Liabilities / Assets
33rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
43rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
84th percentile
Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
51st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
37th percentile
Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
5th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$619,950
Up $7,111 (+1.2%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$618,005
Up $26,049 (+4.4%) from 2019
Liabilities
Down$1,945
Down $18,938 (-91%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$70,797
Down $160,422 (-69%) from 2019
Expenses
Down$44,748
Down $149,703 (-77%) from 2019
Net Income
Down$26,049
Down $10,719 (-29%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
- Signed
- Nov 20, 2021
- Return Version
- 2020v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $70,797
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Foster humanitarian, cultural, and scientific endeavors by supporting organizations that educate and promote science, technology, engeering, mathemathics & economics.
Foster humanitarian, cultural, & scientific endeavors by supporting organizations that educate and promote science, technology, engeering, mathemathics & economics.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $4,407 | $9,118 | ▲ $4,711 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $612,839 | $619,950 | ▲ $7,111 |
| Other Assets Total | $608,432 | $610,832 | ▲ $2,400 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $1,000 | $1,000 | → $0 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $19,883 | $945 | ▼ $18,938 |
| Total Liabilities | $20,883 | $1,945 | ▼ $18,938 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $591,956 | $618,005 | ▲ $26,049 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $591,956 | $618,005 | ▲ $26,049 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $612,839 | $619,950 | ▲ $7,111 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Assets Org | $7,000 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Debbie Wreyford | Co-chair |
| Kenneth G Winans | Co-chair |
| Daniel Bursch Astronaut | Director |
| James S Wreyford | Director |
| Mark Annis | Director |
| Mike Reynolds Chabot Center | Director Emeritus |
| Valerie Bunnell | Secretary |
| Arlene K Mose | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $70,797
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $70,797
- Change in Net Assets
- $26,049
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $44,748 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $38,386 | - | - | $38,386 |
| Insurance | - | $3,821 | - | $3,821 |
| Other Expenses | $291 | $146 | - | $146 |
| All Other Expenses | $22 | $62 | - | $84 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $40,719 | $4,029 | $0 | $44,748 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Short Term Loan Payable | $1,000 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Backup withholding compliance
- No
- 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
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
“Two of board members are married to one another. Father in law also serves on the board. Employee serves on the board.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“The board president, co-president and treasurer review the return and discuss the return prior to filing. They act as a committee of the board and have been delegated the responsibility for the preparation and in depth review of the tax return.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
“The board of directors is currently reviewing a conflict of interest policy.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“No documents available to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The W Foundation
- EIN
- 54-2069827
- Phone
- 4155063070
- Address
- 504 REDWOOD BLVD 210, NOVATO, CA 94947
Signing Officer
- Name
- Arlene K Mose
- Title
- Treasurer
- Signed
- 2021-11-20
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Kenneth G Winans
- Formed
- 2002
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 5
