Civic Intelligence

Porter County Bar Association

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 83-0457719

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jan 31, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.PORTERCOUNTYBAR.ORG
PO Box 536Valparaiso, IN 46384-0536

(219) 462-0597

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

6th percentile

-45%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-57%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

32%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Down

$8,205

Down $10,724 (-57%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$8,205

Down $9,177 (-53%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,547 (-100%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Up

$20,574

Up $5,004 (+32%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$29,751

Up $11,112 (+60%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$9,177

Down $6,108 (-199%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2010: $15,373Liabilities 2010: $02010Assets 2011: $21,349Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $21,848Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $19,448Liabilities 2013: $5182013Assets 2014: $23,166Liabilities 2014: $2,7182014Assets 2015: $18,929Liabilities 2015: $1,547Net Assets 2015: $17,3822015Assets 2016: $8,205Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $8,2052016Assets 2017: $9,791Liabilities 2017: $143Net Assets 2017: $9,6482017Assets 2018: $12,473Liabilities 2018: $45Net Assets 2018: $12,4282018

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$8,205
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$8,205
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2010: $16,008Expenses 2010: $11,962Net Income 2010: $4,0462010Revenue 2011: $19,638Expenses 2011: $13,661Net Income 2011: $5,9772011Revenue 2012: $18,185Expenses 2012: $17,733Net Income 2012: $4522012Revenue 2013: $21,409Expenses 2013: $24,283Net Income 2013: -$2,8742013Revenue 2014: $24,035Expenses 2014: $22,517Net Income 2014: $1,5182014Revenue 2015: $15,570Expenses 2015: $18,639Net Income 2015: -$3,0692015Revenue 2016: $20,574Expenses 2016: $29,751Net Income 2016: -$9,1772016Revenue 2017: $18,200Expenses 2017: $16,755Net Income 2017: $1,4452017Revenue 2018: $25,075Expenses 2018: $22,295Net Income 2018: $2,7802018

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$20,574
Expenses$29,751
Net Income-$9,177
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jan 31, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$20,574
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization exists to advance the interest of the local bar association and the attorneys aligned with the organization. Provide assistance in aiding resolution to disputes between local agencies. Provide social events and continuing education opportunities to advance the local legal profession.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING SOCIAL EVENTS TO ADVANCE THE LOCAL CHAPTER AND INCREASE ROLLS. ANNUAL GOLF OUTING--
PROVIDE LOCAL OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK AND COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. FEATURING SPECIAL SPEAKERS TO FURTHER EDUCATION AND PROMOTE CURRENT ISSUES.--
PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, GOODWILL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS BEING GOOD CITIZENS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. ACCOMPLISHED BY HOSTING AND PARTICIPATING IN LUNCHES FOR STAFF, STUDENTS AND BOOTHS AT LOCAL FAIRS AND VARIOUS EVENTS.--
PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR NETWORKING, RECOGNITION OF LEGAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STAFF. PROMOTING THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN THE COMMUNITY. MEMORIAL SERVICE - 803 SECRETARY LUNCH - 3683 FAIR AND 4H - 3498--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CHRISTINE E MCWILLIAMSTreasurer-$0--
LISA A MOSERPresident-$0--
TIMOTHY C KRSAKVice Preside-$0--
RYAN C ROWNSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Porter County Bar Association Inc
EIN
83-0457719
Phone
2194620597
Address
PO BOX 536, VALPARAISO, IN 46384-0536

Signing Officer

Name
Ryan C Rown
Title
Secretary
Phone
2194656300
Signed
2017-01-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Pickart & Associates Pc
Address
9111 BROADWAY STE Q, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-7097
Preparer
Daniel W Pickart
Phone
2197362414
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8

“Reimbursement /refunds 532 total 532”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Golf outing cost of goods sold 2,366 conference and meeting cost of goods sold 2,408 community activities cost of goods sold 11,012 expenses advertising and promotion 260 office 1,247 travel 801 conferences/meetings 549 total 18,643”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

“Credit card balance 1,547 0”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“The organization exists to advance the interest of the local bar association and the attorneys aligned with the organization. Provide assistance in aiding resolution to disputes between local agencies. Provide social events and continuing education opportunities to advance the local legal profession.”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 30

“Promote community awareness, goodwill and networking opportunities within the legal community as well as being good citizens to the local community. Accomplished by hosting and participating in lunches for staff, students and booths at local fairs and various events.”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31

“Providing activities for networking, recognition of legal community members and staff. Promoting the legal profession in the community. Memorial service - 803 secretary lunch - 3683 fair and 4h - 3498”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,205
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$8,205
Revenue
$20,574
Expenses
$29,751
Net income
-$9,177
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$12.5$0.05$12.4$25.1$22.3$2.78
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.79$0.14$9.65$18.2$16.8$1.45
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.21$0.00$8.21$20.6$29.8$9.18
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$18.9$1.55$17.4$15.6$18.6$3.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.2$2.72$24.0$22.5$1.52
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.4$0.52$21.4$24.3$2.87
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.8$0.00$18.2$17.7$0.45
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$21.3$0.00$19.6$13.7$5.98
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$15.4$0.00$16.0$12.0$4.05