Civic Intelligence

Southern Lit Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 62-6008466

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Dec 15, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.SOUTHERNLITALLIANCE.ORG
301 E 11th Street Suite 301Chattanooga, TN 37403

(423) 267-1218

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.11x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

15th percentile

-29%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$61,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 53.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-34%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$193,315

Down $30,918 (-14%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$180,399

Down $32,594 (-15%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$12,916

Up $1,676 (+15%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$114,190

Down $58,265 (-34%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$147,194

Down $3,362 (-2.2%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$33,004

Down $54,903 (-251%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $351,434Liabilities 2011: $5,606Net Assets 2011: $345,8282011Assets 2012: $309,562Liabilities 2012: $9,091Net Assets 2012: $300,4712012Assets 2013: $306,845Liabilities 2013: $4,416Net Assets 2013: $302,4292013Assets 2014: $303,397Liabilities 2014: $2,954Net Assets 2014: $300,4432014Assets 2015: $284,011Liabilities 2015: $2,751Net Assets 2015: $281,2602015Assets 2016: $188,633Liabilities 2016: $9,740Net Assets 2016: $178,8932016Assets 2017: $192,151Liabilities 2017: $10,968Net Assets 2017: $181,1832017Assets 2018: $176,807Liabilities 2018: $8,099Net Assets 2018: $168,7082018Assets 2019: $179,222Liabilities 2019: $3,594Net Assets 2019: $175,6282019Assets 2020: $206,157Liabilities 2020: $35,415Net Assets 2020: $170,7422020Assets 2021: $238,472Liabilities 2021: $41,921Net Assets 2021: $196,5512021Assets 2022: $224,233Liabilities 2022: $11,240Net Assets 2022: $212,9932022Assets 2023: $193,315Liabilities 2023: $12,916Net Assets 2023: $180,3992023Assets 2024: $164,767Liabilities 2024: $5,036Net Assets 2024: $159,7312024Assets 2025: $150,009Liabilities 2025: $125Net Assets 2025: $149,8842025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$193,315
Liabilities$12,916
Net Assets$180,399
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $309,471Expenses 2011: $344,009Net Income 2011: -$34,5382011Revenue 2012: $180,669Expenses 2012: $231,664Net Income 2012: -$50,9952012Revenue 2013: $277,071Expenses 2013: $283,164Net Income 2013: -$6,0932013Revenue 2014: $146,762Expenses 2014: $160,928Net Income 2014: -$14,1662014Revenue 2015: $239,903Expenses 2015: $258,914Net Income 2015: -$19,0112015Revenue 2016: $114,335Expenses 2016: $217,589Net Income 2016: -$103,2542016Revenue 2017: $126,872Expenses 2017: $127,411Net Income 2017: -$5392017Revenue 2018: $180,626Expenses 2018: $184,253Net Income 2018: -$3,6272018Revenue 2019: $144,940Expenses 2019: $141,890Net Income 2019: $3,0502019Revenue 2020: $136,034Expenses 2020: $140,920Net Income 2020: -$4,8862020Revenue 2021: $125,759Expenses 2021: $109,226Net Income 2021: $16,5332021Revenue 2022: $172,455Expenses 2022: $150,556Net Income 2022: $21,8992022Revenue 2023: $114,190Expenses 2023: $147,194Net Income 2023: -$33,0042023Revenue 2024: $76,402Expenses 2024: $101,424Net Income 2024: -$25,0222024Revenue 2025: $58,823Expenses 2025: $64,614Net Income 2025: -$5,7912025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$114,190
Expenses$147,194
Net Income-$33,004
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Dec 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$126,328
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide literary arts programs that encourage young people and adults in a life-long love of reading, writing and community conversation

Provide literary arts programs to encourage a love of reading, writing and community conversation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$74,614$76,761▲ $2,147
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$89,069$73,394▼ $15,675
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,273$22,376▼ $15,897
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$10,860▲ $10,860
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$13,977$9,924▼ $4,053
Accounts Receivable$8,300--
Total Assets$224,233$193,315▼ $30,918
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$10,860-
Deferred Revenue$10,703--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$537$2,056▲ $1,519
Total Liabilities$11,240$12,916▲ $1,676
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$148,493$180,399▲ $31,906
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$64,500$0▼ $64,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$212,993$180,399▼ $32,594
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$224,233$193,315▼ $30,918

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$10,860-$10,860
Other Securities$33,047--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lynda LevanExecutive Director(ended Jan. 2023)FT$61,000$61,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Oscar BrockPast President
Tim MickelPresident
John HawbakerDirector
Karie Ballentine CanestrariDirector
Kathryn SeiferthDirector
Leslie GoffDirector
Shavonna BushDirector
Chelsea RisleyExecutive Director(started July 2023)
Katrina ClarkSecretary
Brian BakerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$72,006
Program Service Revenue
$37,603
Investment Income
$4,083
Other Revenue
$498
All Other Contributions
$16,160
Change in Net Assets
$-33,004

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$126,328
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-12,138
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$410
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-12,138
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$126,738
Total Revenue per Form 990
$114,190
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$106,351
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$40,843
Total Fundraising Expense$3,379
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,059$3,419$1,709$34,187
All Other Expenses$9,010--$9,010
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,064-$8,064
Occupancy$6,000--$6,000
Office Expenses$2,324$1,871-$4,195
Payroll Taxes$3,137$369$184$3,690
Pension Plan Contributions$2,521$297$148$2,966
Other Expenses$600-$1,338$1,938
Information Technology$783--$783
Insurance$622--$622
Travel$172--$172
Fees for Services Other-$110-$110
Total Functional Expenses$129,685$14,130$3,379$147,194

