Civic Intelligence

The Improvement Association Inc

EIN 54-1117976 • 501(c)3 • Emporia, VA

Profile

The improvement association, inc. Is a nonprofit corporation organized to carry out community action programs which are generally funded by revenue from agency programs and grants from local, state and federal agencies. Such grants usually requires compliance with prescribed grant conditions and other special requirements, including the furnishing of certain amounts of cash or noncash contributions.

1750 E Atlantic StEmporia, VA 23847
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

54th percentile

6.5%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

76th percentile

17%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-7.5%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$3,624,493

Up $568,489 (+19%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$438,034

Up $30,844 (+7.6%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,186,459

Up $537,645 (+20%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$4,621,862

Down $343,173 (-6.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$4,320,984

Down $314,717 (-6.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$300,878

Down $28,456 (-8.6%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2012: $1,723,875Liabilities 2012: $232,251Net Assets 2012: $1,491,6242012Assets 2014: $1,794,733Liabilities 2014: $174,032Net Assets 2014: $1,620,7012014Assets 2015: $1,836,534Liabilities 2015: $187,765Net Assets 2015: $1,648,7692015Assets 2016: $1,770,500Liabilities 2016: $202,697Net Assets 2016: $1,567,8032016Assets 2017: $1,940,041Liabilities 2017: $369,352Net Assets 2017: $1,570,6892017Assets 2018: $2,206,887Liabilities 2018: $592,018Net Assets 2018: $1,614,8692018Assets 2019: $2,243,739Liabilities 2019: $459,747Net Assets 2019: $1,783,9922019Assets 2021: $2,573,481Liabilities 2021: $469,491Net Assets 2021: $2,103,9902021Assets 2023: $3,056,004Liabilities 2023: $407,190Net Assets 2023: $2,648,8142023Assets 2025: $3,624,493Liabilities 2025: $438,034Net Assets 2025: $3,186,4592025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,624,493
Liabilities$438,034
Net Assets$3,186,459

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2012: $2,754,247Expenses 2012: $2,622,455Net Income 2012: $131,7922012Revenue 2014: $2,840,579Expenses 2014: $2,817,642Net Income 2014: $22,9372014Revenue 2015: $3,084,127Expenses 2015: $3,056,058Net Income 2015: $28,0692015Revenue 2016: $3,011,813Expenses 2016: $3,092,779Net Income 2016: -$80,9662016Revenue 2017: $3,196,893Expenses 2017: $3,151,663Net Income 2017: $45,2302017Revenue 2018: $3,480,368Expenses 2018: $3,436,188Net Income 2018: $44,1802018Revenue 2019: $4,077,587Expenses 2019: $3,908,461Net Income 2019: $169,1262019Revenue 2021: $4,605,260Expenses 2021: $4,379,214Net Income 2021: $226,0462021Revenue 2023: $4,965,035Expenses 2023: $4,635,701Net Income 2023: $329,3342023Revenue 2025: $4,621,862Expenses 2025: $4,320,984Net Income 2025: $300,8782025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,621,862
Expenses$4,320,984
Net Income$300,878

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$4,621,862
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The improvement association, inc. Is a nonprofit corporation organized to carry out community action programs which are generally funded by revenue from agency programs and grants from local, state and federal agencies. Such grants usually requires compliance with prescribed grant conditions and other special requirements, including the furnishing of certain amounts of cash or noncash contributions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,346,216$1,730,659▲ $384,443
Pledges and Grants Receivable$487,576$841,817▲ $354,241
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$757,916$560,339▼ $197,577
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$497,912$491,678▼ $6,234
Total Assets$3,089,620$3,624,493▲ $534,873
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$103,989$276,424▲ $172,435
Other Liabilities$100,050$161,610▲ $61,560
Total Liabilities$204,039$438,034▲ $233,995
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,885,581$3,186,459▲ $300,878
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,885,581$3,186,459▲ $300,878
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,089,620$3,624,493▲ $534,873

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,646,075$358,214$2,004,289
Land$25,900-$25,900
Other Land Buildings$58,684--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Charlie Caple JrChairman of
Denise MillerBoard Membe
Tony ConwellBoard Membe
Barbara Harris DrummondBoard Member
Carol MercerBoard Member
John StringfieldBoard Member
Linda SkipperBoard Member
Robert ElliottBoard Member
Tywanda SmithBoard Member
William WhiteBod Member
Eliza DrewSecretary
Laverne FordTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,761,244
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-139,382
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$300,878

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,621,862
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,621,862
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,621,862
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,205,735
Other Expenses$1,115,249
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,057,404$262,576-$2,319,980
Other Employee Benefits$819,596$66,159-$885,755
Occupancy$178,200$5,398-$183,598
All Other Expenses$82,155$583-$82,738
Other Expenses$58,869$9,875-$58,869
Travel$49,085$2,709-$51,794
Insurance$41,384$3,260-$44,644
Fees for Services Accounting$17,688$15,800-$33,488
Total Functional Expenses$3,954,624$366,360$0$4,320,984

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,320,984
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,262,115
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,262,115
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$58,869
Other Expense Adjustments$58,869
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Annual Lv$71,130
Accrued Salaries$61,548
Accrued Sick Lv$28,931
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

All bod members review 990 prior to being filed with the irs.

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

Conflict of interest and related party letters are sent to each board member annually as part of the annual audit.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

Performance evaluations are completed annualy by the board of direcotrs for the executive director. All other employees are evaluated by department heads or executive director.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

Performance evaluations are completed annualy by the board of direcotrs for the executive director. All other employees are evaluated by department heads or executive director.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

990 is made available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Improvement Association Inc
EIN
54-1117976
Phone
4346344760
Address
1750 E ATLANTIC ST, EMPORIA, VA 23847

Signing Officer

Name
Rufus Tyler
Title
Exec. Direct
Phone
4346344760
Signed
2025-02-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rufus Tyler
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
74

Preparer

Firm
N Wesley Pughsley Jr & Associates CPA
Address
401 GAINSBORO RD NW, ROANOKE, VA 24016
Preparer
N Wesley Pughsley Jr
Phone
5403453041
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The improvement association, inc. Is a nonprofit corporation organized to carry out community action programs which are generally funded by revenue from agency programs and grants from local, state and federal agencies. Such grants usually requires compliance with prescribed grant conditions and other special requirements, including the furnishing of certain amounts of cash or noncash contributions.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4C

2.csbg endorsement of whole family initiative the community services block grant (csbg) program officially endorsed the improvement association's whole family initiative following endorsement by the general assembly based on its outcomes following a five-year pilot project phase. This endorsement reflects the initiative's proven impact in helping families achieve greater stability and self-sufficiency through a coordinated, multi-generational service approach. Tanf employment continues to partner up with, workforce development specialist at greensville correctional center with the virginia bonding program. We assist customers with a criminal background, who are trying to find employment and re-enter the workforce sector. Workforce had the opportunity to attend the emporia chamber luncheon and network with other employers/organizations. We had the opportunity to talk with chick-fil-a owner's wife. Chick-fil-a just recently open here in emporia, so i hope we can have partnership in the near future. We also participated at the southside regional job fair in october. We signed up 15 individuals seeking job training and employment.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Book / tax depreciation difference 58,869

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 4B

Book / tax depreciation difference 58,869

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE GENERALLY FUNDED BY REVENUE FROM AGENCY PROGRAMS AND GRANTS FROM LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. SUCH GRANTS USUALLY REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED GRANT CONDITIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF CASH OR NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ALL BOD MEMBERS REVIEW 990 PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND RELATED PARTY LETTERS ARE SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER ANNUALLY AS PART OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECOTRS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
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