Civic Intelligence

Sphinx Club Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 53-0174479

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 07, 2017

Organization ProfileALMASSHRINERS.ORG
1315 K Street NWWashington, DC 20005

(202) 898-1688

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

91st percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$63,059

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 65.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

63%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

571%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$121,633

Up $47,102 (+63%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$101,572

Up $29,630 (+41%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$20,061

Up $17,472 (+675%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$96,561

Up $82,161 (+571%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$66,931

Up $44,287 (+196%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$29,630

Up $37,874 (+459%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $71,796Liabilities 2010: $02010Assets 2011: $72,253Liabilities 2011: $3,0972011Assets 2012: $87,268Liabilities 2012: $18,7782012Assets 2013: $104,112Liabilities 2013: $34,666Net Assets 2013: $69,4462013Assets 2014: $86,412Liabilities 2014: $6,226Net Assets 2014: $80,1862014Assets 2015: $74,531Liabilities 2015: $2,589Net Assets 2015: $71,9422015Assets 2016: $121,633Liabilities 2016: $20,061Net Assets 2016: $101,5722016Assets 2017: $111,038Liabilities 2017: $29,732Net Assets 2017: $81,3062017Assets 2018: $126,942Liabilities 2018: $31,911Net Assets 2018: $95,0312018Assets 2019: $44,268Liabilities 2019: $3,717Net Assets 2019: $40,5512019Assets 2020: $30,156Liabilities 2020: $101Net Assets 2020: $30,0552020Assets 2021: $31,541Liabilities 2021: $1,083Net Assets 2021: $30,4582021Assets 2022: $27,734Liabilities 2022: $11,334Net Assets 2022: $16,4002022Assets 2023: $23,671Liabilities 2023: $12,065Net Assets 2023: $11,6062023Assets 2024: $14,094Liabilities 2024: $12,474Net Assets 2024: $1,6202024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$121,633
Liabilities$20,061
Net Assets$101,572
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50K-$100KRevenue 2010: $37,968Expenses 2010: $53,685Net Income 2010: -$15,7172010Revenue 2011: $121,561Expenses 2011: $124,201Net Income 2011: -$2,6402011Revenue 2012: $90,039Expenses 2012: $90,705Net Income 2012: -$6662012Revenue 2013: $76,890Expenses 2013: $75,934Net Income 2013: $9562013Revenue 2014: $93,039Expenses 2014: $82,299Net Income 2014: $10,7402014Revenue 2015: $14,400Expenses 2015: $22,644Net Income 2015: -$8,2442015Revenue 2016: $96,561Expenses 2016: $66,931Net Income 2016: $29,6302016Revenue 2017: -$20,266Expenses 2017: $0Net Income 2017: -$20,2662017Revenue 2018: $13,725Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $13,7252018Revenue 2019: $13,572Expenses 2019: $68,052Net Income 2019: -$54,4802019Revenue 2020: -$10,496Expenses 2020: $0Net Income 2020: -$10,4962020Revenue 2021: $403Expenses 2021: $0Net Income 2021: $4032021Revenue 2022: -$9,075Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: -$9,0752022Revenue 2023: -$4,794Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: -$4,7942023Revenue 2024: -$9,986Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: -$9,9862024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$96,561
Expenses$66,931
Net Income$29,630
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 7, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$194,550
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The sphinx club, inc. (sphinx club) is a not-for-profit entity incorporated in the district of columbia. The sphinx club maintains a liquor license for the sale of liquor at meetings and events held at the almas temple club building.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$14,150$24,292▲ $10,142
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,429--
Accounts Receivable-$13,420-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,988$1,332▼ $656
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$834$438▼ $396
Total Assets$74,531$121,633▲ $47,102
Other Assets Total$35,130$82,151▲ $47,021
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,589$20,061▲ $17,472
Total Liabilities$2,589$20,061▲ $17,472
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$71,942$101,572▲ $29,630
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$71,942$101,572▲ $29,630
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$74,531$121,633▲ $47,102

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$438$9,245$9,683
Other Assets Org$82,151--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Donald R Ferguson SrRecorder$63,059$63,059

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melvin E HarrisonPresident
Richard E Hassler2nd Vice President
Bruce McmullenVice President
Kenneth J CollinsDirector
William D HinesDirector
Michael a GordonChief Rabban
Fred W EvansPotentate
Alan L GordonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$96,561
Change in Net Assets
$29,630

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$96,561
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$97,989
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$194,550
Total Revenue per Form 990
$96,561
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$66,931
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$400--$400
Depreciation Depletion$396--$396
Total Functional Expenses$66,931$0$0$66,931

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$164,920
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$97,989
Expenses per Audited Statements$66,931
Total Expenses per Form 990$66,931
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Related EntityManagement Fee Paid to Almas Shriners for Various Services. in Addition, Sphinx Club, Inc. Paid Almas Shriners for Its Portion of Employee Wages and Related Taxes Using a Common Pay Master.No$56,000
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“The sphinx club, inc. Is related to the almas shriners through common control and econcomic interests. Members of almas shriners elect members of the board of shpinx club.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“Each member of the almas shriners may submit their name for election to the board. The membership holds an annual election of officers. Each member receives one vote by attending the annual meeting and casting their vote.”

