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Telecommunications History Group Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 84-1205096

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Jul 28, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.TELCOMHISTORY.ORG
P O Box 8719Denver, CO 80201-8719

(303) 296-1221

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

69th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$145,077

Up $26,476 (+22%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$144,185

Up $27,198 (+23%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$892

Down $722 (-45%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Down

$145,345

Down $19,469 (-12%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$118,147

Up $4,129 (+3.6%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$27,198

Down $23,598 (-46%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $701,783Liabilities 2011: $304Net Assets 2011: $701,4792011Assets 2012: $782,506Liabilities 2012: $1,405Net Assets 2012: $781,1012012Assets 2013: $851,073Liabilities 2013: $352Net Assets 2013: $850,7212013Assets 2014: $845,162Liabilities 2014: $1,727Net Assets 2014: $843,4352014Assets 2015: $803,985Liabilities 2015: $2,354Net Assets 2015: $801,6322015Assets 2016: $762,398Liabilities 2016: $2,160Net Assets 2016: $760,2382016Assets 2017: $699,068Liabilities 2017: $2,292Net Assets 2017: $696,7762017Assets 2018: $43,994Liabilities 2018: $4,215Net Assets 2018: $39,7792018Assets 2019: $45,411Liabilities 2019: $552Net Assets 2019: $44,8592019Assets 2020: $66,698Liabilities 2020: $507Net Assets 2020: $66,1912020Assets 2021: $118,601Liabilities 2021: $1,614Net Assets 2021: $116,9872021Assets 2022: $145,077Liabilities 2022: $892Net Assets 2022: $144,1852022Assets 2023: $139,523Liabilities 2023: $792Net Assets 2023: $138,7312023Assets 2024: $158,691Liabilities 2024: $893Net Assets 2024: $157,7982024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$145,077
Liabilities$892
Net Assets$144,185
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $288,454Expenses 2011: $58,959Net Income 2011: $229,4952011Revenue 2012: $131,573Expenses 2012: $51,948Net Income 2012: $79,6252012Revenue 2013: $130,410Expenses 2013: $60,792Net Income 2013: $69,6182013Revenue 2014: $74,411Expenses 2014: $81,697Net Income 2014: -$7,2862014Revenue 2015: $60,738Expenses 2015: $102,541Net Income 2015: -$41,8032015Revenue 2016: $64,188Expenses 2016: $104,595Net Income 2016: -$40,4072016Revenue 2017: $61,961Expenses 2017: $125,422Net Income 2017: -$63,4612017Revenue 2018: $105,406Expenses 2018: $140,567Net Income 2018: -$35,1612018Revenue 2019: $89,669Expenses 2019: $84,589Net Income 2019: $5,0802019Revenue 2020: $110,511Expenses 2020: $89,179Net Income 2020: $21,3322020Revenue 2021: $164,814Expenses 2021: $114,018Net Income 2021: $50,7962021Revenue 2022: $145,345Expenses 2022: $118,147Net Income 2022: $27,1982022Revenue 2023: $120,882Expenses 2023: $126,336Net Income 2023: -$5,4542023Revenue 2024: $148,543Expenses 2024: $129,476Net Income 2024: $19,0672024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$145,345
Expenses$118,147
Net Income$27,198
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jul 28, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$146,122
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educating and demonstrating how communications changes lives and our world.To Preserve, Protect and display telecommunication artifacts and documents

Educating and demonstrating how communications changes lives and our world To preserve protect and display telecommunication artifacts

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$106,158$117,110▲ $10,952
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,226$23,071▲ $17,845
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,106$4,225▼ $2,881
Inventories for Sale or Use$111$671▲ $560
Total Assets$118,601$145,077▲ $26,476
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,614$892▼ $722
Total Liabilities$1,614$892▼ $722
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$116,987$144,185▲ $27,198
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$116,987$144,185▲ $27,198
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$118,601$145,077▲ $26,476

