Civic Intelligence

Mount Wilson Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 77-0132297

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 11, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.MTWILSON.EDU
PO Box 94146Pasadena, CA 91109

(626) 304-0269

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

18th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Down

$853,777

Down $79,174 (-8.5%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$847,458

Down $64,662 (-7.1%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$6,319

Down $14,512 (-70%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$315,410

Up $33,772 (+12%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$357,880

Up $88,482 (+33%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$42,470

Down $54,710 (-447%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $870,988Liabilities 2011: $14,868Net Assets 2011: $856,1202011Assets 2012: $906,162Liabilities 2012: $5,520Net Assets 2012: $900,6422012Assets 2013: $905,069Liabilities 2013: $5,189Net Assets 2013: $899,8802013Assets 2014: $932,951Liabilities 2014: $20,831Net Assets 2014: $912,1202014Assets 2015: $853,777Liabilities 2015: $6,319Net Assets 2015: $847,4582015Assets 2016: $917,355Liabilities 2016: $4,235Net Assets 2016: $913,1202016Assets 2017: $975,683Liabilities 2017: $2,845Net Assets 2017: $972,8382017Assets 2018: $1,327,608Liabilities 2018: $10,591Net Assets 2018: $1,317,0172018Assets 2019: $2,021,264Liabilities 2019: $3,495Net Assets 2019: $2,017,7692019Assets 2020: $2,610,185Liabilities 2020: $43,138Net Assets 2020: $2,567,0472020Assets 2021: $3,027,388Liabilities 2021: $39,568Net Assets 2021: $2,987,8202021Assets 2022: $3,205,322Liabilities 2022: $20,019Net Assets 2022: $3,185,3032022Assets 2023: $3,667,301Liabilities 2023: $3,835Net Assets 2023: $3,663,4662023Assets 2024: $4,258,977Liabilities 2024: $29,520Net Assets 2024: $4,229,4572024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$853,777
Liabilities$6,319
Net Assets$847,458
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $871,327Expenses 2011: $654,393Net Income 2011: $216,9342011Revenue 2012: $1,173,213Expenses 2012: $1,128,691Net Income 2012: $44,5222012Revenue 2013: $361,279Expenses 2013: $362,041Net Income 2013: -$7622013Revenue 2014: $281,638Expenses 2014: $269,398Net Income 2014: $12,2402014Revenue 2015: $315,410Expenses 2015: $357,880Net Income 2015: -$42,4702015Revenue 2016: $462,282Expenses 2016: $396,620Net Income 2016: $65,6622016Revenue 2017: $772,125Expenses 2017: $462,407Net Income 2017: $309,7182017Revenue 2018: $850,995Expenses 2018: $559,837Net Income 2018: $291,1582018Revenue 2019: $1,262,876Expenses 2019: $562,124Net Income 2019: $700,7522019Revenue 2020: $999,596Expenses 2020: $450,318Net Income 2020: $549,2782020Revenue 2021: $997,387Expenses 2021: $576,614Net Income 2021: $420,7732021Revenue 2022: $936,896Expenses 2022: $726,349Net Income 2022: $210,5472022Revenue 2023: $1,278,483Expenses 2023: $828,510Net Income 2023: $449,9732023Revenue 2024: $1,165,408Expenses 2024: $946,377Net Income 2024: $219,0312024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$315,410
Expenses$357,880
Net Income-$42,470
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$447,488
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Mount Wilson Institute provides access to the facilities of Mount Wilson observatory to visiting scientists, educators and the General public while servicing, maintaining and upgrading the overall facilities of the observatory.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$444,782$419,711▼ $25,071
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$405,537$374,505▼ $31,032
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$42,740$29,419▼ $13,321
Accounts Receivable$12,817$25,692▲ $12,875
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$22,625$0▼ $22,625
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,450$4,450→ $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-
Total Assets$932,951$853,777▼ $79,174
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,831$6,319▼ $14,512
Total Liabilities$20,831$6,319▼ $14,512
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$912,120$847,458▼ $64,662
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$912,120$847,458▼ $64,662
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$932,951$853,777▼ $79,174

