Civic Intelligence

Bioethics Defense Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 72-1528220

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Nov 17, 2014

Organization Profilewww.BDFund.org
3312 Cleary AvenueMetairie, LA 70002

(504) 231-7234

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

54th percentile

4.5%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$257,223

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 56.0% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

3.2%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$666,167

Up $20,635 (+3.2%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$666,167

Up $20,635 (+3.2%) from 2012

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

$458,928

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$438,293

Up $61,914 (+16%) from 2012

Net Income

$20,635

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $436,304Liabilities 2011: $114Net Assets 2011: $436,1902011Assets 2012: $645,532Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $645,5322012Assets 2013: $666,167Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $666,1672013Assets 2015: $718,143Liabilities 2015: $7,037Net Assets 2015: $711,1062015Assets 2016: $670,949Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $670,9492016Assets 2017: $779,512Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $779,5122017Assets 2018: $767,919Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $767,9192018Assets 2019: $737,512Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $737,5122019Assets 2020: $722,091Liabilities 2020: $47,500Net Assets 2020: $674,5912020Assets 2021: $727,446Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $727,4462021Assets 2022: $665,208Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $665,2082022Assets 2024: $537,811Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $537,8112024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$666,167
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$666,167
Open 2013 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $341,7022011Expenses 2012: $376,3792012Revenue 2013: $458,928Expenses 2013: $438,293Net Income 2013: $20,6352013Revenue 2015: $438,595Expenses 2015: $443,295Net Income 2015: -$4,7002015Revenue 2016: $390,297Expenses 2016: $430,454Net Income 2016: -$40,1572016Revenue 2017: $532,253Expenses 2017: $423,690Net Income 2017: $108,5632017Revenue 2018: $431,662Expenses 2018: $443,255Net Income 2018: -$11,5932018Revenue 2019: $408,635Expenses 2019: $439,042Net Income 2019: -$30,4072019Revenue 2020: $348,484Expenses 2020: $411,405Net Income 2020: -$62,9212020Revenue 2021: $456,202Expenses 2021: $403,347Net Income 2021: $52,8552021Revenue 2022: $293,696Expenses 2022: $355,934Net Income 2022: -$62,2382022Revenue 2024: $230,479Expenses 2024: $298,066Net Income 2024: -$67,5872024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$458,928
Expenses$438,293
Net Income$20,635
Open 2013 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Nov 17, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$469,329
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public Interest Law, Policy and Education

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$526,502$546,986▲ $20,484
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$119,003$119,181▲ $178
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$27$0▼ $27
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$645,532$666,167▲ $20,635
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$645,532$666,167▲ $20,635
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$645,532$666,167▲ $20,635
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$645,532$666,167▲ $20,635

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$6,101$6,101
Other Land Buildings-$4,949$4,949
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nikolas T NikasPresidentFT$198,000$59,223$257,223
Dorinda C BordleeVP/SecretaryFT$48,000$8,122$56,122

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anthony J BordleeDirector
David LukinovichDirector
George HaysDirector
LeeAnne AbelDirector
Scott WhitfieldDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$443,632
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$178
Other Revenue
$15,118
All Other Contributions
$425,483
Change in Net Assets
$20,635
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$354,035
Other Expenses$84,258
Total Fundraising Expense$69,161
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$199,722$42,797$42,797$285,316
Pension Plan Contributions$29,136$6,243$6,243$41,622
Travel$39,441--$39,441
Other Salaries and Wages$2,710$19,094$5,293$27,097
All Other Expenses$8,748$3,277$2,838$14,863
Other Expenses$3,287-$11,990$3,287
Office Expenses-$2,550-$2,550
Insurance$2,230--$2,230
Depreciation Depletion$24$3-$27
Total Functional Expenses$295,168$73,964$69,161$438,293
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,401
Fundraising Gross Income$10,401
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$26,147$10,153$888$9,265
Total Events$26,147$10,153$10,153-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
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, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Anthony Bordlee is the spouse of the Vice President of BDF, Dorinda Bordlee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Copy of form 990 was provided for review prior to filing to the president and vice president of the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Documents available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
72-1528220
Phone
5042317234

Signing Officer

Name
Dorinda C Bordlee
Title
VP/Secretary
Signed
2014-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Preparer
Lisa M Osselaer
Phone
6022850500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“Other program services 4: legislative drafting/consulting: educate policy maker on the life issues including abortion alternatives, biotecnology, late term abortion risks, prenatal disability discrimination, healthcare rights of conscience, informed consent, and advanced care directives. Public education was achieved through email newsletter, media education, and live speaking at events.”

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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$666,167
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$666,167
Revenue
$458,928
Expenses
$438,293
Net income
$20,635
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.38$0.00$5.38$2.30$2.98$0.68
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.65$0.00$6.65$2.94$3.56$0.62
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.27$0.00$7.27$4.56$4.03$0.53
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.22$0.48$6.75$3.48$4.11$0.63
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.38$0.00$7.38$4.09$4.39$0.30
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.68$0.00$7.68$4.32$4.43$0.12
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.80$0.00$7.80$5.32$4.24$1.09
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.71$0.00$6.71$3.90$4.30$0.40
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.18$0.07$7.11$4.39$4.43$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.66$0.00$6.66$4.59$4.38$0.21
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.46$0.00$6.46$3.76
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.36$0.00$4.36$3.42
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