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M12 Incorporated

EIN 56-2675267 • 501(c)3 • Broomfield, CO

Profile

M12 creates interdisciplinary site-based art works, research projects and education and outreach programs.

800 W 1st AvenueBroomfield, CO 80020-2260

www.m12studio.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

8th percentile

-124%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$500

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-79%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$29,163

Down $8,909 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$5,906

Up $5,556 (+1587%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$23,257

Down $14,465 (-38%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$11,634

Down $44,677 (-79%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$26,099

Down $24,106 (-48%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$14,465

Down $20,571 (-337%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2010: $2,552Net Assets 2010: $2,5522010Assets 2011: $4,871Net Assets 2011: $4,8712011Assets 2012: $29,998Net Assets 2012: $29,9982012Assets 2013: $14,116Net Assets 2013: $14,1162013Assets 2014: $20,222Net Assets 2014: $20,2222014Assets 2015: $13,058Net Assets 2015: $13,0582015Assets 2016: $14,479Net Assets 2016: $14,4792016Assets 2017: $34,356Liabilities 2017: $670Net Assets 2017: $33,6862017Assets 2018: $53,076Net Assets 2018: $53,0762018Assets 2019: $57,874Net Assets 2019: $57,8742019Assets 2020: $50,775Liabilities 2020: $30Net Assets 2020: $50,7452020Assets 2021: $16,193Liabilities 2021: $105Net Assets 2021: $16,0882021Assets 2022: $31,616Net Assets 2022: $31,6162022Assets 2023: $38,072Liabilities 2023: $350Net Assets 2023: $37,7222023Assets 2024: $29,163Liabilities 2024: $5,906Net Assets 2024: $23,2572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$29,163
Liabilities$5,906
Net Assets$23,257

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2010: $89,941Expenses 2010: $96,887Net Income 2010: -$6,9462010Revenue 2011: $48,359Expenses 2011: $46,040Net Income 2011: $2,3192011Revenue 2012: $73,350Expenses 2012: $48,223Net Income 2012: $25,1272012Revenue 2013: $59,640Expenses 2013: $75,522Net Income 2013: -$15,8822013Revenue 2014: $78,851Expenses 2014: $72,745Net Income 2014: $6,1062014Revenue 2015: $70,524Expenses 2015: $77,687Net Income 2015: -$7,1632015Revenue 2016: $69,695Expenses 2016: $68,274Net Income 2016: $1,4212016Revenue 2017: $66,624Expenses 2017: $47,417Net Income 2017: $19,2072017Revenue 2018: $62,516Expenses 2018: $43,126Net Income 2018: $19,3902018Revenue 2019: $82,782Expenses 2019: $77,984Net Income 2019: $4,7982019Revenue 2020: $60,125Expenses 2020: $67,254Net Income 2020: -$7,1292020Revenue 2021: $43,690Expenses 2021: $78,347Net Income 2021: -$34,6572021Revenue 2022: $102,675Expenses 2022: $87,147Net Income 2022: $15,5282022Revenue 2023: $56,311Expenses 2023: $50,205Net Income 2023: $6,1062023Revenue 2024: $11,634Expenses 2024: $26,099Net Income 2024: -$14,4652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$11,634
Expenses$26,099
Net Income-$14,465

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.06$0.23$0.12$0.26$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.56$0.50$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.32$1.03$0.87$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.44$0.78$0.35
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.60$0.67$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.58$0.83$0.78$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.53$0.63$0.43$0.19
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.01$0.34$0.67$0.47$0.19
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$0.70$0.68$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.13$0.71$0.78$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.20$0.79$0.73$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$0.60$0.76$0.16
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.30$0.73$0.48$0.25
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.05$0.48$0.46$0.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.03$0.03$0.90$0.97$0.07
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$15,651
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

M12 creates interdisciplinary site-based art works, research projects and education and outreach programs.

M12 creates interdisciplinary site-based art works, research projects and education and outreach programs

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
M12 CREATES INTERDISCIPLINARY SITE-BASED ART WORKS, RESEARCH PROJECTS AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.-$15,866
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RICHARD SAXTONPresidentPT$500-$500
TRENT SEGURADirectorPT$204-$204
MARGO HANDWERKERSecretary-$0--
MATTHEW FLUHARTYTreasurer-$0--
MARY WELCOMEDirector-$0--
CHRIS SAUTERDirector-$0--
GEORGE PEREZDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
M12 Incorporated
EIN
56-2675267
Phone
3032495566
Address
800 W 1ST AVENUE, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020-2260

Signing Officer

Name
Richard Saxton
Title
President
Phone
3032495566
Signed
2025-08-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Balanced Equation
Address
1635 FOXTRAIL DR 311, LOVELAND, CO 80538
Preparer
Jackie Compton
Phone
9706866444
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising 7,945 travel 2,962 insurance 746 big springs ne site 3,567 media/technology 528 packaging 707 printing 456 public events 224 supplies 838 website 322 bank charges 222 dues and subscriptions 143 licenses and permits 68 relocation costs 523 sales tax 4 total 19,255

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Inventories for sale or use 6,100 17,946 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 14,913 0 total 21,013 17,946

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Accounts payable and accrued expenses 0 5,906 merchandise preorders 350 0

Form 990-ez, Part III

M12 creates interdisciplinary site-based art works, research projects and education and outreach programs

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