Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 68-0321106
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
62nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
85th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
81st percentile
Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
38th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 38% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
56th percentile
Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
80th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$9,015,940
Up $492,867 (+5.8%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$6,339,985
Up $449,179 (+7.6%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$2,675,955
Up $43,688 (+1.7%) from 2016
Revenue
Up$1,832,405
Up $405,112 (+28%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$1,383,226
Up $164,115 (+13%) from 2016
Net Income
Up$449,179
Up $240,997 (+116%) from 2016
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| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $4,912,478 | $5,924,043 | ▲ $1,011,565 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $2,794,098 | $2,450,379 | ▼ $343,719 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $785,501 | $617,892 | ▼ $167,609 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $23,311 | $16,047 | ▼ $7,264 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $6,086 | $5,800 | ▼ $286 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,599 | $1,779 | ▲ $180 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Intangible Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $8,523,073 | $9,015,940 | ▲ $492,867 |
| Other Assets Total | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $1,779,129 | $1,645,297 | ▼ $133,832 |
| Other Liabilities | $761,083 | $776,227 | ▲ $15,144 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $21,736 | $156,144 | ▲ $134,408 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $70,319 | $98,287 | ▲ $27,968 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,632,267 | $2,675,955 | ▲ $43,688 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $4,880,686 | $5,131,950 | ▲ $251,264 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $1,010,120 | $1,208,035 | ▲ $197,915 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $5,890,806 | $6,339,985 | ▲ $449,179 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $8,523,073 | $9,015,940 | ▲ $492,867 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $5,773,738 | - | $5,773,738 |
| Equipment | $150,305 | $1,303,299 | $1,453,604 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Laswell | Director (interim Exec Dir) | PT | $96,000 | $96,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michele Wong | President |
| Binda Mangat | Vice President |
| Andrew Kramer | Director |
| Anne Staines | Director |
| Celeste Chin | Director |
| Hon Kevin Johnson | Director |
| Hon Patrick Kennedy | Director |
| Jody Ulich | Director |
| Jon Snyder | Director |
| Kristen T Castanos | Director |
| Michael Galane | Director |
| Sue Stickel | Director |
| Warren Smith | Director |
| Dr Judy Kjelstrom | Secretary |
| Raymond a Loyd | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,051,689 |
| Other Expenses | $331,537 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $158,807 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $379,804 | $310,361 | $73,061 | $763,226 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $60,079 | $6,039 | $54,039 | $120,157 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $49,261 | $39,409 | $9,852 | $98,522 |
| Occupancy | $56,815 | $18,938 | - | $75,753 |
| Payroll Taxes | $34,892 | $27,914 | $6,978 | $69,784 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $33,398 | - | - | $33,398 |
| Insurance | $24,300 | $8,100 | - | $32,400 |
| Office Expenses | - | $32,073 | - | $32,073 |
| All Other Expenses | $6,408 | $7,549 | $6,828 | $20,785 |
| Advertising | $7,616 | $2,539 | $4,533 | $14,688 |
| Other Expenses | $9,041 | $3,014 | $509 | $12,055 |
| Fees for Services Other | $4,842 | $1,835 | $3,007 | $9,684 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $8,195 | - | $8,195 |
| Travel | $4,698 | $1,498 | - | $6,196 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $752,533 | $471,886 | $158,807 | $1,383,226 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,487,108 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,383,226 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,380,553 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $106,555 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $2,673 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $2,673 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $29,805 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $12,306 |
| Gaming Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Dinner | $49,698 | $29,805 | $930 | $28,875 |
| Total Events | $49,698 | $29,805 | $12,306 | $17,499 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accrued Construction Costs | $776,227 |
“The Board of Directors may delegate the management of day-to-day operation of the business of the corporation to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors or to any other person; provided, however, that the business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed, and all corporate powers shall be exercised, under the ultimate direction of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one or more other Director(s) appointed by the Board of Directors.”
“The form 990 was prepared and reviewed by an outside accounting firm based on information provided by the director of finance. The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and board prior to filing with the irs.”
“GENERAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES ARE DISCUSSED WITH BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF MEMBERS WHEN RECRUITED, ALTHOUGH NO WRITTEN POLICIES EXISTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017. A conflict of interest policy was formally adopted in August of 2017.”
“Compensation of the executive director and all other officers and key employees is determined by the board of directors and approved by the chairman of the board.”
“Governing documents and policies are made available to the public upon request and on the state's registry of charitable trusts website.”
“In the preparation of tax returns, tax positions are taken based on interpretations of Federal and State income tax laws. Management periodically reviews and evaluates the status of uncertain tax positions as deemed necessary and makes estimates of amounts, including interest and penalties, ultimately due or owed. No amounts have been identified, or recorded, as uncertain tax positions. With few exceptions, the Center is open to income tax examination for any tax year after 2013.”
“Amounts included on form 990, part viii, line 12, but not on line 1 donor recognition expense $2,673”
“Amounts included on form 990, part ix, line 25, but not on line 1 donor recognition expense $2,673”
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