Civic Intelligence

Friends of Choice in Urban Schools

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 52-2035104

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.FOCUSDC.ORG

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1436 U Street NW Suite 204Washington, DC 20009

(202) 387-0405

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

4th percentile

-72%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$193,275

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.4% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,977,759

Down $780,926 (-28%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,966,806

Down $764,538 (-28%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$10,953

Down $16,388 (-60%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$993,873

Down $390,172 (-28%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$1,706,452

Down $67,242 (-3.8%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$712,579

Down $322,930 (-83%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,804,661Liabilities 2011: $53,191Net Assets 2011: $1,751,4702011Assets 2012: $2,009,296Liabilities 2012: $4,269Net Assets 2012: $2,005,0272012Assets 2013: $2,171,128Liabilities 2013: $57,487Net Assets 2013: $2,113,6412013Assets 2014: $2,369,592Liabilities 2014: $98,577Net Assets 2014: $2,271,0152014Assets 2015: $2,395,296Liabilities 2015: $560Net Assets 2015: $2,394,7362015Assets 2016: $3,136,295Liabilities 2016: $15,302Net Assets 2016: $3,120,9932016Assets 2017: $2,758,685Liabilities 2017: $27,341Net Assets 2017: $2,731,3442017Assets 2018: $1,977,759Liabilities 2018: $10,953Net Assets 2018: $1,966,8062018Assets 2019: $1,337,023Liabilities 2019: $96,365Net Assets 2019: $1,240,6582019Assets 2020: $1,583,842Liabilities 2020: $90,999Net Assets 2020: $1,492,8432020Assets 2021: $1,048,939Liabilities 2021: $71,489Net Assets 2021: $977,4502021Assets 2022: $1,566,127Liabilities 2022: $176,767Net Assets 2022: $1,389,3602022Assets 2023: $1,818,739Liabilities 2023: $99,874Net Assets 2023: $1,718,8652023Assets 2024: $4,536,573Liabilities 2024: $582,467Net Assets 2024: $3,954,1062024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,977,759
Liabilities$10,953
Net Assets$1,966,806
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,653,2352011Expenses 2012: $1,529,4902012Revenue 2013: $1,630,724Expenses 2013: $1,522,110Net Income 2013: $108,6142013Revenue 2014: $1,944,169Expenses 2014: $1,786,795Net Income 2014: $157,3742014Revenue 2015: $1,994,465Expenses 2015: $1,870,744Net Income 2015: $123,7212015Revenue 2016: $2,805,594Expenses 2016: $2,079,337Net Income 2016: $726,2572016Revenue 2017: $1,384,045Expenses 2017: $1,773,694Net Income 2017: -$389,6492017Revenue 2018: $993,873Expenses 2018: $1,706,452Net Income 2018: -$712,5792018Revenue 2019: $837,765Expenses 2019: $1,704,664Net Income 2019: -$866,8992019Revenue 2020: $2,219,179Expenses 2020: $1,976,770Net Income 2020: $242,4092020Revenue 2021: $1,875,647Expenses 2021: $2,390,160Net Income 2021: -$514,5132021Revenue 2022: $2,686,283Expenses 2022: $2,274,373Net Income 2022: $411,9102022Revenue 2023: $2,945,405Expenses 2023: $2,615,900Net Income 2023: $329,5052023Revenue 2024: $4,840,063Expenses 2024: $2,604,822Net Income 2024: $2,235,2412024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$993,873
Expenses$1,706,452
Net Income-$712,579
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,047,929
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve public education in the district of columbia by supporting school choice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,038,851$1,353,830▲ $314,979
Accounts Receivable$199,850$379,828▲ $179,978
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,493,784$223,008▼ $1,270,776
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,194$14,418▼ $6,776
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$90$1,759▲ $1,669
Total Assets$2,758,685$1,977,759▼ $780,926
Other Assets Total$4,916$4,916→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$18,078--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,263$10,953▲ $1,690
Total Liabilities$27,341$10,953▼ $16,388
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,731,344$1,966,806▼ $764,538
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,731,344$1,966,806▼ $764,538
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,758,685$1,977,759▼ $780,926

