Liabilities / Assets
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Touchstones Discussion Project Inc.
990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 52-2009938
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.15x
Liabilities / Revenue
54th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
85th percentile
Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
72nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 10.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
98th percentile
Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
93rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$195,133
Up $156,271 (+402%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$165,282
Up $169,969 (+3626%) from 2014
Liabilities
Down$29,851
Down $13,698 (-31%) from 2014
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$564,921
Up $276,279 (+96%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$394,952
Up $59,991 (+18%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$169,969
Up $216,288 (+467%) from 2014
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
- Signed
- Aug 15, 2016
- Return Version
- 2015v2.1
- Gross Receipts
- $564,921
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Touchstones builds critical thinking, communication and leadership skills through respectful and engaged discussion-based programs within the united states and internationally, including programs in schools, prisons,senior centers, and with executive groups.
Touchstones builds critical thinking, communication and leadership skills through respectful and engaged discussion-based programs within the united states and internationally, including programs in schools, prisons, senior centers, and with executive groups.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $132,120 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | $18,383 | $32,828 | ▲ $14,445 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $11,429 | $24,306 | ▲ $12,877 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $5,430 | - | - |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $27 | $3,043 | ▲ $3,016 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $3,593 | $2,836 | ▼ $757 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $38,862 | $195,133 | ▲ $156,271 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $43,549 | $29,851 | ▼ $13,698 |
| Total Liabilities | $43,549 | $29,851 | ▼ $13,698 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $-4,687 | $165,282 | ▲ $169,969 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $-4,687 | $165,282 | ▲ $169,969 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $38,862 | $195,133 | ▲ $156,271 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanie Takacs | Executive Director | FT | $60,985 | $60,985 |
| Howard Zeiderman | Chairman | FT | $51,081 | $51,081 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Gregg Steinberg | Vice Chair |
| Sapna Gandhi-rao | Vice Chair |
| Art Strassle | Board Member |
| Ford Rowan | Board Member |
| Laurie De Grazia | Board Member |
| Sarah Gadd | Board Member |
| Geoff Wilson | Secretary |
| Nicholas Maistrellis | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $266,746
- Program Service Revenue
- $296,453
- Investment Income
- $16
- Other Revenue
- $1,706
- All Other Contributions
- $266,746
- Change in Net Assets
- $169,969
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $201,333 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $193,619 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $78,139 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $90,626 | $5,311 | $16,129 | $112,066 |
| Fees for Services Other | $28,945 | $2,683 | $30,841 | $62,469 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $46,531 | $2,514 | $8,281 | $57,326 |
| Travel | $12,390 | $2,776 | $9,557 | $24,723 |
| Occupancy | $16,240 | $65 | $814 | $17,119 |
| Payroll Taxes | $12,004 | $631 | $2,369 | $15,004 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $13,847 | $770 | $203 | $14,820 |
| Office Expenses | $8,837 | $648 | $4,438 | $13,923 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $7,585 | $638 | $1,000 | $9,223 |
| Advertising | $6,776 | - | - | $6,776 |
| All Other Expenses | $3,729 | $506 | $1,754 | $5,989 |
| Other Expenses | $3,320 | $16 | $1,154 | $4,490 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $3,288 | - | - | $3,288 |
| Insurance | $2,621 | $-150 | $178 | $2,649 |
| Interest | $1,136 | - | $79 | $1,215 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $300,010 | $16,803 | $78,139 | $394,952 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- No
- 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 A, Line 2
“Howard zeiderman stefanie takacs president executive director spouse”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11