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

“The following items must be approved by a vote of the entire membership. The board presents these items for a vote to the membership at the annual meeting or at a special meeting held for member approvals: annual budget an any changes to the total approved expenditures changes to the dues structure or rates purchase of equipment or sale of assets entering into loan agreements changes to bylaws”

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

“Form 990 is submitted to management for review and approval. The return is then filed with the appropriate taxing authority”

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

“The organization has made all officers and directors aware of the conflict of interest policy. All officers and directors are required to notify the organization of any potential conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The board of directors evaluates compensation of management and the board based on comparing salaries for similar positions in the washington dc area. Officers and directors are not compensated for their positions on the board. Any compensation paid to officers and directors is for their work as employees of the organization (or its related organization) for performing duties associated with daily operations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes the following documents available to the public as they are requested: federal form 990 conflict of interest policy financial statements bylaws and governing documents”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sphinx Club Inc
EIN
53-0174479
Phone
2028981688
Address
1315 K STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Donald R Ferguson Sr
Title
Recorder
Phone
2028981688
Signed
2017-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Donald R Ferguson Sr
Formed
1929
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Secker & Associates PC
Address
700 King Farm Blvd Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20850
Preparer
Geoffrey Secker
Phone
3013406300
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The sphinx club, inc. Was established as an exempt organization under the laws of the district of columbia and is exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(7) of the internal revenue code. The sphinx club, inc. Receives unrelated business income from its operations at the almas temple club. For the years ended december 31, 2015 and 2014 income taxes due on unrelated business income were estimated to be $6,278 and $3,368, respectively. The sphinx club, inc. Believes that they have appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, do not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The income tax returns for the organization for the years ended december 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are subject to examination by the internal revenue service, generally for three years after they were filed.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“COST OF SALES 97,989.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“COST OF SALES 97,989.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SPHINX CLUB, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(7) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE SPHINX CLUB, INC. RECEIVES UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FROM ITS OPERATIONS AT THE ALMAS TEMPLE CLUB. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014 INCOME TAXES DUE ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME WERE ESTIMATED TO BE $6,278 AND $3,368, RESPECTIVELY. THE SPHINX CLUB, INC. BELIEVES THAT THEY HAVE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DO NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015, 2014 AND 2013 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF SALES 97,989.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COST OF SALES 97,989.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt082151
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt066931
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt096561
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0194550
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0164920
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0RELATED ENTITY
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd00
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionAmt056000
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0MANAGEMENT FEE PAID TO ALMAS SHRINERS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES. IN ADDITION, SPHINX CLUB, INC. PAID ALMAS SHRINERS FOR ITS PORTION OF EMPLOYEE WAGES AND RELATED TAXES USING A COMMON PAY MASTER.
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE SPHINX CLUB, INC. IS RELATED TO THE ALMAS SHRINERS THROUGH COMMON CONTROL AND ECONCOMIC INTERESTS. MEMBERS OF ALMAS SHRINERS ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SHPINX CLUB.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH MEMBER OF THE ALMAS SHRINERS MAY SUBMIT THEIR NAME FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD. THE MEMBERSHIP HOLDS AN ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS. EACH MEMBER RECEIVES ONE VOTE BY ATTENDING THE ANNUAL MEETING AND CASTING THEIR VOTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE APPROVED BY A VOTE OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP. THE BOARD PRESENTS THESE ITEMS FOR A VOTE TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OR AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD FOR MEMBER APPROVALS: ANNUAL BUDGET AN ANY CHANGES TO THE TOTAL APPROVED EXPENDITURES CHANGES TO THE DUES STRUCTURE OR RATES PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT OR SALE OF ASSETS ENTERING INTO LOAN AGREEMENTS CHANGES TO BYLAWS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO MANAGEMENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE RETURN IS THEN FILED WITH THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION HAS MADE ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AWARE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD BASED ON COMPARING SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR THEIR POSITIONS ON THE BOARD. ANY COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS IS FOR THEIR WORK AS EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION (OR ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION) FOR PERFORMING DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH DAILY OPERATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS THEY ARE REQUESTED: FEDERAL FORM 990 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BYLAWS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/EIN0530027286
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ExemptCodeSectionTxt0501(c)(8) & (c)(10)
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0DC
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd020005
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PaidEmployeesSharingInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt056000
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt132113
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt2194550
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt0MANAGEMENT FEE PAID
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt1COST SHARING
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt2INCOME COLLECTED FOR SPHINX CLUB
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0N
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1O
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2S
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferFromOtherOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0DC
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt074531
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0121633
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt074531
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0121633
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt066931
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt066931
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt096561
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt02589
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt020061
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt02589
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt020061
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt071942
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0101572
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt096561
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt096561
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt00
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt074531
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0121633
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt063059
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd01
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt071942
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0101572
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
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IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd020005
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt09
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt08
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0ALMASSHRINERS.ORG
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd01
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd01
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum02028981688
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02017-11-07
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ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum02028981688
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ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPTm007:52:28
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0521941498
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Secker & Associates PC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt0700 King Farm Blvd Suite 550
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Rockville
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ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02017-11-07
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Geoffrey Secker
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ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02016-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02016-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02016

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$121,633
Liabilities
$20,061
Net assets
$101,572
Revenue
$96,561
Expenses
$66,931
Net income
$29,630
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.12$0.02$0.10$0.00$0.10
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.12$0.12$0.05$0.00$0.05
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.28$0.11$0.16$0.09$0.00$0.09
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.01$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.00
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.30$0.00$0.30$0.10$0.00$0.10
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.44$0.04$0.41$0.14$0.68$0.54
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.27$0.32$0.95$0.14$0.00$0.14
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.11$0.30$0.81$0.20$0.00$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.20$1.02$0.97$0.67$0.30
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.75$0.03$0.72$0.14$0.23$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.06$0.80$0.93$0.82$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.35$0.69$0.77$0.76$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.19$0.90$0.91$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.72$0.03$1.22$1.24$0.03
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.38$0.54$0.16