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Scottish Cultural Outreach Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 83-1015113

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Apr 30, 2019

Organization Profilewww.highlandechoes.com
702 Cherrywood LaneSwansboro, NC 28584

(910) 338-0787

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

71st percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$11,830

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • NTEE A23 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2018

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

$16,042

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Net Assets

$13,042

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Liabilities

$3,000

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

$55,128

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Expenses

$42,086

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Net Income

$13,042

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$20K$10K$0-$10K-$20KAssets 2018: $16,042Liabilities 2018: $3,000Net Assets 2018: $13,0422018Assets 2019: $782Liabilities 2019: $910Net Assets 2019: -$1282019Assets 2022: $18,210Liabilities 2022: $10,163Net Assets 2022: $8,0472022Assets 2023: $709Liabilities 2023: $17,924Net Assets 2023: -$17,2152023Assets 2024: $7,847Liabilities 2024: $19,371Net Assets 2024: -$11,5242024

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2018

Assets$16,042
Liabilities$3,000
Net Assets$13,042
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2018: $55,128Expenses 2018: $42,086Net Income 2018: $13,0422018Revenue 2019: $53,051Expenses 2019: $66,221Net Income 2019: -$13,1702019Revenue 2022: $75,677Expenses 2022: $83,144Net Income 2022: -$7,4672022Revenue 2023: $68,558Expenses 2023: $93,818Net Income 2023: -$25,2602023Revenue 2024: $98,145Expenses 2024: $92,455Net Income 2024: $5,6902024

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2018

Revenue$55,128
Expenses$42,086
Net Income$13,042
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Apr 30, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$55,128
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To preserve Scottish traditions through dance, music and language and share with schools and communities.

To preserve Scottish traditions through dance, music and language taught in schools.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization achieved its mission by providing Scottish dance performances at three schools and a variety of public venues. The performances told the stories of the Scottish Highlanders through music & dance. Audiences watched an innovative blend of Scottish dance, music and song. Drawing on Scottish traditions that are related to North Carolina's heritage, Highland Echoes resonated with audiences across all ages and featured a band, bagpipes, Highland dancers, Scottish songs and kilts!The schools also received online access to Scotland in the Class which gives all teachers access to complete Lesson plans and resources for elementary schools.$38,246-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jennifer Licko CarrerePresidentPT$11,830-$11,830
Elizabeth MollicaTreasurer-$840-$840
Julia WaxVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Highland Echoes Inc
EIN
83-1015113
Phone
9103380787
Address
702 Cherrywood Lane, Swansboro, NC 28584

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Licko Carrere
Title
President
Signed
2019-04-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Bearmancpa Pllc
Address
124 Cavalier Dr, WILMINGTON, NC 28403-2547
Preparer
Nigel Bearman
Phone
9105080630
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $3210”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $2115”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $3344”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $308”

Total Liabilities.1006

“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $0 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $3000”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$16,042
Liabilities
$3,000
Net assets
$13,042
Revenue
$55,128
Expenses
$42,086
Net income
$13,042
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.85$19.4$11.5$98.1$92.5$5.69
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$17.9$17.2$68.6$93.8$25.3
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.2$10.2$8.05$75.7$83.1$7.47
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.91$0.13$53.1$66.2$13.2
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.0$3.00$13.0$55.1$42.1$13.0