Civic Intelligence

Utopia Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-2392335

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 26, 2018

111 Cass StreetTraverse City, MI 49684-2601

(231) 929-4500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

30th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.7%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

59th percentile

6.9%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

131%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$656,705

Up $42,268 (+6.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$655,326

Up $43,030 (+7.0%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$1,379

Down $762 (-36%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$555,570

Up $315,064 (+131%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$512,540

Down $197,380 (-28%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$43,030

Up $512,444 (+109%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $11,739Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $1,295,444Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,295,4442012Assets 2013: $1,270,210Liabilities 2013: $992Net Assets 2013: $1,269,2182013Assets 2014: $1,073,757Liabilities 2014: $4,484Net Assets 2014: $1,069,2732014Assets 2015: $1,105,567Liabilities 2015: $23,857Net Assets 2015: $1,081,7102015Assets 2016: $614,437Liabilities 2016: $2,141Net Assets 2016: $612,2962016Assets 2017: $656,705Liabilities 2017: $1,379Net Assets 2017: $655,3262017Assets 2018: $1,619,005Liabilities 2018: $27,765Net Assets 2018: $1,591,2402018Assets 2019: $1,960,854Liabilities 2019: $348,879Net Assets 2019: $1,611,9752019Assets 2020: $1,272,208Liabilities 2020: $55,290Net Assets 2020: $1,216,9182020Assets 2021: $1,006,889Liabilities 2021: $34,353Net Assets 2021: $972,5362021Assets 2022: $1,595,893Liabilities 2022: $764,922Net Assets 2022: $830,9712022Assets 2023: $1,533,374Liabilities 2023: $726,230Net Assets 2023: $807,1442023Assets 2024: $1,534,347Liabilities 2024: $643,245Net Assets 2024: $891,1022024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$656,705
Liabilities$1,379
Net Assets$655,326

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $179,804Expenses 2011: $265,854Net Income 2011: -$86,0502011Expenses 2012: $76,5112012Revenue 2013: $290,196Expenses 2013: $317,022Net Income 2013: -$26,8262013Revenue 2014: $614,937Expenses 2014: $815,482Net Income 2014: -$200,5452014Revenue 2015: $1,045,702Expenses 2015: $1,033,265Net Income 2015: $12,4372015Revenue 2016: $240,506Expenses 2016: $709,920Net Income 2016: -$469,4142016Revenue 2017: $555,570Expenses 2017: $512,540Net Income 2017: $43,0302017Revenue 2018: $1,493,601Expenses 2018: $557,687Net Income 2018: $935,9142018Revenue 2019: $1,703,297Expenses 2019: $1,592,600Net Income 2019: $110,6972019Revenue 2020: $1,071,851Expenses 2020: $1,513,931Net Income 2020: -$442,0802020Revenue 2021: $1,362,822Expenses 2021: $1,558,592Net Income 2021: -$195,7702021Revenue 2022: $1,492,459Expenses 2022: $1,636,359Net Income 2022: -$143,9002022Revenue 2023: $1,268,736Expenses 2023: $1,297,509Net Income 2023: -$28,7732023Revenue 2024: $1,626,500Expenses 2024: $1,508,577Net Income 2024: $117,9232024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$555,570
Expenses$512,540
Net Income$43,030
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 26, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$555,570
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Utopia foundation's mission is to help create a world, where communities thrive and every child goes to bed feeling nourished, loved, happy and hopeful about tomorrow.

To help create a world, where communities thrive and every child goes to bed feeling nourished, loved, happy and hopeful about tomorrow.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$479,801$364,113▼ $115,688
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$132,073$290,827▲ $158,754
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,563$1,765▼ $798
Total Assets$614,437$656,705▲ $42,268
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,141$1,379▼ $762
Total Liabilities$2,141$1,379▼ $762
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$511,083$585,682▲ $74,599
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$101,213$69,644▼ $31,569
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$612,296$655,326▲ $43,030
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$614,437$656,705▲ $42,268

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,765$2,226$3,991
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul SutherlandChairman
Alison ArnoldPresident
Deb LakeBoard Member
Gevas MoyoBoard Member
Michael NaughtonExecutive Committee
Sara HardingInterim Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$461,929
Program Service Revenue
$64,343
Investment Income
$29,298
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$461,929
Change in Net Assets
$43,030
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$362,549
Other Expenses$149,991
Total Fundraising Expense$2,820
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$287,510--$287,510
Grants to Domestic Orgs$75,039--$75,039
Fees for Services Other$68,379$4,459$1,486$74,324
Fees for Services Accounting$11,147$727$242$12,116
Advertising$8,572--$8,572
Travel$6,525$426$142$7,093
Fees for Services Legal$2,912$190$63$3,165
Depreciation Depletion$734$48$16$798
Other Expenses$645$42$14$701
All Other Expenses$561$11$4$576
Insurance$157$10$3$170
Total Functional Expenses$501,258$8,462$2,820$512,540
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Peace Builders Clubs--The Yp Consulting Team Helps Develop More Effective Child and Youth Peacebuilding Focused Partnerships, Research, Projects, and Products. We Serve Others as Consultants and We Develop Our Own Projects.$37,820
Bring the Arbor Back to Glen Arbor-501(c)(3)To Assist With Storm Damages in Glen Arbor, Mi.$20,002
Clarke Group--Grants for School Supplies$5,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$0

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
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
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-ChairmanLoan Receivable From an Organization in Which Paul Is an Owner.No$354,009
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Reviewed by the treasurer.

