Civic Intelligence

Democracy 21 Education Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-1956824

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 12, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.DEMOCRACY21.ORG

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2000 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036

(202) 355-9600

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

77th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$117,767

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.3% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

75th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-2.8%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$772,027

Up $116,810 (+18%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$772,027

Up $116,810 (+18%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Down

$580,874

Down $16,849 (-2.8%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$464,064

Up $11,120 (+2.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$116,810

Down $27,969 (-19%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $379,006Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $379,0062010Assets 2011: $380,462Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $380,4622011Assets 2012: $372,430Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $372,4302012Assets 2013: $374,939Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $374,9392013Assets 2014: $405,305Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $405,3052014Assets 2015: $510,438Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $510,4382015Assets 2016: $655,217Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $655,2172016Assets 2017: $772,027Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $772,0272017Assets 2018: $743,701Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $743,7012018Assets 2019: $699,879Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $699,8792019Assets 2020: $530,688Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $530,6882020Assets 2021: $606,411Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $606,4112021Assets 2022: $1,132,595Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,132,5952022Assets 2023: $763,547Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $763,5472023Assets 2024: $691,569Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $691,5692024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$772,027
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$772,027
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $431,8822010Expenses 2011: $394,7602011Expenses 2012: $456,5252012Revenue 2013: $436,601Expenses 2013: $434,092Net Income 2013: $2,5092013Revenue 2014: $442,298Expenses 2014: $411,932Net Income 2014: $30,3662014Revenue 2015: $571,001Expenses 2015: $465,868Net Income 2015: $105,1332015Revenue 2016: $597,723Expenses 2016: $452,944Net Income 2016: $144,7792016Revenue 2017: $580,874Expenses 2017: $464,064Net Income 2017: $116,8102017Revenue 2018: $458,502Expenses 2018: $486,828Net Income 2018: -$28,3262018Revenue 2019: $474,631Expenses 2019: $518,453Net Income 2019: -$43,8222019Revenue 2020: $381,880Expenses 2020: $551,071Net Income 2020: -$169,1912020Revenue 2021: $784,044Expenses 2021: $708,321Net Income 2021: $75,7232021Revenue 2022: $1,600,195Expenses 2022: $1,074,011Net Income 2022: $526,1842022Revenue 2023: $1,258,355Expenses 2023: $1,627,403Net Income 2023: -$369,0482023Revenue 2024: $211,001Expenses 2024: $282,979Net Income 2024: -$71,9782024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$580,874
Expenses$464,064
Net Income$116,810
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 12, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$580,874
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education and research concerning the renewal and reform of our political system and system of government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$646,014$763,065▲ $117,051
Accounts Receivable$4,098$3,876▼ $222
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,861$1,842▼ $19
Total Assets$655,217$772,027▲ $116,810
Other Assets Total$3,244$3,244→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$655,217$772,027▲ $116,810
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$655,217$772,027▲ $116,810
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$655,217$772,027▲ $116,810

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,842$34,477$36,319
Other Land Buildings$0$26,318$26,318
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Fred WertheimerPresident & CEOFT$91,750$26,017$117,767
Matt KellerVice Chair-$12,000-$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dominic UcciChair
Brad PhillipsDirector
Donald J SimonDirector
Geoffrey CowanDirector
J Adam SkaggsDirector
Karen Hobert FlynnDirector
Lisa FosterDirector
Nicco MeleDirector
Rebecca WebberDirector
Roger WittenDirector
Susan ManesDirector
Rebecca AvilaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$579,378
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,496
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$579,378
Change in Net Assets
$116,810
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$243,469
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$175,595
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$45,000
Total Fundraising Expense$6,168
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$124,616$3,818$1,323$129,757
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$105,709$1,523$1,027$108,259
Occupancy$53,790$549$529$54,868
Other Salaries and Wages$44,436$453$453$45,342
Grants to Domestic Orgs$45,000--$45,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,643-$20,643
Information Technology$13,157--$13,157
Office Expenses$11,051$1,441$489$12,981
Payroll Taxes$10,278$151$105$10,534
Other Employee Benefits$8,420$86$86$8,592
Travel$4,021-$1,056$5,077
Conferences and Meetings$1,811-$1,100$2,911
Pension Plan Contributions$2,615$253-$2,868
Insurance-$2,412-$2,412
Other Expenses$750$82-$832
Depreciation Depletion-$831-$831
Total Functional Expenses$425,654$32,242$6,168$464,064
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Democracy 21Washington, DC501(c)(4)Program Grant$45,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Donald J SimonBoard MemberThe Board Member Is a Partner in a Law Firm That Provides Legal Research and Policy Consulting Services to the Organization.No$92,952
Matt KellerBoard MemberThe Board Member Provided Consulting Services to the Organization.No$12,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the president and ceo, the board chair and the treasurer and is provided to board members before filing.”