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$14,417$88,963$103,380
Leasehold Improvements$1$51,202$51,203
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Irene HoltzmanExecutive DiFT$178,000$15,275$193,275
Irene HoltzmanExecutive Director-$178,000$15,275$193,275
Michael MusanteSenior DirecFT$154,500$2,860$157,360
Michael MusanteSenior Director-$154,500$2,860$157,360
Alison M CollierChief OperatFT$112,157$6,964$119,121
Anne HerrDirector of SchoFT$102,500$6,892$109,392

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sekou BiddleChair
Ambia HarperTrustee
Jessica WodatchTrustee
Maquita AlexanderTrustee
Marcus NoelTrustee
Patricia BrantleyTrustee
S Joseph Bruno CPATreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$917,710
Program Service Revenue
$52,980
Investment Income
$22,755
Other Revenue
$428
All Other Contributions
$712,319
Change in Net Assets
$-712,579

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$993,873
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-51,959
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$941,914
Total Revenue per Form 990
$993,873
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,100,442
Other Expenses$606,010
Total Fundraising Expense$197,615
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$515,684$57,013$111,339$684,036
Fees for Services Other$154,192$25,096$6,000$185,288
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$134,192$14,836$28,972$178,000
Other Employee Benefits$130,397$21,177$25,365$176,939
Occupancy$69,123$12,482$7,502$89,107
Conferences and Meetings$68,672$7,243$2,571$78,486
Payroll Taxes$46,208$5,074$10,185$61,467
Information Technology$18,313$7,482$1,469$27,264
Office Expenses$16,794$6,650$3,020$26,464
Fees for Services Accounting$2,368$23,069$215$25,652
All Other Expenses$5,213$15,994$414$21,621
Other Expenses$3,495$9,630$563$13,688
Depreciation Depletion-$6,776-$6,776
Insurance-$1,559-$1,559
Total Functional Expenses$1,277,785$231,052$197,615$1,706,452

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,706,452
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,706,452
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,706,452
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$54,056
Fundraising Gross Income$54,056
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$71,499$54,056$54,056$0
Total Events$71,499$54,056$54,056-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The members of the finance committee review the 990.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Any potential conflicts are communicated to the chairman of the board. These conflicts are then discussed at a board meeting where an appropriate decision is made.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Friends of Choice in Urban Schools
EIN
52-2035104
Phone
2023870405
Address
1436 U STREET NW SUITE 204, WASHINGTON, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Alison M Collier
Title
Chief Operating Off.
Phone
2023870405
Signed
2019-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alison M Collier
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
11

Preparer

Firm
Deleon & Stang Cpas and Advisors
Address
100 LAKEFOREST BLVD STE 650, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-2609
Preparer
Clint Lehman CPA
Phone
3019489825
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Programmatic contracts 154,192 25,096 6,000”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Focus complies with the provisions of the fasb accounting standards codification topic "accounting for uncertainty in income taxes." for the years ended december 31, 2018 and 2017, no unrecognized tax provision or benefit exists. At december 31, 2018, tax years 2015 through 2017 remain subject to examination by federal and state taxing jurisdictions.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,977,759
Liabilities
$10,953
Net assets
$1,966,806
Revenue
$993,873
Expenses
$1,706,452
Net income
-$712,579
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.54$0.58$3.95$4.84$2.60$2.24
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.82$0.10$1.72$2.95$2.62$0.33
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.57$0.18$1.39$2.69$2.27$0.41
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.05$0.07$0.98$1.88$2.39$0.51
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.58$0.09$1.49$2.22$1.98$0.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.34$0.10$1.24$0.84$1.70$0.87
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.01$1.97$0.99$1.71$0.71
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.76$0.03$2.73$1.38$1.77$0.39
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.14$0.02$3.12$2.81$2.08$0.73
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.40$0.00$2.39$1.99$1.87$0.12
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.37$0.10$2.27$1.94$1.79$0.16
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.06$2.11$1.63$1.52$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.01$0.00$2.01$1.53
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.80$0.05$1.75$1.65