Civic Intelligence

Sign Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 54-2091972

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 15, 2017

1001 N Fairfax Street No 301AAlexandria, VA 22314

(703) 778-8095

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

94th percentile

60%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$424,261

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 123.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

97th percentile

305%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

584%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Assets

Up

$284,096

Up $213,972 (+305%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$269,266

Up $207,337 (+335%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$14,830

Up $6,635 (+81%) from 2015

Revenue

Up

$344,570

Up $294,170 (+584%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$137,233

Down $24,307 (-15%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$207,337

Up $318,477 (+287%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $353,393Liabilities 2010: $727Net Assets 2010: $352,6662010Assets 2011: $622,054Liabilities 2011: $390Net Assets 2011: $621,6642011Assets 2012: $450,411Liabilities 2012: $1,050Net Assets 2012: $449,3612012Assets 2013: $276,102Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $276,1022013Assets 2014: $173,068Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $173,0682014Assets 2015: $70,124Liabilities 2015: $8,195Net Assets 2015: $61,9292015Assets 2016: $284,096Liabilities 2016: $14,830Net Assets 2016: $269,2662016Assets 2017: $348,020Liabilities 2017: $27,701Net Assets 2017: $320,3192017Assets 2018: $370,298Liabilities 2018: $598Net Assets 2018: $369,7002018Assets 2019: $496,789Liabilities 2019: $6,525Net Assets 2019: $490,2642019Assets 2020: $538,366Liabilities 2020: $15,316Net Assets 2020: $523,0502020Assets 2021: $545,758Liabilities 2021: $5,061Net Assets 2021: $540,6972021Assets 2022: $616,435Liabilities 2022: $7,860Net Assets 2022: $608,5752022Assets 2023: $687,067Liabilities 2023: $551Net Assets 2023: $686,5162023Assets 2024: $783,471Liabilities 2024: $50Net Assets 2024: $783,4212024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$284,096
Liabilities$14,830
Net Assets$269,266

Operations Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $144,8172010Revenue 2011: $511,236Expenses 2011: $242,238Net Income 2011: $268,9982011Expenses 2012: $263,1502012Revenue 2013: $65,665Expenses 2013: $238,924Net Income 2013: -$173,2592013Revenue 2014: $164,720Expenses 2014: $267,754Net Income 2014: -$103,0342014Revenue 2015: $50,400Expenses 2015: $161,540Net Income 2015: -$111,1402015Revenue 2016: $344,570Expenses 2016: $137,233Net Income 2016: $207,3372016Revenue 2017: $308,424Expenses 2017: $257,371Net Income 2017: $51,0532017Revenue 2018: $257,192Expenses 2018: $207,811Net Income 2018: $49,3812018Revenue 2019: $267,141Expenses 2019: $146,577Net Income 2019: $120,5642019Revenue 2020: $97,192Expenses 2020: $64,406Net Income 2020: $32,7862020Revenue 2021: $98,112Expenses 2021: $80,465Net Income 2021: $17,6472021Revenue 2022: $148,510Expenses 2022: $80,632Net Income 2022: $67,8782022Revenue 2023: $223,203Expenses 2023: $145,262Net Income 2023: $77,9412023Revenue 2024: $155,025Expenses 2024: $66,729Net Income 2024: $88,2962024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$344,570
Expenses$137,233
Net Income$207,337
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$344,570
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote signage in the societal sense, educating the public about its social, economic and aesthetic value to the at-large society, emphasizing to users how to maximize their communication effectiveness. The foundation focuses on bringing education to sign users and to those who interact with sign users, including advertising agencies, lenders, appraisers, attorneys, regulators, business form franchisers, and small businesses.

To provide research and education about the value of signs to the public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$49,499$160,866▲ $111,367
Pledges and Grants Receivable$20,469$6,600▼ $13,869
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$156--
Total Assets$70,124$284,096▲ $213,972
Other Assets Total$0$116,630▲ $116,630
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$10,521▲ $10,521
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,195$4,309▼ $3,886
Total Liabilities$8,195$14,830▲ $6,635
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$61,929$269,266▲ $207,337
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,929$269,266▲ $207,337
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$70,124$284,096▲ $213,972

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$116,630--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Lisa QueeneyISA VP, FINANCE (FROM APR '16)PT$147,649$147,649
Sapna BudevExecutive DirectorFT$133,552$133,552
William WinslowISA VP, FINANCE (TO JUN '16)PT$87,605$87,605

