Civic Intelligence

Vlp Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 81-4176852

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on May 07, 2020

Organization Profilewww.vlp.org
75 Pearl Street Suite 214Portland, ME 04101

(207) 523-8233

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

60th percentile

8.3%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$92,442

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

52nd percentile

2.2%

Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$314,780

Up $32,325 (+11%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$311,255

Up $36,964 (+13%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$3,525

Down $4,639 (-57%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin60th percentile

Revenue

Up

$447,811

Up $9,655 (+2.2%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$410,847

Up $61,890 (+18%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

$36,964

Down $52,235 (-59%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2017: $190,523Liabilities 2017: $5,431Net Assets 2017: $185,0922017Assets 2018: $282,455Liabilities 2018: $8,164Net Assets 2018: $274,2912018Assets 2019: $314,780Liabilities 2019: $3,525Net Assets 2019: $311,2552019Assets 2020: $358,377Liabilities 2020: $3,175Net Assets 2020: $355,2022020Assets 2021: $493,825Liabilities 2021: $3,811Net Assets 2021: $490,0142021Assets 2022: $595,144Liabilities 2022: $58,969Net Assets 2022: $536,1752022Assets 2023: $608,996Liabilities 2023: $21,323Net Assets 2023: $587,6732023Assets 2024: $1,187,067Liabilities 2024: $18,330Net Assets 2024: $1,168,7372024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$314,780
Liabilities$3,525
Net Assets$311,255
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth52nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2017: $446,067Expenses 2017: $268,680Net Income 2017: $177,3872017Revenue 2018: $438,156Expenses 2018: $348,957Net Income 2018: $89,1992018Revenue 2019: $447,811Expenses 2019: $410,847Net Income 2019: $36,9642019Revenue 2020: $462,987Expenses 2020: $419,040Net Income 2020: $43,9472020Revenue 2021: $578,275Expenses 2021: $443,463Net Income 2021: $134,8122021Revenue 2022: $535,921Expenses 2022: $485,078Net Income 2022: $50,8432022Revenue 2023: $621,655Expenses 2023: $575,697Net Income 2023: $45,9582023Revenue 2024: $1,221,821Expenses 2024: $688,981Net Income 2024: $532,8402024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$447,811
Expenses$410,847
Net Income$36,964
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
May 7, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$447,811
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is a legal aid organization that provides free legal information, assistance, and representation to Mainers with low incomes facing civil legal issues.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$256,709$265,238▲ $8,529
Accounts Receivable$8,425$20,703▲ $12,278
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,164$19,982▲ $7,818
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,157$8,857▲ $3,700
Total Assets$282,455$314,780▲ $32,325
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,164$3,525▼ $4,639
Total Liabilities$8,164$3,525▼ $4,639
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$274,291$311,255▲ $36,964
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$274,291$311,255▲ $36,964
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$282,455$314,780▲ $32,325

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$19,982$21,328$41,310
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Juliet Holmes-SmithDirectorFT$89,892$2,550$92,442

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kim PittmanPresident
David KingBoard Member
David ShermanBoard Member
David SoleyBoard Member
Ezra WilleyBoard Member
Jared des RosiersBoard Member
Jodi L NofsingerBoard Member
Nora HealyBoard Member
Sandra LivingstonBoard Member
Tanya SambakatosBoard Member
Christian LewisSecretary
David B McConnellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$444,581
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,230
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$444,581
Change in Net Assets
$36,964
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$300,773
Other Expenses$110,074
Total Fundraising Expense$8,989
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$164,313--$164,313
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$35,957$44,946$8,989$89,892
Occupancy$28,647$12,277-$40,924
Other Employee Benefits$19,259$2,140-$21,399
Fees for Services Other-$20,510-$20,510
Payroll Taxes$16,572$2,925-$19,497
Travel$10,474$2,619-$13,093
Depreciation Depletion$7,743$3,318-$11,061
Pension Plan Contributions$5,105$567-$5,672
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,509-$4,509
Office Expenses$1,533$1,533-$3,066
All Other Expenses$1,201$1,846-$3,047
Other Expenses$2,065$230-$2,295
Total Functional Expenses$299,143$102,715$8,989$410,847
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
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 B, line 11B

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee before finalizing. Once finalized, a copy is provided to all board members.”

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

“Board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Resoluton of conflicts will be decided at board meetings and noted in meeting minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The Organization is relatively new and still working at outlining policies in regard to Board review of its Director and related compensation. The same is true for its three employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes applicable documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
VLP Inc
EIN
81-4176852
Phone
2075238233
Address
75 Pearl Street Suite 214, Portland, ME 04101
Doing Business As
Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project

Signing Officer

Name
Juliet Holmes-Smith
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2075238233
Signed
2020-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Juliet Holmes-Smith
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
7
Volunteers
500

Preparer

Firm
Purdy Powers & Company
Address
130 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Preparer
Richard E Emerson Jr CPA CVA
Phone
2077753496
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the Organization's independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Management of the Organization believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee before finalizing. Once finalized, a copy is provided to all board members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Resoluton of conflicts will be decided at board meetings and noted in meeting minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Organization is relatively new and still working at outlining policies in regard to Board review of its Director and related compensation. The same is true for its three employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Organization makes applicable documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the Organization's independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior year.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$314,780
Liabilities
$3,525
Net assets
$311,255
Revenue
$447,811
Expenses
$410,847
Net income
$36,964
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.02$1.17$1.22$0.69$0.53
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.02$0.59$0.62$0.58$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.06$0.54$0.54$0.49$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.58$0.44$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.46$0.42$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.45$0.41$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.01$0.27$0.44$0.35$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.19$0.45$0.27$0.18