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$159,332
Expenses per Audited Statements$147,194
Total Expenses per Form 990$147,194
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$12,138
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$12,408
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,138
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Focuslit$37,228$12,408$9,177$3,231
Annual Fund$11,205-$2,961-
Total Events$48,433$12,408$12,138$270
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
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
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 B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent public accounting firm and submitted to executive director for board approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation of officers, including the executive director, is subject to board approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's documents open to public inspection are available upon request at the office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Southern Lit Alliance
EIN
62-6008466
Phone
4232671218
Address
301 E 11TH STREET SUITE 301, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Doing Business As
Solit

Signing Officer

Name
Chelsea Risley
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4232671218
Signed
2023-12-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chelsea Risley
Formed
1954
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Johnson Murphey & Wright Pc
Address
301 NORTH MARKET STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37405
Preparer
Paul Johnson Iii CPA
Phone
4237561170
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The process of selecting an independent auditor and overseeing the audit has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The entity accounts for the effect of any uncertain tax positions based on a more likely than not threshold to the recognition of the tax positions being sustained based on the technical merits of the position under examination by the applicable taxing authority. If a tax position or positions are deemed to result in uncertainties of those positions, the unrecognized tax benefits are estimated based on the cumulative probability assessment that aggregates the estimated tax liability for all uncertain tax positions. Tax positions for the entity include, but are not limited to, the tax-exempt status and determination of whether income is subject to unrelated business income tax. Based on its evaluation, the entity has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in its financial statements. The entity's evaluation was performed for tax years ended june 30, 2020 through june 30, 2023, for federal income tax, the years that remain subject to examination by major jurisdictions as of june 30, 2023.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct fundraising expenses -12,138.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Direct fundraising expenses 12,138.”

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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt04195
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0LITERATURE PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1YOUTH PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2FUNDRAISING/SPECIAL EVE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01338
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt061828
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt113629
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt2600
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt061828
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt113629
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt21938
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0711300
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0MISCELLANEOUS
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0228
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0228
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt0228
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0184
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0369
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03137
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt03690
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt0148
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0297
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02521
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt02966
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0CHELSEA RISLEY
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0711300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1711300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd2711300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd3711300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd4711300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0YOUNG SOUTHERN STUDENT
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1SOUTHWORD LITERARY FES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2SOUTH BOUND
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc3TURN THE PAGE
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc4WRITING WORKSHOP
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt016473
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt114703
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt23792
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt32435
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt4200
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt016473
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt114703
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt23792
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt32435
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt4200
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0DRAMAS FOR YOUTH (THEATER EXPRESS) PROVIDES LIVE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS GRADES K-12 FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt09500
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt09873
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SOUTHWORD LITERARY FESTIVAL - A CELEBRATION OF WRITERS FROM OR NOW LIVING AND WORKING IN THE SOUTH
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt055100
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt014703
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0113052
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0791
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt083966
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-2432
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt061044
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt021899
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt066590
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0150556
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0172455
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-33004
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd01
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt013255
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt089069
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt073394
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0MISCELLANEOUS - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 228.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt072006
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0113052
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt084222
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt075211
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt070279
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0414770
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04083
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0791
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0550
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt02054
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02662
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt010140
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0287872
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0228
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0228
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.91010
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.88400
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0386922
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt027848
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt072006
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0113052
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt084222
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt075211
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt070279
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0414770
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0425138
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt012138
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0147194
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt0410
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesIncludedAmt012138
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt010860
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt010860
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0-12138
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/BookValueAmt043714
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/BookValueAmt133047
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc0VANGUARD SHORT TERM INST GRADE FUND ADMIRAL
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc1VANGUARD DIVIDEND GROWTH FUND
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/MethodValuationCd0F
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/MethodValuationCd1F
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt0410
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-12138
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0126328
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENTITY ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITIONS BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. IF A TAX POSITION OR POSITIONS ARE DEEMED TO RESULT IN UNCERTAINTIES OF THOSE POSITIONS, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON THE CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT THAT AGGREGATES THE ESTIMATED TAX LIABILITY FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. TAX POSITIONS FOR THE ENTITY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND DETERMINATION OF WHETHER INCOME IS SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX. BASED ON ITS EVALUATION, THE ENTITY HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ENTITY'S EVALUATION WAS PERFORMED FOR TAX YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX, THE YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY MAJOR JURISDICTIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2023.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -12,138.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,138.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt076761
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0147194
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0114190
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0126738
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0159332
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt036025
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt024820
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt011205
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt012138
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0FOCUSLIT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0ANNUAL FUND
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt037228
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt011205
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt048433
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt012408
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt012408
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt0270
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt012138
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt09177
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt02961
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$193,315
Liabilities
$12,916
Net assets
$180,399
Revenue
$114,190
Expenses
$147,194
Net income
-$33,004
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.00$1.50$0.59$0.65$0.06
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.05$1.60$0.76$1.01$0.25
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.13$1.80$1.14$1.47$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.24$0.11$2.13$1.72$1.51$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.38$0.42$1.97$1.26$1.09$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.06$0.35$1.71$1.36$1.41$0.05
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.79$0.04$1.76$1.45$1.42$0.03
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.77$0.08$1.69$1.81$1.84$0.04
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.92$0.11$1.81$1.27$1.27$0.01
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.89$0.10$1.79$1.14$2.18$1.03
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.84$0.03$2.81$2.40$2.59$0.19
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.03$0.03$3.00$1.47$1.61$0.14
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.07$0.04$3.02$2.77$2.83$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.10$0.09$3.00$1.81$2.32$0.51
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.51$0.06$3.46$3.09$3.44$0.35