Civic Intelligence

Be the Reason

EIN 81-5372679 • 501(c)3 • Lakewood, CO

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Founded in 2016 by women with a shared passion for serving others, be the reason is a golden, colorado based 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of marginalized women and children around the world. We provide grants to other nonprofits that serve families in need.

5685 W Iliff DriveLakewood, CO 80227-3988

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2018

Net Margin

61st percentile

8.3%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

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No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$8,613

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$8,613

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

$70,181

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Expenses

$64,385

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Net Income

$5,796

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Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2018: $8,613Net Assets 2018: $8,6132018

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2018

Assets$8,613
Liabilities-
Net Assets$8,613
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2018: $70,181Expenses 2018: $64,385Net Income 2018: $5,7962018

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2018

Revenue$70,181
Expenses$64,385
Net Income$5,796
Open 2018 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2018 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,613
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$8,613
Revenue
$70,181
Expenses
$64,385
Net income
$5,796
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.61$8.61$70.2$64.4$5.80
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 8, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$93,853
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Founded in 2016 by women with a shared passion for serving others, be the reason is a golden, colorado based 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of marginalized women and children around the world. We provide grants to other nonprofits that serve families in need.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
HOSTED AN AUCTION TO FUNDRAISE FOR GRANT GIVEN TO WATER WITH BLESSINGS. RAISED 61,215 TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO COMBAT WATERBOURNE ILLNESS.$61,215$64,385
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DIANE AMICOTreasurerPT$0--
KENDRA AGUILARPresidentPT$0--
KELLY D KELLEYVice-PresidePT$0--
MEGHAN LEADFORDSecretaryPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Auction$70,122$55,005$23,672$31,333
Total Events$70,122$55,005$23,672$31,333
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Be the Reason
EIN
81-5372679
Address
5685 W ILIFF DRIVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227-3988

Signing Officer

Name
Diane Amico
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3039860359
Signed
2019-08-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hughes & Company LLC
Address
789 SHERMAN ST STE 575, DENVER, CO 80203
Preparer
William a Hughes CPA
Phone
3033180115
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10

“Name: water with blessings address: 11714 main st. Ste d louisville, ky 40243 cash contribution: 61,215”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses insurance - liability, d and 3,132 bank fees 38 total 3,170”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Founded in 2016 by women with a shared passion for serving others, be the reason is a golden, colorado based 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of marginalized women and children around the world. We provide grants to other nonprofits that serve families in need.”

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