Civic Intelligence

The Blue Bird Circle

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 74-1405134

Jun 01, 2019 to May 31, 2020 • Filed on Apr 07, 2021

615 West AlabamaHouston, TX 77006

(713) 528-0470

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

94th percentile

68%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

21st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 21% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

96th percentile

137%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

177%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$7,198,072

Up $4,157,557 (+137%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$6,679,652

Up $3,954,677 (+145%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$518,420

Up $202,880 (+64%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$5,797,160

Up $3,702,930 (+177%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$1,827,094

Up $55,540 (+3.1%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$3,970,066

Up $3,647,390 (+1130%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $4,377,081Liabilities 2011: $393,222Net Assets 2011: $3,983,8592011Assets 2012: $4,650,115Liabilities 2012: $241,778Net Assets 2012: $4,408,3372012Assets 2013: $5,912,199Liabilities 2013: $186,656Net Assets 2013: $5,725,5432013Assets 2014: $5,370,613Liabilities 2014: $272,487Net Assets 2014: $5,098,1262014Assets 2015: $2,920,579Liabilities 2015: $240,098Net Assets 2015: $2,680,4812015Assets 2016: $2,657,313Liabilities 2016: $138,501Net Assets 2016: $2,518,8122016Assets 2017: $2,873,032Liabilities 2017: $302,326Net Assets 2017: $2,570,7062017Assets 2018: $2,807,675Liabilities 2018: $460,161Net Assets 2018: $2,347,5142018Assets 2019: $3,040,515Liabilities 2019: $315,540Net Assets 2019: $2,724,9752019Assets 2020: $7,198,072Liabilities 2020: $518,420Net Assets 2020: $6,679,6522020Assets 2021: $7,283,194Liabilities 2021: $295,329Net Assets 2021: $6,987,8652021Assets 2022: $7,337,128Liabilities 2022: $312,541Net Assets 2022: $7,024,5872022Assets 2023: $16,184,738Liabilities 2023: $8,079,730Net Assets 2023: $8,105,0082023

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$7,198,072
Liabilities$518,420
Net Assets$6,679,652

Operations Trend

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

$20M$10M$0-$10M-$20MRevenue 2011: $1,783,155Expenses 2011: $17,119,078Net Income 2011: -$15,335,9232011Expenses 2012: $1,233,4742012Expenses 2013: $1,567,1392013Revenue 2014: $1,682,238Expenses 2014: $2,268,822Net Income 2014: -$586,5842014Revenue 2015: $1,433,735Expenses 2015: $3,757,459Net Income 2015: -$2,323,7242015Revenue 2016: $1,553,184Expenses 2016: $1,708,310Net Income 2016: -$155,1262016Revenue 2017: $1,784,170Expenses 2017: $1,728,990Net Income 2017: $55,1802017Revenue 2018: $1,998,465Expenses 2018: $2,193,522Net Income 2018: -$195,0572018Revenue 2019: $2,094,230Expenses 2019: $1,771,554Net Income 2019: $322,6762019Revenue 2020: $5,797,160Expenses 2020: $1,827,094Net Income 2020: $3,970,0662020Revenue 2021: $890,786Expenses 2021: $767,712Net Income 2021: $123,0742021Revenue 2022: $1,645,337Expenses 2022: $1,571,576Net Income 2022: $73,7612022Revenue 2023: $11,631,540Expenses 2023: $10,558,814Net Income 2023: $1,072,7262023

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$5,797,160
Expenses$1,827,094
Net Income$3,970,066
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020
Signed
Apr 7, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$8,360,315
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Blue Bird Circle (the Circle) is dedicated to the promotion of the well-being of humanity through the betterment of the community. Its charitable and benevolent activities are pledged to the support of The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital, The Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine, The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Blue Bird Circle Clinical Research Center at Texas Children's Hospital.

Established in 1923, the Blue Bird Circle is a women's volunteer organization that supports activities and facilities that treat and provide research into neurological disorders in children, through both volunteer time and monetary grants.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$785,541$5,706,851▲ $4,921,310
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$342,275$348,229▲ $5,954
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$264,151$157,265▼ $106,886
Pledges and Grants Receivable$21,528$68,150▲ $46,622
Accounts Receivable$9,918$62,004▲ $52,086
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,111$48,905▲ $40,794
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,608,991$17,412▼ $1,591,579
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$3,040,515$7,198,072▲ $4,157,557
Other Assets Total-$789,256-
Liabilities
Grants Payable$107,334$178,284▲ $70,950
Deferred Revenue$16,830$147,100▲ $130,270
Other Liabilities-$118,060-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$191,376$74,976▼ $116,400
Total Liabilities$315,540$518,420▲ $202,880
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,844,305$5,890,396▲ $4,046,091
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$880,670$789,256▼ $91,414
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,724,975$6,679,652▲ $3,954,677
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,040,515$7,198,072▲ $4,157,557

