Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 68-0176291
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
96th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
96th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 55.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
16th percentile
Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
57th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$199,179
Down $75,818 (-28%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$58,268
Down $29,267 (-33%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$140,911
Down $46,551 (-25%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$131,361
Up $7,251 (+5.8%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$160,628
Down $39,198 (-20%) from 2016
Net Income
Up-$29,267
Up $46,449 (+61%) from 2016
Benchmark Institute is an educational institution which develops and delivers training to public interest lawyers, paralegals, clients and other service providers whose work requires legal knowledge. Benchmark is dedicated to empowering people through excellence in innovative education, training and development.We are committed to:- making a difference in the quality and quantity of services in the public interest community- fostering change to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population- building a community that values caring, competence and commitment
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Provided 2,490 hours of training to 126 people. | $146,062 | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary French | Pres./Exec Director | FT | $60,974 | $11,981 | $72,955 |
| Marie Contreras | VP/Secr/Treasur | FT | $17,748 | $2,292 | $20,040 |
| Mary J Lines | Board Chair | - | $0 | - | - |
| Joyce Alexander | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Silvia Martinez | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
“Office Expenses $13258”
“Travel $26252”
“Insurance $770”
“Library $11572”
“Miscellaneous $70”
“Miscellaneous - Beginning $4613 Miscellaneous - Ending $4613”
“Deposits - Beginning $656 Deposits - Ending $656”
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $187462 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $140911”
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| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 131361 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsForPublicUseAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 31 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 35.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 35.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 60974 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 17748 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 11981 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 2292 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Mary J Lines |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Rosemary French |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | Marie Contreras |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Board Chair |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Pres./Exec Dir |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | VP/Secr/Treasur |
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| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationFiled990TInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 5269 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 5269 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 51922 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | Benchmark Institute is an educational institution which develops and delivers training to public interest lawyers, paralegals, clients and other service providers whose work requires legal knowledge. Benchmark is dedicated to empowering people through excellence in innovative education, training and development.We are committed to:- making a difference in the quality and quantity of services in the public interest community- fostering change to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population- building a community that values caring, competence and commitment |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 18121 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 108196 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Provided 2,490 hours of training to 126 people. |
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| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrgSect527OrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 71954 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 187462 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 140911 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 160628 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 146062 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 131361 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.benchmarkinstitute.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 23134 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 33264 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 156790 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 197487 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 174006 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 584681 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 31 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 34 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 12 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 5 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 106 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt | 0 | 351899 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 98 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 9010 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 31476 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1459 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 42043 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.87540 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.93160 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 548709 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 35972 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 23134 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 33264 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 156790 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 197487 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 174006 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 584681 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 626830 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Office Expenses $13258 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Travel $26252 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Insurance $770 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Library $11572 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Miscellaneous $70 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Miscellaneous - Beginning $4613 Miscellaneous - Ending $4613 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Deposits - Beginning $656 Deposits - Ending $656 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $187462 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $140911 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Other Expenses.1002 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Other Expenses.1005 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Other Expenses.1012 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Other Expenses.2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Other Expenses.4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Other Assets.1004 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Other Assets.1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Total Liabilities.1001 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Rosemary French |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Pres./Exec Dir |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2018-05-03 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Benchmark Institute |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | BENC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 680176291 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 4156959296 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 431 Alvarado Street |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | San Francisco |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 94114 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1970 Broadway STE 930 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | Oakland |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 94612 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5108352727 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | Adele Kaneda |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2018-05-03T09:13:30-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2016-07-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2017-06-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2016 |
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Displayed year
2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.