Civic Intelligence

Tau Sigma Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 63-1235903

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Dec 12, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.AUBURN.EDU/TAUSIGMA
303 Lowder HallAuburn University, AL 36849

(334) 844-3010

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

77th percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$45,911

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.4% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Up

$603,741

Up $119,648 (+25%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$539,172

Up $99,775 (+23%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$64,569

Up $19,873 (+44%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$543,501

Up $63,544 (+13%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$443,726

Up $65,258 (+17%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$99,775

Down $1,714 (-1.7%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $222,646Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $222,6462011Assets 2012: $299,074Liabilities 2012: $27,278Net Assets 2012: $271,7962012Assets 2013: $324,661Liabilities 2013: $22,885Net Assets 2013: $301,7762013Assets 2014: $374,940Liabilities 2014: $37,032Net Assets 2014: $337,9082014Assets 2015: $484,093Liabilities 2015: $44,696Net Assets 2015: $439,3972015Assets 2016: $603,741Liabilities 2016: $64,569Net Assets 2016: $539,1722016Assets 2017: $717,912Liabilities 2017: $94,211Net Assets 2017: $623,7012017Assets 2018: $796,459Liabilities 2018: $89,284Net Assets 2018: $707,1752018Assets 2019: $827,682Liabilities 2019: $94,184Net Assets 2019: $733,4982019Assets 2020: $868,286Liabilities 2020: $124,024Net Assets 2020: $744,2622020Assets 2021: $993,179Liabilities 2021: $149,930Net Assets 2021: $843,2492021Assets 2022: $1,062,082Liabilities 2022: $125,571Net Assets 2022: $936,5112022Assets 2023: $1,097,467Liabilities 2023: $145,094Net Assets 2023: $952,3732023Assets 2024: $1,097,024Liabilities 2024: $117,920Net Assets 2024: $979,1042024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$603,741
Liabilities$64,569
Net Assets$539,172
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2011: $178,912Expenses 2011: $145,110Net Income 2011: $33,8022011Revenue 2012: $307,580Expenses 2012: $258,430Net Income 2012: $49,1502012Expenses 2013: $314,5782013Revenue 2014: $369,200Expenses 2014: $333,068Net Income 2014: $36,1322014Revenue 2015: $479,957Expenses 2015: $378,468Net Income 2015: $101,4892015Revenue 2016: $543,501Expenses 2016: $443,726Net Income 2016: $99,7752016Revenue 2017: $541,475Expenses 2017: $456,946Net Income 2017: $84,5292017Revenue 2018: $552,584Expenses 2018: $469,110Net Income 2018: $83,4742018Revenue 2019: $520,534Expenses 2019: $494,211Net Income 2019: $26,3232019Revenue 2020: $539,061Expenses 2020: $528,297Net Income 2020: $10,7642020Revenue 2021: $575,533Expenses 2021: $476,546Net Income 2021: $98,9872021Revenue 2022: $524,026Expenses 2022: $430,764Net Income 2022: $93,2622022Revenue 2023: $498,626Expenses 2023: $482,764Net Income 2023: $15,8622023Revenue 2024: $472,682Expenses 2024: $445,951Net Income 2024: $26,7312024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$543,501
Expenses$443,726
Net Income$99,775
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Dec 12, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$638,034
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Tau sigma is an academic honor society designed specifically to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$439,397$539,172▲ $99,775
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$300,979$419,528▲ $118,549
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$183,114$184,213▲ $1,099
Total Assets$484,093$603,741▲ $119,648
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$44,696$64,569▲ $19,873
Total Liabilities$44,696$64,569▲ $19,873
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$439,397$539,172▲ $99,775
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$484,093$603,741▲ $119,648
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lee ColquittExec Dir/secPT$45,911$45,911

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Norman GodwinPresident
Jon WaggonerBoard Member
Sean ThomasBoard Member
Terry MccarthyBoard Member
Scott TippinsVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$502,775
Investment Income
$1,099
Other Revenue
$39,627
Change in Net Assets
$99,775
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$298,404
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$75,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$70,322
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$75,000--$75,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,911--$45,911
All Other Expenses$40,871$2,297-$43,168
Conferences and Meetings$39,118--$39,118
Other Salaries and Wages$19,414--$19,414
Occupancy-$16,740-$16,740
Advertising$16,330--$16,330
Other Expenses$10,295--$10,295
Office Expenses$5,183--$5,183
Payroll Taxes$4,997--$4,997
Travel-$3,336-$3,336
Insurance-$1,646-$1,646
Fees for Services Accounting-$900-$900
Total Functional Expenses$418,807$24,919$0$443,726
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Lee ColquittExecutive DirecSee BelowNo-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Cash Held for Chapters$64,569
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 9

“Norman godwin scott tippins terry mccarthy jon waggoner sean thomas”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director is provided with a draft copy for review prior to filing of the return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization provides its form 990 upon request to interested parties.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Tau Sigma Inc
EIN
63-1235903
Phone
3348443010
Address
303 LOWDER HALL, AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL 36849

Signing Officer

Name
Lee Colquitt
Title
Exec Dir/sec/treas
Phone
3348443000
Signed
2016-12-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lee Colquitt
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Himmelwright Huguley & Boles LLC
Address
2002 YARBROUGH DR A, OPELIKA, AL 36801-6034
Preparer
John Boles
Phone
3347493449
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Tau sigma is a national honor society established to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. Since its inception, the organization has inducted over 18,000 members from over 70 chapters nationwide.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT COPY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING OF THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS FORM 990 UPON REQUEST TO INTERESTED PARTIES.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$603,741
Liabilities
$64,569
Net assets
$539,172
Revenue
$543,501
Expenses
$443,726
Net income
$99,775
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.12$0.98$0.47$0.45$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.15$0.95$0.50$0.48$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.13$0.94$0.52$0.43$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.15$0.84$0.58$0.48$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.12$0.74$0.54$0.53$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.09$0.73$0.52$0.49$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.09$0.71$0.55$0.47$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.09$0.62$0.54$0.46$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.06$0.54$0.54$0.44$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.04$0.44$0.48$0.38$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.04$0.34$0.37$0.33$0.04
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.02$0.30$0.31
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.03$0.27$0.31$0.26$0.05
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.18$0.15$0.03