Civic Intelligence

Wls Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-3260918

Nov 01, 2022 to Oct 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 12, 2024

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

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$100,208

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

23%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$760,264

Up $106,265 (+16%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$760,264

Up $106,260 (+16%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$0

Up $5 (+100%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$347,111

Up $63,956 (+23%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$240,851

Up $15,882 (+7.1%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$106,260

Up $48,074 (+83%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd 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

2023

Assets$760,264
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$760,264
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth66th 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

2023

Revenue$347,111
Expenses$240,851
Net Income$106,260
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 12, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$441,743
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$478,559$542,799▲ $64,240
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$175,440$212,882▲ $37,442
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,583-
Total Assets$653,999$760,264▲ $106,265
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-5--
Total Liabilities$-5$0▲ $5
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$654,004$760,264▲ $106,260
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$654,004$760,264▲ $106,260
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$653,999$760,264▲ $106,265

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$175,440-$175,440
Other Land Buildings$37,442$2,800$40,242
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patrick ElswickPresidentFT$100,208$100,208

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
$241,678
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$105,433
All Other Contributions
$241,678
Change in Net Assets
$106,260
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$156,125
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$44,734
Other Expenses$39,992
Total Fundraising Expense$16,662
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$83,867$5,354$10,483$99,704
Other Salaries and Wages$39,904$2,834$2,834$45,572
Grants to Domestic Individuals$44,234--$44,234
Occupancy$14,156$1,770$1,770$17,696
Payroll Taxes$8,943$953$953$10,849
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,500-$6,500
Travel$3,023$2,680-$5,703
Depreciation Depletion$2,240$280$280$2,800
Insurance$1,504$188$188$1,880
Advertising-$924$154$1,078
Grants to Domestic Orgs$500--$500
Office Expenses-$432-$432
Other Expenses-$251-$251
Total Functional Expenses$198,371$25,818$16,662$240,851
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$200,065
Fundraising Direct Expenses$94,632
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Dinner-22$191,300$191,300$18,387$172,913
Low Country$8,765$8,765-$8,765
Total Events$200,065$200,065$94,632$105,433
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
2024-09-12
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
3
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
Payne White and Schmutz CPA Pa
Address
114 WN 1ST STREET, SENECA, SC 29678
Preparer
Christian Schmutz
Phone
8648821937
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Filings

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

Open filing
Assets
$760,264
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$760,264
Revenue
$347,111
Expenses
$240,851
Net income
$106,260
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