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$4,984,444$664,842$5,649,286
Equipment$416,824$74,902$491,726
Buildings$1,913$412,873$414,786
Land$303,670-$303,670
Other Assets Org$789,256--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$25,305,183$600▲ $661,191$5,912,667$20,041,397
2018$26,056,167$800▲ $314,375$1,051,303$25,305,183
2017$25,433,715$1,425▲ $1,681,682$1,050,000$26,056,167
2016$24,096,249$3,050▲ $2,030,891$682,498$25,433,715
2015$25,601,543$3,710▼ $1,186,765$310,000$24,096,249
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Abigail TonryShop Chair
Carolyn WilliamsPresident
Mary GannonPresident-Elect
Becky ChapmanBoard member
Ellen StoughBoard member
Gail BrancaBoard member
Judy TysonBoard member
Kari KaalstadBoard member
Lillie Beth WilsonBoard member
Mollie JonesBoard member
Pat LucasBoard member
Susan BradfordBoard member
Tiffany DoucetteBoard member
Liana HillendahlFirst VP
Annette GriffinSecretary
Karen GibbonsTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Forney Construction LLCRenos to bldg interior8945 Long Point Rd 200, Houston, TX 77055$3,947,462
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,305,598
Program Service Revenue
$17,338
Investment Income
$49,704
Other Revenue
$-575,480
All Other Contributions
$482,992
Change in Net Assets
$3,970,066

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Clothing and Household Goods$182,226Sales proceeds
Total Noncash Contributions$182,226-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,584,283
Other Expenses$163,983
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$66,928
Total Fundraising Expense$57,581
Professional Fundraising Fees$11,900

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,584,283--$1,584,283
Other Salaries and Wages-$61,058-$61,058
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$32,357-$32,357
Depreciation Depletion-$25,912-$25,912
Office Expenses-$19,927$2,501$22,428
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,233-$22,233
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$11,900$11,900
Advertising--$9,248$9,248
Occupancy-$8,288-$8,288
Other Expenses--$5,196$5,196
Payroll Taxes-$4,711-$4,711
Conferences and Meetings-$3,670-$3,670
Insurance-$3,459-$3,459
Fees for Services Other-$2,456-$2,456
Other Employee Benefits-$1,159-$1,159
Total Functional Expenses$1,584,283$185,230$57,581$1,827,094
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TX501(c)(3)Clinical Research$725,872
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX501(c)(3)Rett Center$423,411
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX501(c)(3)Neurogenetics Lab$420,000
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TX501(c)(3)Clinic Maintenance$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$11,900
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Protection Program Loan$118,060
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

The Blue Bird Circle is a membership organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body

All members of the organization may vote to elect members of the Board of Directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders

Changes to Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws must be approved by the membership.

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

Form 990 is reviewed by organization's President and Treasurer. A copy of the Form is provided to the Board prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

Persons covered by the conflict of interest policy include members of the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee. Determinations of whether conflicts exist are made by the Board. Persons with a conflict may be prohibited from voting and/or serving on the Board or Committee.

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

Available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Blue Bird Circle
EIN
74-1405134
Phone
7135280470
Address
615 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006

Signing Officer

Name
Marie Bell
Title
President
Signed
2021-04-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marie Bell
Formed
1940
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
20
Volunteers
390

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer
Barbara Murphy
Phone
7134395739
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Over 400 Blue Bird Circle members devote at least 50,000 hours every year working in The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital or in The Blue Bird Circle Resale Shop (the Shop) and other fundraising activities to support the Circle's charitable causes. The Shop is substantially run by the volunteer members of the Circle and provides an important source of funding to enable the Circle to support its projects.The mission of The Blue Bird Circle Clinical Research Center at Texas Children's Hospital is to bring ever-advancing therapies to its patients. The Center supports cutting-edge research in neurology and enhances the larger effort to build a clinical research support structure that will advance care to the next level and make a difference in the lives of children affected by neurological disorders. It capitalizes on the remarkable scientific discoveries being made in childhood neurological diseases and serves as the clinical research arm of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital, as well as for the Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Lab and The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center, developing the treatments and cures of tomorrow. The Blue Bird Circle funded an endowed chair in pediatric neurology at Texas Children's Hospital to allow the program to have increased flexibility and to attract and keep the highest quality of physicians working in the area of pediatric neurology. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: During the year, the Circle provided funding through grants to other organizations with similar missions and goals. These were one-time grants and not part of the Circle's recurring spending programs.

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

The endowment funds are held to provide long-term financial support for the programs of the Blue Bird Circle.

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IRS990/MissionDesc0The Circle is dedicated to the promotion of the well-being of humanity through the betterment of the community. Its charitable and benevolent activities are pledged to the support of The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital, The Blue Bird Circle Developmental Neurogenetics Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine, The Blue Bird Circle Rett Center at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Blue Bird Circle Clinical Research Center at Texas Children's Hospital.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0The Blue Bird Circle received $5,789,256 from its supporting organization, the Blue Bird Foundation during the current tax year. Due to the attribution rules of Reg. 1.509(a)-5(a)(3), this amount is reflected as investment income on line 10a of Schedule A.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I: Additional Information

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$16.2$8.08$8.11$11.6$10.6$1.07
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.34$0.31$7.02$1.65$1.57$0.07
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.28$0.30$6.99$0.89$0.77$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.20$0.52$6.68$5.80$1.83$3.97
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.04$0.32$2.72$2.09$1.77$0.32
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.81$0.46$2.35$2.00$2.19$0.20
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.87$0.30$2.57$1.78$1.73$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.14$2.52$1.55$1.71$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.92$0.24$2.68$1.43$3.76$2.32
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.37$0.27$5.10$1.68$2.27$0.59
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.91$0.19$5.73$1.57
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.65$0.24$4.41$1.23
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.38$0.39$3.98$1.78$17.1$15.3