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Chesapeake Commons Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-2531881

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Aug 10, 2022

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200 Massachusetts Avenue NW 7Washington, DC 20001

(814) 386-2865

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.02x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

55th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$123,509

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

61st percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-10%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,095,459

Up $143,644 (+15%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,074,095

Up $146,856 (+16%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$21,364

Down $3,212 (-13%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Down

$965,254

Down $108,803 (-10%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$818,398

Up $192,280 (+31%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$146,856

Down $301,083 (-67%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth61st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $134,929Liabilities 2016: $5,278Net Assets 2016: $129,6512016Assets 2017: $190,497Liabilities 2017: $9,778Net Assets 2017: $180,7192017Assets 2018: $265,768Liabilities 2018: $3,768Net Assets 2018: $262,0002018Assets 2019: $485,277Liabilities 2019: $5,977Net Assets 2019: $479,3002019Assets 2020: $951,815Liabilities 2020: $24,576Net Assets 2020: $927,2392020Assets 2021: $1,095,459Liabilities 2021: $21,364Net Assets 2021: $1,074,0952021Assets 2022: $1,138,299Liabilities 2022: $35,431Net Assets 2022: $1,102,8682022Assets 2023: $1,251,670Liabilities 2023: $45,406Net Assets 2023: $1,206,2642023Assets 2024: $1,434,262Liabilities 2024: $39,105Net Assets 2024: $1,395,1572024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,095,459
Liabilities$21,364
Net Assets$1,074,095
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2016: $76,227Expenses 2016: $50,873Net Income 2016: $25,3542016Revenue 2017: $370,426Expenses 2017: $344,358Net Income 2017: $26,0682017Revenue 2018: $475,898Expenses 2018: $394,617Net Income 2018: $81,2812018Revenue 2019: $663,436Expenses 2019: $446,136Net Income 2019: $217,3002019Revenue 2020: $1,074,057Expenses 2020: $626,118Net Income 2020: $447,9392020Revenue 2021: $965,254Expenses 2021: $818,398Net Income 2021: $146,8562021Revenue 2022: $916,442Expenses 2022: $887,669Net Income 2022: $28,7732022Revenue 2023: $949,118Expenses 2023: $845,722Net Income 2023: $103,3962023Revenue 2024: $993,532Expenses 2024: $804,639Net Income 2024: $188,8932024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$965,254
Expenses$818,398
Net Income$146,856
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$965,254
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower environmentally focused organizations with open source technologies that use their data to fuel smarter problem solving; and to provide the capacity required to make robust digital services available and accessible to socially responsible organizations so that they can collaborate with each other to improve our natural world.

Partnering with individuals and organizations to access, organize, and share data that inspires action that restores our environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$477,870$478,022▲ $152
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$328,415$399,642▲ $71,227
Pledges and Grants Receivable$123,200$197,945▲ $74,745
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,780$13,018▲ $238
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,550$6,832▼ $2,718
Total Assets$951,815$1,095,459▲ $143,644
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,576$21,364▼ $3,212
Total Liabilities$24,576$21,364▼ $3,212
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$678,325$889,287▲ $210,962
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$248,914$184,808▼ $64,106
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$927,239$1,074,095▲ $146,856
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$951,815$1,095,459▲ $143,644

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,832$6,759$13,591
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brendan McintyreLead Software EngineerFT$115,300$8,209$123,509
Robert John DawesExecutive DirectorFT$113,500$3,405$116,905

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ben ScheelkChairman
Verna HarrisonVice Chair
Bill HowardBoard Member
Chante ColemanBoard Member
John AmosBoard Member
Cecily KihnSecretary
Anne HavemannTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$311,100
Program Service Revenue
$654,002
Investment Income
$152
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$311,100
Change in Net Assets
$146,856

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$965,254
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$965,254
Total Revenue per Form 990
$965,254
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$517,586
Other Expenses$254,441
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$31,371
Total Fundraising Expense$15,052
Professional Fundraising Fees$15,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$278,156$64,761-$342,917
Fees for Services Other$155,400$7,586-$162,986
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$95,020$21,885-$116,905
Payroll Taxes$31,891$5,325-$37,216
Grants to Domestic Orgs$31,371--$31,371
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,960-$22,960
Other Expenses$17,416$159-$17,416
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$15,000$15,000
Other Employee Benefits$10,799$1,645-$12,444
Pension Plan Contributions$7,033$1,071-$8,104
Occupancy$5,980$981-$6,961
Insurance-$3,896-$3,896
Office Expenses$1,000$2,532$52$3,584
Depreciation Depletion-$2,718-$2,718
Advertising-$1,852-$1,852
Conferences and Meetings-$258-$258
Travel$238--$238
Total Functional Expenses$665,717$137,629$15,052$818,398

