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Waters Center for Systems Thinking Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 83-2041181

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 04, 2022

7090 N Oracle Rd Suite 178-127Tucson, AZ 85704-4383

(412) 579-8903

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

7th percentile

-41%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$132,917

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.5% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-60%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Down

$78,471

Down $118,692 (-60%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$46,037

Down $20,957 (-31%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$32,434

Down $97,735 (-75%) from 2020

Revenue

Down

$681,799

Down $129,185 (-16%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$960,214

Down $67,424 (-6.6%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$278,415

Down $61,761 (-29%) from 2020

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

2021

Assets$78,471
Liabilities$32,434
Net Assets$46,037

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

2021

Revenue$681,799
Expenses$960,214
Net Income-$278,415
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 4, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$681,799
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, prombloem-solving, and understanding the world. Systems thinking helps people of all ages and walks of life see beyond the hear 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$66,994$46,037▼ $20,957
Accounts Receivable$496$44,357▲ $43,861
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$195,963$34,114▼ $161,849
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$704--
Total Assets$197,163$78,471▼ $118,692
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$22,434-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$129,043$10,000▼ $119,043
Deferred Revenue$568--
Other Liabilities$558--
Total Liabilities$130,169$32,434▼ $97,735
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$66,994$46,037▼ $20,957
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,163$78,471▼ $118,692
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Tracy BensonCEO and PresFT$132,917$132,917
Mary QuinnanVice PresideFT$110,000$110,000
Sheri MarlinChief LearniFT$110,000$110,000
Romy BanksCOOFT$100,000$100,000
Joan YatesSr Vice PresPT$55,000$55,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$213,220
Program Service Revenue
$461,036
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,543
All Other Contributions
$213,220
Change in Net Assets
$-278,415
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$818,116
Other Expenses$142,098
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$492,917$15,000-$507,917
Other Salaries and Wages$198,273--$198,273
Other Employee Benefits$57,537--$57,537
Payroll Taxes$53,242$1,147-$54,389
Information Technology$32,371--$32,371
All Other Expenses$15,882--$15,882
Other Expenses$11,869--$11,869
Travel$7,497--$7,497
Insurance$3,313--$3,313
Fees for Services Legal$1,102--$1,102
Conferences and Meetings$95--$95
Total Functional Expenses$944,067$16,147$0$960,214
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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

Form 990, Part VI

Federal form 990 will be made available to the public upon request. The form 990 and other required forms, such as governing documents and conflict of interest policy are also made available to the public upon request. When applicable, audited financial statements will be available upon request.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

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, Page 6, Part VI, 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 organizations files.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The board of directors has established a compensation approval policy. The board of directors shall annually evaluate 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 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Waters Center for Systems Thinking
EIN
83-2041181
Phone
4125798903
Address
7090 N ORACLE RD SUITE 178-127, TUCSON, AZ 85704-4383

Signing Officer

Name
Tracy Benson
Title
CEO and President
Phone
4125798903
Signed
2022-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tracy Benson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
8

Preparer

Firm
SHAFFER & DANKER CPA'S PC
Address
3130 N DODGE BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85716-1726
Preparer
Laura M Danker
Phone
5202968100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The organization will educate and train the public on the principles of systems thinking. Systems thinking is a transformational approach to learning, problem-solivng, and understanding the world. Systems thinking helps people of all ages and alks 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 twin rivers unified school district, maryland deparment of education, louisiana department of education, and sacramento county office of education. The organization will also sell habit cards, books, posters, and other educational materials for a reasonable fee. The organization also operates an online learning plateform calld thiningtoolsstudio.org.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

The waters center utilizes a set of habits, concepts and tools to bring systems thinking concepts and strategies to life. This instructional toolbox is the foundation of our approach to helping people become systems thinkers. We help facilitate the development of systems thinkers who go on to become contributing organizational leaders and community members. Having worked with people from around the world, we know our methods effectively benefit and support people from all cultures, age groups and work places. Our offerings include: - coaching and support structures to adopt and implement systems thinking into organization, school, community and more; - professional development options such as workshops varying from introductory to advanced; - customized systems thinking integration plans created for specific desired outcomes; - multi-day learning events including systems thinking trainings, institutes and forums; the thinking tools studio is a digital learning space created by the waters center for systems thinking. The studio has a wide array of offerings including courses on the habits, tools and archetypes of systems thinking, resources like templates, lesson plans, facilitation guides and more, plus opportunities for reflection and practice.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST CALCULATION ON SCHEDULE A, PART III, INCLUDES A SHORT-PERIOD. THE SHORT-PERIOD INCLUDED WITHIN THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST CALCULATION IS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN 2018. AS DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF EXEMPTION FOR THE ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) IS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION WILL EDUCATE AND TRAIN THE PUBLIC ON THE PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMS THINKING. SYSTEMS THINKING IS A TRANSFORMATIONAL APPROACH TO LEARNING, PROBLEM-SOLIVNG, AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD. SYSTEMS THINKING HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ALKS 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 TWIN RIVERS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MARYLAND DEPARMENT OF EDUCATION, LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO SELL HABIT CARDS, BOOKS, POSTERS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR A REASONABLE FEE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES AN ONLINE LEARNING PLATEFORM CALLD THININGTOOLSSTUDIO.ORG.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE WATERS CENTER UTILIZES A SET OF HABITS, CONCEPTS AND TOOLS TO BRING SYSTEMS THINKING CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES TO LIFE. THIS INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLBOX IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR APPROACH TO HELPING PEOPLE BECOME SYSTEMS THINKERS. WE HELP FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMS THINKERS WHO GO ON TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. HAVING WORKED WITH PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD, WE KNOW OUR METHODS EFFECTIVELY BENEFIT AND SUPPORT PEOPLE FROM ALL CULTURES, AGE GROUPS AND WORK PLACES. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE: - COACHING AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT SYSTEMS THINKING INTO ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND MORE; - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS SUCH AS WORKSHOPS VARYING FROM INTRODUCTORY TO ADVANCED; - CUSTOMIZED SYSTEMS THINKING INTEGRATION PLANS CREATED FOR SPECIFIC DESIRED OUTCOMES; - MULTI-DAY LEARNING EVENTS INCLUDING SYSTEMS THINKING TRAININGS, INSTITUTES AND FORUMS; THE THINKING TOOLS STUDIO IS A DIGITAL LEARNING SPACE CREATED BY THE WATERS CENTER FOR SYSTEMS THINKING. THE STUDIO HAS A WIDE ARRAY OF OFFERINGS INCLUDING COURSES ON THE HABITS, TOOLS AND ARCHETYPES OF SYSTEMS THINKING, RESOURCES LIKE TEMPLATES, LESSON PLANS, FACILITATION GUIDES AND MORE, PLUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFLECTION AND PRACTICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FEDERAL FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 AND OTHER REQUIRED FORMS, SUCH AS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. WHEN APPLICABLE, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ACCOUNTANTS 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/ExplanationTxt4THE 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 ORGANIZATIONS FILES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION APPROVAL POLICY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ANNUALLY EVALUATE 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 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.
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