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

“The organization requires board members to disclose any situation that may give rise to conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The compensation of the president and ceo is determined by approval from the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Democracy 21 Education Fund
EIN
52-1956824
Phone
2023559600
Address
2000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Fred Wertheimer
Title
President and CEO
Phone
2023559600
Signed
2018-04-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Fred Wertheimer
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell Pc
Address
7910 WOODMONT AVE STE 500, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Preparer
Patricia Drolet
Phone
3019860600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 124,616. Management and general expenses 3,450. Fundraising expenses 1,323. Total expenses 129,389. Registered agent: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 368. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 368.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The board of directors assume responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Democracy 21 education fund requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more-likely-than-not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Democracy 21 education fund does not believe its consolidated financial statements include, or reflect, any uncertain tax positions. Democracy 21 education fund's irs form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by the federal and state authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.”

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IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0105
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0151
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IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
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IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0116810
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0646014
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0763065
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0596700
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0570303
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0441686
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0435994
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01496
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01023
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0698
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0612
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0607
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.58170
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0435994
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt02628497
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus1Amt090589
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus2Amt093173
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt082386
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IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/CurrentYearMinus3Amt045000
IRS990ScheduleC/AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp/TotalAmt0180000
IRS990ScheduleC/GrassrootsCeilingAmt0134610
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IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingCeilingAmt0538442
IRS990ScheduleC/LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt092813
IRS990ScheduleC/OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0419064
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalDirectLobbyingGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt045000
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt0464064
IRS990ScheduleC/TotalLobbyingExpendGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt045000
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IRS990ScheduleC/TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp/FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt01842
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt034477
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt036319
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt026318
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND REQUIRES THAT A TAX POSITION BE RECOGNIZED OR DERECOGNIZED BASED ON A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE, OR REFLECT, ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND'S IRS FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(4)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0PROGRAM GRANT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0DEMOCRACY 21
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0521948022
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02000 MASSACHUSETTS AV NW
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DEMOCRACY 21 SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORTS OF ITS ACTIVITIES TO DEMOCRACY 21 EDUCATION FUND.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0DONALD J SIMON
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1MATT KELLER
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0BOARD MEMBER
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt112000
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0THE BOARD MEMBER IS A PARTNER IN A LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES LEGAL RESEARCH AND POLICY CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1THE BOARD MEMBER PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE TREASURER AND IS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IS DETERMINED BY APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 124,616. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,450. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,323. TOTAL EXPENSES 129,389. REGISTERED AGENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 368. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 368.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
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:

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$772,027
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$772,027
Revenue
$580,874
Expenses
$464,064
Net income
$116,810
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$0.21$0.28$0.07
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.76$0.00$0.76$1.26$1.63$0.37
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$1.60$1.07$0.53
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.78$0.71$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.38$0.55$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$0.47$0.52$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.46$0.49$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.58$0.46$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.60$0.45$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.57$0.47$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.44$0.41$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.44$0.43$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.46
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.43