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$818,398
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$818,398
Total Expenses per Form 990$818,398
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Downstream ProjectBerryville, VA501(c)(3)To Promote and Materially Support the Objectives of the Water Data Collaborative.$25,500
River NetworkBoulder, CO501(c)(3)To Broaden Water Monitoring Programs and Maximize the Potential for Data to Be Included in Public Policy and Community Decision-making to Improve Local Water Quality.$5,571
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$15,000
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
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1A

“The four officers serve as members of the executive committee. The executive committee, when the board of directors is not in session, may exercise all of the powers of the directors except to approve an amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws, or to approve a plan of merger or consolidation, or make decisions regarding the executive director's employment status.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A draft of the prepared form 990 is provided to the entire board for review and approval before it is signed by the executive director and filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is circulated among the board of directors and they are requested to sign it annually. The executive director regularly and consistantly monitors compliance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive director's salary is determined by the organization's board of directors using a compensation survey. The last time the executive director's salary was reviewed and determined was in november 2021.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Commons Inc
EIN
81-2531881
Phone
8143862865
Address
200 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW 7, WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Robert John Dawes
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8143862865
Signed
2022-08-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert John Dawes
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Jm&m
Address
10500 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY SUITE, 770, COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Phone
4108840220
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 155,400. Management and general expenses 6,500. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,900. Payroll processing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,086. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,086.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization did not change either its oversight or selection process during the tax year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The commons believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements or that would have an effect on its tax-exempt status.”

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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0PROGRAM SERVICES
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0DIGITAL SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CUSTOM SOFTWARE TO NONPROFITS FOR A FEE ON A SLIDING SCALE BASIS TO HELP THEM BECOME MORE EFFICIENT IN THEIR MISSION TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt04896
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WATER DATA COLLABORATIVE - THIS PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO GROW AND MAINTAIN AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF TRAINED AND QUALIFIED COMMUNITY WATER SCIENTISTS WHO EMPLOY BEST AVAILABLE PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO COLLECT DATA THAT ENABLE THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF THE NATION'S WATERWAY.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt025800
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0SHARED KNOWLEDGE INITIATIVE - THIS PROGRAM HELPS POLICY MAKERS MAKE COMPLEX ISSUES CLEARER WITH DATA JOURNALISM AND WELL-DESIGNED INFORMATION PRODUCTS, RESULTING IN SCIENCE-BASED POLICY TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM ENABLES THE COMMONS TO STAY ABREAST OF TRENDING TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BENEFIT ITS STAKEHOLDERS WORKING TO RESTORE THE ENVIRONMENT.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt19461
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IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
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IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT TO START THE WATER DATA COLLECTIVE PROGRAM DATE: 12/01/20 AMOUNT: 250000.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS:
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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0152
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02443
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01300
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt03895
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.33650
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0884612
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0311100
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0358813
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0231265
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0254770
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01407524
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01411419
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt06759
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt013591
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IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0965254
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE COMMONS BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT WOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0965254
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0818398
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt15571
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt10
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO PROMOTE AND MATERIALLY SUPPORT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE WATER DATA COLLABORATIVE.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1TO BROADEN WATER MONITORING PROGRAMS AND MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR DATA TO BE INCLUDED IN PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKING TO IMPROVE LOCAL WATER QUALITY.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE DOWNSTREAM PROJECT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1RIVER NETWORK
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1930969979
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0303 EAST MAIN STREET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1PO BOX 21387
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0BERRYVILLE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1BOULDER
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE COMMONS CONDUCTS ONE INTERIM REVIEW OF PROGRESS TOWARD THE DELIVERABLES OUTLINED IN THE SUBAWARDS. GRANTEES PROVIDE A WRITTEN GRANT REPORT ON USE OF FUNDS AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt02
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUR OFFICERS SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT IN SESSION, MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE DIRECTORS EXCEPT TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS, OR TO APPROVE A PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION, OR MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT STATUS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT OF THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT IS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS CIRCULATED AMONG THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEY ARE REQUESTED TO SIGN IT ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGULARLY AND CONSISTANTLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING A COMPENSATION SURVEY. THE LAST TIME THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS REVIEWED AND DETERMINED WAS IN NOVEMBER 2021.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 155,400. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 161,900. PAYROLL PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,086. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,086.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01095459
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
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IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0137629
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0665717
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0818398
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt024576

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,095,459
Liabilities
$21,364
Net assets
$1,074,095
Revenue
$965,254
Expenses
$818,398
Net income
$146,856
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.43$0.04$1.40$0.99$0.80$0.19
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.25$0.05$1.21$0.95$0.85$0.10
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.14$0.04$1.10$0.92$0.89$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.02$1.07$0.97$0.82$0.15
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.02$0.93$1.07$0.63$0.45
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.01$0.48$0.66$0.45$0.22
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.26$0.48$0.39$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.19$0.01$0.18$0.37$0.34$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.01$0.13$0.08$0.05$0.03
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