Civic Intelligence

The Bulb Gallery

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-4676117

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.THEBULBGALLERY.ORG
932 Seigle AvenueCharlotte, NC 28205

(914) 584-4782

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.16x

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

2023 filings • NTEE K • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE K • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

49th percentile

7.4%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE K • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$52,800

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE K • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

84th percentile

72%

Faster asset growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE K • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

92%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE K • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$173,810

Up $72,994 (+72%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$146,314

Up $75,077 (+105%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$27,496

Down $2,083 (-7.0%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,048,229

Up $501,759 (+92%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$970,217

Up $464,376 (+92%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$78,012

Up $37,383 (+92%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth84th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $36,316Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $36,3162020Assets 2021: $45,398Liabilities 2021: $14,790Net Assets 2021: $30,6082021Assets 2022: $100,816Liabilities 2022: $29,579Net Assets 2022: $71,2372022Assets 2023: $173,810Liabilities 2023: $27,496Net Assets 2023: $146,3142023Assets 2024: $625,123Liabilities 2024: $34,177Net Assets 2024: $590,9462024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$173,810
Liabilities$27,496
Net Assets$146,314
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $188,370Expenses 2020: $155,633Net Income 2020: $32,7372020Revenue 2021: $332,204Expenses 2021: $337,912Net Income 2021: -$5,7082021Revenue 2022: $546,470Expenses 2022: $505,841Net Income 2022: $40,6292022Revenue 2023: $1,048,229Expenses 2023: $970,217Net Income 2023: $78,0122023Revenue 2024: $1,892,772Expenses 2024: $1,750,739Net Income 2024: $142,0332024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$1,048,229
Expenses$970,217
Net Income$78,012
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,048,229
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The bulb gallery's mission is to provide mostly local produce, as well as education on health and wellness, to food insecure neighborhoods in charlotte and concord, north carolina. Together with local farms, grocery stores and community organizers, the bulb gallery is working to create a world where fresh and nutritious food is a right and not a privilege, while seeking social justice through affordable education, art and wellness.

The bulb gallery's mission is to provide mostly local produce, as well as education on health and wellness, to food insecure neighborhoods. Together with local farms, grocery stores and community organizers, the bulb gallery is working to create a world where fresh and nutritious food is a right and not a privilege, while seeking social justice through affordable education, art and wellness. In 2023, the bulb gallery organized mobile markets and delivery routes, served numerous market attendees and impacted thousands of households (household size), distributing thousdands of lbs of food.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$53,934$110,340▲ $56,406
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$45,282$61,443▲ $16,161
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$2,027-
Accounts Receivable$1,600--
Total Assets$100,816$173,810▲ $72,994
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$27,193-
Other Liabilities$29,579$303▼ $29,276
Total Liabilities$29,579$27,496▼ $2,083
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$94,196-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$71,237$52,118▼ $19,119
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$71,237$146,314▲ $75,077
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$100,816$173,810▲ $72,994

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$43,693$15,098$58,791
Other Land Buildings$17,750$1,706$19,456
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Ebonee BaileyExecutive DiFT$52,800$52,800
Lisa MathewsExecutive DiFT$30,613$30,613

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alicia PrimusChairperson
Patricia PittsVice-chairpe
Kelly PressleyBoard Member
Elizabeth DickensSecretary
Benjamin MathewsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,048,229
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$466,971
Change in Net Assets
$78,012
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$725,310
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$244,907
Total Fundraising Expense$558
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$124,709--$124,709
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,413--$83,413
Fees for Services Other$66,146--$66,146
Advertising$26,073--$26,073
Travel$22,673--$22,673
Occupancy$21,824--$21,824
Payroll Taxes$21,074--$21,074
Insurance$17,961--$17,961
Office Expenses$14,898$1,565-$16,463
Other Employee Benefits$15,711--$15,711
Depreciation Depletion$12,536--$12,536
Fees for Services Accounting$7,756--$7,756
Information Technology$2,769$4,419-$7,188
Other Expenses$379-$558$937
Interest$388--$388
Fees for Services Legal$150--$150
Total Functional Expenses$963,675$5,984$558$970,217
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Tax Liabilities$303
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Benjamin mathews lisa mathews board member exec direct husband and wife”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The bulb gallery board reviews the 990 and discusses any issues/questions that arise from the review prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board-deligated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, and understands the oranization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activiites which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Periodic reviews include whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Bulb Gallery
EIN
81-4676117
Address
932 SEIGLE AVENUE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28205

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Mathews
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-14

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lisa Mathews
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
11
Volunteers
258

Preparer

Firm
Strickland Hardee Pllc
Address
236 E CENTER ST, LEXINGTON, NC 27292
Preparer
Travis Strickland CPA
Phone
3368434409
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The bulb gallery's mission is to provide mostly local produce, as well as education on health and wellness, to food insecure neighborhoods. Together with local farms, grocery stores and community organizers, the bulb gallery is working to create a world where fresh and nutritious food is a right and not a privilege, while seeking social justice through affordable education, art and wellness.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BENJAMIN MATHEWS LISA MATHEWS BOARD MEMBER EXEC DIRECT HUSBAND AND WIFE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BULB GALLERY BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 AND DISCUSSES ANY ISSUES/QUESTIONS THAT ARISE FROM THE REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELIGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE ORANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVIITES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
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Filings

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$173,810
Liabilities
$27,496
Net assets
$146,314
Revenue
$1,048,229
Expenses
$970,217
Net income
$78,012
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.03$0.59$1.89$1.75$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.03$0.15$1.05$0.97$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.03$0.07$0.55$0.51$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.01$0.03$0.33$0.34$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.19$0.16$0.03