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$1,257,892-▼ $192,120-$1,054,738
2021$1,152,744$1,004▲ $115,750-$1,257,892
2020$1,046,164$1,000▲ $115,465-$1,152,744
2019$934,189$1,250▲ $146,041$25,500$1,046,164
2018$1,005,453-▼ $31,310$30,000$934,189
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter AmsteinPresident
Michael W NearingVice President
Dave FeliceDirector
Edwin W MattsonDirector
Jody GeorgesonDirector
Mary RetkaDirector
Philip LinseDirector
Roger ChristensenDirector
Sarah AutumnDirector
Bill JohnstonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$132,699
Program Service Revenue
$591
Investment Income
$11,285
Other Revenue
$770
All Other Contributions
$128,230
Change in Net Assets
$27,198

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$101,841
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$16,306
Total Fundraising Expense$3,740
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$48,381--$48,381
Other Salaries and Wages$3,778$10,572$753$15,103
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$11,034-$11,034
Other Expenses$2,512$1,256$1,256$5,024
Office Expenses$1,053$2,105$1,052$4,210
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,900-$1,900
Information Technology$399$798$399$1,596
Insurance-$1,486-$1,486
Payroll Taxes$301$842$60$1,203
Total Functional Expenses$84,414$29,993$3,740$118,147
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
No
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

Part VI Line 11B

“The President and Treasurer review before being filed with the IRS”

Part VI Line 19

“These documents are not publicly available”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Telecommunications History Group Inc
EIN
84-1205096
In Care Of
% R William Johnston
Phone
3032961221
Address
P O BOX 8719, DENVER, CO 80201-8719

Signing Officer

Name
R William Johnston
Title
Treasurer
Phone
3032961221
Signed
2023-07-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Amstein
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Centennial Business Systems
Address
6391 S Jackson St, Centennial, CO 80121
Preparer
Wayne O Roszelle Ea
Phone
3039012771
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

P3, Ln 1A

“$2,981,000 This is the estimated value of the”

P3, Ln 1A

“artifacts of the history group. it is not included as part”

P3, Ln 1A

“of balance sheet assets”

P3, Ln 4

“The Telecomunications History Group maintains two museums”

P3, Ln 4

“of comunications equipment, telephone directories”

P3, Ln 4

“photographs, documents and manuscripts relating to the role of”

P3, Ln 4

“telecomunications in the world.”

P5, Ln 4

“The income from the endowment fund is to used to Support”

P5, Ln 4

“the mission of the Telecommunications History Group (THG)”

P5, Ln 4

“THG has a beneficial interest in the assets of the”

P5, Ln 4

“endowment fund that it established with the Denver Foundation”

P5, Ln 4

“Up to 8% of the total value of the fund (less fund”

P5, Ln 4

“adminstration fees) may be used to support THG's mission”

P5, Ln 4

“in any given year. A portion of the fund is subject to”

P5, Ln 4

“donor restriction as to use, and the remainder is unrestricted”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0$2,981,000 This is the estimated value of the
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1artifacts of the history group. it is not included as part
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2of balance sheet assets
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Telecomunications History Group maintains two museums
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4of comunications equipment, telephone directories
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5photographs, documents and manuscripts relating to the role of
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6telecomunications in the world.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The income from the endowment fund is to used to Support
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8the mission of the Telecommunications History Group (THG)
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9THG has a beneficial interest in the assets of the
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10endowment fund that it established with the Denver Foundation
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Up to 8% of the total value of the fund (less fund
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12adminstration fees) may be used to support THG's mission
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$145,077
Liabilities
$892
Net assets
$144,185
Revenue
$145,345
Expenses
$118,147
Net income
$27,198
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.59$0.01$1.58$1.49$1.29$0.19
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.40$0.01$1.39$1.21$1.26$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.01$1.44$1.45$1.18$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.02$1.17$1.65$1.14$0.51
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.01$0.66$1.11$0.89$0.21
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.45$0.90$0.85$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.04$0.40$1.05$1.41$0.35
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$0.02$6.97$0.62$1.25$0.63
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.62$0.02$7.60$0.64$1.05$0.40
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.04$0.02$8.02$0.61$1.03$0.42
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.45$0.02$8.43$0.74$0.82$0.07
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.51$0.00$8.51$1.30$0.61$0.70
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.83$0.01$7.81$1.32$0.52$0.80
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.02$0.00$7.01$2.88$0.59$2.29