Civic Intelligence

Believers Sanctuary

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 76-0698216

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 13, 2018

PO Box 516Pearland, TX 77581

(281) 485-3618

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

4.56x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

21st percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

46th percentile

0.1%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$200,104

Up $104 (+0.1%) from 2016

Net Assets

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$200,104

Up $104 (+0.1%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$43,925

Down $16,993 (-28%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$49,297

Up $13,374 (+37%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$5,372

Down $30,367 (-121%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $200,151Liabilities 2011: $195,9582011Assets 2012: $204,640Liabilities 2012: $184,1552012Assets 2013: $20,006Liabilities 2013: $168,8032013Assets 2014: $200,269Liabilities 2014: $154,5102014Assets 2015: $193,334Liabilities 2015: $200,000Net Assets 2015: -$6,6662015Assets 2016: $200,000Liabilities 2016: $200,000Net Assets 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $200,104Liabilities 2017: $200,104Net Assets 2017: $02017

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$200,104
Liabilities$200,104
Net Assets$0

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $60,417Expenses 2011: $61,297Net Income 2011: -$8802011Revenue 2012: $82,327Expenses 2012: $77,838Net Income 2012: $4,4892012Revenue 2013: $66,622Expenses 2013: $70,257Net Income 2013: -$3,6352013Revenue 2014: $57,437Expenses 2014: $58,173Net Income 2014: -$7362014Revenue 2015: $58,645Expenses 2015: $36,823Net Income 2015: $21,8222015Revenue 2016: $60,918Expenses 2016: $35,923Net Income 2016: $24,9952016Revenue 2017: $43,925Expenses 2017: $49,297Net Income 2017: -$5,3722017

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$43,925
Expenses$49,297
Net Income-$5,372
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$44,360
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mission for assembly and worship accomplished as weekly services were held. The gospel of jesus christ was proclaimed in each service.

Provide a place for assembly for worship to god and to proclaim the gospel of our lord jesus christ

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$200,000$200,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,662$104▼ $5,558
Total Assets$205,662$200,104▼ $5,558
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$200,000$200,000→ $0
Deferred Revenue$5,662$104▼ $5,558
Total Liabilities$205,662$200,104▼ $5,558
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$205,662$200,104▼ $5,558

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$170,000-$170,000
Land$30,000-$30,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$18,860
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$25,065
All Other Contributions
$18,860
Change in Net Assets
$-5,372
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$49,297
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Interest---$31,200
Occupancy---$8,181
Insurance---$6,056
Other Expenses---$3,279
Fees for Services Legal---$375
Advertising---$106
Office Expenses---$54
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$49,297
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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

Part VI Line 11B

Copy of form 990 is available for review at all times

Part VI Line 11B

The copy is maintained in the church's files

Part VI Line 19

Governing documents of incorporation, bylaws, financial statements

Part VI Line 19

Are available for viewing during the tax year.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Believers Sanctuary
EIN
76-0698216
In Care Of
% GRAHAM FONTAINE JR
Phone
2814853618
Address
PO BOX 516, PEARLAND, TX 77581

Signing Officer

Name
Graham Fontaine Jr
Title
Pastor
Phone
8323225086
Signed
2018-10-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Graham Fontaine Jr
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Preparer
Willie M Steptoe
Phone
7139311151
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