Civic Intelligence

American Seed Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 52-6054120

Nov 01, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 23, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.SEEDRESEARCH.ORG
1701 Duke Street No 275Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 837-8140

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.96x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

96th percentile

74%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

0.9%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$704,839

Up $6,049 (+0.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$566,257

Up $106,448 (+23%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$138,582

Down $100,399 (-42%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Down

$144,657

Down $43,985 (-23%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$38,209

Down $216,592 (-85%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$106,448

Up $172,607 (+261%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth43rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $598,423Liabilities 2010: $19,250Net Assets 2010: $579,1732010Assets 2011: $650,003Liabilities 2011: $26,480Net Assets 2011: $623,5232011Assets 2012: $655,936Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $655,9362012Assets 2013: $648,372Liabilities 2013: $4,849Net Assets 2013: $643,5232013Assets 2014: $696,265Liabilities 2014: $199,913Net Assets 2014: $496,3522014Assets 2015: $740,804Liabilities 2015: $214,836Net Assets 2015: $525,9682015Assets 2016: $698,790Liabilities 2016: $238,981Net Assets 2016: $459,8092016Assets 2017: $704,839Liabilities 2017: $138,582Net Assets 2017: $566,2572017Assets 2018: $902,205Liabilities 2018: $293,112Net Assets 2018: $609,0932018Assets 2019: $679,802Liabilities 2019: $129,049Net Assets 2019: $550,7532019Assets 2020: $698,894Liabilities 2020: $97,818Net Assets 2020: $601,0762020Assets 2021: $788,296Liabilities 2021: $75,928Net Assets 2021: $712,3682021Assets 2022: $864,990Liabilities 2022: $33,381Net Assets 2022: $831,6092022Assets 2023: $905,731Liabilities 2023: $26,508Net Assets 2023: $879,2232023Assets 2024: $946,919Liabilities 2024: $23,424Net Assets 2024: $923,4952024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$704,839
Liabilities$138,582
Net Assets$566,257
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $181,7362010Revenue 2011: $205,343Expenses 2011: $160,993Net Income 2011: $44,3502011Expenses 2012: $151,9312012Expenses 2013: $205,4532013Revenue 2014: $196,257Expenses 2014: $139,625Net Income 2014: $56,6322014Revenue 2015: $182,187Expenses 2015: $152,571Net Income 2015: $29,6162015Revenue 2016: $188,642Expenses 2016: $254,801Net Income 2016: -$66,1592016Revenue 2017: $144,657Expenses 2017: $38,209Net Income 2017: $106,4482017Revenue 2018: $700Expenses 2018: $221Net Income 2018: $4792018Revenue 2019: $133,264Expenses 2019: $191,716Net Income 2019: -$58,4522019Revenue 2020: $149,106Expenses 2020: $98,752Net Income 2020: $50,3542020Revenue 2021: $144,442Expenses 2021: $49,637Net Income 2021: $94,8052021Revenue 2022: $143,573Expenses 2022: $61,046Net Income 2022: $82,5272022Revenue 2023: $130,073Expenses 2023: $82,459Net Income 2023: $47,6142023Revenue 2024: $144,246Expenses 2024: $103,674Net Income 2024: $40,5722024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$144,657
Expenses$38,209
Net Income$106,448
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2016 to Oct 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 23, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$144,657
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To encourage research in plant and seed biology and to facilitate the transer of resulting technology to benefit the seed industry, farmer and consumers on a global basis.

Encourage research in plant & seed biology & help benefit the seed industry, farmer and consumers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$696,240$704,839▲ $8,599
Accounts Receivable$2,550$0▼ $2,550
Total Assets$698,790$704,839▲ $6,049
Liabilities
Grants Payable$212,758$95,230▼ $117,528
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,223$25,352▼ $871
Deferred Revenue$0$18,000▲ $18,000
Total Liabilities$238,981$138,582▼ $100,399
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$394,252$503,897▲ $109,645
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$50,000$50,000→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$15,557$12,360▼ $3,197
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$459,809$566,257▲ $106,448
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$698,790$704,839▲ $6,049