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

The foundation reviews and insures the independence of the board members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

UPON REQUEST.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Utopia Foundation Inc
EIN
52-2392335
Phone
2319294500
Address
111 CASS STREET, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-2601

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Harding
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2319414300
Signed
2018-06-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Harding
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Dgn LLC
Address
PO BOX 947, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685-0947
Preparer
Heidi Wendel CPA
Phone
2319461722
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Contractual fees: program service expenses 68,379. Management and general expenses 4,459. Fundraising expenses 1,486. Total expenses 74,324.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The board of directors assumes responsibility for the oversight and selection of the auditors.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The foundation is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The foundation is not classified as a private foundation. No provision for income taxes has been provided in these financial statements. The foundation files an information return in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction. With few exceptions, the foundation is no longer subject to u.s. Federal tax examinations by tax authorities for years before december 31, 2014.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION FILES AN INFORMATION RETURN IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2014.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt610575
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0RAPID RELIEF RESPONSE TO REPAIR DAMAGES OF NEPAL EARTHQUAKE OF 2015 AS WELL AS SUPPORT THE CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF ECDC WHILE THEIR PARENTS ARE IN PRISON NEAR KATHMANDU, NEPAL.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt1CAMPAIGN TO RAISE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO PAY THE YEARLY TUITION OF $1,000 FOR 100 NEW GIRLS TO BEGIN ATTENDING THE GLORY VALUE SCHOOL.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt2GRANTS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY HELPING THEM IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY, DEVELOP KEY LIFE SKILLS AND UNLOCK THEIR IMAGINATION THROUGH TEACHER TRAININGS, SPELLING BEES, READING INITIATIVES AND A WRITING COMPETITION.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt3ST. MARK'S CHILDREN'S HOME AND ORPHANAGE IN USA RIVER, TANZANIA PROVIDES OVER 100 ORPHANED CHILDREN WITH SHELTER, FOOD, AND EDUCATION.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt4THIS COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WORKS WITH A LITTLE KNOWN CORRIDOR OF COMMUNITIES IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON TO COMBAT THE GROWING PRESSURES FROM EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES, VIOLENCE, AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES THREATENING BIODIVERSITY AND LIVELIHOODS.
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt5MULTI-FACETED PROJECT CALLED WASTELAND-GRACED LAND THAT AIMS TO BOTH CREATE A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE MELKHOUTFONTEIN AREA AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND LIVELIHOODS OF ITS RESIDENTS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROGRAMS
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt6ROTARY GRANT FROM TRAVERSE CITY TO ROTARY GROUP IN GUATEMALA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0NEPAL
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1KENYA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2UGANDA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt3TANZANIA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt4PERU
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt5SOUTH AFRICA
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt6GUATEMALA
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
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IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt137820
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt25000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO ASSIST WITH STORM DAMAGES IN GLEN ARBOR, MI.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1THE YP CONSULTING TEAM HELPS DEVELOP MORE EFFECTIVE CHILD AND YOUTH PEACEBUILDING FOCUSED PARTNERSHIPS, RESEARCH, PROJECTS, AND PRODUCTS. WE SERVE OTHERS AS CONSULTANTS AND WE DEVELOP OUR OWN PROJECTS.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2GRANTS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0BRING THE ARBOR BACK TO GLEN ARBOR
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1PEACE BUILDERS CLUBS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2CLARKE GROUP
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt01
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt02
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0CHAIRMAN
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0LOAN RECEIVABLE FROM AN ORGANIZATION IN WHICH PAUL IS AN OWNER.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS AND INSURES THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONTRACTUAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 68,379. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,459. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,486. TOTAL EXPENSES 74,324.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF THE AUDITORS.
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 C, LINE 18
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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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.53$0.64$0.89$1.63$1.51$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.73$0.81$1.27$1.30$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.60$0.76$0.83$1.49$1.64$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.03$0.97$1.36$1.56$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.06$1.22$1.07$1.51$0.44
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.35$1.61$1.70$1.59$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.03$1.59$1.49$0.56$0.94
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.56$0.51$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.24$0.71$0.47
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.02$1.08$1.05$1.03$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.61$0.82$0.20
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.00$1.27$0.29$0.32$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.30$0.00$1.30$0.08
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.18$0.27$0.09