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings-$1,069,827$1,069,827
Leasehold Improvements$336,197$186,569$522,766
Equipment$22,412$21,232$43,644
Other Land Buildings$15,896$17,169$33,065
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Samuel D HaleChairman & CEO
Dr Josh SimonTrustee
Mr Dan KohneTrustee
Mr LARRY S WEBSTERTrustee
Mr MICHAEL H HORNERTrustee
Mr Mike McIntyreTrustee
Mr Scott HoodTrustee
Mr Timothy ThompsonTrustee
Ms Linda Van Winkle DeaconTrustee
Mr C ROBERT FERGUSONSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,521
Program Service Revenue
$296,367
Investment Income
$92
Other Revenue
$6,430
All Other Contributions
$12,521
Change in Net Assets
$-42,470
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$271,205
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$86,675
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$75,418--$75,418
All Other Expenses$36,286$5,041-$41,327
Insurance$28,531--$28,531
Other Expenses$39,641$18,271-$18,271
Payroll Taxes$7,999--$7,999
Other Employee Benefits$3,258--$3,258
Fees for Services Other-$3,007-$3,007
Depreciation Depletion$2,574--$2,574
Total Functional Expenses$331,561$26,319$0$357,880
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
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 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Reviewed by appropriate committee”

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

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mount Wilson Institute
EIN
77-0132297
Phone
6263040269
Address
PO BOX 94146, PASADENA, CA 91109

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Meneghini
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2016-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
7
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Gavigan & Co
Address
1210 E Green St Suite 102, Pasadena, CA 91106
Preparer
Michelle Y Gavigan CPA
Phone
6268447914
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“OTHER EXP: Column (A) - Total = $16933; Column (B) - Program Services = $16933; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $5041; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5041; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Vehicle Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $6511; Column (B) - Program Services = $6511; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Water Delivery: Column (A) - Total = $12842; Column (B) - Program Services = $12842; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases

“Prepaid asset at 12/31/13 should have been expensed in 2014 = -$22192”

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IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt0-22192
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03258
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt03258
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0UTILITIES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Site Operation & Maint
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Repair & Maintenance
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3MISCELLANEOUS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt018271
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt079925
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt157929
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt239641
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt079925
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt157929
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt239641
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt318271
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Other Income
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt07994
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt07994
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt07994
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt075418
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt075418
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07999
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt07999
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt022625
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Filming
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Site & Telescope Use Fees
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2Tour Income
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt016200
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt1266408
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt213759
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt016200
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt1266408
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt213759
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt016626
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0111
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0269398
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt014804
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0250097
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt012240
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0269398
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0281638
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-42470
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0false
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RealAmt05144
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0444782
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0419711
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt012521
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt016696
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt022895
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt032455
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt024542
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0109109
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt092
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0111
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0207
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0377
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0453
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt01240
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0125370
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0111438
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt083909
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0125842
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0128959
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0575518
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt092
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0111
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0207
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0377
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0453
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt01240
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00170
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00260
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt07994
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt010282
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt09247
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt018697
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt046220
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.93520
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.92860
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0684627
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0137891
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0128134
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0106804
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0158297
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0153501
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0684627
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0145977
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0138527
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0116258
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0158674
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0172651
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0732087
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0false
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt01069827
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01069827
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt022412
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt021232
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt043644
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt0336197
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt0186569
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0522766
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt015896
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt017169
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt033065
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt0374505
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REVIEWED BY APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2OTHER EXP: Column (A) - Total = $16933; Column (B) - Program Services = $16933; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $5041; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $5041; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Vehicle Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $6511; Column (B) - Program Services = $6511; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Water Delivery: Column (A) - Total = $12842; Column (B) - Program Services = $12842; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Prepaid asset at 12/31/13 should have been expensed in 2014 = -$22192

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

Open filing
Assets
$853,777
Liabilities
$6,319
Net assets
$847,458
Revenue
$315,410
Expenses
$357,880
Net income
-$42,470
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$0.03$4.23$1.17$0.95$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.67$0.00$3.66$1.28$0.83$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.02$3.19$0.94$0.73$0.21
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$0.04$2.99$1.00$0.58$0.42
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.04$2.57$1.00$0.45$0.55
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.00$2.02$1.26$0.56$0.70
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.01$1.32$0.85$0.56$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.97$0.77$0.46$0.31
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.00$0.91$0.46$0.40$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.01$0.85$0.32$0.36$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.02$0.91$0.28$0.27$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$0.36$0.36$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.91$0.01$0.90$1.17$1.13$0.04
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.01$0.86$0.87$0.65$0.22