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
Preparer
- Firm
- Maze & Associates
- Address
- 3478 BUSKIRK AVE STE 215, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
- Preparer
- Arlene K Mose CPA
- Phone
- 9259300902
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Client Note 1
“Client Note 1 - THE W FOUNDATIONADVISORY BOARDTHE W FOUNDATIONS'S ADVISORY BOARD IS DESIGNED TO GIVE STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND ADVICE TO THE FOUNDATION TO GUIDE THE ORGANIZATION IN THE FULFILLMENT OF ITS GOALS AND OBJECTIONS. THE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ARE INFLUENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN STRONG SUPPORTERS OF THE GOALS OF TEH W FOUNDATION: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH AND ECONOMICS. THE ADVISOR BOARD FOR THE CURRENT YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (IN ORDER OF TENURE):Dr. Millie H. Fulford, Astronaut (STS: 40)Robert L. Curbeam, Astronaut (STS: 85,98)John B. Herrington, Astronaut (STS: 113)Rick Searfoss, Astronaut (STS: 90)Bill Pullman, Actor & DirectorWill Wright, Computer Game DesignerJoe Martinez, Model Building ExpertMimi Stuart, Aviation ArtistDon Shields, Former USAF pilot & aerospace executivePaul Heavenridge, Executive Director, LiteracyworksAlfred M. Worden, Astronaut (Apollo 15)”
Client Note 2
“Client Note 2 - THE W FOUNDATION SPECIAL PROGRAM EVENTNOVATO SPACE FESTIVAL 2020DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19, THE W FOUNDATION DID NOT HOST AN ANNUAL SPACE FESTIVAL. THIS FESTIVAL IS GENERALLY OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ALLOWS VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS A CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF MANNED SPACEFLIGHT AND EXPLORATION. THE SPACE FESTIVAL IS A FREE FAMILY EVENT THAT OFFERS HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, AND A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH LEDGENDARY NASA ASTRONAUTS WHO HAVE FLOWN INTO SPACE, PILOTED A SPACE SHUTTLE, OR LIVED ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. VISITORS CAN TRY ON A PAIR OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUT'S SPACE SUIT GLOVES, TOUCH REAL MOON ROCKS, DON A PROTOTYPE SPACE HELMET DESIGNED FOR THE APOLLO MISSIONS, AND EVEN SIT IN A SEAT FROM A SOYUZ SPACECRAFT. THE FOUNDATION POSSESSES ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OF SPACE EXPLORATION ARTIFACTS IN THE WORLD AND ALSO WORKS WITH ORGANIZATINOS AND EVENTS LIKE OAKLAND'S CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER, THE USS HORNET MUSEUM IN ALAMEDA, AND SAN FRANCISCO FLEET WEEK TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS ON THE HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION. IN LIEU OF FESTIVAL EVENTS, THE W FOUNDATION DID A "COVID-19 WORK-AROUNDX AND HOSTED LIVE INTERVIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH ASTRONAUTS AND SPACE INDUSTRY EXPERTS, SUCH AS AERONAUTICS ENGINEERS AND PLANETARY GEOLOGISTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORED "EXPEDITION 2020-A TRIBUTE TO APOLLO 15 ASTRONAUT COL. AL WORDEN". THE ARTIFACTS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION ARE CURRENTLY BEING HOUSED IN A WAREHOUSE FOR SAFEKEEPING.”
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| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 0 | ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSES OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION AS FOLLOWS:THE W FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED A LONG-TERM LOAN OF ASSETS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY ON DISPLACE AT CHABOT'S NEW PERMANENT SPACE EXHIBITION: "BEYOND BLASTOFF-SURVIVING IN SPACE". THIS DISPLAY INCLUDES ITEMS FROM THE W FOUNDATION COLLECTION TO INCLUDE THE ORLAN EVA LIFE SUPPORT BACKPACK AND ORLAN EVA SPACE SUIT WHICH HELPS VISITORS GRASP THE COMPLEXITY OF LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS NEEDED TO ALLOW ASTRONAUTS TO SAFELY WORK OUTSIDE A SPACECRAFT. THE W FOUNDATION ALSO SHOW CASED ITS SPACE COLLECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARTIFACTS THAT HAVE MADE THE LONG JOURNEY TO THE MOON. THE W FOUNDATION ARRANGED TO HAVE VARIOUS NAVY AVIATOR ASTRONAUTS, TO INCLUDE ASTRONAUTS ROBERT CURBEAM AND DICK GORDON, ON SITE TO INTERACT WITH THE PUBLIC AND TELL THEIR STORIES ABOUT ADVENTURES IN OUTER SPACE. SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:2005 - THE W FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED THE USS HORNET MUSEUM WITH A GEMINI TEST CAPSULE FOR EXHIBIT. 