Civic Intelligence

Voices Breaking Boundaries

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 76-0679210

Sep 01, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 • Filed on Jan 13, 2015

Organization Profilewww.vbbarts.org
PO Box 541247Houston, TX 77254-1247

(713) 524-7821

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$28,600

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

54th percentile

4.0%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-1.0%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$50,039

Up $1,906 (+4.0%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$49,173

Up $1,041 (+2.2%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$866

Up $865 (+86500%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$143,922

Down $1,437 (-1.0%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$143,006

Up $9,600 (+7.2%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$916

Down $11,037 (-92%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2011: $55,123Liabilities 2011: $507Net Assets 2011: $54,6162011Assets 2012: $55,856Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $55,8562012Assets 2013: $37,069Liabilities 2013: $890Net Assets 2013: $36,1792013Assets 2014: $48,133Liabilities 2014: $1Net Assets 2014: $48,1322014Assets 2015: $50,039Liabilities 2015: $866Net Assets 2015: $49,1732015Assets 2016: $52,348Liabilities 2016: $1,506Net Assets 2016: $50,8422016

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$50,039
Liabilities$866
Net Assets$49,173
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $155,826Expenses 2011: $145,565Net Income 2011: $10,2612011Revenue 2012: $157,557Expenses 2012: $156,317Net Income 2012: $1,2402012Revenue 2013: $100,031Expenses 2013: $119,708Net Income 2013: -$19,6772013Revenue 2014: $145,359Expenses 2014: $133,406Net Income 2014: $11,9532014Revenue 2015: $143,922Expenses 2015: $143,006Net Income 2015: $9162015Revenue 2016: $113,693Expenses 2016: $112,024Net Income 2016: $1,6692016

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$143,922
Expenses$143,006
Net Income$916
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015
Signed
Jan 13, 2015
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$143,922
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cross borders to promote dialogue & social justice through art.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Organized several cultural events and workshops to promote dialogue on social justice through art attended by hundreds.-$142,310
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SEHBA SARWARFounding/Executive DirectorPT$28,600-$28,600
YOLANDA ALVARADOPresident-$0--
CARMEN ABREGOVice President-$0--
GORDON ANDERSONSecretary-$0--
DEAN LISCUMTreasurer-$0--
MICHAEL WOODSONDirector-$0--
TERESA ARELLANODirector-$0--
CHATWARA OUI DURANDirector-$0--
LAUREN ZENTZDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Voices Breaking Boundaries
EIN
76-0679210
Phone
7135247821
Address
PO Box 541247, Houston, TX 77254-1247

Signing Officer

Name
Sehba Sarwar
Title
President
Phone
7135247821
Signed
2015-01-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Arturo D Deleon Jr Cpaattorney
Address
3605 KATY FWY SUITE 102, HOUSTON, TX 77007
Preparer
Arturo D Deleon Jr
Phone
7135292717
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Miscellaneous sales 35. Other income 1730.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel 2665. Fundraising 3080. Supplies 3639. Telephone & internet 1287. Documentation fees 1925. Risk management 2328. Equipment & other rental 1126. Marketing 1793. Staff development 795. Website & documentary 2375. Depreciation 696. Miscellaneous 1605.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Net fixed assets 1223. 527.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Payroll taxes payable 1. 866.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$50,039
Liabilities
$866
Net assets
$49,173
Revenue
$143,922
Expenses
$143,006
Net income
$916
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.02$0.51$1.14$1.12$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.01$0.49$1.44$1.43$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$1.45$1.33$0.12
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.01$0.36$1.00$1.20$0.20
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.00$0.56$1.58$1.56$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.55$0.01$0.55$1.56$1.46$0.10