for top management officials are approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and then by the full Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15:
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$73,530
Liabilities
$52,003
Net assets
$21,527
Revenue
$609,177
Expenses
$785,303
Net income
-$176,126
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.22$0.29$0.07$0.85$0.78$0.08
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.37$0.28$0.90$0.95$0.06
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.29$0.23$0.50$0.78$0.28
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.18$0.05$0.60$0.57$0.03
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.14$0.01$0.42$0.43$0.01
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.07$0.02$0.44$0.43$0.00
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.05$0.02$0.61$0.79$0.18
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.00$0.15$0.56$0.75$0.19
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.04$0.34$0.83$0.87$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.02$0.38$0.81$1.10$0.29
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.74$0.02$0.72$1.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.96$0.24$0.72$2.07
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.06$0.36$1.71$2.71