Civic Intelligence

Wls Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-3260918

Nov 01, 2021 to Oct 31, 2022 • Filed on Aug 29, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.WHENLIFESUCKS.ORG
241 Pebble Brook LaneBelton, SC 29627

(864) 965-8355

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

1st percentile

-0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

1st percentile

-0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

71st percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$90,833

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 32.1% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

9.1%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-45%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets1st percentile

Assets

Up

$653,999

Up $54,416 (+9.1%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$654,004

Up $58,186 (+9.8%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

-$5

Down $3,770 (-100%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue1st percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Down

$283,155

Down $233,796 (-45%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$224,969

Up $6,001 (+2.7%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$58,186

Down $239,797 (-80%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2018: $70,146Liabilities 2018: $3,371Net Assets 2018: $66,7752018Assets 2019: $259,560Liabilities 2019: $1,516Net Assets 2019: $258,0442019Assets 2020: $300,147Liabilities 2020: $2,312Net Assets 2020: $297,8352020Assets 2021: $599,583Liabilities 2021: $3,765Net Assets 2021: $595,8182021Assets 2022: $653,999Liabilities 2022: -$5Net Assets 2022: $654,0042022Assets 2023: $760,264Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $760,2642023Assets 2024: $810,939Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $810,9392024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$653,999
Liabilities-$5
Net Assets$654,004
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2018: $131,212Expenses 2018: $64,437Net Income 2018: $66,7752018Revenue 2019: $318,601Expenses 2019: $125,589Net Income 2019: $193,0122019Revenue 2020: $185,166Expenses 2020: $145,375Net Income 2020: $39,7912020Revenue 2021: $516,951Expenses 2021: $218,968Net Income 2021: $297,9832021Revenue 2022: $283,155Expenses 2022: $224,969Net Income 2022: $58,1862022Revenue 2023: $347,111Expenses 2023: $240,851Net Income 2023: $106,2602023Revenue 2024: $355,853Expenses 2024: $317,768Net Income 2024: $38,0852024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$283,155
Expenses$224,969
Net Income$58,186
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2021 to Oct 31, 2022
Signed
Aug 29, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$359,857
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Serve and help veterans and first responders heal from trauma and better their lives

Serve and help veterans and first responders heal from trauma and better their lives. Excess funds are used for the purchase and rennovation of a veterans center (purchased and currently being rennovated).

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$429,383$478,559▲ $49,176
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$165,000$175,440▲ $10,440
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,200--
Total Assets$599,583$653,999▲ $54,416
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,765$-5▼ $3,770
Total Liabilities$3,765$-5▼ $3,770
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$595,818$654,004▲ $58,186
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$595,818$654,004▲ $58,186
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$599,583$653,999▲ $54,416

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$175,440-$175,440
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patrick ElswickPresidentFT$90,833$90,833

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James M ColeChairman
Field DunawayBoard Member
James M ColeBoard Member
Ronnie ColeBoard Member
Rick AtkinsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$80,216
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$202,939
All Other Contributions
$80,216
Change in Net Assets
$58,186
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$145,241
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$46,334
Other Expenses$33,394
Total Fundraising Expense$15,417
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,000$10,000$10,000$100,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$40,556--$40,556
Other Salaries and Wages$33,510$705$705$34,920
Occupancy$11,899$1,487$1,487$14,873
Payroll Taxes$8,683$819$819$10,321
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,100-$7,100
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,778--$5,778
Travel$3,674--$3,674
Office Expenses-$2,121-$2,121
Advertising-$1,947-$1,947
Other Expenses-$100$2,406$100
Total Functional Expenses$184,100$25,452$15,417$224,969
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$279,641
Fundraising Direct Expenses$76,702
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner-22$279,641$279,641$17,827$261,814
None----
Total Events$279,641$279,641$76,702$202,939
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
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

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Board chair and board member are father and son”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form is distributed to each board member via email prior to its filing with the irs.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members review the conflict of interest form annually and submit a disclosure form if any conflict existed.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The board chairman reviewed compensation for other veteran non-profit ceos and reviewed this information with the board.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Wls foundation makes its other governing documents, such as its by laws and articles of incorporation, available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wls Foundation
EIN
82-3260918
Address
241 PEBBLE BROOK LANE, BELTON, SC 29627

Signing Officer

Name
Patrick Elswick
Title
President
Phone
3043568273
Signed
2023-08-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patrick Elswick
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Payne White and Schmutz CPA Pa
Address
114 WN 1ST STREET, SENECA, SC 29678
Preparer
Christian J Schmutz CPA
Phone
8648821937
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2022 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$653,999
Liabilities
-$5
Net assets
$654,004
Revenue
$283,155
Expenses
$224,969
Net income
$58,186
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.11$0.00$8.11$3.56$3.18$0.38
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.60$0.00$7.60$3.47$2.41$1.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.54$0.00$6.54$2.83$2.25$0.58
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.00$0.04$5.96$5.17$2.19$2.98
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.02$2.98$1.85$1.45$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.60$0.02$2.58$3.19$1.26$1.93
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.03$0.67$1.31$0.64$0.67