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$50,096-▲ $24-$50,120
2015$50,000-▲ $96-$50,096
2014$50,000-▲ $7-$50,000
2013$50,000-▲ $25-$50,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tim GutormsonPresident
Glenn D AustinVice President
Andy LavigneDirector
Don BlackburnDirector
Edgar CabreraDirector
Jim ShearlDirector
Marc CoolDirector
Mike PetersonDirector
Owen J NewlinDirector
Sonny BeckDirector
Teresa MitzelDirector
Thomas DayDirector
Tim JohnsonDirector
Ann B JorssSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,050
Program Service Revenue
$141,500
Investment Income
$107
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,050
Change in Net Assets
$106,448
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$32,909
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,300
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management-$10,000-$10,000
Fees for Services Other-$7,900-$7,900
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,240-$6,240
Other Expenses$4,281--$4,281
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,300--$3,300
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,000--$2,000
Office Expenses-$1,736-$1,736
Insurance-$1,571-$1,571
Conferences and Meetings-$1,181-$1,181
Total Functional Expenses$9,581$28,628$0$38,209
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
Yes
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The american seed research foundation (asrf) has a service agreement with the american seed trade association (asta), a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code section 501(c)(6). Asrf received certain management, accounting and administrative services which included the use of personnel, assets and facilities of asta for an annual fee of $10,000.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“All individuals, companies, or other entities interested in advancing the purposes of asrf shall be eligible for membership therein.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Each member shall be entitled to one vote on all matters pertaining to asrf's affairs.”

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

“The secretary/treasurer reviews the draft version of the federal form 990, which is prepared by an outside accounting firm, prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Asrf makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. Asrf does not have a conflict of interest policy in place.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Seed Research Foundation
EIN
52-6054120
Phone
7038378140
Address
1701 DUKE STREET NO 275, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Ann B Jorss
Title
Secretary/treasurer
Phone
7038378140
Signed
2018-04-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ann B Jorss
Formed
1959
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Raffa Pc
Address
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Frank H Smith
Phone
2028225000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7,900. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,900.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The endowment funds are set up to support research scholarships and programs sponsored by asrf.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“Asrf evaluated its uncertainty in income taxes for the year ended october 31, 2017, and determined that there are no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SCHOLARSHIPS - THE PURPOSES FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN PLANT AND SEED BIOLOGY. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A RESEARCH PAPER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING THAT PRESENT VARIOUS RESEARCH TOPICS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FUNDAMENTAL SEED BIOLOGY, SEED TECHNOLOGY, SEED PRODUCTION, AND SEED HEALTH.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE SET UP TO SUPPORT RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY ASRF.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ASRF EVALUATED ITS UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2017, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ANN B. JORSS, SECRETARY/TREASURER, IS LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A. HOWEVER, SHE IS COMPENSATED BY THE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION (ASTA), A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(6), FOR SERVICES SHE PROVIDED TO ASRF. COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/PRESIDENT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER STAFF, USING COMPARATIVE DATA, WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2015.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE AMERICAN SEED RESEARCH FOUNDATION (ASRF) HAS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION (ASTA), A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(6). ASRF RECEIVED CERTAIN MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDED THE USE OF PERSONNEL, ASSETS AND FACILITIES OF ASTA FOR AN ANNUAL FEE OF $10,000.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, OR OTHER ENTITIES INTERESTED IN ADVANCING THE PURPOSES OF ASRF SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP THEREIN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO ASRF'S AFFAIRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE SECRETARY/TREASURER REVIEWS THE DRAFT VERSION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, WHICH IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ASRF MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ASRF DOES NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,900. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,900.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$704,839
Liabilities
$138,582
Net assets
$566,257
Revenue
$144,657
Expenses
$38,209
Net income
$106,448
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.47$0.23$9.23$1.44$1.04$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.06$0.27$8.79$1.30$0.82$0.48
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.65$0.33$8.32$1.44$0.61$0.83
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.88$0.76$7.12$1.44$0.50$0.95
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$0.98$6.01$1.49$0.99$0.50
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.80$1.29$5.51$1.33$1.92$0.58
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.02$2.93$6.09$0.01$0.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.05$1.39$5.66$1.45$0.38$1.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$2.39$4.60$1.89$2.55$0.66
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.41$2.15$5.26$1.82$1.53$0.30
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.96$2.00$4.96$1.96$1.40$0.57
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.48$0.05$6.44$2.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.56$0.00$6.56$1.52
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.50$0.26$6.24$2.05$1.61$0.44
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.98$0.19$5.79$1.82