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Waters Center for Systems Thinking Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 83-2041181

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Sep 17, 2020

1525 Park Manor Blvd No 252Pittsburgh, PA 15205

(412) 579-8903

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

83rd percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

70th percentile

$103,125

Higher top officer pay than 70% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2019

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2019

Assets

$293,330

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$283,648

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$9,682

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$1,017,863

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$734,215

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$283,648

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2019: $293,330Liabilities 2019: $9,682Net Assets 2019: $283,6482019Assets 2020: $197,163Liabilities 2020: $130,169Net Assets 2020: $66,9942020Assets 2021: $78,471Liabilities 2021: $32,434Net Assets 2021: $46,0372021Assets 2022: $326,312Liabilities 2022: $9,046Net Assets 2022: $317,2662022Assets 2023: $463,488Liabilities 2023: $9,470Net Assets 2023: $454,0182023Assets 2024: $1,644,330Liabilities 2024: $28,147Net Assets 2024: $1,616,1832024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$293,330
Liabilities$9,682
Net Assets$283,648

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $1,017,863Expenses 2019: $734,215Net Income 2019: $283,6482019Revenue 2020: $810,984Expenses 2020: $1,027,638Net Income 2020: -$216,6542020Revenue 2021: $681,799Expenses 2021: $960,214Net Income 2021: -$278,4152021Revenue 2022: $984,691Expenses 2022: $825,910Net Income 2022: $158,7812022Revenue 2023: $1,078,230Expenses 2023: $941,478Net Income 2023: $136,7522023Revenue 2024: $2,309,739Expenses 2024: $1,147,574Net Income 2024: $1,162,1652024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,017,863
Expenses$734,215
Net Income$283,648
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Sep 17, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,017,863
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization will educate and train the public on the principles of systems thinking. Systems thinking is a transformational approach to learning, problem-solving, and understanding the world. Systems thinking helps people of all ages and walks of life see beyond the heart of a problem to find fair and lasting solutions that deliver benefits. The organization will contract with other organizations to provide systems thinking professional development services to the employees and/or officers of such other organizations. Some of the organizations with which the organization plans to contract with are wk kellogg foundation, twin rivers unified school district. The organization will also sell habit cards, books, posters, and other eduational materials for a reasonable fee. The organization also operates an online learning platform called thinkingtoolsstudio.org.

The organization will educate and train the public on the principles of systems thinking. Systems thinking is a transformational approach to learning, problem-solving, and understanding the world. Systems thinking helps people of all ages and walks of life see beyond the heart of a problem to find fair and lasting solutions that deliver benefits. The organization will contract with other organizations to provide systems thinking professional development services to the employees and/or officers of such other organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$283,648▲ $283,648
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$249,976▲ $249,976
Accounts Receivable$0$42,650▲ $42,650
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$704▲ $704
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$0$293,330▲ $293,330
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$9,278▲ $9,278
Other Liabilities$0$404▲ $404
Total Liabilities$0$9,682▲ $9,682
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$283,648▲ $283,648
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$293,330▲ $293,330
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tracy BensonBoard of DirectorsFT$103,125$103,125
Mary QuinnanVice PresidentFT$68,750$68,750
Sheri MarlinBoard of DirectorsFT$68,750$68,750
Romy BanksCOOFT$62,500$62,500
Joan YatesVice PresidentPT$34,375$34,375

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James WatersBoard of Directors
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$657,131
Program Service Revenue
$322,928
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$37,804
All Other Contributions
$657,131
Change in Net Assets
$283,648
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$510,894
Other Expenses$223,321
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$328,125$9,375-$337,500
Fees for Services Other$105,223--$105,223
Other Salaries and Wages$100,462--$100,462
Travel$65,957--$65,957
Other Employee Benefits$38,610--$38,610
Payroll Taxes$33,604$718-$34,322
Information Technology$21,308--$21,308
Insurance$3,974--$3,974
Advertising$1,935--$1,935
Office Expenses-$1,583-$1,583
Occupancy-$1,034-$1,034
Other Expenses$2,583$572-$572
Conferences and Meetings-$205-$205
Total Functional Expenses$720,728$13,487$0$734,215
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Payroll Taxes$404
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The organization's chief operating officer works with independent accountants to prepare the form 990. The form 990 will be distributed to all board of directors via online meeting for discussion and analysis. Following approval of the form 990 by the board of directors, the form 990 will be submitted to the internal revenue service.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The board of directors reviews the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis and each board member completes and signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement. The signed conflict of interest disclosure statements are retained in the organzations files.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The board of directors has established a compensation approval policy. The board of directors shall annually evealuate the president/ceo on his/her performance, and ask for his/her input on matters of performance and compensation. The board will obtain research and information to make a recommendation for the compensation (salary and benefits) of the president/ceo based upon a review of comparability data. For example, the board will secure data that documents compensation levels and benefits for similarly qualified individuals in comparable positions at similar organizations.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Federal form 990 will be made available to the public on guidestar. Prior to becoming available on guidestar, the form 990 and other required forms will be available to the public upon request. The organization is not currently required to prepare audited financial statements. When the organization prepares an audited financial statement, the financial statement will also be made available to the public on guidestar.

Form 990, Part VII Contact Addresses for Officers, Directors, Etc

James waters - 80 deaconess road, suite 132, concord, ma 01742.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Waters Center for Systems Thinking Inc
EIN
83-2041181
Phone
4125798903
Address
1525 PARK MANOR BLVD NO 252, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205

Signing Officer

Name
Romy Banks
Title
COO
Phone
4125798903
Signed
2020-09-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Romy Banks
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Grossman Yanak & Ford Llp
Address
THREE GATEWAY CTR STE 1800, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Preparer
Richard E Dynoske
Phone
4123389300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Graphic design services: program service expenses 14,798. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,798. Payroll processing services: program service expenses 3,544. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,544. Printing services: program service expenses 74,651. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 74,651. Program training services: program service expenses 12,230. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,230.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER WORKS WITH INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA ONLINE MEETING FOR DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS. FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE FORM 990 WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND EACH BOARD MEMBER COMPLETES AND SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE RETAINED IN THE ORGANZATIONS FILES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION APPROVAL POLICY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ANNUALLY EVEALUATE THE PRESIDENT/CEO ON HIS/HER PERFORMANCE, AND ASK FOR HIS/HER INPUT ON MATTERS OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION. THE BOARD WILL OBTAIN RESEARCH AND INFORMATION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION FOR THE COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BENEFITS) OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO BASED UPON A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA. FOR EXAMPLE, THE BOARD WILL SECURE DATA THAT DOCUMENTS COMPENSATION LEVELS AND BENEFITS FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FEDERAL FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON GUIDESTAR. PRIOR TO BECOMING AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR, THE FORM 990 AND OTHER REQUIRED FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED TO PREPARE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WHEN THE ORGANIZATION PREPARES AN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT WILL ALSO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON GUIDESTAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4JAMES WATERS - 80 DEACONESS ROAD, SUITE 132, CONCORD, MA 01742.
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