2006 - THE W FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THE CHABOT LUNAR LANDING SIMULATOR.2007 - THE W FOUNDATION SHOW CASED AN EXHIBIT ENTITLED "OUR SPACE HISTORY" AT A SAN FRANCISCO THEATER. 2008 - THE W FOUNDATION SUPPORTED "BEYOND BLASTOFF - SURVIVING SPACE" AT THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER IN OAKLAND, CA. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORED A "NAVY IN SPACE" EXHIBIT COMPLETE WITH ASTRONAUTS AT THE FORT MASON FLEET WEEK EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO. 2009 - THE FOUNDATION HOSTED AN EXHIBIT CALLED "TO THE MOON - SNOOPY SOARS WITH NASA" AT THE CHARLES SCHULTZ MUSEUM IN SANTA ROSA, CA. APOLLO 11 AND APOLLO 12 ARTIFACTS WERE ON DISPLAY AT THE USS HORNET MUSEUM IN OAKLAND, CA. THE "NAVY IN SPACE" EXHIBIT WAS ALSO HELD AT THE ANNUAL FORT MASON FLEET WEEK EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO. DURING THIS TIME, VISITORS ARE REMINDED OF THE VARIOUS EXHIBITS AT CHABOT & THE USS HORNET. 2010 - IN OCTOBER 2010, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED ITS ANNUAL NAVY IN SPACE EXHIBIT IN FORT MASON, CA AS PART OF FLEET WEEK. THIS INCLUDED PHOTOGRAPHS AND ARTIFACTS THAT HAVE MADE THE LONG JOURNEY TO THE MOON TO INCLUDE A VISIT WITH NAVY AVIATOR ASTRONAUTS JOHN HERRINGTON WHO HAS FLOWN TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION ON THE ENDEAVOR. DURING THIS TIME, VISITORS ARE REMINDED OF THE VARIOUS EXHIBITS AT CHABOT TO INCLUDE "BEYOND BLASTOFFX AND "ONE GIANT LEAP: A MOON ODYSSEY". 2011 - IN OCTOBER 2011, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED ITS ANNUAL NAVY IN SPACE EXHIBIT IN FORT MASON, CA AS PART OF FLEET WEEK. THIS INCLUDED PHOTOGRAPHS AND ARTIFACTS THAT HAVE MADE THE LONG JOURNEY TO THE MOON TO INCLUDE A VISIT WITH NAVY AVIATOR ASTRONAUTS JOHN HERRINGTON, DAN BURSCH, RIC SEARFOSS AND DICK GORDON WHO HAVE FLOWN TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. DURING THIS TIME, VISITORS ARE REMINDED OF THE VARIOUS EXHIBITS AT CHABOT & THE USS HORNET. ITEMS FROM THE W FOUNDATION SPACE COLLECTION HAVE BEEN ON DISPLAY FOR MANY YEARS AT CHABOT SPACE SCIENCE CENTER AND THE USS HORNET MUSEUM. 2012 - THE W FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO DISPLAY THE SPACE COLLECTION AT CHABOT SPACE SCIENCE CENTER AND THE USS HORNET MUSEUM. IN ADDITION, THE W FOUNDATION SPONOSED A JULY 2012 SPACE FESTIVAL IN NOVATO, CA. THE W FOUNDATION HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED A NEW SPACE MUSEUM IN NOVATO, CA CALLED "THE SPACE STATION". THIS EXHIBIT EDUCATES CHILDREN ABOUT THE EXCITING HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION AND TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING THAT A STRONG GLOBAL COMMITMENT TOWARD FUTURE SPACE TRAVEL IS KEY TO ACCELERATING OUR CIVILIZATION'S DEVELOPMENT. THIS EXHIBT IS OPEN ON THE WEEKENDS, IS STAFFED COMPLETELY BY VOLUNTEERS, AND IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. 2013 AND 2014 - THE W FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO DISPLAY THE SPACE COLLECTION AT CHABOT SPACE SCIENCE CENTER AND THE USS HORNET MUSEUM. THE FOUNDATION ALSO OPERATED A SAPCE MUSUEM IN PACHECO PLAZA. STAFFED BY ALL VOLUNTEERS, THE MUSEUM IS FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST COLLECTIONS OF SPACE MEMORABILIA AND EQUIPMENT. THE MUSEUM STAFF WORKS WITH NASA ON SPECIAL EVENTS AND OFTEN HO |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt | 1 | SEE PART VI. THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT HAVE THE ASSETS AND RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE W FOUNDATION. WITHOUT THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT, THERE WOULD BE NO DISPLAYS RELATED TO MAN IN SPACE. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Client Note 1 - THE W FOUNDATIONADVISORY BOARDTHE W FOUNDATIONS'S ADVISORY BOARD IS DESIGNED TO GIVE STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND ADVICE TO THE FOUNDATION TO GUIDE THE ORGANIZATION IN THE FULFILLMENT OF ITS GOALS AND OBJECTIONS. THE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ARE INFLUENTIAL MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN STRONG SUPPORTERS OF THE GOALS OF TEH W FOUNDATION: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH AND ECONOMICS. THE ADVISOR BOARD FOR THE CURRENT YEAR INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (IN ORDER OF TENURE):Dr. Millie H. Fulford, Astronaut (STS: 40)Robert L. Curbeam, Astronaut (STS: 85,98)John B. Herrington, Astronaut (STS: 113)Rick Searfoss, Astronaut (STS: 90)Bill Pullman, Actor & DirectorWill Wright, Computer Game DesignerJoe Martinez, Model Building ExpertMimi Stuart, Aviation ArtistDon Shields, Former USAF pilot & aerospace executivePaul Heavenridge, Executive Director, LiteracyworksAlfred M. Worden, Astronaut (Apollo 15) |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Client Note 2 - THE W FOUNDATION SPECIAL PROGRAM EVENTNOVATO SPACE FESTIVAL 2020DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19, THE W FOUNDATION DID NOT HOST AN ANNUAL SPACE FESTIVAL. THIS FESTIVAL IS GENERALLY OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ALLOWS VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS A CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF MANNED SPACEFLIGHT AND EXPLORATION. THE SPACE FESTIVAL IS A FREE FAMILY EVENT THAT OFFERS HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, AND A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH LEDGENDARY NASA ASTRONAUTS WHO HAVE FLOWN INTO SPACE, PILOTED A SPACE SHUTTLE, OR LIVED ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. VISITORS CAN TRY ON A PAIR OF RUSSIAN COSMONAUT'S SPACE SUIT GLOVES, TOUCH REAL MOON ROCKS, DON A PROTOTYPE SPACE HELMET DESIGNED FOR THE APOLLO MISSIONS, AND EVEN SIT IN A SEAT FROM A SOYUZ SPACECRAFT. THE FOUNDATION POSSESSES ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OF SPACE EXPLORATION ARTIFACTS IN THE WORLD AND ALSO WORKS WITH ORGANIZATINOS AND EVENTS LIKE OAKLAND'S CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER, THE USS HORNET MUSEUM IN ALAMEDA, AND SAN FRANCISCO FLEET WEEK TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS ON THE HISTORY OF SPACE EXPLORATION. IN LIEU OF FESTIVAL EVENTS, THE W FOUNDATION DID A "COVID-19 WORK-AROUNDX AND HOSTED LIVE INTERVIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH ASTRONAUTS AND SPACE INDUSTRY EXPERTS, SUCH AS AERONAUTICS ENGINEERS AND PLANETARY GEOLOGISTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORED "EXPEDITION 2020-A TRIBUTE TO APOLLO 15 ASTRONAUT COL. AL WORDEN". THE ARTIFACTS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION ARE CURRENTLY BEING HOUSED IN A WAREHOUSE FOR SAFEKEEPING. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | TWO OF BOARD MEMBERS ARE MARRIED TO ONE ANOTHER. FATHER IN LAW ALSO SERVES ON THE BOARD. EMPLOYEE SERVES ON THE BOARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE BOARD PRESIDENT, CO-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER REVIEW THE RETURN AND DISCUSS THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING. THEY ACT AS A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND HAVE BEEN DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PREPARATION AND IN DEPTH REVIEW OF THE TAX RETURN. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CURRENTLY REVIEWING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | No documents available to the public. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Client Note 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Client Note 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
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- $619,950
- Liabilities
- $1,945
- Net assets
- $618,005
- Revenue
- $70,797
- Expenses
- $44,748
- Net income
- $26,049