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Duane LaskaChairman
Lori AndersonIsa President/CEO
Judy WaltonTrustee
Ted KiperTrustee
Wade SwormstedtTrustee
Wendy MoellerTrustee
Anne DepalmaTRUSTEE (FROM APR '16)
Mike KestiTRUSTEE (TO APR '16)
John YargerSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$340,029
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$4,541
All Other Contributions
$76,090
Change in Net Assets
$207,337

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$344,570
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$277,472
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$622,042
Total Revenue per Form 990
$344,570
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$113,222
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$24,011
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$48,826$935-$49,761
Travel$2,597$17,742-$20,339
Office Expenses$10,644$6,268-$16,912
Grants to Domestic Individuals$16,000--$16,000
Fees for Services Legal$230$9,546-$9,776
Grants to Domestic Orgs$8,011--$8,011
Fees for Services Other$4,000$3,000-$7,000
Information Technology-$3,674-$3,674
Conferences and Meetings$1,858$1,148-$3,006
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,754-$2,754
Total Functional Expenses$92,166$45,067$0$137,233

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$414,705
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$277,472
Expenses per Audited Statements$137,233
Total Expenses per Form 990$137,233
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliate$10,521
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

The foundation's bylaws require that a majority of the members of the board of directors of the foundation be appointed by the international sign association.

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

Form 990 is reviewed by the vp of finance. The return is then submitted to the executive and finance committees for review before filing. Those committees informed the full board of directors that they have reviewed the form 990 before filing.

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

The conflict of interest policy is monitored verbally by the sfi board throughout the year.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The foundation's governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sign Research Foundation
EIN
54-2091972
Phone
7037788095
Address
1001 N FAIRFAX STREET NO 301A, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Queeney
Title
VP, Finance
Phone
7037788095
Signed
2017-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Yarger
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Johnson Lambert Llp
Address
4242 SIX FORKS RD STE 1500, RALEIGH, NC 27609
Preparer
John Huskins
Phone
9197196400
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Management has concluded that the foundation has properly maintained its exempt status and that there are no uncertain tax positions as of december 31, 2016 and 2015.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0NATIONAL SIGNAGE RESEARCH CONFERENCE - THE 2017 NATIONAL SIGNAGE RESEARCH CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON HOW CITIES WILL TRANSFER IN THE NEAR FUTURE, HOW CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE WILL AFFECT HOW PEOPLE NAVIGATE CITIES AND TOWNS, AND HOW SIGNAGE MUST ADAPT TO FUNCTION OPTIMALLY IN THIS FUTURE CITY.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX PREPARATION FIRM PREPARES A PRO FORMA PUBLIC SUPPORT CALCULATION FOR THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION SATISFIES THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2).
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1NO DIRECT MONETARY SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. ALL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED INDIRECTLY BY THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, WHICH ENSURES THAT ITS ACTIVITIES COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 170(C)(2)(B).
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3B:
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 3C:
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED ITS EXEMPT STATUS AND THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANTEES PROVIDE REPORTS ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS. UNSPENT FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE RETURNED.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0LORI ANDERSON
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0ISA PRESIDENT/CEO
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS REQUIRE THAT A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION BE APPOINTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL SIGN ASSOCIATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE VP OF FINANCE. THE RETURN IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING. THOSE COMMITTEES INFORMED THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED VERBALLY BY THE SFI BOARD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0TRADE ASSOCIATION
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.83$0.00$7.83$1.55$0.67$0.88
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.87$0.01$6.87$2.23$1.45$0.78
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.16$0.08$6.09$1.49$0.81$0.68
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.46$0.05$5.41$0.98$0.80$0.18
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.38$0.15$5.23$0.97$0.64$0.33
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.97$0.07$4.90$2.67$1.47$1.21
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.70$0.01$3.70$2.57$2.08$0.49
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.48$0.28$3.20$3.08$2.57$0.51
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$0.15$2.69$3.45$1.37$2.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.08$0.62$0.50$1.62$1.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.00$1.73$1.65$2.68$1.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.00$2.76$0.66$2.39$1.73
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.50$0.01$4.49$2.63
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.22$0.00$6.22$5.11$2.42$2.69
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.53$0.01$3.53$1.45