“The touchstones board of directors is provided with drafts of the 990 during its preparation period. Once a final version is ready, the 990 is provided electronically for the entire touchstones' board to review and given time to reply with questions, comments, or requests for changes. After that review period the final 990 is signed and filed.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The executive director provides monthly summary reports to the board outling key program activities, financial contracts, and other current and prospective business arrangements. Engagement with board members other than routine board business or the business conducted in the course and sequence of his employment, by touchstones' chairman, howard zeiderman, would be reported in those summaries.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“Performance of the executive director is evaluated based on data and information relayed throughout the year in the form of monthly summaries, fundraising and communications plans and deliverables, financial reports, and general oversight of management policy and practices. The annual evaluation also includes a review and discussion of the executive director's performance by at least the board officers, if not the entire board, during the year-end board meeting. The board's findings and conclusions are shared with the the executive director at the end of an executive session. Because the organization's co-founder and president is a voting member of the board and does not carry primary responsibility for touchstones' operations or management, his performance is not evaluated except in terms of annual compensation relative to current job responsibilities in executive program development and implementation.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Printed copies of touchstones' governing documents, financial statements, and/or conflict of interest policy are available upon receipt of written request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Touchstones Discussion Project Inc
- EIN
- 52-2009938
- Phone
- 4106043309
- Address
- 267 KENTLANDS BOULEVARD NO 600, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
Signing Officer
- Name
- Stefanie Takacs
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 4106043309
- Signed
- 2016-08-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Howard Zeiderman
- Formed
- 1996
- Legal Domicile
- Md
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 8
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 50
Preparer
- Firm
- Grandizio Wilkins Little & Matthews Llp
- Address
- 8370 VETERANS HIGHWAY SUITE 104, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
- Preparer
- G Arthur Little
- Phone
- 4109873313
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Consultants: program service expenses 28,945. Management and general expenses 2,683. Fundraising expenses 30,841. Total expenses 62,469.”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT - EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES, AND PRIVATE GROUPS GAIN A BETTER SENSE OF TEAMWORK THROUGH CUSTOM TOUCHSTONES PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSIONS. EXECUTIVES SYSTEMATICALLY IMPROVE THEIR ABILITIES TO ACCESS, ASSESS, AND UTILIZE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE IN PROBLEM-SOLVING. AT THE SAME TIME, THE TOUCHSTONES FORMAT HELPS THEM TO GROW THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, BUILD COHESIVE TEAMS, AND IMPROVE THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES - THROUGH TOUCHSTONES PROGRAMS IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, JUVENILE AND ADULT DETENTION CENTERS, AND JAILS, INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN PARTICIPANTS REFLECT ON THEIR VALUES AND CHOICES AND TAKE GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS. TOUCHSTONES IS ACTIVELY USED TO STRENGTHEN SOCIO-BEHAVIORAL SKILLS IN A NUMBER OF CORRECTIONAL CENTERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND CALIFORNIA. A NEW PROGRAM WAS INITIATED IN THE MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN (MCI-W) IN AUGUST 2015. TOUCHSTONES DISCUSSIONS AFFORD PRISONERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE EFFICACY IN THEIR OWN THINKING AND EMPOWER THEM THROUGH SELF-RESPECT AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. IN TOUCHSTONES, PARTICIPANTS LEARN ESSENTIAL SOCIO-BEHAVIORAL SKILLS, COGNITIVE, AND META-COGNITIVE SKILLS, WHICH THEY EMPLOY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN PRISON AND TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN PRODUCTIVE LIVES AFTER RELEASE. EACH YEAR, TOUCHSTONES DONATES HUNDREDS OF STAFF HOURS TO RUN PROGRAMS WITH THE INCARCERATED AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MARYLAND PRISONS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE FROM MINORITY HOUSEHOLDS LIVING BELOW POVERTY LEVEL. THESE SERVICES ARE VALUED AT $23,581.IN 2015, TOUCHSTONES PARTNERED WITH NON-PROFITS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY TO COLLECT BOOKS FOR THE READING UNITES FAMILIES (RUF) PROGRAM AT THE MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - JESSUP. TOUCHSTONES COLLECTED 785 CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR THE RUF PARTICIPANTS TO GIVE TO THEIR CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE VISITING THE PRISON.ALSO IN 2015 TOUCHSTONES PARTNERED WITH ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR A COAT DRIVE. FIFTY COATS WERE COLLECTED AND DELIVERED FOR THE WOMEN AT MCI-W TO USE UPON THEIR RELEASE. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | COMMUNITY ADULT WORKFORCE READINESS AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS TOUCHSTONES PROGRAMS WITH ADULTS PROVIDE A SAFE AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LEARN CRUCIAL SOCIO-BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY AND AT WORK. TOUCHSTONES RECOGNIZES THAT ADULTS WHO ARE UNDEREDUCATED OR COMING FROM SEVERE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE MUST BE AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN THE BASIC SKILLS OF COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE THEIR CIRCUMSTANCE. TOUCHSTONES ADULT PROGRAMS ARE RUN IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, BURMESE, AND HAITIAN KREYOL WITH PARTICIPANTS IN THE U.S., DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, MYANMAR, AND HAITI, RESPECTIVELY.MORE THAN 50,000 COPIES OF TOUCHSTONES VOLUMES IN KREY L ARE IN CIRCULATION FOR USE IN ADULT PROGRAMS IN HAITI. CIVIC LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOUCHSTONES PROGRAMS FOR CIVIC LEADERS AFFORD PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON THEIR VALUES, SKILLS, AND COMMITMENT TO LEADERSHIP IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH GROUP EXPLORATION OF LEADERSHIP AND THE ROLE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS EXAMINE THEIR ASSUMPTION, OPINIONS, AND IDEAS. IN SO DOING, THEY BECOME MORE AWARE OF BARRIERS TO AUTHENTIC COLLABORATION AMONG THEIR PEERS AND BETWEEN GROUPS OF POPULATIONS. PARTICIPANTS WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS, OUTLINE SOLUTIONS, AND LEVERAGE THEIR PASSION TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE AND INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT. SENIOR GROUPS TOUCHSTONES DISCUSSIONS PROVIDE A WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH SENIOR CITIZENS STAY INTELLECTUALLY AND SOCIALLY ACTIVE. AS A TOUCHSTONES GROUP, SENIORS EXPLORE NEW IDEAS AND PERSPECTIVES AS PRESENTED BY THEIR PEERS. THEY DEVELOP COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIPS WITHIN THE PROGRAM AND STAY CONNECTED TO THE WORLD. DRAWING FROM THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES, THE SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN LIVELY AND ENRICHING DISCUSSIONS THAT CONTINUE WELL AFTER THE SESSIONS END, PROVIDING ACCESS TO CONTINUED, MEANINGFUL, AND AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT WITH OTHERS. COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS LEARN TO EXAMINE, FORMULATE, AND ARTICULATE THEIR IDEAS THROUGH READING, SPEAKING, AND LISTENING IN TOUCHSTONES' COLLABORATIVE SEMINARS. THEY TACKLE CHALLENGING ISSUES AND ACADEMIC CONCEPTS AND LEARN TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND IN TEAMS. COLLEGE STUDENTS IN TOUCHSTONES PROGRAMS OVERCOME THE PASSIVITY THAT GENERALLY CHARACTERIZES PRE-COLLEGE LEARNING. THEY LEARN TO EVALUATE AND REFINE THEIR OWN WORK AND SKILLS AND TAKE INITIATIVE IN DEVELOPING THEMSELVES AS REFLECTIVE AND LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TOUCHSTONES CURRICULA STRENGTHEN A RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS THAT STUDENTS IN POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS MUST POSSESS FOR SUCCESS IN RIGOROUS ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTS AND THE WORKPLACE. TOUCHSTONES PROGRAMING IS USED IN U.S. COLLEGE BRIDGE PROGRAMS, ELL AND ESL COURSES, FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE COURSES, FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES, AND HONORS LEADERSHIP SEMINARS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | HOWARD ZEIDERMAN STEFANIE TAKACS PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPOUSE |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE TOUCHSTONES BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PROVIDED WITH DRAFTS OF THE 990 DURING ITS PREPARATION PERIOD. ONCE A FINAL VERSION IS READY, THE 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY FOR THE ENTIRE TOUCHSTONES' BOARD TO REVIEW AND GIVEN TIME TO REPLY WITH QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR REQUESTS FOR CHANGES. AFTER THAT REVIEW PERIOD THE FINAL 990 IS SIGNED AND FILED. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES MONTHLY SUMMARY REPORTS TO THE BOARD OUTLING KEY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL CONTRACTS, AND OTHER CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS. ENGAGEMENT WITH BOARD MEMBERS OTHER THAN ROUTINE BOARD BUSINESS OR THE BUSINESS CONDUCTED IN THE COURSE AND SEQUENCE OF HIS EMPLOYMENT, BY TOUCHSTONES' CHAIRMAN, HOWARD ZEIDERMAN, WOULD BE REPORTED IN THOSE SUMMARIES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EVALUATED BASED ON DATA AND INFORMATION RELAYED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN THE FORM OF MONTHLY SUMMARIES, FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS PLANS AND DELIVERABLES, FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND GENERAL OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PRACTICES. THE ANNUAL EVALUATION ALSO INCLUDES A REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE BY AT LEAST THE BOARD OFFICERS, IF NOT THE ENTIRE BOARD, DURING THE YEAR-END BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD'S FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS ARE SHARED WITH THE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE END OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT IS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD AND DOES NOT CARRY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR TOUCHSTONES' OPERATIONS OR MANAGEMENT, HIS PERFORMANCE IS NOT EVALUATED EXCEPT IN TERMS OF ANNUAL COMPENSATION RELATIVE TO CURRENT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IN EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | PRINTED COPIES OF TOUCHSTONES' GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,945. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,683. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 30,841. TOTAL EXPENSES 62,469. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G |
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $195,133
- Liabilities
- $29,851
- Net assets
- $165,282
- Revenue
- $564,921
- Expenses
- $394,952
- Net income
- $169,969