Liabilities / Assets
83rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.22x
Liabilities / Revenue
77th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
14th percentile
Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
98th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 29.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
11th percentile
Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
95th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$103,582
Down $73,035 (-41%) from 2015
Net Assets
Down$81,311
Down $95,107 (-54%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$22,271
Up $22,072 (+11091%) from 2015
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$382,769
Up $228,560 (+148%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$477,876
Up $468,760 (+5142%) from 2015
Net Income
Down-$95,107
Down $240,200 (-166%) from 2015
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
- Signed
- Aug 2, 2017
- Return Version
- 2016v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $382,769
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
No strings inc. Was organized to create and produce puppet films for children addressing life-saving issues such as naturan disaster prparedness, hiv, aids, malaria, nutrition and much more. The films are dubbed and distributed by no strings, inc.'s sister orgainization, no strings international uk.
No strings, inc. Was organized to create and produce educational puppet films for children addressing life-saving issues such as natural disaster preparedness. The films are dubbed and distributed by no strings, inc.'s sister organization, no strings, uk.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $176,617 | $103,582 | ▼ $73,035 |
| Total Assets | $176,617 | $103,582 | ▼ $73,035 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $199 | $22,271 | ▲ $22,072 |
| Total Liabilities | $199 | $22,271 | ▲ $22,072 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $176,418 | $81,311 | ▼ $95,107 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $176,418 | $81,311 | ▼ $95,107 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $176,617 | $103,582 | ▼ $73,035 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Asch | Executive Director | PT | $113,350 | $113,350 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John Pirovano | Chairman |
| EMMET O'NEILL | Board Member |
| Eric Rayman | Board Member |
| Jared Jenkins | Board Member |
| Marianna Houston | Board Member |
| Richard Fernandez | Board Member |
| Sharon Lerner | Board Member |
| Sonia Gluckman | Board Member |
| Kathryn Mullen | Secretary/artistic Director/treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $32,450
- Program Service Revenue
- $350,000
- Investment Income
- $2
- Other Revenue
- $317
- All Other Contributions
- $32,450
- Change in Net Assets
- $-95,107
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $325,909 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $151,967 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $113,350 | - | - | $113,350 |
| All Other Expenses | $87,704 | $265 | - | $87,969 |
| Other Expenses | $44,666 | - | - | $44,666 |
| Payroll Taxes | $35,617 | - | - | $35,617 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $14,441 | - | $14,441 |
| Insurance | $8,573 | - | - | $8,573 |
| Travel | $8,164 | - | - | $8,164 |
| Office Expenses | $4,938 | - | - | $4,938 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $3,000 | - | - | $3,000 |
| Advertising | $217 | - | - | $217 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $463,170 | $14,706 | $0 | $477,876 |
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
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- 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
- No
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B
“The organization does not have a committee with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body as of the end of the year.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“A review will be conducted before the 990 is filed by the executive director, treasurer, accounting firm and bookkeeper.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- No Strings Inc
- EIN
- 56-2364827
- Phone
- 2128600109
- Address
- 1158 FIFTH AVE NO 6B, NEW YORK, NY 10029
Signing Officer
- Name
- Heather Asch
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 2033142283
- Signed
- 2017-08-02
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Heather Asch
- Formed
- 2008
- Legal Domicile
- Ny
- Voting Board Members
- 10
- Independent Board Members
- 10
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 7
Preparer
- Firm
- Lutz and Carr Cpas Llp
- Address
- 551 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 400, NEW YORK, NY 10176
- Preparer
- Martin Berkowitz
- Phone
- 2126972299
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Talent: program service expenses 27,300. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,300. Production staff: program service expenses 22,450. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,450. Music expenses: program service expenses 19,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,000. Storage: program service expenses 12,077. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,077. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 6,223. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,223. Meals and entertainment: program service expenses 576. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 576. Stationery and printing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 124. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 124. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 91. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 91. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 78. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 78. Taxes and licenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 50. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50.”
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Displayed year
2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $103,582
- Liabilities
- $22,271
- Net assets
- $81,311
- Revenue
- $382,769
- Expenses
- $477,876
- Net income
- -$95,107